Queen's University offers a range of non-repayable awards and grants to help ensure that the brightest and best students can access world-class education at the BISC. Financial support is available for Canadian and non-Canadian, Queen's and non-Queen's students, at all levels of study.
The majority, but not all, of funding opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements prior to submitting an application. Please also observe any application deadlines and submission requirements.
In addition to funding available exclusively at Queen's University, Upper Year students will also find a range of funding opportunities from other institutions to support your education at the BISC. Individual institutions should be contacted directly for further information.
First Year Applicants
BISC-specific awards of up to $7500 are available for all First Year students.
First Year program only; maximum award; based on financial need; application required.
Upper Year Applicants
There is guaranteed funding of $7000 available for all Upper Year students!
Includes Queen’s students and international students studying on a letter of permission for the academic year 19/20; application required.
First Year Applicants
- Maximum amount: Up to $6000 per year
- Audience: all incoming first year students to Queen's
- Basis of assessment: academic achievement
- Application deadline: no application required
- Find out more, check eligibility, and apply: Student Awards
- Maximum amount: Up to $15000 per year (varies by award)
- Audience: all incoming first year students to Queen's
- Basis of assessment: varies depending on the award but may include superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership. Financial need may be considered.
- Find out more, check eligibility and deadlines, and apply: Student Awards
- Maximum amount: Up to $7500 (first year only)
- Audience: all incoming first year students to BISC
- Basis of assessment: financial need
- Find out more, check eligibility and deadlines, and apply: Student Awards
Check out Student Awards for full details of all available assistance
Bursary details may change without notice. Please consult Student Awards for the most up-to-date information.
Upper Year Applicants
There are several bursaries available to all Upper Year students (Queen's and non-Queen's students) in their second or subsequent year of study. The objective of the bursary program is to assist students who demonstrate financial need by meeting a portion of their basic costs for attending the BISC.
The BISC Award for International Study is awarded to upper year students in any undergraduate program of study who have been selected to attend the Bader International Study Centre in the Fall and/or Winter terms. Awards are available to Queen’s University students, or students studying on a letter of permission. All incoming students are guaranteed a $7000 discount on their BISC program fees!
- Maximum amounts: Up to $7000 (Fall/Winter), $2500 (Summer) and $1250 (Medieval Theatre Studies)
- Audience: upper year students (Queen's and non-Queen's)
- Basis of assessment: typically based on financial need
- Application deadline: students are encouraged to apply at time of application to study
- Find out more, check eligibility, and apply: Student Awards
Bursary details may change without notice. Please consult Student Awards for the most up-to-date information.
If you are not a Queen's student there may be additional funding available: check our list of external bursaries below. This is not an exhaustive list and you are encouraged to research options at your home institution. Please note the eligibility criteria for these awards may change without notice, and that terminology may also differ between schools.
| School | Available Financial Assistance | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop’s University | Quebec Ministry of Education Bursary Programme | up to $4000 ($1000 per month) | Contact the International Exchange Office |
| Concordia University | Quebec Mobility Bursary | $2500 | Contact Concordia International or the Concordia Financial Aid and Awards Office |
| Dalhousie University | Dalhousie offers a limited number of awards of approximately $7,500 to eligible students | $7500 | Contact the International Centre |
| Elizabethtown College | The BISC is an affiliated program at ETown | Varies | Other scholarships may be available up to $1000. See ETown's Study Abroad Scholarships |
| McMaster University | Travel & Exchange Scholarships | $200 - $3675 | McMaster Humanities Study Abroad |
| St. Mary's University | VP and Academic Research International Mobility Award | $350 - $1500 | |
| SUNY Albany | Students can use their Federal Aid | ||
| SUNY Binghamton | Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Evelio Figueroa Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship | $1000 - $5000 | |
| University of British Columbia | Application can be made to the Irving K. Barber Scholarship Society | Visit http://www.ikbbc.ca/ | |
| University of Toronto | The Bader International Bursary | Up to $10,000 | Visit https://tinyurl.com/ycnegtl4 |
| University of Victoria | Application can be made to the Irving K. Barber Scholarship Society | Visit http://www.ikbbc.ca/ | |
| University of Waterloo | Arts International Experience Award | $1000 | See Student Awards and Financial Aid |
| University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee | Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant Herstmonceux Castle Scholarship | Up to $2500 | Contact the Study Abroad Coordinator |
| Western University | Global Opportunities Award | $1000 to $2000 | Contact Western International |
List of external bursaries for non-Queen's students (PDF, 511KB)
