FAQs - General Bursary

Questions: 

1. How can I apply for a Queen's Bursary?
2. Can I apply for a Bursary after the deadline?
3. Can I qualify for a bursary even if I do not apply and qualify for OSAP?
4. Can I get a bursary if my parents refuse to help me pay for my university education?
5. Can I appeal a bursary decision?
6. Will applying for Work Study mean I will get less money bursary money?
7. How are bursaries paid?
8. How do I know if I have been granted an award or a scholarship? 

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Answers:

All Queen's student enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program of studies may apply for Queen's need-based bursary assistance.

General Bursary - Fall-Winter online application deadline October 31
General Bursary - Summer online application May 31
Exchange Bursary - pdf application deadline January 15
BISC Bursary - pdf application - asap and no later than two weeks prior to departure for respective upper-year BISC study session

More information and links to the applications on the General Bursary section website.  The applications are also available on the Form/Applications section.

 

If you missed a Bursary deadline and are experiencing financial difficulty you may submit the application; however, the application must be submitted at least one-month prior to the end of the term.  If your circumstances are an emergency, you should contact the Student Awards Office to make an appointment with a Financial Advisor.

 

The bursary program is need-based and funding is directed to those students in the greatest need who have the fewest options to fully finance their education.   Students who receive a bursary are expected to access government student financial assistance (OSAP).

 

Students are considered to be dependent on their parents for four years after graduating from high school.  You and your family have the primary responsibility for paying for your education.  Decisions regarding eligibility for Queen's bursary assistance is based on the parent's ability and not willingness to pay.   Queen's need-based assistance will be used to assist those students in the greatest financial difficulty.

 

Yes. Student must submit the Request for Bursary/Award Appeal or Reassessment form for consideration which can be found in the General Bursary -  Decision Information and Appeal section.

 

Resources earned from part-time employment will be considered in the assessment of financial need.

7. How are bursaries paid?

 

Decisions regarding bursaries will be communicated on SOLUS. All bursaries are paid to the students’ accounts. If your student account is paid in full, a refund will automatically be issued to you in early February via electronic funds transfer. Please ensure that your banking information is up-to-date on SOLUS.

8.  How do I know if I have been granted an award or a scholarship?

You may see all of your Queen’s administered awards and scholarships on SOLUS (Student Center)! To view your awards, simply log into SOLUS (using your Queen’s NetID and password) and click on the “View Financial Aid” hyperlink, available in the “Finances” section. Once there, you will be able to view your scholarships and awards broken down per academic year.