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The fall and spring semesters (Priority application date is October 1)
The fall semester only (Priority application date is October 1)
The spring semester only (Priority application date is February 1)
By signing below, I, the student, acknowledge that I have read and understood the guidelines on page 2 of this
application:
Student Signature _______________________________________ Date ______________________
CHURCH INFORMATION (To be completed by authorized church official)
Church Name _____________________________________________ Phone Number __________________
Name of Church Official (Must not be related to the student) ___________________________________________
Title of Church Official ___________________________________ Church Official’s Email ____________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
Cheque number ________________ Cheque Amount _______________ Check box if funds are wired
Please describe the applicant’s relationship to the church ______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, I, the church official agrees to the following terms:
Signature of church official ___________________________________________ Date _____________________
PLEASE RETURN TO:
Trinity Western University Financial Aid Office
7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1
CHURCH MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION
TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Financial Aid Office Use Only
Matched amount: $__________________________
Processed by:____________ Date:_______________
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name____________________________________________________
Student ID
I will be attending (select one):
The attached cheque is made payable to Trinity Western University. If funds are wired, please contact the
financial aid office for bank wire instructions. Cheques made payable to student will not be matched.
The funds are not from an individual, not from wages earned by the student, or not received from immediate
family members or relatives.
I have read the award guidelines on page 2 of this application.
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TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
CHURCH MATCHING GRANT GUIDELINES
The Church Matching Grant is a program that builds partnerships between TWU and Christian churches around the
world by assisting students and families in financing their TWU education. Please read this page before signing the
application. The awarding of the grant is based on financial need, availability of funds, and the guidelines listed
below.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINES
October 1: For students who attend both Fall and Spring semesters, or Fall semester only
February 1: For students who attend Spring semester only
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications and cheques must be sent together (only cheques from a church will be accepted).
Applications are considered in the order that they are received, as long as funds are available. Funds are
limited.
AWARD TERMS
For students attending a full academic year, TWU will match up to $2,000.
For students attending one semester only, TWU will match up to $1,000.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
In order for funds to be matched by TWU, students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the
Financial Aid Office.
This grant is available to traditional undergraduate students only. Students enrolled in the Adult Degree
Completion program or UT1 program are not eligible.
Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours per semester (80% course load) with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.00.
CHURCH DONATION ELIGIBILITY
The church may not submit funds from wages earned by the student or in lieu of volunteer work.
The church may not submit funds from an individual to a specific student for the Church Matching Grant.
Awards must be from general funds.
If a special offering is taken, family members or relatives should not participate.
The donation must be sent with charitable intent. There is no immediate or long-term benefit to the church.
The church’s donation is a restricted gift and non-refundable.
For the purposes of the grant, a “church” is understood as a Christian church with a congregation
holding weekly services. Donations from other non-profit organizations will not be matched.
Please Note: No tax receipting is required for the student. TWU will provide the T4A for students receiving this grant.
QUESTIONS? Contact the Financial Aid Office at 604-513-2031 or at awards@twu.ca