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The award, scholarship and bursary program has recently been updated. The application and selection process for all awards, scholarships and bursaries are now managed by the Financial Aid and Awards office (formerly the Financial Aid office).

Application cycles

Our application cycles are in the fall, winter and summer terms. You must complete your general application before the end of each cycle in order to be considered. The application cycles are listed above.

You’re encouraged to review your general application during each new application cycle to ensure the information provided is up to date and accurate. You can update your application at any time. It is important to note that if your general application is updated after a cycle end date, the updates will be considered for the following cycle.

Review how to apply for awards, scholarships and bursaries for more information.

With the new application system, minimal documentation is required. Students are presented with a series of questions while completing the general application in order to determine eligibility, in addition to imported student data from Banner. Some documents you may be required to provide are listed below.

Transcripts

If you’re a student entering your first year of any program at Georgian, you’ll be asked to provide a copy of your transcript from your most recent educational institution in order to be considered for opportunities that include an academic component.

References

You’ll be asked to provide references in support of your application. With the new application system, you’re not required to submit a reference letter, but simply provide a name and email address for an individual that can serve as a reference for the applicable request. That individual is then sent a reference questionnaire that is generated by the application system. Reference types include community involvement reference, employer reference, academic/faculty reference, and character reference.

Statement

You’re no longer required to provide custom cover letters for each opportunity you’re applying for. With the new system, you’ll instead be asked to provide a statement explaining how receiving an award, scholarship or bursary will assist you in achieving your academic goals. Detailed information regarding the statement is provided when completing the general application.

Budget

You’ll be asked to complete a budget if you wish to be considered for award, scholarship and bursary opportunities which require financial need.

Award, scholarship and bursary opportunities are based on, but not limited to:

• community involvement
• involvement within the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcommunity
• academic achievements
• financial need
• sports and athletics
• first generation students (a student whose parent(s) have not attended postsecondary studies)

Video tutorial

Take a look at our video tutorial! This video will guide you through the application process.

Application instructions

Have you reviewed how to apply? This section provides more details on the application process.

Connect with us

Contact the Financial Aid and Awards office if you have questions about awards, scholarships or bursaries. Email financialaid@georgiancollege.ca or call 705.722.1530.

The amount of time and effort you put forward when applying for awards, scholarships and bursaries is up to you. However, the more detailed information you provide, the more information a selection committee has when determining the successful recipients. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t win. Simply try again!

At the end of each application cycle, award, scholarship and bursary opportunities are reviewed and recipients are selected.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be notified. All notifications are sent to your ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵstudent email account. Please be advised that it can take four to six weeks for the selection process to be completed once an application cycle has closed.

How funds will be issued

All awarded funds will be applied to any outstanding tuition fee balance for the semester the funds are awarded. If you do not have an outstanding balance, you’ll receive an email transfer from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵas the method of payment.

A note about income tax

Award, scholarship and bursary funds issued by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵmay be considered taxable income. A T4A summary will be issued before the end of February of next year to all awarded students. If you have not submitted your Social Insurance Number (SIN), you cannot be issued any funds. Please log in to Banner to ensure your mailing address is updated and to confirm your SIN has been provided. If you need to provide your SIN, select the Social Insurance Number Update link in the Personal Information menu.