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County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program
Support for post-secondary students in Simcoe County
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- Funding available
- $ 3,000 - $ 4,500
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program provides $3,000 bursaries to support post-secondary education for eligible students in Simcoe County. It supports undergraduate study in Canada, and some recipients may also receive additional funding from Georgian College.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $4,500
- Minimum funding
- $3,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students from participating Simcoe County municipalities
- Full-time or part-time undergraduate students
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Who is not eligible
- Students from Barrie and Orillia, unless eligible through the family-related exception
- Postgraduate students
- Current employees of the County of Simcoe, except summer students
Eligible geographic areas
- County of Simcoe, Ontario
- Participating Simcoe County municipalities
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Submit the bursary application form online.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Write the required 750-word essay.
- Gather proof of graduation and proof of enrolment.
- Step 3: Email supporting documents
- Send the required documents to the bursary email address.
- Step 4: Submit by the deadline
- Make sure the application and documents are submitted by July 29, 2026.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Grade 12 Simcoe County high school transcript or proof of graduation
- Proof of enrolment in a Canadian undergraduate program
- Essay response
- Optional resume or reference letters
Selection criteria
- Community involvement and extracurricular participation.
- Academic progression toward undergraduate study.
- Eligibility tied to residency and school background.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the County of Simcoe bursary committee.
- Recommended awards are then approved by County Council.
- Successful applicants are notified after approval.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not formally notified.
Additional information
- One bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each of the County of Simcoe’s 16 member municipalities.
- Residents of Barrie and Orillia may apply only in limited family situations.
- Successful applicants are notified later in the fall.
- Successful recipients may also be considered for additional support from Georgian College.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program Program
What is the County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program?
The County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program provides $3,000 bursaries to support post-secondary education for eligible students in Simcoe County. It supports undergraduate study in Canada, and some recipients may also receive additional funding from Georgian College.
How much funding can be received?
County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program Funds up to $4,500 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
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Undergraduate student in Canada
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 ext. 1246.
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)