Steps to Apply
Before applying
You must email our Member Benefits department with your name and policy number so that we can:
- Verify your eligibility
- Confirm your Serenia Life policy number (required for access code)
- Provide a Serenia Life access code (required for online application)
Note: Scholarship winners must agree to provide a high resolution “portrait style” photo and consent for Serenia Life Financial to use it, in connection with this program, for purposes of advertising in print, electronic media, and/or website.
To apply
- Visit our partner website and log in (or create an account, if this is your first time applying).
- Enter the access code provided by Serenia Life to start a new application for the 2024-25 year.
- Make sure you have all required documentation ready to demonstrate you meet the scholarship criteria.
Note the deadline to apply is July 7, 2024, so don’t delay!
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded to students based on their community involvement, a recommendation form, an evaluation of the content of their essay submitted during the application process, and their academic achievement.
- 20% — Community involvement
- 20% — Recommendation form
- 20% — Essay answer
- 40% — Academic achievement
The minimum requirements as listed above, are items that all students must submit in order to be considered for a Serenia Life scholarship. Meeting or exceeding these requirements does NOT guarantee applicants will be chosen to receive a scholarship. All submitted criteria will be considered by ISTS to regulate the scholarship decision-making process.
Community Involvement
All applicants must have performed a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement at some point between attending high school and applying for a Serenia Life Scholarship.
Recommendation Form
All applicants must provide a recommendation form from a person who is not related to the applicant, but who is familiar with their academic performance or community involvement.
The recommendation form must be submitted by July 14, 2024. It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up with the person providing the recommendation to ensure that it is completed and submitted by the deadline.
Essay
In 500 words or less, all applicants must respond to a question of their choice from the scholarship application. Responses must be written in essay format.
Academic Achievement
A GPA of 2.8 or 70% in the student’s last academic year of study is required. Official transcripts must be obtained through the applicant’s high school administration office, or university/college registrar’s office, and must be submitted with the scholarship application.
Official transcripts are normally printed on official letterhead and/or state that they are official. Transcripts may contain or require a signature or stamp.
Note: Your official transcript may come to you in a sealed envelope, stating it will become unofficial if opened. When scanning or copying your official transcripts, a watermark may appear noting that they are now unofficial. Acceptable file types are .pdf, .tif, .png, or .jpeg. When scanning or copying, you do not need to include a copy of the sealed envelope.
Proof of Registration (Mature Students Only)
An applicant who is considered a Mature Student, as defined by the institution they are attending, must provide proof of registration at their school. Note that proof of registration must be submitted with the application.
Got a question?
We’re happy to help. Reach out to our Member Benefits team to learn more.
*Members will receive a cheque in the amount of $1,000 by mail and are asked to forward it to their university or college’s administration office. Please note that the cheque is made payable directly to the post-secondary institution.
**Serenia Life Financial’s member benefits and programs are not contractual. They are subject to change and maximum funding limits.
***If you: (1) own a Serenia Life Financial annuity product, (2) are insured under one of Serenia Life Financial’s products, and/or (3) became a policyowner after February 23, 2021, you are indeed a member.