Graduate Bursary

Based on a new university initiative launched in the spring of 2023, an additional $500,000 per year is available to graduate students, on top of the more than $700,000 in existing bursary funding. In total, graduate students at Western have access to more than $1.2 million in bursary funding every year.

The Graduate Bursary offers domestic and international graduate students in financial need an opportunity to apply for bursary support using a single application.

Students may receive funds from the Graduate Bursary (primarily for professional degree programs), the SOGS Bursary (primarily for Ontario residents, with some funds for international students), or the New Bursary (for all full and part-time graduate students), after their application is successfully assessed and evaluated by Western's Office of the Registrar.

Value

  • Up to a maximum of $2,000.

How to Apply

  • Log into your Student Center account. Navigate to Student Financials > Financial Aid and Funding > Apply for Financial Assistance. On the Apply for Financial Assistance page, there is a link Click Here to Apply for Financial Assistance.

Timeline and Deadlines

Application Period

  • Fall Term:  August 15 - September 30
  • Winter Term:  December 15 - January 31
  • Summer Term:  April 15 - May 31

Eligibility

  • Any registered graduate student, excluding those registered in MBA or thesis-defense only, is eligible for consideration.

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