Elliot Joel Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Submit application through the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $4,322.30. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Ontario resident in your 3rd or 4th year of the Drawing and Painting Program who is accessing mental health support through the school's wellness center. 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 an Ontario resident currently enrolled at OCAD University. You must be a Drawing and Painting major in your 3rd or 4th year of study. Additionally, you must be receiving mental health assistance from OCAD University’s Student Wellness Centre.

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 students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Drawing and Painting

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 descriptions of your expenses. Instead, list your specific monthly costs and gaps in your current funding. Provide a clear breakdown of why this supplement is needed.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full amount is guaranteed. Instead, remember that disbursement is based on your financial need and the total number of students who apply. Plan your budget with the understanding that the final amount may vary.

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