Awards, bursaries and scholarships
We offer a variety of supports to help you finance your education and time at university:
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Awards: Based on a combination of various criteria and donor contribution amounts (domestic students).
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Bursaries: Based on financial need (domestic and international students).
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Scholarships: Based on academic performance (domestic and international students).
Best of all, this is financial assistance that you don't have to pay back!
Applications for most awards are open in mid-August for full-time registered students.
Please note: Ontario Tech University Student Awards and Financial Aid welcomes financial aid and award applications from all students, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We will ensure awards are administered in compliance with the award eligibility criteria and selection is completed in a fair and equitable manner with consideration across all groups.
Students with disabilities
If you're a student with a documented disability that impacts your ability to take a full course load, our Admissions and Scholarship Committee will review your application, pending you meet all other criteria for the bursary. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) can assist with your eligibility.
Domestic students - Canadian citizens and permanent residents
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Eligibility
Any full-time or part-time student that meets the required criteria.
You must be in good academic standing with the university and require additional financial assistance to cover your educational costs.
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Applying for internal aid
We offer a variety of supports to help you finance your education and time at university, including Bursaries, Donor Awards, Scholarships and On-Campus Employment.
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Applying for external aid
External financial aid is offered through partnerships with various companies, organizations and associations. Each requires its own external application.
For a list of available external opportunities and links to each application, please visit the external awards section of our website.
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Tips for applying for external awards, scholarships and bursaries
- Get a head start researching external opportunities on our partner websites:
- Prepare a one-page essay template and resumé.
- Set-up profiles on the websites—similar to LinkedIn.
- Confirm application deadlines for all the opportunities you're interested in.
- Each award has different application instructions—follow them specifically.
- Keep yourself organized and ask questions.
- Get a head start researching external opportunities on our partner websites:
International students
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Eligibility
Any full-time student that meets the criteria for a bursary or award.
You must be in good academic standing with the university and require additional financial assistance to cover your educational costs.
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Applying for internal aid
We offer a variety of supports to help you finance your education and time at university, including bursaries, donor awards, scholarships and on-campus employment.
