Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries

At Bishop’s University we provide endowed scholarships, awards, bursaries, grants and financial aid in excess of $7 million thanks to the generous support of students, alumni, faculty, staff, foundations, corporations and private donors. Each year approximately 55% of our student body receives financial assistance in some form ranging from $500-$12,000. We encourage all students to take a look at the financial opportunities available to them.

Entering Students:

At Bishop’s we have two main categories for all entering students: competitive admission scholarships; and awards and bursaries for entering students.

Our scholarships range in value from $1,000-$4,000 per academic year. Some are renewable for your entire time at Bishop’s (renewal conditions apply), while others are one time awards that you can receive either as a new student or a continuing student. To be considered, all you need to do is complete your online application for admissions by March 1st and have all your supporting documents submitted to us no later than March 15th. We will then review all applicants and make scholarship offers soon thereafter.

The Michael Goldbloom Excellence Scholarships, valued at $10,000 per year (renewable), are intended to recognize and reward students with outstanding academic records who personify Bishop’s fundamental values – sound learning, good citizenship, community, discovery, excellence, and sustainability. To learn more please visit the Michael Goldbloom Excellence Scholarship web page.

Our entrance awards and bursaries range from $500-$12,000 per academic year. Most of these awards and bursaries are one time non-renewable available to entering students only. To be considered, all you need to do is complete your online application for admissions and complete the online entrance awards and bursaries application by March 1st. We will then review all applicants with complete admission files and make awards and bursaries offers soon thereafter. In addition to academic merit, these awards may also consider leadership, extra-curricular activities and financial need. The awards and bursaries form is available starting on the date of the annual Fall Open House.

Undergraduate Entrance Awards & Bursaries Application

Returning Students:

The eligibility criteria for applicants to the Returning Awards & Bursaries program are as follows:

  1. You must be registered in your first undergraduate degree program.
  2. You must be a returning undergraduate student. To be considered a returning student, you had to be registered in the Winter 2026 semester at Bishop’s University.
  3. You must be in good academic standing (defined as having a minimum cumulative average of 55%).
  4. You must be registered full-time (minimum 12 course credits) in both Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters.
  5. Prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester, you must have 24 course credits or more remaining to reach the standard credit count for your degree (B.Ed. 150 credits, or 120 credits for all other degrees).
  6. Certain Returning Awards & Bursaries may have higher minimum requirements than the general eligibility criteria.

Procedure

  1. Complete the application form by the deadline. Only one application is required to be considered for all Returning Awards and Bursaries.
  2. Recipients will be notified mid-August, 2026 via their B.U. email.

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Returning Students Awards & Bursaries Application

For a complete listing of scholarships, awards and bursaries please view the Academic Calendar.

All scholarships, awards, and bursaries are disbursed in two equal instalments: one deposit in the Fall semester and the balance in the Winter semester, provided you meet all applicable eligibility criteria. The funds are allocated to your student account after the Add/Drop deadline each semester.

If you need further information, please contact Student Accounts.