Clayton W. Morehead Travel Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment at OCAD University
• ✓ Submission via the AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $1,000 per student for this award. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an OCAD University student who needs financial help to pursue travel abroad or gain international experience. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is 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

You must be enrolled at OCAD University. This award is open to any undergraduate or graduate student from all programs and years of study who can 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 undergraduate or graduate students

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 situation. Instead, provide clear details about why you need this funding for your travel. List your specific budget gaps for the trip.
• SupportAvoid submitting a generic request. Instead, connect your travel plans to your specific program of study. Explain how an international experience improves your art or design work.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to navigate the portal. Instead, log into the AwardSpring (the online system OCAD University uses to manage scholarships) portal early to ensure your profile is complete.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $1,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that these funds are disbursed based on the number of students who apply and their level of need.

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