Delaney Family Bursary (Graduate)

What you will need

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

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 per student. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. OCAD University notes that its bursaries generally range in value from $500 to $5,000. This is for you if you are a graduate student in the Criticism & Curatorial Practice (MFA — Master of Fine Arts) program who needs extra financial support to complete your studies. 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, the portal, or 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. 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 a graduate student enrolled at OCAD University majoring in Criticism & Curatorial Practice (MFA). You must also be in receipt of OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial government's financial aid for students) and 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 graduate students
• ✓ Studying Criticism & Curatorial Practice

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, provide a clear breakdown of your current costs and gaps in funding. List your monthly rent and essential supplies to show why you need this support.
• StrategyAvoid treating this as a general scholarship. Instead, focus your application on your specific financial situation and your commitment to the MFA program. Mention how this funding removes a barrier to your curatorial research.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that the amount depends on the total pool of applicants and your specific need. Plan your budget around the lower end of the $500 to $5,000 range.

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