Winter Bursaries
The Winter 2025 Bursary Application will be open from December 17 to January 22nd. Students will be notified the week of March 13th if they are eligible for a Winter Bursary. Should you have any questions please email studentawards@algonquincollege.com.
Here are our top 5 bursary application tips:
- Make sure you fill in the whole application. We can only assess your financial need with all the details.
- Submit on time. Take note of the deadline and make sure you apply before the deadline.
- Ensure your social insurance number is added. Without your social insurance number, your bursary cannot be awarded. To add your SIN you can enter it through your ACSIS account with the button “Update SIN” located below Financial Aid on the left-hand side.
- Make sure you apply for OSAP or out-of-province funding if you are a domestic student.
- Include your resources. Include information about money coming in so the committee can see if the budget balances.
Funds for bursaries marked with an asterisk are matched through the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS). To be eligible, you must be a Canadian Citizen and have been a resident of Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months, and must not have attended full-time post-secondary studies in the year prior to submitting your bursary application.
Adamson Associates Architects Bursary
Adamson Architects Associates has established the Adamson Architects Bursary to support Indigenous Students enrolled in either the Architect Technician or the Architect Technology Program offered through the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence.
Aggarwal Paramedic Bursary
The Aggarwal Paramedic Bursary is awarded to two (2) first year (1st) students in the Paramedic Program (2nd semester) based on financial need.
Algonquin College Alumni and Friends Network Association Bursary*
Awarded to students related to an alumnus of Algonquin College who can demonstrate financial need.
Algonquin College Student Assistance Bursary
Awarded to students based on financial need.
Algonquin College Students’ Association Jack Doyle Bursary*
Awarded to students who can demonstrate financial need and represent the Students’ Association mission to inspire student success. Current Students’ Association Board Members are not eligible.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Bursary
Presented to a full–time Law Clerk student from underrepresented communities, including individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Racialized, LGBTQ2S+, persons with a disability, neurodivergent or first generation to have obtained post-secondary education. Awarded upon graduation.
Brookstreet Bursary
This Brookstreet bursary is being established to support the Hospitality and Tourism program. The Bursary will be awarded annually to (2) two students in the third year of the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Program.
Canadian Federation of University Women – Nepean Bursary
Awarded to an Indigenous female student enrolled at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need.
Cardiovascular Technology Bursary
The Cardiovascular Technology Bursary has been established for one student in their second year of study in the Cardiovascular Technology program with demonstrated financial need.
Chris Ryan Memorial Forestry Bursary
This Bursary is given to one student with demonstrated financial need who is enrolled in the Forestry Technician Program at the Pembroke Campus.
Goudge Family Foundation Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in any program at the Ottawa, Pembroke or Perth campus who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration given to indigenous students.
IODE Laurentian Chapter Katherine Y. King Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to students in social housing in the Banff/Ledbury area.
Nepean’s Ben Franklin Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to students living in Nepean.
Ontario First Generation Bursary
Awarded to students who are the first generation in their family to attend post secondary studies and have been a resident of Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months.
Patricia Stanish Horticulture and Landscape Technician Bursary
The Patricia Stanish Horticulture and Landscape Technician Bursary will be awarded to one female student, enrolled full time in the Horticulture Industries program, who has successfully completed the first term of the program and demonstrates financial need, as per Algonquin College criteria.
Premier’s Award Bursary
Awarded to a student enrolled in their second year of study in the Paramedic program with demonstrated financial need.
Richard Patten Aboriginal Bursary*
Awarded to indigenous students enrolled at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need.
Robbie Dean Counselling Centre Bursary
Awarded to a student in the Social Service Worker Program at the Pembroke Campus who can demonstrate financial need.
Rory Bradley Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to students who play or have played, coached or are associated with the Kanata Girls Minor Hockey Association, or the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association, including past and present RAMS affiliates.
South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need.
Thank You PSW Bursary
Awarded to a student in the second semester of the Personal Support Worker program based on financial need.
Victoria Banfield-Gagnon Memorial Bursary
Awarded to students with a self-identified serious medical condition or disability who can demonstrate financial need.
Yaseen Akhtar Memorial Bursary
Awarded to a student in the second semester of one of the following programs: Addictions and Mental Health, Community and Justice Services, or the Practical Nursing programs. Preference will be given to a student who identifies as Indigenous or as a refugee. This bursary is in memory of Yaseen Akhtar. Yaseen cared deeply about everyone around him, especially those among us who are less fortunate.