AST Bursary Application

AST Bursary Application

Fall/Winter 2026-27
Apply for financial assistance by completing all sections. Please provide accurate and complete information for assessment. If you have any questions, please send them via email to bursary@astheology.ns.ca.

Applications must be received by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ADT to be considered during the Fall/Winter 2026-27 cycle.
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Use of Information Consent
I understand that questions regarding gender and other protected classes are not required, and are only used to match individuals with bursaries that prioritize recipients based on these factors. The answers provided in this application do not impact admission status, grades, or any other university or church life factor. They are only used for the purpose of awarding bursaries. Bursary amounts are determined using a scoring system that considers total amount available for distribution, number of applicants, student financial need, and number of credits for which each student is registered.

Section 1: Applicant Details
1. Full Name

PrefixFirst NameMiddle Name (if applicable)Last Name
Date of Birth

YearMonthDay
3. Gender (if "Other" is selected, please specify)

Other
4. Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
5. Email Address
example@example.com

Section 2: Address Information
1. Current Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip CodeCountry
2. Do you have a permanent mailing address that is different from your current address?
3. Permanent Mailing Address (if different than current address)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip CodeCountry

Section 3: Citizenship
1. Country of Birth

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
2. Citizenship Status (if "Other" is selected, please specify)

Other

Section 4: Program and Course Registration
1. Program of Study
2. Registration Status
3. Number of expected credits this current academic year (note: the academic year runs June 1 to May 31):

Section 7: St. Lazarus Ecumenical Bursary

This bursary is open to students who are Canadian citizens or seeking Canadian citizenship and preparing for ministry in one of the AST degree programs. Students must demonstrate, through a letter addressed to the bursary committee, their commitment to ecumenism. Students are also asked to include a recent photo and CV to complete the application for this bursary. The donor (The Military and Hospitalier Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem) may publish information about recipients in its gazette.
1. Would you like to apply for the St. Lazarus Ecumenical Bursary?
Please upload a letter demonstrating your commitment to ecumenism.

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Please upload a photo of yourself.

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Please upload your CV.

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Section 8: Work Information
1. Will you be working while you are attending AST?
If you will not be working, please explain why:

Section 9: Family/Household Information
1. Number of people in your household (including yourself)
2. Do you have dependents?
Number of Dependents
Please list the age(s) of dependents, one per line:
Type "n/a" if you do not have dependents.
3. Do you have a spouse/partner?
Spouse/Partner Name

First NameLast Name

Section 10: Student Aid for the Current Academic Year

Applicant only (do not include spouse/partner/dependent student aid)
1. Have you applied for or received any student loans or financial aid?

3. Total Student Loans for Current Academic Year - Excluding Provincial Student Bursary (auto-calculated from Table 10.2)
4. Please upload student aid assessment sheets reflecting the amounts listed above.

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Rows	Amount (CAD)
Canada Student Loan
Provincial Student Loan
Provincial Student Bursary
Bank/Student Education Loan

Section 11: Household Debt

Including spouse/partner, if applicable

1. Household Debt Summary

Rows	Amount (CAD)
Accumulated student loans in the current academic year
Accumulated student loans from previous years
Accumulated debts from banks, trusts, or finance companies (including mortgages, car loans, home improvement loans, etc.)
Accumulated balance on credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.)
Accumulated private loans

2. Total Household Debt (auto-calculated from Table 11.1)

Section 12: Use of a Motor Vehicle
1. Are you or your spouse/partner the legal operator and/or owner of one or more motor vehicle(s) (including motorcycles)?

3. Total Monthly Vehicle Expenses (auto-calculated sum of Table 12.2)
4. Annual Vehicle Expenses (auto-calculated)

Rows	Amount (CAD)
Monthly loan/lease payments (if applicable)
Monthly vehicle maintenance
Monthly amount spent on fuel
Monthly insurance payment

Section 13: Budget for Entire Academic Year (June 1 - May 31)
Students must disclose details of all income resources and expenses in order to be considered for a bursary. Students who are applying for financial aid are expected to use cash savings, investment income, and cashable resources (such as GICs and other investments) towards their education and should enter these as income. This information will be considered when calculating need, based on the gap between income and expenses. Students are not expected to cash RRSPs/IRAs and other international registered retirement savings, nor are they expected to sell or mortgage homes before applying for student aid.

Section 13A: Annual Household Income from All Sources

Includes all income resources for the current academic year (June 1 - May 31). Use estimates if exact figures are not certain. Please include your spouse/partner's income in addition to yours.

1. Income

Rows	Annual income (CAD)
External bursaries/grants (Non-AST - includes Pine Hill support)
AST bursaries already received in the current academic year
Scholarships/Awards
Denomination/Congregation support
Family/Friends support
Savings (portion available for use)
Trust funds, investments, etc., cashed
Annual employment income
GST refund
Child support
Canada Child Tax Benefit
Social Services/Disability income
Canada Pension
Employment Insurance (EI)
All other income

2. Total Annual Non-Student Loan Income (auto-calculated sum of Table 13A.1)
3. Total Student Loans for Current Academic Year (from Section 10.3)
4. Total Household Income (auto-calculated sum of 13A.2 and 13A.3)

Section 13B: Annual Household Expenses

Includes all expenses for the current academic year (June 1 - May 31). Use estimates if exact figures are not certain. If your spouse/partner is also a student, you may include their university expenses in addition to yours.

1. Expenses

Rows	Annual Cost (CAD)
Tuition and student fees
Books and supplies
Other university expenses
Lodging - AST Residence/temporary housing during classes
Mortgage/rental on permanent housing
Property/apartment insurance
Property taxes
Medical/dental insurance
Life/other insurance
Groceries
Telephone/cable/Internet
Electricity
Heat
Water
Child care
Recreation/entertainment/personal services
Investments/pension/RRSP contributions
Miscellaneous expenses

2. Please provide a detailed explanation of costs listed as "Other university expenses" and/or "Miscellaneous expenses" in the preceding table.
3. Annual Household Expenses (auto-calculated sum of Table 13B.1)
4. Annual Vehicle Expenses (from Section 12.4)
5. Total Annual Expenses (auto-calculated sum of 13B.3 and 13B.4)

Section 14: Calculation of Net Income
1. Total Annual Household Income (from Section 13A.4)
minus
2. Total Annual Household Expenses (from Section 13B.5)
equals
3. Net Income

Section 15: Explanation of Need

it is important that we understand your financial situation. Therefore, this section MUST be completed in order for the application to be considered.
1. Have you encountered any unexpected expenses (illness, fire, theft, etc.) that had an impact on your financial situation?
If yes, please explain below.
2. Please provide as many details as possible to help the Bursary Committee determine your need for financial support.
3. If you would like to include additional documents supporting your application, please upload them here.

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Section 16: Declarations and Consents
I declare that the information provided in this application is, to my knowledge, a true, complete, and accurate statement of my financial status, and I hereby request consideration for assistance from the funds made available for this purpose and administered by the University.
I authorize Atlantic School of Theology (AST) to release information about me, as it pertains to my application for financial aid, to bursary donors, funding organizations, and/or applicable church bodies, in accordance with the terms outlined in specific bursary awards. I understand that my financial details will not be shared outside the AST Bursary Committee, unless the student has received or is applying for funding from Pine Hill Divinity Hall, in which case financial information will be shared with the Pine Hill Executive Director (Brenda Munro).
I authorize AST to contact my sources of funds/expenses, as necessary.
I understand that any AST-administered bursary awards will be credited to my student account and will be used to offset tuition and any monies owing to the university.
Applicant Signature
Date Signed

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate

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Use of Information Consent

Section 1: Applicant Details

Section 2: Address Information

Section 3: Citizenship

Section 4: Program and Course Registration

Section 5: Faith Affiliations and Candidacy

Section 6: Bursary-Specific Demographic Questions

Section 7: St. Lazarus Ecumenical Bursary

Section 8: Work Information

Section 9: Family/Household Information

Section 10: Student Aid for the Current Academic Year

Section 11: Household Debt

Section 12: Use of a Motor Vehicle

Section 13: Budget for Entire Academic Year (June 1 - May 31)

Section 13A: Annual Household Income from All Sources

Section 13B: Annual Household Expenses

Section 14: Calculation of Net Income

minus

equals

Section 15: Explanation of Need

Section 16: Declarations and Consents

Section 14: Optional (Quick) Survey

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