Master of Science in Food & Nutrition (MScFN)
Below are the awards, scholarships, and bursaries available to MScFN students.
Important Notes:
- MScFN students will be contacted prior to the start of class in September with the application process and deadline dates to be considered for these awards
- The selected student recipient of each award will be notified by the School of Food & Nutritional Sciences.
- The “Estimated Value” listed may be subject to change without notice.
MScFN Bursary
Bursary assistance is available to students in the Masters Food and Nutritional Sciences program. Students must demonstrate financial need through the application process. On the application, under 'Identifying Categories,' please select 'MScFN student'.
MScFN Scholarships & Awards
Below are the scholarships and awards that have been made available to Brescia students through various generous donors. These scholarships/awards require an application and/or supplementary documentation.
*Where the Financial Assistance Application is noted, please click the 'Identifying Categories' button for MScFN student and select the box 'MScFN Donor Awards' and then list the awards below for which you wish to be considered.*
| Name | Requirements | Estimated Value | Application | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lessard Award | Awarded to a Brescia Food & Nutrition graduate who maintained high academic standards and is now enrolled in the MScFN graduate program. | $1000 | Early September | |
| Dr. Patricia M. Giovannetti Graduate Studies Awards | Graduate of Brescia. One awarded to a student in the MScFN-Thesis Stream and one to a student in the MScFN- Internship Stream. Applicants should prove that they have continuously maintained high academic standards and have current, unmet financial need. | $1500 each | Early September | |
| Food & Nutritional Sciences Faculty and Staff Graduate Scholarship | One awarded to an incoming MScFN student and one awarded to the incoming DDEPT student, with a high admission average and demonstrated commitment to the dietetic profession. Preference will be given to students who graduated from Brescia's undergraduate Food and Nutrition program. | $1500 | Early September | |
| Sr. Dominica Dietrich - Dr. Geraldine Montag Scholarship | Two awards; 1 for incoming MScFN student and 1 for continuing MScFN student (who must reapply). Awarded to an MScFN student enrolled in first year with a minimum 80% average in their previous year and with demonstrated financial. The Year 1 awarded student can reapply in the second year of their program. When no returning recipient exists or reapplies, the additional award may go to an incoming student. Ontario residency required. | $3300 each | Early September | |
| Ursuline Leadership Award | Awarded to a student graduated from Brescia and entering the MScFN program with demonstrated financial need. | $2000 | Early September |