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 may be invited to attend the Brescia Awards Ceremony.
The “Estimated Value” may be subject to change without notice.

Name	Requirements	Estimated Value	Application	Deadline
Agnes Coleman Bursary	Student from West Lorne, Rodney, Dutton, Aldborough and Dunwich Townships, in the County of Elgin. Demonstrated financial need. Preference graduate of St. Mary’s Separate School in West Lorne.	$3500 (multiple awards)	Apply Now	September 15^th, 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	Apply Now	September 15^th, 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	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Brescia Alumnae Bursary	Demonstrated financial need.	$2500	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Brescia Alumnae Reunion Award	Full-time transfer student from another post-secondary institution Minimum 70% average in previous year Community involvement, preference to those involved with university community	$1750	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Brescia Faculty Association Bursary	Full-time, returning student. Minimum 70% average Demonstrated financial need.	$500	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
BresciaLEAD Excellence Award	Returning full-time student Minimum 75% average in previous year. Demonstrated leadership skills	$5,000	Application	July 30^th, annually
BUCSC Recognition Award - Second Year	Second year full-time student Minimum 70% average in previous year Involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
BUCSC Recognition Award - Third Year	Third year full-time student Minimum 70% average in previous year Involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
BUCSC Recognition Award - Fourth Year	Fourth year full-time student, minimum 70% average in previous year Involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
BUCSC Recognition Award - Part-time Student	Part-time student Minimum 70% average in previous year Involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
BUCSC Recognition Award - Mature Student	Mature student Minimum 70% average in previous year Involvement in extracurricular activities that have enhanced leadership, educational, and/or professional development. Demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Catherine (McDonald) Powell Award	Third year student Enrolled in Foods and Nutrition program. Minimum 75% average. Volunteers in the community. Ontario residency requirements. Financial need.	$3800	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Constance Maureen FitzGerald Heringer Bursary	Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements.	$600	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Christine Dawson Green Award	Any year of study Demonstrated financial need Demonstrated leadership qualities, with preference to a student enrolled in the Leadership Studies program.	$1000	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Destiny Gardiner Vision Award	International student in full-time studies Preference to a student from the Bahmas or Caribbean country	$1000	Apply Now	September 15th, annually
Dr. Joan Francolini Scholarship	Third year full-time student Minimum 80% average in previous academic year at Brescia Demonstrated leadership on campus, in the community, or within family.	$6000	Application	July 30th, annually
Dr. Shirley Van Nuland Award	Third or fourth year student Minimum 80% average in previous year of study Demonstrated financial need Involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia community	$1500	Application Form	September 15^th, 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	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Dr. Theresa Topic Award	Single mother Full-time or part-time student Demonstrated financial need Ontario residency requirements.	Multiple awards $500 - $2,000	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Elizabeth Burtney Mature Student Award	Mature student Minimum 75% average in previous year of study Demonstrated financial need Involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia community	$1500	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Eleanore Donnelly Bursary	Mature student, At least 21 years of age and out of high school for a minimum of 4 years. Minimum 60% course load in first year Live in London Working towards first degree Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements.	Multiple awards $2000	Application	September 15^th, annually
Franca Fortner Award	Second or third year student Volunteers in community. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements	$1250	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Global Explorer Award	Students participating in an outgoing exchange	$1000-$2000	Email brfinaid@uwo.ca for information
Heather MacDougall Memorial Bursary	Third-year student Commitment to volunteering in the community. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements.	$3600	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Howard and Lois Hewitt Scholarship	Second, third, or fourth year student in full-time studies Demonstrated leadership as evidenced by 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 given to a student with demonstrated financial need.	$6,000	Application	September 15th, annually
Ilva Costantini-Stoll Memorial Award	Third or fourth year student Enrolled in Honours Bachelor of Arts program Involved in charity or volunteer work.	$3000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Jennifer Forler Memorial Bursary	Demonstrated financial need.	$500	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Jill Thompson Award - Indigenous Student	Identify as Indigenous Student in any year of study Demonstrated involvement in co-curricular activities and volunteerism in the Brescia student community.	$1500	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Kathryn Munn Leadership Studies Scholarship	Full-time student who exemplifies the Leadersip Studies program's commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Minimum 80% average Demonstrated financial need Ontario residency requirements.	$1000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Kyle MacDonald Varsity Athlete Award	Varsity athlete Any year of study Incoming students must meet the minimum required entrance average. Returning students must have achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous year of study. Preference demonstrated financial need	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.	Application	September 15th, annually
The Laudato Si' Award	Any year of study Demonstrated involvement in the Brescia Community Garden *If selected as successful applicant, must train to be an Ambassador of Laudato Si to change our relationship with the earth (completed online. Details will be provided to successful applicant)	$1000	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Madeleine Hart Award	Second, third, or fourth year Minimum 75% average Involved in volunteerism Understanding for women’s issues as demonstrated through either course or volunteer placements/practicums. Ontario residency requirements.	$800	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Martha (Molina) Steers Bursary	Foods and Nutrition student. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements.	$500	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Martha (Molina) Steers Leadership Award	Fourth year student Enrolled in Foods and Nutrition program Minimum 80% average. Interest in international nutrition work. Volunteers in Foods and Nutrition activities in the community. Leadership activities with Brescia student associations	$1300	Application Form	September 15^th, 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 $500 – $2,000	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Patricia Doig Leadership Award	Third or fourth year student Enrolled full-time in in Dimensions of Leadership program Commitment to the Ursuline value of building community through leadership volunteer activities within the Brescia community, the London community and/or beyond. Minimum average of 70% in the previous year.	$3500	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Patricia and Laura Gray Award	Volunteers in the community. Demonstrated financial need.	$1000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Peggy Lord Memorial Award	International student Demonstrated financial need 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	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Rhoda Olive Scanlan MacRae Bursary	International student Demonstrated financial need.	$1,500	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Rita Malone Bursary	Mature student Enrolled in Social Sciences program, preference to History. Ontario residency requirements.	$1000	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Rosalie Pamela Ansine Award	Mature student Full-time studies in any year/program Demonstrated financial need Minimum 70% average Preference to student who supports EDID in community & career in early childhood development	$2500	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Sarah's Smile Award	Single mother Full-time or Part-time studies in any year/program Preference to student with minimum 70% average Preference to student who volunteers in the community	$1250	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Sofia Ceolin (Class of '87) Bursary	Second, third of fourth year student Enrolled in Foods and Nutrition program full-time Minimum 70% average Demonstrated financial need	$1000	Apply Now	September 15th, annually
Sr. Marina Stock Award	Third or fourth-year Minimum 70% average in previous year Demonstrated financial need.	$200	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Sr. Mary Frances Dorschell Scholarship	Third or fourth year student Enrolled in French for Teaching program full-time studies Minimum 80% average, Demonstrated volunteer work within her community.	$1,200	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Sr. St. Anne Lachance International Bursary	International student Demonstrated financial need	$1000	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
St John’s Lodge 209a Bursary	Single mother Full-time or part-time studies Demonstrated financial need.	$200	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
St. Peter School Bursary	First-year student Attended a secondary school in Middlesex County. Demonstrated financial need.	$600	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Suzanne Anderson Memorial Award	Indigenous student Enrolled in Foods and Nutrition program Preference minimum 70% average Preference demonstrated community leadership Preference demonstrated financial need.	$1400	Application Form	September 15th, annually
The Congress of Black Women – London Chapter, Dr. Marlene MacLeish Award	Minimum average of 70%. Interest in service to the African Canadian community. Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements	$1000	Application Form	September 15^th, annually
Theresa Walsh Burns Bursary	Demonstrated financial need. Ontario residency requirements.	$3600	Apply Now	September 15^th, annually
Ursuline Scholars International Award	International student Entering first, second, third, or fourth year in full-time studies Minimum 70% average.	$3000	Application	May 1^st, annually
We Got You, Sis Award	Full-time or part-time studies in any year/program. Self-identify as Black and/or African American descent Demonstrated financial need Preference to student with community involvement and volunteering	$1000	Application Form	September 15th, annually
Wisdom Award	Mature student Full-time or part-time studies in any year/program.	$2000	Apply Now	September 15th, annually