Major Access Award

Queen's University

Get between $10,000 and $18,000 per year for four years of study at Queen's University.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$72,000

Deadline each year

February 15

Level

Undergraduate

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What you will need

Application for admission to Queen's University
Completed Queen's Financial Aid and Awards Profile via SOLUS (the Queen's University student online system) by February 15

About this award

You can receive between $10,000 and $18,000 per year for four years of study, depending on your program. This is a need-based admission award, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Total values over four years are $40,000 for Arts and Science, Health Science, and Nursing; $60,000 for Engineering and Applied Science; and $72,000 for Commerce. This is for you if you are among the highest-need applicants facing financial, geographic, or personal barriers to attending university. You must apply by February 15. Most students selected for an admission bursary are notified with their offer of admission; check your SOLUS Student Centre to see if you have been selected. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Queen's University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Queen's 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. These are renewable annual awards. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Queen's University what you need to maintain to keep the funding.

Who qualifies

You must be an applicant for admission to Queen's University. This award targets highest-need applicants, particularly those facing financial, geographic, or personal barriers. Queen's says that to be eligible for most of its admission bursaries you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or Protected Person, demonstrate financial need, and be entering post-secondary studies for the first time.

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 undergraduate students
Studying Arts and Science, Health Science, Nursing, Engineering and Applied Science or Commerce

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Deadline: February 15
February 15 has already passed this year. The award's official page gives the date without a year, so check there when the next round closes before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing only a total income number. Instead, describe the specific financial, geographic, or personal barriers that make this funding necessary for you to accept your offer of admission. List any specific hardships in your profile.
SupportAvoid leaving your profile incomplete. Instead, ensure every section of the Financial Aid and Awards Profile is finished before the deadline. Double-check that all uploaded documents are clear and legible.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check your portal. Instead, log into SOLUS (the Queen's University student online system) early to identify exactly which forms you need. Set a personal deadline for February 1 to avoid technical glitches.
RealismAvoid counting on this award just because you have high financial need. Instead, remember it is aimed at the highest-need applicants; the same Financial Aid and Awards Profile also considers you for Queen's other need-based admission bursaries. Apply for other bursaries at the same time to diversify your options.

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?

Queen's University gives the deadline as "February 15". Check their page for this year's date.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.

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