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SCS Bursaries

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Thanks to donor contributions, the 51吃瓜网School of Continuing Studies is able to offer a limited number of bursaries to learners in a credit program who demonstrate a financial need to assist them in covering a portion of their tuition expenses.

Who is eligible?听

You must be:

  • A full-time or part-time student, admitted to and registered in a credit program at the School of Continuing Studies (students from other 51吃瓜网faculties and independent students at the SCS are not eligible)
  • Registered in at least one 3-credit course in the program in the current term
  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a refugee (students who were refugees within the last 5 years can apply)
  • Able to receive funds through an active student account on Minerva
  • A student in satisfactory standing

Terms and conditions

  • Bursaries are intended as a partial support for tuition expenses.
  • Bursary funds are limited and there is no guarantee that you will receive the bursary that you apply for.
  • The School of Continuing Studies determines how and when bursaries are issued, as well as amounts awarded, which may vary based on donor funding.
  • You may submit only one application per term.
  • You will be considered for all bursaries for which you are eligible.
  • You may only receive one bursary in a particular term.
  • After receiving a bursary, you may still be eligible to apply for and receive bursaries in subsequent terms.
  • The total bursary payment will not exceed $1,500.00 (one thousand five hundred dollars) per student over a 12-month period.
  • The application deadline for the Fall term is the last Friday in October and for the Winter term is the last Friday in February.
  • The School of Continuing Studies reserves the right to verify the information provided on the application. Inconsistencies may result in a reassessment or cancellation of the applicant's award.
  • If a student has a bursary in the term of withdrawal, it may be revoked. If the award is credited to the student鈥檚 fee account, it will be reversed, potentially creating a balance owing to the University.

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Available bursaries

The following bursaries are available with varying amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500, depending on funds for the term (some may only be available for specific terms):

  • Alteryx Bursary
  • Joseph Chalhoub and Sandra Albers-Chalhoub Bursary
  • Arthur & Crystal Lau Continuing Education Bursary
  • Herv茅 De Fontenay Memorial Bursary
  • G. Evans, J. Toti and L. Evans Bursary
  • K. G. Ejjeh Bursary (for Syrian Refugees)
  • Nizar Qabbani Bursary for SCS (preference given to Syrian students)
  • P. Keays Bursary
  • Nizar Qabbani Bursary for SCS (preference given to Syrian students)
  • General Bursaries for Syrian Students (and Refugees)
  • Bursaries for Indigenous Students
  • General SCS Bursaries

How to apply

  1. Know your deadlines

    Fall semester deadline: Last Friday in October

    Winter semester deadline: Last Friday in February

  2. Fill out the application form and write a letter of intent

    Bursary application form

    Print, complete, and sign your application form.

    Make sure to follow the instructions below for your Financial Profile (part 2 on the application form):

    Requirements for Financial Profile section

    When completing the Financial Profile section of your application, please ensure that you:

    • Write legibly and indicate听annual听household amounts in all instances.
    • Enter all amounts in Canadian dollars and include the preceding 12 months, except for Gross Employment Income, which should reflect the previous year (January 1 鈥� December 31) as reported on your final federal tax return.
    • Complete all fields, even if that means entering a 鈥渮ero.鈥�
    • Double-check all calculations. Ensure that TOTAL lines are summed and complete, as we will not do any recalculation.

    You must attach a personal statement (letter of intent) to the application that answers the questions in part 3 of the application form. Please write your letter sincerely and honestly. Plagiarized or duplicated letters will disqualify you.

  3. Submit your application

    Sign your application form (part 4) and then send it with your attached letter of intent to bursaries.scs [at] mcgill.ca.

    Please note that we do not send confirmation of receipt emails for bursary applications.

  4. Stand by while your application is reviewed

    All complete applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Once you have submitted your application documents, we may contact you to confirm additional information.

  5. If you are selected:

    If you have been selected to receive a bursary, you will be informed via your 51吃瓜网student email about 10 鈥� 12 weeks after the application deadline.

    Payment schedules are determined at the School鈥檚 discretion. All payments will be deposited in your Minerva account in one lump sum, in Canadian funds.

    Deposits are made after the Withdrawal Period (No Refund) date. If you withdraw from your courses or program, the funds will not be issued.

Questions?听

Contact us at bursaries.scs [at] mcgill.ca and allow 3 鈥� 5 business days for a response to your inquiry.

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