Scholarships and Bursaries
What is the difference between a scholarship, award and a bursary?
A scholarship is an award recognizing academic excellence or achievement. In certain cases financial need may be taken into account as a secondary criterion to decide between candidates of approximately equal achievement.
A bursary is an award that is distributed based on financial need. When applying for a bursary you must supply a financial disclosure form. Bursaries may also request that applicants meet certain geographical or demographic requirements.
An award is a loosely defined term referring to awards that are neither scholarships or bursaries. In certain cases awards may be plaques or recognition certificates, while in other cases awards my be professional memberships coupled with cash prizes.
What is the difference between an entering, returning, graduating and post-graduate student?
An entering student is someone who is entering post-secondary education for the first time. An entering student may not necessarily have come straight from high school. An entering student may also be a mature student who is entering college after several years in the workforce.
A returning student is a student who has completed first year of studies in a two or three year Loyalist College program.
A graduating student is someone who is completing their two or three year program of studies at Loyalist College. Many award and scholarship recipients are identified by program coordinators as having excelled in their studies. These awards generally recognize achievement once a student is graduating from Loyalist College.
A post-graduate student is someone who has graduated from a university or college program and is now entering post-graduate studies at Loyalist College.
All of the awards/bursaries will be presented at the Awards Ceremony in the fall, unless otherwise noted.
For further information regarding these awards/bursaries, contact (613) 969-1913 ext. 2202.
General Bursaries
General bursaries, based on financial need, are available from funds set aside from tuition fee increases. These bursaries are awarded in both November and February. Contact the Financial Assistance Office for further details and an application.
NOTE: In addition to bursaries, a total of $300,000 is available College-wide through the College’s Work Study program. For more information contact the Financial Assistance Office (613) 969-1913 ext. 2226.
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Financial Assistance bursaries & scholarships
