Charles Pachter Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $3,113.31. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a graduate student in fine art who has demonstrated financial need. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the portal. 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. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with OCAD University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) student enrolled at OCAD University. You must also be a resident of Ontario and show that you have a financial need for additional funding.

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 graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying fine art

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 giving vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your current costs and gaps in funding. List your specific monthly expenses to show why you need this bursary.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your tuition. Instead, treat this as a supplement to your other funding sources. Plan your budget around the possibility of receiving a partial amount rather than the full $3,113.31.

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