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Centennial College Bursaries
Centennial College Bursaries
It can be tough to pay for college. That's why we've created a number of bursaries to help you meet your financial obligations. Remember, bursaries don’t need to be paid back. Here’s what we have to offer:
Fall Full-Time Bursaries
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View BursariesWinter Full-Time Bursaries
View BursariesWinter Part-Time Bursaries
View BursariesSummer Full-Time Bursaries
View BursariesSummer Part-Time Bursaries
View BursariesFrequently Asked Questions about Bursaries
1
Complete and Submit the Doorway to Dollars Questionnaire
It must be completed at least once per academic year.
2
Check your myCentennial email frequently
Check your myCentennial email at least once per week to see if you have received an email invitation to apply for bursaries to which you may be eligible to apply. The email will include the bursary details
3
Complete and submit your online application when it becomes available
Please read the questions carefully when completing your online application. Applications cannot be edited once submitted.
4
Upload required supporting documentation for your online application if asked.
We will email the results of your bursary application to your myCentennial email address. Many of our bursaries are assessed within 24 hours, while some of them require you to wait until after the bursary has closed.
Yes. Due to the global health pandemic, Centennial College has created special COVID-19 bursaries that international students can apply for. However, the majority of our bursaries are only for domestic students.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must have financial need that is equal to or greater than the value of the bursary. During the application process we will ask you questions regarding your living situation including your income and expenses for the semester. We will then assess your bursary application based on information what we have on your profile. Students who have too much money available to them are not eligible for a bursary.
Students who have entered their banking information will have their bursaries electronically transferred into their bank account. Students who have not entered their banking information will receive a cheque via mail to their permanent address.
Bursaries can take up to 3 weeks before you receive them. If this time period has passed, please contact our financial aid office and we will review the situation. Often bursaries are applied towards outstanding tuition fees.
Yes. Students will receive a T4A for bursaries received within the calendar year.
If you have other questions regarding bursaries, please feel free to email us at financialaidquestions@centennialcollege.ca and we will strive to respond to your questions as soon as possible.