Masonic Foundation of Ontario / Sheridan Business Hall of Fame Bursary - Pilon School of Business

What you will need

• ✓ Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Protected Person status
• ✓ Ontario residency
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the 3rd year of a Pilon School of Business program
• ✓ Documentation of financial need
• ✓ List of volunteer and community involvement from the last 2 years (excluding program-required activities)
• ✓ Letter of reference from a participating community organization

About this award

You can receive a bursary of $2,678.40. There are two (2) bursaries available at this amount. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a third-year business student who balances a high GPA with a strong commitment to volunteering in your community. You must apply by November 3, 2026. When you apply, ask Sheridan College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Ask Sheridan College how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Sheridan College 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 Sheridan College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have refugee or protected-person status in Canada, and you must live in Ontario. You must be enrolled full-time in the 3rd year of any program within the Pilon School of Business. Additionally, you need a minimum 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of your final grades) from the previous term, show community involvement in the last 2 years, and demonstrate financial need.

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 certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Pilon School of Business

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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Community InvolvementAvoid just listing the names of organizations. Instead, provide a description of your specific role and the length of time you were involved. List every volunteer activity you have done in the past two years that was not required by your program.
• ReferencesAvoid submitting a generic character reference. Instead, upload a letter of reference specifically from the organization where you volunteered. Ensure the letter confirms your contributions and dates of service.
• StrategyAvoid writing a vague response about why you need the money. Instead, explain the concrete ways this specific amount of funding will change your ability to finish your third year of study.

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