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Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for scholastic achievement. In certain cases, financial need may be taken into account as a secondary criterion to decide between candidates of approximately equal achievement.

Community and volunteer involvement is often considered when awarding scholarships, and review committees will often contact community or volunteer references that are provided for additional background as to your relationships with these organizations.

Bursaries

A Bursary is a grant that is distributed on the basis of financial need. When applying for a bursary you must complete an application form detailing your current financial status. This application form can be downloaded from this website. In most cases bursaries are awarded anonymously.


Niagara College Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries

The Foundation was established in 1989 to promote interest in, and awareness of, Niagara College and to seek and maintain funds for the improvement, development and exclusive benefit of the College.

The Scholarship & Bursary Applications for the 2009-2010 academic year are now closed. Applications for students starting or returning to school in September 2010, will be available in June 2010.

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Project Hero

Niagara College has joined a unique National program designed to provide financial support to the children of fallen Canadian soldiers.

Inspired by retired General Rick Hillier and Honorary Lt. Colonel Kevin Reed, Project Hero is a program through which colleges and universities offer scholarships and bursaries for dependent children of Canadian Forces personnel killed while serving in an active military mission.

Project Hero is a way for the College to recognize the sacrifices made by Canadian men and women in defence of freedom around the world while creating opportunities for young people who may otherwise be unable to pursue their dreams. Niagara College is very proud to join this important initiative.

The scholarship program will provide tuition and help to offset other expenses for the duration of the recipient’s full-time program of study.

The Project Hero Scholarship Fund furthers Niagara College’s commitment to providing financial assistance to help students and parents with the costs associated with post-secondary education.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the recipient must be:

  • a dependant of a Canadian Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active mission*
  • under the age of twenty-six
  • registered as a full-time post-secondary student at Niagara College

* Eligibility will be determined by Canadian Forces criteria.

For questions regarding Project Hero, please contact Eric Silvestri at 905-735-2211, ext. 4206 or esilvestri@niagaracollege.ca.

To contribute to the Project Hero Scholarship Fund, contact Lyn Russo at 905-735-2211, ext. 7864 or lrusso@niagaracollege.ca.

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Aboriginal Postsecondary Education & training Bursary (PSET)

Niagara College is pleased to advise our students that the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has allocated funding for the ABORIGINAL PSET BURSARY as part of the Ministry’s new Aboriginal postsecondary education funding approach. The bursary provides direct support to aboriginal students with financial need to access support to aid their participation in postsecondary education and training.

Deadline for application: February 1, 2010

[ Download Application ]


Niagara College Student Access Guarantee Bursary for OSAP Students

The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the province's colleges and universities, deliver the Student Access Guarantee. The Student Access Guarantee ensures post-secondary students in financial need have access to resources to cover the cost of their tuition, books and other mandatory fees.

Niagara College provides financial assistance to post-secondary students in financial need through, bursaries, scholarships, and work study programs

To be eligible, students must apply for and receive assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and also meet the following criteria:

  • Students officially enrolled full time in a program of study at the college.
  • An Ontario student who is academically qualified according to the institution's requirements for a particular program.
  • Students who withdraw or reduce their course load should consult with Financial Aid Office to discuss their continued eligibility
  • College scholarships, bursaries and/or award you receive will be deducted from your Student Access Guarantee funding.

Note:
OSAP recipients will automatically be considered for the bursary, no application is required. Bursary amounts vary depending upon your OSAP assessment.

For any questions about the Student Access Guarantee Bursary, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7618, or by email at finaid@niagaracollege.ca.

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Niagara College Laptop Lease Program Bursary

Niagara college has established a $500 bursary for students entering the first year of a Laptop Lease Program.

- Construction Engineering Technology - Architecture
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op).
- Civil Engineering Technician

Only students enrolled in the first year of these programs are eligible for this bursary.

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Niagara College Graduate Certificate Program Bursary

Niagara College has established a $750.00 bursary for students in post-graduate certificate programs. Only students enrolled in graduate certificate programs are eligible for this bursary.

The bursary for the 2009 Fall start programs is now closed.

2010 January Start Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate Bursary

Deadline for application: February 12, 2010

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Niagara College Scholarships and Awards for International Students

The Niagara College International Education Division provides an up-to-date list of available scholarships and awards for international students.

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External Scholarships and Bursaries

There are a number of student financial programs available to assist students in paying for your education. Along with the list below, you can search for scholarships and bursaries at www.canlearn.ca, osap.gov.on.ca

Alphabetical Listing

Name

Deadline

How to Apply

Apprenticeship Grants

Ongoing

Grants worth up to $4000 to eligible students enrolled in designated apprenticeship programs.
View Information

Canadian Hospitality Foundation - John Rothschild, Prime Restaurants of Canada Applied Hospitality Degree ($2500) Scholarship

April 30, 2010

Download Application and submit to the Foundation office.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation - Hospitality/Hotel/Tourism Scholarship

April 30, 2010

Download Application and submit to the Financial Aid office.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation - Culinary (2-Yr Program) Scholarship

April 30, 2010

Download Application and submit to the Financial Aid office.

Community Living Educational Bursary
2010 / 2011

May 31, 2010

$1000 bursary available to students who are from/reside in Bruce County or Grey County in Ontario, Canada

Download Application

Financial Management Institute (FMI) of Canada Scholarship

April 30, 2010

Five $2,500 scholarships for students in Accounting, Finance, or Business Program.

Visit their website at www.fmi.ca/pages/ontario/FMI_Ontario_Chapter_Scholarship.shtml for more information.

First Nations Student Services Bursary (For First Nations, Inuit and Métis Students)

Mar 19/2010

Download Application

Garfield Weston Awards

March 17, 2010

www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/upperyearawards

Ogrant
(interactive online grant service)

Ongoing

www.ogrant.com

OTA Education Foundation

Varies

www.ontruck.org
Six different scholarships are available.

Ontario Clean Water Agency Scholarship

March 19, 2010

$2,500 Scholarship Plus Co-op Work Term with OCWA for students completing first year of the Environmental Technician - Field & Lab Program.

Download Application and submit to the Financial Aid Office, W109

Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship

Open

Download Application

Royal Canadian Legion

Last Friday in March in any given year

financial aid office; secondary school guidance; local branches

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

February 1st of each year

Renewable awards of up to $7000 each year.

www.terryfoxawards.ca

The Keith Gilmore Foundation

July 1, 2010

For more information: www.keithgilmorefoundation.com

William Peyton Hubbard Award

December 31st of any given year

Hydro One website or application available at the Financial Aid Office

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