AIM Scholars Fund

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the application through the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 per student for this award. While the AIM Scholars Fund specifically lists a maximum of $5,000, OCAD University notes that its bursaries generally range in value from $500 to $5,000. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are entering the Faculty of Design and can demonstrate that you have a financial need for extra funding. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, the portal, or by phone. OCAD University says its bursaries are given out based on financial need and the number of students who apply. Ask OCAD University's financial aid office how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask OCAD University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. This is a renewable entrance fund, meaning you may be able to receive it again in future years. Since renewal conditions aren't listed, confirm with OCAD University what you need to maintain to keep the funding.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be one of three students enrolled in the Faculty of Design who demonstrate financial need.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to post-secondary students
• ✓ Studying Faculty of Design

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give a clear breakdown of your specific costs and gaps in funding. List your monthly essential expenses to show why you need this support.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed because you have financial need. Instead, remember that only three students are selected regardless of how many qualify. Apply for multiple bursaries at OCAD University to increase your chances.

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