The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons (IOKDS) is an international, interdenominational organization of Christian men and women whose aim is to carry out religious, educational, and philanthropic projects as a service to their communities.
IOKDS demonstrates a commitment to education through the provision of a variety of annual scholarships at the International level, and at the Branch, Union and Circle level. Some scholarships are in the form of endowments and the management of those rests with the university or college.
Ontario Branch also receives and manages funds in Canada in order to co-sponsor Canadian students who apply for the International Health Careers, Student Ministry, and Native American Scholarships (Indigenous Student in Canada). These funds are held by the Ontario Branch Treasurer in Canada and Ontario Branch sends their half of the scholarship money directly to the student’s university/college once the application has been approved.
The following three scholarships are managed and funded jointly by IOKDS (International) and Ontario Branch:
Joint International/Ontario Branch Scholarships
STUDENT MINISTRY
In 1959, a committee from the International Order was formed to focus on foreign students studying for the ministry. This grew to a department in 1970 and was opened to all ministerial students. Scholarships are given through an accredited university to graduate students who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada and who are studying for a Master of Divinity degree. The scholarship money is deposited directly with the school. Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of the academic year and are for the entire academic year.
Ontario’s contribution to this scholarship comes from The Phoebe McLelland Student Ministry Scholarship Fund.
HEALTH CAREERS
The Health Careers Scholarship Program was started in May 1976. It is supported entirely through individual contributions of the Order’s members through their Circles or Branch. Students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical or occupational therapy, and selected medical technologies are eligible to apply. The scholarship money is deposited directly with the school. Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of the academic year and are for the entire academic year.
Ontario’s contribution to this scholarship comes from The Elizabeth Holdam Health Careers Scholarship Fund.
NATIVE AMERICAN
Miss Lida Chesnut organized the work with Native Americans starting in 1934. A generous memorial fund was later established for Miss Chesnut and it was the beginning of the Native American Scholarship Fund. The first scholarship was given in 1963. The funds are received from contributions made by individuals, Circles, Branches, and from various bequests. The student must personally apply to the International Director Native American Program. Written documentation of Reservation Registration of the student or parents must be provided. There are no restrictions as to tribal affiliation. Indigenous students in Canada are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship money is deposited directly with the school. Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of the academic year and are for the entire academic year.
Ontario’s contribution to this scholarship comes from The Christine Dawson Scholarship Fund for Indigenous Students.
Further information on these scholarships and details about eligibility and the application process can be found on the International website at www.iokds.org.
Ontario Branch Arts/Science Scholarship
Ontario Branch has also established a scholarship that is not a co-sponsored scholarship with the International level of IOKDS. This new scholarship is for students studying in the fields of Arts and Science. The name of the scholarship is the Phyllis Lyon Arts and Social Sciences Scholarship. The total amount of the award money will be paid by Ontario Branch.
Ottawa City Union Scholarships
The Ottawa City Union also has a commitment to education and has established endowments bursaries at Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, and Saint Paul’s University.
At Carleton University the Grace and Ken Johnston Bursary is awarded annually to two full-time students in the third or fourth year of the History program and the Elizabeth Wilson Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to a student proceeding from one year to another in music, with preference given to one who is pursuing a specialty in piano, organ, or voice.
A bursary has been endowed at the University of Ottawa to provide support to an undergraduate student in financial need, with proven academic excellence, in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa.
At Saint Paul University in Ottawa, two bursaries in Religious Studies are endowed – one by the Ottawa City Union and the other by Adanac Circle. In addition, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of The King’s Daughters and Sons, the Ottawa City Union endowed a $100,000 graduate-level scholarship in Counselling and Spirituality at Saint Paul University in 2011.
Bursary Links
King’s Daughters & Sons Bursary (722200300787) - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AN ENDOWED FUND
NAME OF ENDOWMENT FUND – KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS BURSARY
INTRODUCTION – This bursary has been established by the Ottawa City Union of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons in 1994.
PURPOSE OF FUND – To provide a bursary to an undergraduate student in financial need, with proven academic excellence, in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa.
BURSARY DETAILS – Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must: 1. be registered in full-time studies in the second year of an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Health Sciences; 2. have attained a CGPA of 7.0 during the first year of full-time studies in a program in the Faculty of Health Sciences; and 3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service.
Value of the Award: Minimum $500
Number of Awards: One
Frequency of the Award: Annual
Level of the Award: Undergraduate
Application Contact: Financial Aid and Awards Service
Application Deadline: November 1
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be made through Online Scholarships and Bursaries, which can be accessed through https://scholarships.uottawa.ca, and must include the Financial Questionnaire.
International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Bursary (KDS)
This bursary is available to full-time students preparing for ministry in their respective denominations in the Faculty of Theology. Preference will be given to candidates for ordination and students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program.
- Value: $1,000.
- Number of Awards: 1.
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2020.
- How to apply: Send a one-page Letter of Intent to theDean of the Faculty of Theology.
https://ustpaul.ca/en/alumni-and-development-internal-scholarships_2212_905.htm
The Ottawa City Union of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Scholarship (KDS)
This scholarship is available to students in the master’s and doctoral programs of Counselling and Spirituality. Applicants must have a profile and a potential for service that is consistent with the focus of the KDS: to lend a hand in service to others as taken from Mark 10:45, “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”
- Value: $1,250.
- Number of Awards: 2.
- Period of Study: Available in the second term of the master’s or doctoral program of Counselling and Spirituality.
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2021.
- How to apply: Send a Letter of Intent to theDean of the Faculty of Human Sciences.
The Selection Committee will consist of three professors chosen by the School of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality.
https://ustpaul.ca/en/alumni-and-development-internal-scholarships_2212_905.htm
Grace and Ken Johnston Bursary
Awarded annually to two full-time students in the Third or Fourth year of the History program who are in need of financial assistance. Donors: The Ottawa City Union of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons.
Endowed in 1991 in honour of Ken Johnston and his wife the late Grace Johnston.
Please note: All undergraduate students are considered for this bursary by completing the general bursary application form. Please refer back to the main bursaries page for information on completing the application.
http://apply.carleton.ca/awards2/bursaries.htm?id=71&detail=yes&titlepat=
Elizabeth Wilson Memorial Bursary
Awarded annually to deserving students entering or proceeding from one year to another in either the Bachelor of Music program or Bachelor of Arts in Music program. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons) and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements. Preference will be given to students pursuing a specialty in piano, organ or voice performance. Endowed in 2009 by the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, Ottawa City Union in memory of Elizabeth Wilson. Liz’s smile, thoughtfulness, and her “let’s get it done” attitude are missed by her family and many friends.
Please note: All undergraduate students are considered for this bursary by completing the general bursary application form. Please refer back to the main bursaries page for information on completing the application.
http://apply.carleton.ca/awards2/bursaries.htm?id=71&detail=yes&titlepat=