Algonquin College Automatic Entrance Bursary

Get a $500 entrance bursary for starting any full-time program at Algonquin College in September 2026 or January 2027.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$500

Next deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Apply for full-time admission to an Algonquin College program via ontariocolleges.ca
Confirm your offer of admission by May 1, 2026 (for September 2026 start) or December 1, 2026 (for January 2027 start)
Submit a 2026-2027 OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) application by June 15, 2026 (for September 2026 start) or October 31, 2026 (for January 2027 start)
Have an OSAP assessment showing at least $1 of need for your level 1 studies
Complete all regular admission and enrolment steps, including paying your deposit or deferring fees

About this award

You get a $500 entrance bursary. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a new student starting your first year of a full-time program and have a demonstrated financial need. Your deadlines depend on when you start. For a September 2026 start, you must confirm your admission by May 1, 2026, and apply for OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial and federal government's main student financial aid system) by June 15, 2026. For a January 2027 start, you must confirm your admission by December 1, 2026, and apply for OSAP by October 31, 2026. You will be notified if you receive the award one month before your studies begin. You are automatically considered for this bursary if you meet the deadlines and eligibility rules. Selection is based on your OSAP assessment showing at least $1 of need. Because it is automatic, there is no separate application form to fill out. The money is credited directly to your student account. Note that these funds are only applied after the last day for official withdrawal from your program. Ask Algonquin College if you have questions about how this affects your tuition balance. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Algonquin College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To get this bursary, you must be admitted to any full-time program of study at Algonquin College and start level 1 full-time in September 2026 or January 2027. You must be eligible for full-time OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial and federal government's main student financial aid system) and have an OSAP assessment showing at least $1 of need for your level 1 studies. You also need to follow all regular admission and enrolment policies, such as paying your deposit or deferring your fees.

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.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to post-secondary students
Resident of Ontario

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid waiting until the last minute to apply for OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial and federal government's main student financial aid system). Instead, submit your application as soon as the portal opens to ensure your assessment is processed. Check ontario.ca/OSAP for the latest portal dates.
SupportAvoid guessing about your OSAP assessment or application errors. Instead, reach out to the Financial Aid Officer for your specific program. They can help you resolve problems with your application before the deadline.
StrategyAvoid delaying your admission confirmation. Instead, confirm your offer immediately after you are accepted to ensure you hit the May 1 or December 1 deadlines. Set a calendar reminder for the specific date tied to your start term.
RealismAvoid assuming this bursary will cover all your initial costs. Instead, remember that the $500 is credited to your account only after the official withdrawal date. Plan your early-semester budget with other funds until the credit is applied.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on October 31, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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