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 |
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| 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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Brescia Alumnae Bursary | Demonstrated financial need. | $2000 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Brescia Faculty Association Bursary | Full-time, returning student. Overall average of at least 70% from previous year. Demonstrated financial need. | $500 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Constance Maureen FitzGerald Heringer Bursary | Demonstrated financial need. Meets Ontario residency requirements. | $600 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Jennifer Forler Memorial Bursary | Demonstrated financial need. | $500 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Martha (Molina) Steers Bursary | Preference is given to a Foods and Nutrition student. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. | $500 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Patricia and Laura Gray Award | Volunteers in the community. Demonstrated financial need. | $1000 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Rhoda Olive Scanlan MacRae Bursary | International or out-of-province student with demonstrated financial need. | $1,500 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Rita Malone Bursary | Mature student in Social Sciences, with preference towards History. Ontario residency requirements. | $1000 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Sr. Marina Stock Award | Third or fourth-year student. 70% average in the previous year. Demonstrated financial need. | $200 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Sr. St. Anne Lachance International Bursary | International student with demonstrated financial need | $1000 |
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September 15th, annually |
| St John’s Lodge 209a Bursary | Part-Time or Full-Time single mother with demonstrated financial need. | $200 |
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September 15th, annually |
| St. Peter School Bursary | Entering first-year, attended a secondary school in Middlesex County. Demonstrated financial need. | $600 |
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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 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |
| Theresa Walsh Burns Bursary | Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements. | $3500 |
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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 |
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September 15th, annually |