Robert & Eva (Bertram) Cole Canadian Bursary

Queen's University

Get $8,000 a year in Arts and Science or $15,000 a year in Smith Engineering, for up to 4 years, if you are entering first year at Queen's University with financial need.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$15,000

Deadline each year

February 15

Level

Undergraduate

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What you will need

Submit the Financial Aid and Awards Profile application through SOLUS (the Queen's University student system)
Demonstrated financial need, assessed from your Financial Aid and Awards Profile
Involvement in extra-curricular activities

About this award

Depending on your program, you receive either $8,000 per year for 4 years ($32,000 total) in the Faculty of Arts and Science, or $15,000 per year for 4 years ($60,000 total) in Smith Engineering. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are entering your first year at Queen's University and can show you have a financial need and a history of being involved in extra-curricular activities. You must apply by February 15. When you apply, ask Queen's University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the student portal. Winners are chosen on financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities, and the number of bursaries varies each year. 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. To keep this award for the three subsequent years after your first, you must maintain a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of your final grades) of 2.0 each year. You must also continue to show financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Who qualifies

You must be entering the first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science or Smith Engineering. To qualify, you must demonstrate financial need and show that you are involved in extra-curricular activities. Most Queen's admission bursaries are for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons.

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 Faculty of Arts and Science or Smith Engineering

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

Extra-CurricularsAvoid just listing the clubs you joined. Instead, describe the specific role you played and what you achieved while volunteering or leading. List your specific contributions to each activity.
RealismAvoid counting on this award just because you meet the basic requirements. Instead, remember that the number of awards available varies each year. Apply for multiple bursaries to increase your chances of funding.

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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