Kendra Jaal McCleskey Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Apply through OCAD University's AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $3,442.88 per student. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a Drawing & Painting major who is taking part in the Mobility/Exchange program. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, 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 Drawing & Painting major enrolled full-time at OCAD University. You must also be participating in the Mobility/Exchange program and demonstrate financial need through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that provides grants and loans to 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

• Financial NeedAvoid simply stating you need money. Instead, ensure your OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that provides grants and loans to students) assessment is up to date and reflects your current situation. Upload your latest assessment to the portal.
• StrategyAvoid a generic application. Instead, focus on how the Mobility/Exchange program specifically supports your growth as a Drawing & Painting major. Explain the connection between your travel and your art.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your travel costs. Instead, treat this as a supplement to your other funding sources. Check the final disbursement amount with OCAD University to balance your budget.

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