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Earning an advanced degree is making an investment in yourself—and your future. A degree can open the door to more career choices and increase your earning potential. In times of economic uncertainty, possibly one of the best investments you can make is in your education, and in the professional skills that can lay the foundation for your future.
Pursuing a graduate degree at Adler University is one of the most important steps you can take to make a difference in your community. It’s not a surprise, however, that many people question whether they can afford to invest in higher education. A number of financial aid options exist to support your graduate school education. To begin, please read about the different loan options below.
Student loans offered by the Canadian government help students pay for their post-secondary education. Canadian students (including permanent residents, landed immigrants, and protected persons) apply for loans through their home province or territory. Government student loans take into consideration many factors, including:
StudentAid BC provides assistance in the form of Canada Student Loans or a combination of Canada Student Loans, B.C. Student Loans, and possibly grant funding. The amount and type of assistance awarded is based on need as assessed by the Provincial Authority. It takes approximately six weeks to process a student loan application. Students are therefore advised to apply early. Submitting online applications can speed up the approval process. Students are reminded that this is an assistance program aimed at complementing, not replacing, their own financial resources. To be eligible for full time StudentAid BC student loan funding, students must be registered in 60 percent of a full course load (6 credits), or 40 percent for students with permanent disabilities.
Students from British Columbia can apply online through studentaidbc.ca to be considered for federal and provincial loans and grant funding.
The amount of funding you receive depends on the financial information you submit in your online application. After you have submitted your application, you will receive an assessment from SABC. This assessment will tell you how much funding you are eligible for and when you will receive it.
Students from a province or territory other than British Columbia are eligible to receive government student loan assistance, but they must apply through their home province.
Please visit the loan site based on your province of residence below:
There are many programs available that can help with the cost of postsecondary education. For a list of eligible programs please visit https://studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships or inquire through your home province.
Students who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents begin the U.S. financial aid process by completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov using Adler’s school code (G20681). Financial aid applications are year-specific and must be renewed each academic year in order to continue funding. The 2020-2021 FAFSA covers the Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 semesters and the 2021-2022 FAFSA covers the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 semesters.
International students attending the Vancouver Campus are not eligible for Canadian federal or provincial student loans. However, international students are eligible to work off-campus through the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) off-campus work permit program. For more information about this program, please visit cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp.
Adler University offers a variety of scholarships to help support the educational goals of its students. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not need to be repaid and are awarded based on a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, academic excellence, mission relevance, and community involvement and service.
Admitted Vancouver Campus students may be eligible for merit-based scholarships through the Office of Admissions. Applicants are encouraged to connect with their admissions advisor to discuss eligibility and scholarship application processes.
Students can be awarded only one of the scholarships for entrance. Scholarships under $10,000 are disbursed toward tuition and fees over the first two terms and for scholarships greater than or equal to $10,000 the disbursement toward tuition and fees would be over the first three terms. Scholarships are awarded at time of acceptance after review by committee and are non-renewable. Applicants who are offered a scholarship and defer admission from the original term of acceptance are ineligible to retain the scholarship.
Organizational Health and Wellness Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who demonstrate leadership potential and are interested in advancing socially responsible practice in organizations. Eligibility is open to all Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents who are admitted to our Masters programs in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at our Vancouver campus.
Award Amount: $5,000-$10,000 (disbursed over the first year)
Social Justice Scholarship
Priority for this scholarship is given to candidates with either a history of providing community service or an articulated plan to design and/or implement effective and innovative solutions to a significant social problem. The award is given to talented students who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in diverse communities and/or backgrounds, and are prepared to use this knowledge to contribute to the education of their fellow students.
Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Diversity Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to talented students who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in diverse communities and/or backgrounds, and are prepared to use this knowledge to contribute to the education of their fellow students. Priority is given to candidates from traditionally under-represented, under-served, and marginalized populations who exhibit academic promise and dedication to Adler University’s mission. Priority is also given to new students who are citizens of countries other than the United States or Canada.
Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000
International Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate a commitment to social interest and dedication to improving their local community. It is for incoming students with excellence in academic achievement.
Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Merit Scholarship
Preference given to individuals who have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000
In addition to entrance scholarships Adler University Vancouver also offers tuition incentives and awards to students who meet specific criteria outlined below. Admitted Vancouver Campus students should be in touch with the Vancouver Campus Office of Admissions to obtain full details about these unique scholarship opportunities.
Indigenous Student Scholarship
Newly admitted indigenous students receive this award upon acceptance to any program. Please contact your admissions advisor to discuss eligibility and resources available.
Award Amount: $5,000 (non-renewable)
Harry Jerome Black Excellence Scholarship
Adler University’s Harry Jerome Black Excellence Scholarship is open to incoming domestic and international students at Adler University’s Vancouver campus. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected based on a 500-word or less essay, or a 5-minute or less video describing the ways that “Black Excellence” manifests in your current or future work. Priority is given to Black students.
Award Amount: $5,000
Hogan’s Alley Scholarship
The Hogan’s Alley Scholarship is open to incoming domestic and international students at Adler University’s Vancouver Campus. Applicants will be selected based on a commitment to community building or activism or portrayed in their admissions application materials (Statement of Intent and Resume/CV). Priority is given to students who represent racial minorities in Canada, with an emphasis on Black students.
Award Amount: $2000 (3 awards)
Adler Alumni Psy.D. Scholarship
Adler University recognizes the achievements of our alumni and support their ongoing career growth. The Adler Alumni Psy.D. Scholarship is for graduates of any Adler University master’s program who are admitted to the PsyD program at the Vancouver campus.
Award Amount: $10,000
The Kelty & Riley Dennehy Scholarship
Established in 2020 as an endowment gift for the Vancouver campus, this annual gift of $1,000 will be awarded to a first-year student who is passionately invested in the mental health care of vulnerable youth. Applicants must be enrolled in Counselling Psychology, Counselling Art Therapy, and Clinical Psychology. This scholarship was generously donated by Ginny and Kerry Dennehy in honour of their, children Kelty and Riley.
The Emergency Relief Scholarship Fund
The Emergency Response Scholarship Fund (ERSF) was created by Adler University as a response to an urgent student need for financial assistance due to COVID-19. This fund provides support to students who have experienced financial hardship during the pandemic by providing one-time awards to help obtain essentials such as food, housing, course materials, and health care. Students across all three campuses and programs are eligible to apply for these one-time awards as they become available. This scholarship was generously funded by individual donors and government grants.
Current Student Bursaries
Adler University, Vancouver Campus offers a select number of bursaries in the amount of $1,000 for continuing students each academic year. These bursaries are need-based. Individuals who can receive tuition reimbursement through an employer or who are part of our Community Partner Scholarship Program are not eligible for bursary assistance.
Eligibility Requirements:
Rosemary Brown Human Rights Scholarship
The Rosemary Brown Human Rights Scholarship is awarded annually to a current student at Adler University’s Vancouver Campus. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected based on a demonstrated commitment to human rights issues as illustrated in a 500-word or less essay, or a 5-minute or less video. Priority will be given to Black students and is open to both Canadian and international students.
Award Amount: $5,000
The Emergency Relief Scholarship Fund
The Emergency Response Scholarship Fund (ERSF) was created by Adler University as a response to an urgent student need for financial assistance due to COVID-19. This fund provides support to students who have experienced financial hardship during the pandemic by providing one-time awards to help obtain essentials such as food, housing, course materials, and health care. Students across all three campuses and programs are eligible to apply for these one-time awards as they become available. This scholarship was generously funded by individual donors and government grants.
Social Justice Impact Scholarship
This fund provides an award to second-year students who can demonstrate a significant impact made during their first year Social Justice Practicum (SJP) placement. Following the completion of their SJP, applicants will need to submit a letter of interest as well as a recommendation letter from the practicum Supervisor at the community partner site. This scholarship was generously funded by individual donors.
Clair Ladner Hawes Memorial Scholarship
Each Fall, one full-time, second-year student enrolled in the Master of Counselling Psychology (MCP) or Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) programs will be awarded a $1,000 gift in honour of Adlerian Psychologist, Dr. Clair Ladner Hawes. Applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of special interests in one-on-one counselling, family therapy and PTSD treatment and submit a 500-word essay relating to Dr. Hawes’ work. This scholarship was generously donated by Dr. David Cowan Kirkpatrick.
The Alan & Catherine Younger Scholarship
The Alan and Catherine Younger Scholarship was established in 2019 and is an annual gift of $5,000 awarded to a continuing Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) student with demonstrated financial need. Alan and Catherine Younger were dedicated advocates of access to education and actively involved in supporting social justice issues. This scholarship was generously donated by the Younger Family.
Adler University’s Vancouver Campus recommends that Indigenous applicants follow the steps listed below when pursuing educational funding.
External Indigenous Sources of Funding
These sponsors are outside of band funding and assist Indigenous students in their post-secondary financial aid.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Scholarships are a great way to ease the financial strain of a school year. Students can apply to multiple scholarships.
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Funding is also available to Indigenous students based on location, financial status, and age, among other criteria. They can also sign up for https://yconic.com/ and http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ to apply for other scholarship opportunities.
The Office of Financial Aid will help you understand your options and answer any questions you have. Our financial aid advisor is available for phone or in-person consultations. You can reach the Office of Financial Aid by emailing [email protected]
We don’t really care for the word. It feels like our learning comes prepackaged in a box.
Do we have an intelligently crafted and curated curriculum that comes with a set of teachings, milestones and expected outcomes? Yes we do. But within that framework is the flexibility, creative environment and mentorship that is designed to help you think outside of the box with a sense of the real world.
Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.
Adler University in Vancouver has been, like Canada itself, born and built with an open mind. Located in the midst of one of the world’s most exciting and breathtaking cities, Adler University reflects a true Canadian spirit.
You’ll find multiple collaborative areas with the absolute latest technology. Learning areas and class windows have deliberately been situated to stimulate thought. These things do matter. If students are given the space, opportunity and technology to achieve their goals, they are more likely to rock the boat of conventional thought.
Studying in Vancouver does have its added advantages. They are the land, sea and call of the wild. All of which, we encourage you to experience. This is the great outdoors and a very different school of thought. You’ll want to experience it all.
