
Awards, scholarships and bursaries
Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer so many options to help you pay your way to graduation.
Georgian offers awards, scholarships and bursaries to students of all walks of life — domestic, international and Indigenous, full-time and part-time, first years, upcoming graduates and everyone in between. You can afford this!
By the numbers
Awards and scholarships
What is an award?
An award is a gift or sum of money presented to students in recognition of their accomplishments or situational needs.
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is a gift or sum of money presented to a student primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Other criteria may apply.
What awards and scholarships are available at Georgian?
Georgian is pleased to offer more than 170 entrance awards with a combined value of over $300,000. Applications for the entrance awards open on April 1 for newly admitted students. Anyone offered admission for the 2023-24 academic year will be emailed the link to apply before the deadline of May 7 at 11:59 p.m.
International $2,000 Entrance Scholarship 2023/24
Eligibility
- Applicants must be admitted to a Georgian program, and they must apply for the international entry scholarship by the respective scholarship intake deadline.
- Recipients should have an above average GPA (B equivalent or higher) and successfully meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for their program. Other eligibility requirements may apply, based on country of residence.
- Personal statement of interest, resumé (CV) and other documents provided when applying for admission may be used for evaluation.
- Applicants must pay their full tuition deposit by the respective scholarship intake deadline.
- Successful recipients will be notified via email shortly after their Letter of Acceptance has been issued.
- Scholarships will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and where scholarships are limited, additional criteria may apply.
With more than 650 awards and scholarships available to students each year with a combined value of over $750,000, we’re confident there’s one for you!
The average value of a Georgian award or scholarship is $1,000. Recipients may be selected based on:
- community involvement
- involvement within the Georgian community
- academic achievements
- financial need
- sports and athletics
- first-generation students
As you can see, it’s not all about your marks. You also don’t need to be fresh out of high school or in your first year of study. You don’t even need to be enrolled full-time! There truly are awards and scholarships for Georgian students from all walks of life. Find out how to apply.

Thank you to our donors
The support we make available for students each year would not be possible without the generous contributions of our donors who establish awards, scholarships and bursaries. Georgian is deeply grateful to the many loyal organizations, alumni and friends that have chosen to invest in student success and tomorrow’s leaders.
Interested in establishing an award or scholarship? Learn more about giving to Georgian.
Bursaries
What is a bursary?
A bursary is a non-repayable sum of money presented to students based strictly on financial need.
Georgian disburses more than $3 million in bursaries every single year, so it’s worth applying! Find out how to apply.
The bursaries listed below are administered by Financial Aid and Awards and are subject to the availability of funding each year.

What bursaries are available at Georgian College?
What is the Emergency Bursary or International Emergency Bursary ?
The Georgian College Emergency Bursary and International Emergency Bursary are intended to support students facing a financial emergency during their study period because of events beyond their control.
A financial emergency is defined as a crisis which could not have reasonably been budgeted for during your current study period. Examples include:
- sudden housing emergencies due to family breakdown or potentially unsafe living situations;
- emergency medical conditions or unexpected costs;
- fire, theft, or accident; and
- other extreme circumstances not foreseen by the student.
Examples of situations that do not qualify for the Emergency Bursary or International Emergency Bursary include:
- delay of OSAP funds;
- poor budgeting resulting in a financial shortfall for routine costs (i.e., rent, transportation, food, etc.); and
- routine medical expenses not covered by your health insurance (i.e., over-the-counter medications, replacement glasses or contacts, etc.).
Who is eligible?
- You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (or international student for IEB)
- You must be enrolled in the current academic year of study in a postsecondary program and be in good standing.
- You must provide documentation regarding your emergency and submit your request a minimum of two weeks before the end of your study period.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications for the Emergency Bursary and International Emergency Bursary must be received a minimum of two weeks before the end of your study period.
How do I apply?
To apply for an Emergency Bursary, please contact us at financialaid@georgiancollege.ca.
What is the Georgian College Bursary or International Georgian College Bursary ?
Georgian College has established a bursary fund to aid eligible domestic or international students who require additional assistance in funding postsecondary studies.
- The bursary value can vary from term to term as funds permit.
- The bursary will be applied as a payment toward any outstanding balance with the college, or as a deposit toward the following semester’s tuition (if applicable).
- Students are eligible to receive the bursary once per academic year.
- Apply once per academic year.
Who is eligible?
- You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or a protected person (or international student for IGCB).
- You must be enrolled full-time in the current academic year and be in good standing.
- You must demonstrate financial need.
Please note: Students receiving assistance through the Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) program are not eligible for this bursary.
When is the deadline to apply?
View award cycle deadlines below.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the Georgian Bursary, you can apply online using Georgian’s integrated award, scholarship and bursary application system. Learn more about how to apply, including a video tutorial on how to get started.
What is the International Bursary for Political Unrest?
Georgian College has established a bursary for eligible international students that are experiencing unexpected financial burdens, due to political or financial unrest in their home country.
- The bursary will be applied as a payment toward any outstanding balance with the college, or as a deposit toward the following semester’s tuition (if applicable).
Who is eligible?
- You must be an international Georgian student.
- You must be enrolled full-time in the current academic year and be in good standing.
- You must have unexpected financial need because of political or financial unrest in their home country.
When is the deadline to apply?
View award cycle deadlines below.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the International Bursary for Political Unrest, you can apply online using Georgian’s integrated award, scholarship and bursary application system. Learn more about how to apply, including a video tutorial on how to get started.
What is the Georgian College Technology Bursary or International Georgian College Technology Bursary?
Georgian College has established a bursary fund to aid eligible domestic or international students who require new technology during their study period.
- The bursary will be applied as a payment toward any outstanding balance with the college, or as a deposit toward the following semester’s tuition (if applicable).
- Students are eligible to receive the bursary once per academic year.
Who is eligible?
- You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or a protected person (or international for IGCTchB).
- You must be enrolled full-time in the current academic year and be in good standing.
- You must demonstrate financial need.
Please note: Students receiving assistance through the Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) program are not eligible for this bursary.
When is the deadline to apply?
View award cycle deadlines below.
When do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the Georgian Technology Bursary, you can apply online using Georgian’s integrated award, scholarship and bursary application system. Learn more about how to apply, including a video tutorial on how to get started.
What is the Georgian College Travel Bursary or International Georgian College Travel Bursary?
Georgian College has established a bursary fund to aid eligible domestic or international students who commute (by car or transit) more than 30 kilometres one way to their campus location and require financial assistance with associated travel costs during their study period. Students who commute more than 30 kilometres one way to their co-op work term or field placement may also be eligible for this bursary.
- The bursary will be applied as a payment toward any outstanding balance with the college, or as a deposit toward the following semester’s tuition (if applicable).
- Students are eligible to receive the bursary once per academic year.
Who is eligible?
- You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or a protected person (or international student for IGCTB).
- You must be enrolled full-time in the current academic year and be in good standing.
- You must demonstrate financial need.
Please note: Students receiving assistance through the Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) program are not eligible for this bursary.
When is the deadline apply?
Review award cycle deadlines below.
When do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the Georgian Travel Bursary, you can apply online using Georgian’s integrated award, scholarship and bursary application system. Learn more about how to apply, including a video tutorial on how to get started.
What is the Indigenous Student Bursary?
The Indigenous Student Bursary provides aid to Indigenous students in financial need who are attending either:
- publicly-assisted colleges and universities in Ontario
- an approved Indigenous institution in Ontario
Who is eligible?
- You must be considered an Ontario resident:
- Resident of Ontario for a minimum of 12 months prior to the first day of study at Georgian College.
- You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
- You must be enrolled in the current academic year of study in a postsecondary program and be in good academic standing.
- You must be an Indigenous student who has self-identified on the general application through the award, scholarship and bursary application system.
- You must demonstrate financial need on the budget provided within the general application and complete the general application by the deadline date indicated, through the award, scholarship and bursary application system.
When is the deadline to apply?
The Indigenous Student Bursary opens at the start of the fall cycle (Aug. 15) and closes at the end of the winter cycle (Jan. 27).
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the Indigenous Student Bursary, you can apply online using Georgian’s integrated award, scholarship and bursary application system. Learn more about how to apply, including a video tutorial on to get started.
What is the Métis Nation of Ontario Bursary?
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Bursary is available for Métis students who have demonstrated financial need.
Who is eligible?
- Open to students in financial need who are of Métis ancestry and are enrolled in any year, in any program, at any Georgian College campus.
- The MNO Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to registered students who are verified Métis citizens of the MNO. Applicants will be required to consent to a citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards.
- Award recipients are determined by the MNO in co-operation with the Financial Aid and Awards office, Georgian College.
What is the Ontario First Generation Bursary?
First Generation students studying at a public college or university in Ontario are considered for this bursary. To be eligible, a student must not have parents who attended postsecondary studies.
Who is eligible?
- You must be considered an Ontario resident:
- Resident of Ontario for a minimum of 12 months prior to the first day of study at Georgian College.
- You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
- You must be a student whose parents have never attended part- or full-time postsecondary studies in Canada or elsewhere.
- You must demonstrate financial need on the budget provided within the general application and complete the general application by the deadline date indicated, through the award, scholarship and bursary application system.
- You must be enrolled in the current academic year of study in a postsecondary program and be in good standing.
- You must demonstrate financial need on the budget provided and complete the Ontario First Generation Bursary application in full.
Please note: Students enrolled in second-entry programs, graduate or professional programs, as well as students receiving assistance through the Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) program, are NOT eligible for this bursary.
When is the deadline to apply?
The Ontario First Generation Bursary opens at the start of the fall cycle (Aug. 15) and closes at the end of the winter cycle (Jan. 27).
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the Ontario First Generation Bursary, you can apply online using Georgian’s integrated award, scholarship and bursary application system. Learn more about how to apply, including a video tutorial on to get started.
External award, scholarship and bursary opportunities
Outside of Georgian, there are many organizations and businesses who provide awards, scholarships and bursaries to postsecondary students. Explore external awards below for more information and how to apply.
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- 1st-Art-Gallery.com
- 7shifts Hospitality Management and Culinary Scholarships
- A Place for Mom Senior Wisdom Video Scholarship
- Ad Standards Scholarship
- AGE-WELL Edge Award
- Air and Waste Management Association Ontario
- AIS Technolabs
- Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
- Alliance Marketing Scholarship Program
- Allied Van Lines Scholarship
- Arctic Chiropractic
- Avalaunch Media
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- CanLearn.ca
- Canada Events Gala Scholarship
- Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund
- Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering
- Canadian Technical Asphalt Association Scholarship
- Chamberlain Group Scholarship
- Check City – Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship
- CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary
- Collegedunia $1000 Dream Scholarship – International
- College Scholarships
- College Student Alliance Advocacy Scholarship
- Community Foundation Grey Bruce
- Community Foundation of St. Clair County
- Community Volunteer Scholarship
- County of Simcoe Bursary Program
- CPAC Scholarships
- Creditcard Genius Scholarship
- Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
- Coupons Plus Deal “Save for the Future” Scholarship
- CTAA Scholarship
- Custody X Change – scholarships for sole support parents
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- DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disability
- Dechtman Wealth Management
- Driven Coffee Scholarship
- EDC – Export Development Canada
- EnergyRates.ca
- Engineering Scholarship Program
- Ethics in Sport Fund
- Explore Program
- Future of Assisted Living Scholarship
- Gaming Excellence Scholarship Program
- Garry Douglas Memorial Scholarship
- Glen Newby Scholarship Fund
- Global Health Nursing Scholarship
- Global Lift Equipment
- Gunn Hill Wind Farm Bursaries
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- Hamilton Community Foundation – number of bursaries available
- Haywood Hunt Scholarship
- HealthGrad,com Leadership Scholarship
- Horatio Alger Association of Canada
- Human Resource Development Scholarship Program
- Incredible Health Nursing Scholarships
- Indspire
- Instant Record Check – scholarship program
- International Business Scholarship
- IvyPanda Annual Video Contest Scholarship
- Jelly Academy
- JobApplications.ca
- Johnson Scholarship Program
- Just Wright Dental
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- Kawartha Lakes Construction
- Kin Canada Bursaries
- Kral su
- Legion Ontario Bursaries
- Lerners Lawyers
- Lift Parts Express
- MADD Canada Bursary Program
- Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program
- Medical Excellence Scholarship Program
- Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship
- Mobile Application Development Scholarship Program
- Money Genius Scholarship
- Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship
- Movavi Scholarship
- NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network
- North American Van Lines 2019 Logistics Scholarship
- Nursing Scholarships
- Nutra Pure HCG
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- Odyssey Program
- Ontario Federation of Cerebral Palsy
- OPSEU Support Staff Scholarship
- ORBA Scholarship Information
- A Place for Mom
- PDFelement Scholarship Contest
- PetOnBed.com Scholarship Program
- Pink Pearl Scholarship
- Pretty Actions Scholarship
- Prezler Law Firm Car Accident Scholarship
- Pro Stock Hockey Student Athlete Scholarship
- Rant-it.ca College Scholarship
- Rastin Gluckstein Lawyers
- RCI-IIBEC Foundation Scholarship Program
- Russell Alexander Law Firm Scholarship
- Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario
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- Schiffmann Injury Lawyers Scholarship
- Scholarships Canada
- SeniorAdvice.com Senior Caregiver Scholarship
- Seniorcare.com
- Serving with Pride LGBTQ2 Scholarship Program
- ShiftIdeas’ Annual Women in Digital Marketing Scholarship
- Shim Law Scholarship
- SixSurgery
- Storwell Self Storage – bursary program
- Sunshine Coast Health Centre Scholarship
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- Tamara Gordan Foundation Scholarship
- Tacuna Systems Scholarship
- TCF Youth Bursary Program
- Telegraph Star Scholarship
- The B. Harper Scholarship Award
- The Dream Never Dies Foundation
- Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation
- Transportation Association of Canada
- Under the Open Sky Outdoor World Scholarship
- Universities Canada /Universités Canada
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- Venetian Mask Design by VIVO Masks
- Villa Charities Scholarship Program
- Visual Art Scholarship
- Vivid Advertising Scholarship
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship
- Voquent Voice Acting Scholarship
- Wataynikaneyap Power Bursary and Mentorship Program
- Women in Computing Scholarship
- Women United Grant Program
- WRN Drive to Succeed Scholarship
Does your organization offer an award?
If your organization or business offers an award you would like to share with Georgian College students, let us know! Connect with us via email with the name of the award and a website address where students can learn more and apply. We will add it to this list so Georgian students can access it directly from this page.
How to apply for awards, scholarships and bursaries at Georgian
Submit a general application
Our online application process connects Georgian students to awards, scholarships and bursaries. With just one online application, you can help fund your future!
You must be a registered Georgian student to apply. Not yet a registered student? You can still search for award, scholarship and bursary opportunities Georgian has to offer. Information about awards and financial assistance for Lakehead-Georgian (LUGC) students is available on the LUGC website.
To apply, start by logging in to the application system using your Georgian College student email and password:
- After confirming your offer to a Georgian program, you will have received a confirmation letter or letter of acceptance identifying the login and default password for all student systems.
- Part-time students who have registered for individual courses through Continuing Education will receive this initial password to the preferred email provided after completing Georgian’s student number application.
- If you have forgotten your login or password, please reset your password using the password management service or contact IT Support.
Next, complete the general application to determine what award, scholarship and bursary opportunities you are eligible for.
The majority of the award, scholarship and bursary opportunities offered by Georgian are automatically matched through the general application and you may not be required to complete any further applications. If you are eligible for additional opportunities that require supplemental information, these will display for you once you have completed and submitted your application.
Watch our tutorial video to take a tour of the application system!
2023-24 application cycles
The general application will open prior to the start of each new academic year and will remain open for the duration of the academic year, until the end of the full application cycle.
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 Georgian student email account.
Term | Application opens | Application deadline | Who would apply |
Entrance (2023-24) | April 1 | May 14 | Newly admitted students (2023-24)* |
Fall 2023 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 30 | In-course students |
Entrance (2024-25) | Nov. 1 | Dec. 30 | Newly admitted students (2024-25)** |
Winter 2024 | Jan. 1 | Feb. 15 | In-course students |
Summer 2024 | April 15 | May 30 | In-course students |
Please note: For optimal compatibility, access the application system using any newer browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.) Award, scholarship and bursary opportunities are subject to change without prior notice, and are subject to conditions outlined by Georgian College.
* Newly admitted students accepted into any program starting fall 2023 or winter 2024.
** Newly admitted students accepted into any program starting fall 2024 or winter 2025.
Helpful tips for completing your general application
- Most fields within the budget are seeking monthly income and expenses, unless otherwise indicated.
- Tuition and textbooks would be entered as a total amount.
- Once complete, review for errors! Be sure to check the total income and total expenses amounts to see if your budget makes sense. If the income or expenses amount seem too high or low, you may have completed your budget incorrectly.
- Remember, the budget should only be calculated for your current study period (academic year), e.g. one, two or three semesters; not the length of your entire program.
- Be sure to include answers to both parts of any two-part questions that apply to you.
- Applicants are matched to awards by the examples and details they provide.
Be proud of your accomplishments and supply examples of your community involvement, school involvement, accomplishments, awards, or achievements.
- If you are in your first year, be sure to enter your grade point average (GPA), the name of the last school attended, and upload a copy of your transcript.
- All three answers are required to score your application for academic achievement.
- You can start your application and go back at any time before the closing date to make changes, update or complete.
- This way, you can ensure you provide all the information required.
- If not, send another reminder or select a new reference.
- Ensure you give your references ample time to complete these for you.
- Reference letters are not mandatory for all awards, scholarships and bursaries, but including them will help make your application stronger and may match you with more opportunities to apply for.
- Be sure to review and update your general application each semester before the deadline to be considered for the next round of awards, scholarships and bursaries.
Frequently asked questions
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:
- Fall: Aug. 15 to Sept. 30
- Winter: Dec. 12 to Jan. 27
- Summer: April 10 to May 26
- NOTE: The summer cycle is specific to the Georgian Bursary, Technology Bursary, and Travel Bursary. Awards, scholarships and other bursary opportunities are available in the fall or winter cycles.
You are 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.
Yes. You are required to complete a new general application each academic year in order to be considered for all awards, scholarships and bursaries offered by Georgian.
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 are a student entering your first year of any program at Georgian, you will 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 will be asked to provide references in support of your application. With the new application system, you are 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 are no longer required to provide custom cover letters for each opportunity you are applying for. With the new system, you will 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 will 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 Georgian community
- 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.
Application cycles
Our application cycles are in the fall, winter and summer terms:
- Fall: Aug. 15 to Sept. 30
- Winter: Dec. 12 to Jan. 27
- Summer: April 10 to May 26
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be notified. All notifications are sent to your Georgian student 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 will receive an email transfer from Georgian as the method of payment.
A note about income tax
Award, scholarship and bursary funds issued by Georgian may 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 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.
Contact us
Have questions about award, scholarship or bursary opportunities? Contact the Financial Aid and Awards office.
Financial Aid and Awards provides a centralized service located at the Barrie Campus within the Office of the Registrar.
Barrie Campus
Office of the Registrar (ground floor of C building)
Phone: 705.722.1530
Fax: 705.722.5136
Email: financialaid@georgiancollege.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All services are available both in person and remotely.
