Financial need funding

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Funding is available to graduate students who demonstrate financial need.

While the University does its best to offer funding to those who demonstrate financial need, funding for these programs is limited. As such, students who require additional funding are also encouraged to seek financial assistance through their banks (e.g., student lines of credit), families/friends, or external agencies.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

OSAP provides various types of assistance based on financial need to eligible students. This assistance is intended to supplement, not to replace, the resources of students and their families. Although assistance is not based on academic standing, students are expected to make satisfactory progress in their studies.

±·´Ç³Ù±ð:ÌýStudents from provinces other than Ontario must apply for government student aid through their home provinces.

Detailed information including application forms and deadlines is available on theÌýÌýor by visiting theÌýStudent Awards & Financial Aid (SAFA) OfficeÌý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.

Graduate Student Bursary (Managed by Student Awards & Financial Aid)

Limited funding is available in bursary supportÌýto full-time and part-time À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ graduate students who areÌýCanadian or Permanent Residents of CanadaÌýand are experiencing short term financial need. These bursaries are meant to financially assist with basic needs and educational expenses only.

For further informationÌýregarding these bursary opportunities, please visit theÌýStudent Awards & Financial Aid (SAFA)Ìý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.Ìý

Graduate Student Parental Leave Bursary

Limited funding for up to eight months (two terms) is available to eligible students who take a parental leave (includes adoption). The bursary, together with any other continuing support, is intended to maintain income at about 95% of the average level of income received by the student during the three previous academic terms, less tuition.Ìý The maximum value of the bursary is $5,000 for the first term and $3,000 for the second term. For further details or to apply visit theÌýGraduate Student Parental Leave BursaryÌý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.Ìý

Graduate Student Medical Leave Award

Limited funding is available to assist eligible research-based master’s and doctoral students who must go inactive for medical reasons (e.g., physical or mental health) may be eligible to receive aÌýGraduate Student Medical Leave Award, valued at a maximum of $5,000. To initiate the process in order to automatically be considered for this award, students must complete aÌýChange of enrolment statusÌýform and submit the appropriate documentation. For further information refer to the Graduate Medical Leave Award description in theÌýGraduate funding and awards database.

Graduate Student Contingency Bursary

Limited funding is available each term to provide short-term financial assistance to eligibleÌýinternationalÌýstudents. To be considered, students must complete aÌýGraduate Student Contingency Bursary applicationÌý(Graduate Studies forms website) by the advertised deadline (Note: requests to submit applications after the deadlines will not be considered).

Emergency loans

Interest-free emergency loans are available to full-time graduate students who are experiencing short-term financial difficulty. These loans are not meant to provide funding for arranging fees to become registered. Loans must be re-paid by the end of the term, and proof of an acceptable form of repayment must be provided.

To be considered for an emergency loan please complete anÌýEmergency Loan Application formÌýand upload the required documents.

Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship

Initially announced on April 6, 2022 in response to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the province reiterated its support through the . The provincial government is providing $1.9 million to continue supporting students attending Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges and universities. The purpose of these funds is to provide support to undergraduate and graduate students directly or indirectly impacted by the Ukrainian conflict or other conflicts.

Four scholarships will be awarded to students registered at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ in the 2024-2025 academic year.

For full details and instructions on how to apply, please visit the application on The Centre's website. Applications and required supporting documentation (as outlined on the form) must be submitted by January 15, 2025. GSPA will begin reviewing applications after the deadline of January 15. Applicants will be notified of a decision within one month of the application deadline.Ìý

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ needs-based awards

These awards are based partially or solely on demonstrated financial need. Many of these awards were established through generous contributions from private donors.

Applicants must carefully review the award descriptions including eligibility criteria in the database and submit the appropriate application by the advertised deadline.

Faculty Award Name Spring Term (Due June 1)Ìý Fall Term (Due Oct 1)Ìý Winter Term (Due Feb 1) Submit to:
Open to All David Johnston À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Awards for Refugee Students X (due June 15) X (due Oct 15) X (due Feb 15) GSPA

David Zaharchuk Memorial BursaryÌý

Ìý X Ìý GSPA
James & Elise Devitt Graduate Scholarship Ìý X Ìý GSPA
Sharon & David Johnston Graduate AwardÌý Ìý X Ìý GSPA
Stella Margaret Callfas Graduate Bursary x (due June 15) X (due Oct 15) X (due Feb 15) SAFA*
À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Centre Management Board BursaryÌý Ìý X (due Oct 15) Ìý SAFA
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Retirees' Award Ìý X (due Oct 15) Ìý SAFA
Walter Metzger Memorial Awards X (due June 15) X (due Oct 15) X (due Oct 15) SAFA
Health Bob Graham Memorial Scholarship Ìý X Ìý GSPA
Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Third Age Learning Bursary Ìý X (due Nov 1) Ìý GSPA
Robert A. Fern Memorial Award Ìý Ìý Ìý SAFA
Schlegel Award for Research in Aging X Ìý Ìý GSPA
Arts Ardeth Wood Memorial Graduate Bursary in Philosophy X Ìý Ìý GSPA
Bonnie Ho Memorial Award in Masters of Accounting Ìý Ìý X GSPA
Harvey Bains and Ben Kaak Doctoral Award X Ìý Ìý GSPA
Kenneth Stollery Memorial Graduate Award Ìý Ìý X GSPA
NA Engineering Associates Inc. Research Travel Award in Hellenistic Studies Ìý Ìý X GSPA
Nihar and Mina Bose Graduate Scholarship in Economics Ìý Ìý X GSPA
Walrus Award in Political Science Ìý X Ìý GSPA
Engineering Catherine Booth and Michael Kirk Graduate Award Ìý Ìý X GSPA
Hira and Kamal Ahuja Engineering Award Ìý X Ìý GSPA
Inch Engineering Research Award Ìý X Ìý GSPA
Environment Bob Graham Memorial Scholarship Ìý X Ìý GSPA
James and Nora Nelson Bursary in Environmental Planning X Ìý Ìý GSPA
Lorne H. Russwurm Memorial Award Ìý X (due Oct 15) X (due Feb 15) SAFA
TD Graduate Bursary in the Environment X X X GSPA

*Student and Financial Services (SAFA)