Joubin-Selig Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment at OCAD University
• ✓ Completed OSAP application to demonstrate financial need
• ✓ Submission via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 for this award. While the maximum is $5,000, OCAD University notes that its bursaries generally range in value from $500 to $5,000. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Ontario student who wants to gain global perspective through mobility, exchange, or other international experiences. 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 enrolled at OCAD University and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have refugee or protected-person status in Canada. You must also be an Ontario resident as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student financial aid). Finally, you must use your OSAP application to demonstrate your financial need and be pursuing Mobility/Exchange or International Experiences.

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, permanent resident or protected person
• ✓ Open to post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Mobility/Exchange and International Experiences

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 simply stating you need money. Instead, ensure your OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student financial aid) application is complete and accurate, as this is how you prove your need. Double-check your OSAP status before applying.
• StrategyAvoid a generic application. Instead, clearly explain why the specific international experience you chose is necessary for your growth as an artist or designer. Connect the trip to your specific course goals.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that OCAD University distributes funds based on the number of students who apply and their level of need. Plan your budget using the lower end of the $500 to $5,000 range.

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