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County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program
Financial support for Simcoe County students
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 29, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers bursaries of $3,000 for Simcoe County students pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. It supports undergraduate study and requires an application, essay, and supporting documents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- 750-word essay response
- Grade 12 transcript or proof of graduation
- Proof of enrolment in a Canadian post-secondary program
- Optional resume and reference letters
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students from participating Simcoe County municipalities
- Full-time or part-time undergraduate students in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Residents of Barrie and Orillia, unless they are the child or grandchild of a County of Simcoe employee or Council member
- County of Simcoe employees, except summer students
- Postgraduate students
Eligible geographic areas
- Participating municipalities in Simcoe County
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the County of Simcoe bursary committee.
- Recommendations are presented for award at the annual committee meeting.
- Recipients are formally approved by County Council in the fall.
- Successful applicants are notified no earlier than October 6, 2026.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not formally notified.
Additional information
- Successful applicants may be asked to provide proof of enrolment before the bursary is awarded.
- Successful applicants’ names will be made public in municipal publications.
- Georgian College recipients may also receive additional bursary support from the college.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not formally notified.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program?
This program offers bursaries of $3,000 for Simcoe County students pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. It supports undergraduate study and requires an application, essay, and supporting documents.
How much funding can be received?
County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program program, you must:
Resident of participating Simcoe County municipality
Undergraduate student in Canada
Community involvement required
Who can I contact for more information about the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program?
You can contact County of Simcoe (EDO) by email at bursary@simcoe.ca or by phone at 705-726-9300.
Where is the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program available?
The County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program?
County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program is funded by County of Simcoe (EDO), HGCC Foundation (HGCC), Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation (SMCF)