UVic Alumni Bursary for Mature Students

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application submitted through Online tools

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted for these awards, as the value varies. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. Contact University of Victoria – Student Awards and Financial Aid to confirm the specific value for your award before you apply. This is for you if you are a mature student pursuing any discipline at any level of study. You have two opportunities to apply each year. The deadlines are June 1 for the Summer Session (May to August) and October 15 for the Winter Session (September to April). You will be notified by email if you are selected. Selection criteria aren't published – ask University of Victoria – Student Awards and Financial Aid how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. One or more awards are made each year, funded by annual donations from University of Victoria alumni. Ask University of Victoria – Student Awards and Financial Aid 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 University of Victoria – Student Awards and Financial Aid whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

This bursary is for mature students in any discipline at any level of study. You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. You must also receive the maximum full-time Canadian government student loans and grants for your period of study. If you are an undergraduate student, you must maintain registration in a minimum of 4.5 units in the term you receive the bursary (or 3.0 units if you have a permanent disability) and maintain registration in a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks of study for that term. If you are a graduate student, you must meet and maintain full-time registration as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. For all continuing students, you must have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 in the previous academic session.

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 or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to undergraduate or graduate 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 simply stating you need money. Instead, ensure you have already applied for and are receiving the maximum full-time Canadian government student loans and grants, as this is a hard requirement. Check your loan statements to confirm you hit the maximum limit.
• SupportAvoid submitting your application without double-checking your unit count. Instead, if you are an undergraduate, verify with your academic advisor that you are registered for at least 4.5 units in the term (or 3.0 if you have a permanent disability). Log into your student portal to print your current registration status.
• StrategyAvoid filling out separate applications for every single bursary. Instead, remember that one application through the Online tools considers you for all bursaries run by Student Awards and Financial Aid. Focus your energy on making this one application as detailed as possible.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award amount will cover your entire tuition. Instead, treat this as a top-up fund since the amount varies based on alumni donations. Plan your budget around your government loans first, then use this as extra support.

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