Student AffairsPlease review the Eligibility section for additional requirements.
- The values shown for admission scholarships and awards were in effect at the time of publication. Queen's University reserves the right to revise or withdraw any award without prior notice
- Grades used to determine award eligibility for individual scholarships are based on the Canadian School System, and are variable each year. The average from the previous year's recipients may not be an indication or guarantee for receiving an award
Established in 1952 by Dr. Ben Brachman and last revised in July 2024. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program. Preference will be given to students who has at least one parent born outside of the United States or Canada.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $2,500 |
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | At least one parent born outside of Canada or USA |
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $2,500 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Established in February 2007 by members of the class of Commerce 1981 and awarded on the basis of academic achievement to full-time students entering first year of the Commerce program at Queen's University. The candidates will have completed their secondary education in a publicly funded high school. The scholarship will be awarded in the following order of preference: (i) to students who are the first generation in their families to attend a post-secondary institution; (ii) who have had paid or unpaid work in their last two years of high school; (iii) to students who are disabled, Indigenous or visible minority candidates. This scholarship will be renewable for three years provided that in the first year the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Bachelor of Commerce Program. In each subsequent year the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the Bachelor of Commerce Program.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $40,000 |
| Program of study | Commerce |
| Criteria |
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| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | Renewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided a GPA of 3.0 is achieved in a full course load in the Bachelor of Commerce program in first year and a GPA of 3.5 is achieved in each subsequent year in a full course load in the Bachelor of Commerce program. Selected recipients will receive further information about renewal criteria |
| Annual value | $10,000 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $1,500 |
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament |
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $1,500 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Established in recognition of the achievements of the John Brooks Community Foundation and Scholarship Fund and awarded to students entering any undergraduate program at Queen's University. To be eligible, a student must have a combination of high academic standing and involvement in school and/or community activities. Preference will be given to students who have been involved in the work of the John Brooks Community Foundation. Selection will be made by the Senate Scholarship Committee on the recommendation of the John Brooks Community Foundation and Scholarship Fund.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $2,000 |
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria |
|
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $2,000 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $1,400 |
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | High standing on the Senior High School Mathematics Contest |
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $1,400 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Established in January 2010 by Queen's University and awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement to a student who is the dependant of Canadian Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active military mission. The student will be entering the first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided a satisfactory academic average is maintained each year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | Tuition each year (plus residence in first year) |
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria |
|
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | Renewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided a satisfactory academic average is achieved each year |
| Annual value | Tuition (plus residence in first year) |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Established in April 1997 by Robert Cole, BSc (Eng.) 1951 and Eva (Bertram) Cole, BA 1951, and last revised on November 2018. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities. Awarded to students entering first year of any first entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science or Smith Engineering. Each bursary is renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year, financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities remains evident. Value: Arts and Science $8,000 x 4 years ($32,000), Smith Engineering $15,000 x 4 years ($60,000).
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | Faculty of Arts and Science: $8,000 x 4 years = $32,000 Smith Engineering: $15,000 x 4 years = $60,000 |
| Program of study | First-entry undergraduate degree in Faculty of Arts and Science or Smith Engineering |
| Criteria |
|
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | Renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year and financial need and involvement in extracurricular activities remains evident. (See Renewable Awards Policy for full details) |
| Annual value | Arts and Science: $8,000 Smith Engineering: $15,000 |
| Number available | Variable |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Established in April 1997 by Robert Cole, BSc (Eng.) 1951 and Eva (Bertram) Cole, BA 1951, and last revised in November 2018. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities. Awarded to students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Each bursary is renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year, financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities remains evident.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | Faculty of Arts and Science: $8,000 x 4 years = $32,000 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science: $15,000 x 4 years = $60,000 |
| Program of study | First-entry undergraduate degree in Faculty of Arts and Science or Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Criteria |
|
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | Renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year and financial need and involvement in extracurricular activities remains evident. (See Renewable Awards Policy for full details) |
| Annual value | Arts and Science: $8,000 Engineering: $15,000 |
| Number available | Variable |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Established by Arthur J.E. Child, O.C., B.Comm., M.A., LL.D. '83, in memory of his brother, Robert J. Child, Science '49, and awarded on the basis of academic standing to a student entering the first year of any undergraduate program. Preference is given to descendants of British, Canadian, or American servicemen who served in the Italian Theatre of the Second World War.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $1,600 |
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Preference to descendants of Canadian, British, or American veterans of the Italian Theatre, World War |
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $1,600 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | February 15 |
Deferral of Admission Awards
Information about a deferral of admission can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
If Undergraduate Admission grants a deferral of your admission to the program of study that you have accepted (e.g. Commerce), then your scholarship will also be deferred.
Please note this is for merit-based scholarships only.
Any award that has financial need criteria cannot be deferred. Bursaries are granted based on your current level of financial need. If you are not able to attend in a given year you cannot defer your bursary to use in another year. You may apply for a General Bursary when you are a registered student at Queen’s University
Thank Your Donor
If you received a donor sponsored award then we will provide you with further information about how you can express your appreciation in the coming weeks. Donors enjoy learning more about the recipients of their awards; this acknowledgement provides them with a first-hand understanding of what their gift has meant to you.