Eligibility: 

• You must be Canadian citizens or permanent resident
• You must be registered at main campus in a full or part time program
• Demonstrate a genuine financial need

How to apply: 

• Apply online using the Financial Assistance Profile Application in Student Center
• Once logged into your Student Center, click Student Financials > Financial Aid and Funding > Apply for Financial Assistance > Click here to Apply for Financial Assistance to access the application, or go to bursaries.uwo.ca

Deadline: 

• The Financial Assistance Profile application for bursary consideration will be available until October 31
• Students who do not apply by October 31 will have the opportunity to apply for bursary funding again in the second term from the first day of classes in January to February 28.

Eligibility:

• You must be registered in a minimum half credit at Western during the Summer term
• You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

How to apply: 

• Apply online using the Financial Assistance Profile Application in Student Center
• Once logged into your Student Center, click Student Financials > Financial Aid and Funding > Apply for Financial Assistance > Click here to Apply for Financial Assistance to access the application, or go to bursaries.uwo.ca

Deadline: 

• July 25, 2025

Value:

• A maximum of $1200 from May 2025 to April 2026 for undergraduate and graduate students
• This bursary applies to tuition only, not additional fees

Eligibility: 

• Must be a senior citizen who are registered as part-time student (undergraduate or graduate) at main campus
• Must have demonstrated financial need

How to apply:

• Applications must be submitted prior to the start of classes for the term the bursary is required (e.g. applicant must be submitted in the summer if you plan to start your studies in the fall)
• Once your application is complete, email the document to our Student Financial Services officer at nmerino@uwo.ca 

If you grew up in the care of the Canadian Children’s Aid Society, you may be eligible for bursary support to cover your full tuition at Western.

Value/Coverage: 

• Full tuition for up to 4 years of full-time studies at Western main campus
• Ancillary fees for up to 4 years
• Books & supplies for required courses for the module(s) the student is pursuing

Eligibility: 

The Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) is a component of OSAP. he BSWD is non-repayable and taxable as per Revenue Canada policy, and supplements any OSAP loan or bursary assistance that students may receive. The main program objective is to help students with financial need to meet their disability-related educational costs without having to incur additional debt.

Value: 

• $22,000 ($20 000 through the Canada Study Grant for Services and Equipment (CSG-DSE) for students with permanent disabilities, and $2000 through the BSWD program (CSLP and OSAP repectively)

Eligibility: 

• You must be a student with a disability 
• The Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations defines a "permanent disability" as: "any impariment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment--or a funcational limitation--that restricts the abilitity of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to pursue studies at the postsecondary school level or to particiapate in the labour force and that is expected to remain with the person for the person's expected life."

How to Apply: 

• For details on this program, including funding, and eligibility, visit the OSAP website: BSWD and CSG-DSE
• Start the process of applying by meeting with Accessible Education 
• If you quality for the bursary, arrange a meeting with a member of our Financial Counselling team to discuss further

Deadline: 

• If a student's BSWD application is received prior to 60 days before the end of the student's study period, the student can receive BSWD assistance for expenses incurred throughout the study period, providing BSWD funds are available in the institution's budget

The Institutional Special Bursary Program (ISBP) is intended to help students with low family incomes to participate in post-secondary education on a part-time basis (up to 2.0 credits).

Value: 

• The maximum amount of bursary you can receive is $3,000 per academic year

Eligibility: 

• You are unable to attend on a full-time basis due to family responsibilities or personal circumstances
• Are a students with dependents who are in receipt of assistance through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program or who have low family incomes
• Must be pursuing your first degree, diploma, or training program certificate

How to Apply: 

• Fill out an application form 
• If you qualify for this bursary program, please make a financial counselling appointment to discuss your particular situation