Joseph A. Medwecki Bursary in Drawing & Painting

What you will need

• ✓ Submission via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 per student. OCAD University notes that its bursaries generally range in value from $500 to $5,000, and the final amount depends on your financial need and how many students apply. This is for you if you are a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and painting who needs extra financial support to continue your education. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, the portal, or a phone call. 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 Drawing & Painting major enrolled in full-time studies. You must also demonstrate financial need through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial government's financial aid system for students).

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
• ✓ Studying Drawing & 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

• SupportAvoid submitting your application without checking for errors. Instead, ask a professor or an academic advisor to review your portal submission. A second pair of eyes can catch simple mistakes.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to access the portal. Instead, create your account on the AwardSpring scholarship portal early to ensure you have time to troubleshoot any technical issues.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that OCAD University distributes funds based on the total number of applicants and their level of need. Plan your budget around a range of $500 to $5,000.

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