Bursary programs

UVic General Bursary program

The University of Victoria offers a General Bursary program that aims to cover some of the financial need not met by Canadian government student loans and grants, and other sources of funding. A bursary is a non-repayable monetary award.

Bursaries amounts are determined by a financial need calculation using the guidelines established by StudentAid BC, expenses and resources self-declared by students on their budget sheets, and Canadian government student loan and grant amounts. Bursaries are meant to supplement, not replace, other financial assistance.

General bursaries are offered twice per year, once in the Summer Session for the Summer General Bursary (May - August) and once in the Winter Session for the Winter General Bursary (September - April).

Only one application per session is necessary to be considered for all general bursaries. Students will be matched to bursaries they are eligible for as a part of the bursary assessment process.

Bursary funds will be applied to tuition fee accounts for the terms of study for which funding was awarded.

If your fees are paid in full, you may contact Tuition Fees at tuition@uvic.ca to request a refund of any credit on your account. Set up direct deposit online to receive the refund.

See a summary of your tuition account by logging in to Online Tools and viewing your Account Summary.

If there are any changes to your registration or financial situation during the term or session you received a bursary for, your bursary may be adjusted or withdrawn.

Bursaries are subject to the regulations listed in the Academic Calendar.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students

General bursaries are open to undergraduate students who:

• Are Canadian citizens or are permanent residents of Canada.
• Receive the maximum full-time Canadian government student loans and grants for their period of study.
• Maintain registration in a minimum of 4.5 units in the term in which they receive a bursary (3.0 units for students with a permanent disability).
• Maintain registration in a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks of study for the term in which they receive a bursary.
• For continuing students, a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the previous academic session is required.

Graduate students

General bursaries are open to graduate students who:

• Are Canadian citizens or are permanent residents of Canada.
• Receive the maximum full-time Canadian government student loans and grants for their period of study.
• Meet and maintain full-time registration as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
• For continuing students, a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the previous academic session is required.

How to apply

Application steps

1. Log in to the scholarship and bursary section of Online tools
2. Click on the tab labelled Student Services
3. Under the Finances tab, click on the link titled Awards and financial aid
4. Click on Apply for awards (scholarships and bursaries) and work study
5. For year, select the current year
6. Select Winter or Summer
7. Click Continue and select the General Bursary. (If you have previously started this application or even viewed it, you will need to select "View/Modify")
8. You must continue to follow the prompts to apply for the bursaries for which you are eligible
9. You must read all instructions to complete the application process and use the SUBMIT button as your last step

Reminders

• Only one application per Winter or Summer Session is necessary to be considered for all general bursaries.
• Only successful applicants will be notified.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Include your student number on all documentation and any email correspondence.

Child care bursaries

Child care bursaries are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who pay UVSS or GSS fees and demonstrate financial need.  The GSS Child Care Bursary is awarded once a year, with an October 15^th application deadline.  The UVSS Child Care Bursary is awarded three times a year, with application deadlines of September 30^th, January 31^st, and May 31^st.  Applications can be emailed to finaid@uvic.ca and require child care receipts for the relevant application period.

• UVSS Student-Parent Child-Care Bursary Application
• GSS Student-Parent Child-Care Bursary Application

Emergency bursaries

Emergency bursaries are available for students who experience an unexpected emergency during the term in which they are enrolled.

Emergency bursaries are open to undergraduate students who:

• Maintain registration in a minimum of 4.5 units in the term in which they receive a bursary (3.0 units for students with a permanent disability).
• Maintain registration in a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks of study for the term in which they receive a bursary.
• For continuing students, a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the previous academic session is required.

Emergency bursaries are open to graduate students who:

• Meet and maintain full-time registration as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
• Maintain registration in a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks of study for the term in which they receive a bursary.
• For continuing students, a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the previous academic session is required.

To apply, email finaid@uvic.ca with the relevant information and attach any supporting documentation.

Saying thank you

Does your bursary have a donor? Remember to complete the online Thank-you letter form.

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