Undergraduate Student Bursaries and Scholarships

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student, in any year of any program, based on demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). This bursary was established with a generous gift from Frances Sweitzer (BA 1966) and her husband Jim Sweitzer.

Value: 1 at $2,000 Effective Date: 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through Student Center and must be submitted by October 31st. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipient.

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student entering first year in the Faculty of Law, based on academic achievement in pre-Law studies who is Indigenous or self-identifies as Black. Preference will be given to students with a post-secondary degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics). The Faculty of Law scholarship committee will select the recipient. This scholarship is supported by a generous donation from Bereskin & Parr LLP.

Value: 1 at $2,000 Effective Date: 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Contact faculty

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic achievement. Candidates must be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) students. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipients. Bill Groat was a survivor of the Indian Residential School System. In his later life he became a public speaker sharing his experiences in the child welfare system and working to ensure that the records of similar experiences were publicly accessible.

Value: 1 at $1,500 Effective: 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through the Student Center and must be submitted by September 30.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) in any year in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated financial need. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipient. Established through generous donations from Bruce A. Thomas Q.C. The purpose of this fund is to assist Indigenous law students to complete their studies, with a view to assisting the Indigenous community in Canada.

Value: 1 at $1,600 Effective: 2022-2023 academic year

How to apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through Student Center and must be completed by October 31.

Awarded annually to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law based on academic achievement, with a preference for students who excel in the area of Indigenous and Aboriginal Law. The Faculty of Law will select the recipient. This award was established by Cynthia Westaway (LLB ’94, Master of Laws ’96) whose legal practice focuses on providing a wide range of services to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, as well as partners working with Indigenous interests in Canada.

Value: 1 at $2,000 Effective Date: 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Contact faculty

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students entering any degree program offered by the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies in the Faculty of Social Science, based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) students. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipients. This award was established by a generous donation from Mr. Aubrey Dan (BA`85).

Value: 1 at $5,000, awarded annually Effective: 2022-2023 academic year

How to apply: Contact faculty

Awarded annually to a student in any year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis). Online financial assistance applications are available through Student Center and must be completed by October 31st. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipient. This bursary was established by a generous gift from Dr. Nancy Naylor (MD’75), motivated by her work with many Indigenous people while practicing as a Family Physician in Fort Frances, Ontario.

Value: 1 at $1,500 Effective Date: 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Students are to apply through the Online Financial Assistance Application by October 31st

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in any year of the Faculty of Engineering based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to self-identified women who also self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or racialized person of color.

Value: 1 at $2,000 Effective Date: 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 academic years inclusive

How to apply: An award application must be completed online through the Engineering Undergraduate Services Web site (http://www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate ) by September 30. The recipient will be selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee in the Faculty of Engineering. This award is made possible by Enbridge Inc.

Awarded annually to a full-time student who is enrolled in the Honors Business Administration program at the Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, community leadership and an interest in real estate. Interest in real estate will be measured by each candidate's response to a short essay question. Preference will be given to a student who self-identifies as Black or Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). The HBA Scholarship Review Committee will make the final selection of the award recipient. This award was established with a generous gift from Graywood Developments.

Value: 1 at $7,500 Effective Date: 2023-2024 to 2027-2028 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Contact faculty

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). The Office of the Registrar will select the recipients. This scholarship is made possible by a gift from NOVA Chemicals.

Value: 1 at $5,000, awarded annually Effective Date: 2022-2023 to 2024-2025 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Contact faculty

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students in second year Law with strong academic achievement and financial need. To encourage diversity and the attainment of equity in legal education and practice, preference will be given to equity-deserving students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis), or a member of a racialized group.

Value: 4 at $5,000 Effective Date: 2022-2023 to 2025-2026 academic years inclusive

How to apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through the Student Center and must be submitted by September 30th. Once the Office of the Registrar has determined financial need, the Scholarship Committee within the Faculty of Law will select the recipient.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, in any year of any degree program at Western, including the Affiliated University Colleges, who is making a significant contribution as a member of the Mustang Varsity Track & Field Team and self-identifies as a Black, Indigenous or Racialized person. This award was established by friends of the Track & Field Team at Western.

Value: Number and value to vary based on funds available Effective Date: 2023-2024 only.

How to apply: Candidates must apply for this award through the Head Coach of the Track & Field team by October 15th. As per OUA and U SPORTS regulations, an entering student athlete must have a minimum admission average of 80% and a non-entering student must have an in-course average of 70%. Candidates must be in compliance with current OUA and U SPORTS regulations. The Western Athletic Financial Awards Committee will select the recipient. This committee will base its decision on its evaluation of academic performance/potential (20%) and the written recommendations from the Head Coach assessing athletic performance/potential and team/campus leadership (weighted as 60% and 20% respectively).

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering Year 1 in the Faculty of Law, based on academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership ability. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Status, Non-Status and Self-Identifying). The Scholarship/Awards Committee in the Faculty of Law will select the recipient. This scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from Cindy Clarke (BA’93, LLB’97) National Group Head, Specialized Litigation at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Chris Osborne (BSc ’93, MSc ’94), in loving memory of Cindy’s father, The Honorable Justice Richard N. Clarke (BA’62, LLB’67).

Value: 1 award at $2,400

How to Apply: The Faculty of Law scholarship/awards selection committee will select the recipient based on academic achievement and leadership ability.

Description: Awarded annually to an Indigenous undergraduate student and an Indigenous graduate student (First Nations – status/non-status, Métis and/or Inuit ancestry) registered on Western’s main campus. The recipients will be selected based on the level of demonstration in the following:

• Achievement of academic excellence
• Previous/active/intended contribution to Indigenous communities (on and/or off-reserve)
• Commitment to Western’s campus community through engagement outside of the classroom.

This award was established with a generous gift from the estate of Dr. Valio Markkanen. Dr. Valio Markkanen was a well-loved medical doctor in both Canada and the USA. He passed away in 2008 in Windsor at the age of 95. His friends and family will always remember his positive, happy, funny, and appreciative personality.

How to Apply: Students must submit the following, one-to-two-page statement that details why they believe they fit the criteria for the award, one letter of reference (personal or professional) and an unofficial transcript to show academic achievement (this can be found on student.uwo.ca, a screen shot or print out is accepted). Please submit your application to the Indigenous Financial Aid Coordinator, Donna Noah (dnoah@uwo.ca).

Deadline: February 19th (Effective 2019-2020 to 2024-2025 academic years inclusive)

Description: Only Indigenous students registered at an Ontario University are eligible to apply. Graduate and Health Professionals must be undertaking applied community-based health and well-being research.

How to Apply: To apply, fill out the Scholarship Application Form at https://imnp.uwo.ca/ and submit along with all required documentation

Deadline: Monday February 22, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be emailed to: imnp@uwo.ca

Description: Awarded to an undergraduate student or students in second- or third-year Law based primarily on financial need with due consideration being given to academic achievement and/or devotion and commitment to community and/or university service. To be eligible students must be members of a visible minority group, an aboriginal person, or a person with a disability, or a LGBTQ student.

Value: A maximum of 2 awards, values vary - total must not exceed annual gift from donor. Effective: 2019-2020to 2025-2026 academic years inclusive

How to Apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through Student Center and must be submitted by September 30th. The Office of the Registrar will make the final selection of the recipient(s). Applicants must also submit a letter of application responding specifically to the criteria outlined above, by November 30th. Students should contact the Faculty of Law for more information.

Description: Western University’s Local First Nations Scholarship Program is awarded to local First Nations students based on their outstanding academic excellence, meaningful and impactful contributions toward First Nations communities. The scholarships are awarded annually to current Western students who are First Nation from the local Territory and enrolled at Western’s main campus at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional levels on a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants must submit an essay (up to 2000 words), a reference letter, and their most recent transcripts will be reviewed. The deadline to submit applications annually (including essay, letter of reference and copies of transcripts) is September 30th.

Western University offers an array of financial aid options for all Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) students, however this particular scholarship program is designated for local First Nations students associated with the London District Chiefs Council (LDCC) whose nations have longstanding relationships with the land and place upon which Western University is geographically located.

These communities include the following:

• Aamjiwnaang First Nation

• Caldwell First Nation

• Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

• Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation

• Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit Delaware Nation

• Munsee Delaware First Nation

• Oneida Nation of the Thames

• Bkejwanong Territory

How to Apply: For more information or to apply for the Local First Nations Scholarship Program please go to https://indigenous.uwo.ca/students/financial/local-first-nations-scholarship-program.html to download the application and reference form.

Deadline: September 30th Annually

Description: Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in any year in the Faculty of Law, who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit or Metis). This bursary was established by a generous gift from Lorna Cuthbert (LLB ’90) and Heather Giffen.

Value: 2 at $5,000 Effective Date: 2021-2022 to 2023-24 academic years inclusive.

How to apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through the Student Center and must be submitted by October 31. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipient.

Deadline to Apply: October 31st

Description: Five awards valued at $3000 – Awarded annually to Indigenous students in any year of any undergraduate program at Western, with preference given to students enrolled in the Indigenous Student Transition Program (IST) provided by Indigenous Student Centre, based on financial need.

How to Apply: Online financial assistance applications are available through Student Center and must be submitted by October 31. The Office of the Registrar will select the recipients in consultation with Indigenous Student Centre.

Deadline to Apply: October 31st

Available to full-time Métis undergraduate students studying in any year in any faculty who are progressing satisfactorily and demonstrate financial need. Qualified students must be members Métis community in Ontario. This bursary is made possible by a generous donation from the Métis Nation of Ontario. Students must apply for this bursary.

How to apply: Students wishing to be considered for the MNO bursary must submit a Financial Assistance Application and in addition, they must submit the MNO's MNO citizenship verification check/application by October 31st. The link for the MNO bursary application is https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/mno_bursary_verification_application/

To access our Financial Assistance Application students should follow these steps: Login to your Student Center, click Student Financials > Financial Aid and Funding > Apply for Financial Assistance > Click here to Apply for Financial Assistance to access the application.

Description: A non-repayable grant to help OSAP students cover the costs of travelling to college or university for Indigenous students living in designated remote First Nations communities.

How to Apply: For more information please visit the following website: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR019262.html

Description: This award is granted annually to a First Nations, Inuit or Métis student entering full-time or part-time study at King's University College in the next academic year.

How to apply: https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships/3628

Deadline: April 30th, 2023

Description: This award is granted annually to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) entering, or continuing, full-time or part-time study at King's University College; The Indigenous Student Award will be awarded annually based on academic achievement, community contribution, and need; The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada); The applicant must also be an Ontario Resident; The applicant must demonstrate need; The financial need may relate to direct educational costs and/or living costs; The successful recipient may hold this award with other student awards.

How to apply: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/

Description: Awarded to Indigenous peoples as recognized and affirmed in the Constitution Acts of 1982, as well as individuals who self-identify with First Nations, Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit cultural and/or ancestral background in Canada. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). The applicant must also be an Ontario Resident. The applicant must demonstrate financial need equal to or greater than the amount of the Bursary. The financial need may relate to direct educational costs and/or living costs. Value and number of awards depends on funding renewal/availability

How to apply: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/

Deadline: August 1st 2021- October 15th 2021

All Ivey MSc in Management applicants will be considered holistically. The MSc admissions process takes into account- academic performance, community contribution, career ambitions, personal motivation and leadership orientation.

Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous* Learners and who are admitted to the MSc will automatically be considered for one of five MSc Indigenous Entrance Scholarships valued at up to $10,000.