Denise F. Watson Memorial Graduate Bursary in Psychology

Lakehead University

Get $6,060 for your full-time graduate studies in Psychology at Lakehead University.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$6,060

Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Level

Graduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Completed General Application via Lakehead University's awards portal
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
Ontario residency for at least twelve consecutive months
Full-time enrollment in a Psychology graduate program
Financial need

About this award

You can receive $6,060. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a full-time graduate student in Psychology who has a demonstrated financial need. You must apply by February 2, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. The Department of Psychology selects the recipient based on financial need and academic standing and forwards the choice to the Office of Graduate Studies. Ask Lakehead University how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead 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 Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a full-time graduate student in Psychology. You must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant of Canada. Additionally, you must have lived in Ontario for at least twelve months in a row. Selection is based on your financial need and satisfactory academic standing.

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 graduate students
Resident of Ontario
Studying Psychology

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 giving a vague description of your situation. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your monthly expenses and income. List your specific gaps in funding to show why this $6,060 is needed.
StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, double-check that every section is finished before the February 2 deadline.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Because it is a single memorial bursary, competition among graduate psychology students is likely high; ensure you have other funding sources lined up.

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 February 2, 2027. 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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