21 Scholarships, Bursaries, and Finances
Learning Objectives
By completing this section, you can:
- Identify where to find scholarships and bursaries.
- Learn about differences between scholarships and bursaries.
- Can explore scholarship application opportunities.
In Canada, there are a variety of scholarships and bursaries available to post-secondary students. Scholarships and bursaries can be needs-based, academic related, or specific to different groups of people.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants for Black Students
- Black Canadian Scholarship Fund
- Black Business and Professional Association Scholarship
- Ages Foundation Fellowship – BIPOC Award
Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants for Indigenous Students
- Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool: The Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool is provided by the Government of Canada and allows Indigenous students to easily find bursaries that are applicable to them.
- Aboriginal Learning Links: This website provides information on bursaries and scholarships that are available to Indigenous students attending post-secondary school in BC.
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Grants for LGBTQ2IS Students
Scholarship Applications
Created by Vanessa Reka at University of Windsor
Chapter Progress
are often based off of some form of achievement (academic, sports-related, humanitarian etc.)
Money given to students based on financial need. Bursaries do not need to be paid back
Non-repayable awards given to students