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Application Awards & Bursaries

Below are the scholarships, awards and bursaries that have been made available to Brescia students through various generous donors. These scholarships, awards and bursaries require an application and/or supplementary documentation.

Important Notes:

  • The selected student recipient of each award will be notified in November by their Western email account and will be invited to attend the Brescia Awards Ceremony.
  • The “Estimated Value” may be subject to change without notice.

Please see below for individual award application criteria 

Name Requirements Estimated Value Application Deadline
Agnes Coleman Bursary Demonstrated financial need. From West Lorne, Rodney, Dutton, Aldborough and Dunwich Townships, in the County of Elgin. Preferably a graduate of St. Mary’s Separate School in West Lorne. $3500 (multiple awards)
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Alice Veronica & William Kenneth Rogers Bursary Second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the School of Humanities. Minimum average of 80%. Demonstrated financial need. $3800
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Alice Veronica & William Kenneth Rogers Scholarship Second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the School of Humanities. Minimum average of 80%. Demonstrated financial need. $3800
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Brescia Alumnae Bursary Demonstrated financial need. $2000
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Brescia Alumnae Reunion Award Full-time transfer student from another post-secondary institution, minimum average 70% in previous year, no continuing scholarship, demonstrated community involvement, preference to those involved with university/college community $2500
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Brescia Faculty Association Bursary Full-time, returning student. Overall average of at least 70% from previous year. Demonstrated financial need. $500
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
BresciaLEAD Excellence Award Returning full-time Brescia student, minimum 75% average in previous year. Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by application including a brief essay and two reference letters. $5,000 July 30th, annually
Brescia University College Student Council Recognition Award - Second Year Second year full-time student, minimum 70% average in previous year, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need. $1,000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile 
September 15th, annually
Brescia University College Student Council Recognition Award - Third Year Third year full-time student, minimum 70% average in previous year, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need. $1,000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile 
September 15th, annually
Brescia University College Student Council Recognition Award - Fourth Year Fourth year full-time student, minimum 70% average in previous year, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need. $1,000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Brescia University College Student Council Recognition Award - Part-time Student Part-time student, minimum 70% average in previous year, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need. $1,000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile 
September 15th, annually
Brescia University College Student Council Recognition Award - Mature Student Mature student, minimum 70% average in previous year, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need. $1,000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Catherine (McDonald) Powell Award Returning third-year Foods and Nutrition student. Minimum cumulative average of 75%. Volunteers in the community. Meet Ontario residency requirements. Financial need. $3800
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Constance Maureen FitzGerald Heringer Bursary Demonstrated financial need. Meets Ontario residency requirements. $600
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Christine Dawson Green Award Demonstrated financial need, and in any year of student at Brescia. Demonstrated leadership qualities, with preference to a student enrolled in the Leadership Studies program. $1000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Destiny Gardiner Vision Award Full-time student at Brescia paying International fees. Preference to a student from the Bahmas or Caribbean country $1000
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Dr. Joan Francolini Scholarship Entering third year of full-time study, minimum 80% average in second year on 5.0 courses taken during the Fall-Winter at Brescia, demonstrated leadership on campus, in her community, or within her family, as evidenced by two letters of reference. $6000 July 30th, annually
Dr. Shirley Van Nuland Award 3rd or 4th year, minimum 80% average in previous year of study, demonstrated financial need,  demonstrated involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia community $1500
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Dr. Shirley Van Nuland Award - Women of Colour Student in any year of study. Identify as a woman of colour. Demonstrated involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia student community. $1500
  • TBD
September 15th, annually
Dr. Theresa Topic Award Single mother. Full-time or Part-Time studies. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. Multiple awards $500 - $2,000
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Elizabeth Burtney Mature Student Award Mature student, minimum 75% average in previous year of study, demonstrated financial need,  demonstrated involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia community $1500 Financial Assistance
Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Eleanore Donnelly Bursary Mature student, out of high school for a minimum of 4 years. Minimum 60% course load in first year, live in London, at least 21 years old, entering first year of a 3 or 4 year program, first degree, financial need. Eligible for renewable. Ontario residency requirements. Multiple awards $2000 September 15th, annually
Franca Fortner Award A second or third year student who volunteers in her community. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements $1250
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Heather MacDougall Memorial Bursary Third-year student who has shown a commitment to volunteering in the community. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. $3600
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Howard and Lois Hewitt Scholarship Full-time Brescia student entering second, third, or fourth year. Demonstrated leadership and initiative as evidenced by her involvement in co-curricular activities, volunteerism, social justice, family responsibility, or community service. Acknowledged as a hard-working student as evidenced by a letter of recommendation from one or more faculty members. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. $6,000 July 30th, annually
Ilva Costantini-Stoll Memorial Award Third or fourth year of an Honours Bachelor of Arts program who is involved in charity or volunteer work. $3000
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Jennifer Forler Memorial Bursary Demonstrated financial need. $500
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Jill Thompson Award - Indigenous Student Student in any year of study who indentifies as Indigenous. Demonstrated involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia student community. $1500
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Kathryn Munn Leadership Studies Scholarship Awarded to a full-time student who exemplifies the commitment of the Leadership Studies Program to developing leaders of tomorrow. Minimum 80% average, demonstrated financial need, Ontario residency requirements. $1000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Kyle MacDonald Varsity Athlete Award To be eligible you must be a varsity athlete in any year of study at Brescia University College.
Incoming students must meet the minimum required entrance average.
Returning students have achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous year of study. 
According to OUA regulations, the maximum that an eligible student-athlete can receive in Athletic Financial Awards/scholarships is $5,000.00 annually. The amount offered may be less, but it cannot exceed $5,000.00. September 15th, annually
The Laudato Si' Award

Brescia student in any year of study, demonstrated involvement in the Brescia Community Garden

$1000 September 15th, annually 
Madeleine Hart Award Second, third, or fourth year Brescia student with a minimum average of 75% who is involved in volunteerism and has an understanding for women’s issues as demonstrated through either course or volunteer placements/practicums. Ontario residency requirements. $800
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Martha (Molina) Steers Bursary Preference is given to a Foods and Nutrition student. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. $500
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Martha (Molina) Steers Leadership Award Student in final year of study in Foods and Nutrition, with minimum 80% average. An interest in international nutrition work. Volunteers in Foods and Nutrition activities in the community.  Demonstrated leadership activities with Brescia, with a preference for student associations at Brescia. $1300
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) and Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) I and II Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. Multiple awards $100 – $2,000
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Patricia Doig Leadership Award Full-time student in third or fourth year in the Dimensions of Leadership program or its equivalent. Demonstrated commitment to the Ursuline value of building community through her leadership volunteer activities within the Brescia community, the London community and/or beyond. Minimum average of 70% in the previous year.   $2,000
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Patricia and Laura Gray Award Volunteers in the community. Demonstrated financial need. $1000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Paystone Make A Difference Award 


Full-time student entering second, third, or fourth year. Demonstrated commitment to Brescia's value of building community through leadership in volunteer activities within Brescia, the London community, or beyond. Minimum 70% average from previous year.  $1000
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Peggy Lord Memorial Award Available to a student in any year paying international fees, demonstrated financial need, demonstrated commitment to the Ursuline Sister's value of building community through leadership volunteer activities within the Brescia community, London community and/or beyond. Preference given to a student from the Caribbean or Africa. $500
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Rhoda Olive Scanlan MacRae Bursary International or out-of-province student with demonstrated financial need. $1,500
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Rita Malone Bursary Mature student in Social Sciences, with preference towards History. Ontario residency requirements. $1000
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Rosalie Pamela Ansine Award Full-time Mature student in any program, financial need, min 70% in previous year, preference supports EDID in community & career in early childhood development $2500
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Sarah's Smile Award Full-time or Part-time single mother. Any year/program at Brescia. Preference to student with min 70% average in prior year. Preference to student who  has shown a commitment to volunteering in the community (Bresica, London, or beyond). $1250
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Sr. Marina Stock Award Third or fourth-year student. 70% average in the previous year. Demonstrated financial need. $200
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Sr. Mary Frances Dorschell Scholarship Third or fourth year, full-time student enrolled in French for Teaching program, minimum 80% average, demonstrated volunteer work within her community. $1,200
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Sr. St. Anne Lachance International Bursary International student with demonstrated financial need $1000
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
St John’s Lodge 209a Bursary Part-Time or Full-Time single mother with demonstrated financial need. $200
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
St. Peter School Bursary Entering first-year, attended a secondary school in Middlesex County. Demonstrated financial need. $600
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Suzanne Anderson Memorial Award Full-time or Part-time student who identifies as Indigenous. Preference to a student who has demonstrated community leadership and demonstrated financial need. $1400
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
The Congress of Black Women – London Chapter, Dr. Marlene MacLeish Award Minimum average of 70%. An interest in service to the African Canadian community. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements $1000
  • Financial Assistance
  • Personal Profile
September 15th, annually
Theresa Walsh Burns Bursary Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. $3500
  • Financial Assistance
September 15th, annually
Ursuline Scholars International Award International student studying full-time and entering first, second, third, or fourth year. Minimum 70% average. $3000 May 1st, annually
Wisdom Award Full-time or Part-Time student in any program at Brescia with mature student status.  $2000
  • Financial Assistance 
September 15th, annually