OCAD U (TSA Fall) Bursary for Out-of-Province/Band Funded Students

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment at OCAD University
• ✓ Completed application via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 per student, though OCAD University notes that 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 a full-time student managing your education with funding from a band or from a province other than Ontario. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is through email, the portal, or by phone. Winners are chosen based on individual circumstances and financial need, following the guidelines set by MCURES (the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security) SAG (the Student Access Guarantee — a program ensuring students have the financial means to attend college or university). Selection depends on the number of students who apply and the available funding for 2026/27. 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 Protected person (someone with refugee or protected-person status in Canada). You must be a registered full-time student receiving student aid from a province outside of Ontario, or receiving band funding.

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

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 providing vague descriptions of your budget. Instead, give a clear breakdown of your current expenses and the gap your funding doesn't cover. List your monthly costs to show exactly why you need this bursary.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to navigate the portal. Instead, create your account on the AwardSpring scholarship portal early to ensure your profile is complete. Check for any missing mandatory fields before the November deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that the amount varies from $500 to $5,000 based on how many people apply and the total budget for 2026/27. Plan your finances using the lower end of that range.

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