Society of Graduate Students’ Bursaries
Awarded three times annually to full-time students who are members of the Society of Graduate Students (Master's or Doctoral levels) who have demonstrated financial need. These bursaries were created to recognize and assist graduate students and were made possible through the generosity of the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS). Applications are available at www.uwo.ca/sogs. Completed applications must be submitted together with a statement (max. 250 words) describing the extent of financial need by February 28 for the winter term, October 31 for the fall term or June 30 for the summer term. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will complete an assessment of financial need. A committee of the Society of Graduate Students will make the final selection. This endowment established at the University from graduate student levy contributions allows for bursaries to be open to eligible graduate students, regardless of residency.
Society of Graduate Students’ OTSS Bursaries
Awarded three times annually to full-time students who are members of the Society of Graduate Students (Master's or Doctoral levels) who have demonstrated financial need. These bursaries were created to recognize and assist graduate students and were made possible through the generosity of the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) and the Government of Ontario. Applications are available at www.uwo.ca/sogs. Completed applications must be submitted together with a statement (max. 250 words) describing the extent of financial need by February 28 for the winter term, October 31 for the fall term or June 30 for the summer term. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will complete an assessment of financial need. A committee of the Society of Graduate Students will make the final selection. This endowment received matching funds from the Province of Ontario’s “Ontario Trust for Student Support” (OTSS) Program and all recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a joint venture of the federal and provincial governments. It is made up of CSL (Canada Student Loans) and OSL (Ontario Student Loans). A single application is used in assessing student entitlement; however, the two government bodies use different policies to review eligibility. OSAP provides financial assistance for educational costs and basic living expenses. For information or to apply, visit The Ontario Student Assistance Program. All supporting documentation for government loans must be sent to:
Student Financial Services
The University of Western Ontario
Room 1120, Western Student Services Building
London ON, N6A 3K7
Phone: 519-661-2100
Fax: 519-850-2394
E-mail: finaid@uwo.ca