Current Students
Special Categories
Awards by Special Categories are open to all current Ryerson University students who are aboriginal students, international students, student athletes, students with disabilities, or students applying for the Ontario Bridging Participation Assistance Program. For detailed information/eligibility criteria or to print a copy of an application click on Yes beside the award you are interested in.
Special Categories Scholarship Listing
| Scholarship Name | Deadline | Application Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Students | ||
| Aboriginal Postsecondary Education and Training Bursary For Aboriginal (including Metis, First Nation, non-Status, and/or Inuit) students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons; are Ontario residents; demonstrate financial need, and attain a GPA of 2.00 or higher, with a clear academic standing. |
January | Yes |
| BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships For traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, international students, students with disabilities & aboriginal students; demonstrated financial need. |
October & March | Yes |
| Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary For students who self-identify as Metis; are residents of Ontario; must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents; demonstrate financial need; satisfactory academic performance. Students may apply for and receive the bursary on an annual basis until they have completed their studies |
N/A | Yes |
| Ryerson Faculty Association - Aboriginal Student Awards The Ryerson Faculty Association awards annual scholarships to acknowledge the efforts of Aboriginal students who maintain academic proficiency, as well as demonstate a commitment to Social Justice and/or Labour Relations, both on- and off-campus. |
November | Yes |
| International Students | ||
| BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships For traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, international students, students with disabilities & aboriginal students; minimum 2.00 CGPA; demonstrated financial need. | October & March | Yes |
| Salad King International Student Award Applicants must be full-time international students holding a valid study permit; this award is for students in the upper year of their program (2nd year or higher, or graduate students);applicants must complete an application form to explain why they deserve to be given the award, with specific examples to demonstrate why they qualify; applicants must submit one or more letters of recommendation and support; students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.00; applicants must submit a copy of their current resume; students must currently be enrolled in courses (includes students participating in Co-op). |
December | Yes |
| Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) | ||
| Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program For students commencing studies between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. OBPAP will provide bursaries to individual students for educational costs; to participants attending the Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-Registration Program, the Middle Level Manager with Technical Background Bridge Training Program, the International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program, the Workplace Communications in Canada Program, or the International Accounting & Finance Professionals Program. |
Spring/Summer 2013 term - March 15, 2013 |
Yes |
| Student Athletes | ||
| Brian Segal Award For a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program; completed at least one full year of study; academic proficiency demonstrated by a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and outstanding contribution to the cultural and/or athletic life of Ryerson on a voluntary basis. |
September | Yes |
| Claude Lajeunesse Award For student athletes who have participated in their sport for at least two years; minimum GPA of 3.50 in the previous school year; demonstration of sportsmanship and leadership. | February | Yes |
| Devon Lord Brooks Athletic Award To be eligible for this award a student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; demonstrate financial need; be a full-time undergraduate or a full-time graduate student registered at Ryerson University; have a minimum CGPA of 2.67 or higher and have a clear academic standing; be an active participant in good standing on a Canadian Interuniversity Sport or Ontario University Athletics team at Ryerson University; must submit a 250-500 word essay describing the role athletics has played in your development and demonstrate how you have or will contribute to and enhance your community. | March 14, 2013 | Yes |
| Students with Disabilities | ||
| BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships For traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, international students, students with disabilities & aboriginal students; demonstrated financial need. |
October & March | Yes |
| Harriet Stairs Award For students in Criminal Justice or Social Work; registered with the Access Centre; minimum CGPA 3.00; demonstrated financial need. |
February | Yes |
| Sheri Cohen Social Justice Award for People with Disabilities
To recognize students with disabilities and financial need in the School of Social Work who have demonstrated a commitment to the field of Social Work and anti-oppression values. |
Check with School of Social Work | Yes |
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