• 2027-2028 Undergraduate Entrance Awards & Bursaries Application

  • Bishop’s University is proud to offer Entrance Awards and Bursaries to students entering from high school, CEGEP, or an equivalent educational institution. This funding is made possible thanks to the generous support of alumni and donors who believe in investing in our students’ success.

    The questions in this application are designed to help us match you with funds that reflect the intentions of these donors—many of whom wish to support students with specific criteria, particular interests, or who are actively involved in certain activities.

    Eligibility for these awards and bursaries may be based on a variety of criteria, including:

    • Academic achievement
    • Financial need
    • Leadership
    • School and community involvement
    • Other unique experiences or interests

    By completing this application thoughtfully, you help us connect you with opportunities that align with your accomplishments, needs, and aspirations.

    You can submit this form if any of the following apply to you:

    1. Are starting your first undergraduate degree at Bishop’s in the Fall 2027 semester.
    2. Graduated from high school or CEGEP within the last two years (graduating classes of 2025 or 2026).

    You cannot submit this form if any of the following apply to you:

    1. Have attended Bishop’s before Fall 2027.
    2. Are transferring from another university or college (i.e., completed at least one semester at another post-secondary institution).
    3. More than three years have passed since you last attended school.

    Deadline to submit this form: March 1, 2027 at 9:00 AM.

  • Student Information

  • Do you self-identify as Indigenous? (referring inclusively to members of First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, Native Americans, recognizing that many people prefer the terms that are specific and traditional to their communities.)*
  • What is your status in Canada?*
  • Some bursaries are region-specific. If you grew up in any of these regions, please select all that apply:
  • Do you self-identify as having any accessibility-related needs or barriers? Examples may include, but are not limited to, visual or mobility impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or ADHD.*
  • Will you be involved in a B.U. sports team (varsity or intramural) during your 1st year at Bishop's?*
  • In which sport(s) are you planning on being involved in during your first year at Bishop's?
  • Have you been offered athletic funding and/or an athletic scholarship from Bishop's?
  • Do you have a parent, legal guardian, or sibling who graduated from Bishop's?*
  • Are you the first person in your immediate family - parent(s) or guardian(s) - to complete a post-secondary credential (e.g., a university degree, college diploma, CEGEP diploma, or trade/vocational certificate)?*
  • Would you like to be considered for Awards and Bursaries intended to support students experiencing financial need? Applicants who select "No" and do not complete the financial need section will not be considered for most Awards and Bursaries administered through this application process.*

  • Financial Need

  • Have you applied or will you apply for governmental loans/bursary programs, either Federal or Provincial?
  • Have you ever been in foster care, a group home, or received services from a provincial or territorial child protection authority (e.g., DPJ, Children's Aid Society, Child and Family Services)?*

  • Parent Information

    Parent refers to your birth or adoptive parent(s), stepparent(s), or legal guardian(s).

  • Parent #1 employment status*
  • Parent #1 gross annual income (in Canadian dollars)
  • Do you come from a single-parent household?*
  • Parent #2 employment status
  • Parent #2 gross annual income (in Canadian dollars)
  • Do you personally own or lease a vehicle?*
  • How much will receiving awards and bursaries from Bishop’s influence your decision to attend?*
  • Throughout your time in high school or CEGEP, were you consistently involved in school activities?*
  • Throughout your time in high school or CEGEP, were you consistently involved in community activities outside of school?*
  • Throughout your time in high school or CEGEP, did you take on leadership responsibilities—whether through official roles or by informally guiding, supporting, or inspiring others?*
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