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Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB)
Financial support for first-generation students
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This bursary provides $1,000 to $3,500 to support first-generation students with financial need. It is available for eligible postsecondary studies in Ontario and is applied for through TMU’s AwardSpring platform.
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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 : 3,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed AwardSpring profile
- Budget form on AwardSpring
- Written statement on first-generation experience
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario postsecondary students
- Toronto Metropolitan University students
- Undergraduate students
Who is not eligible
- Students in spring/summer or winter terms
- Students in graduate programs
- Students in prerequisite-entry programs such as law or medicine
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the school or TMU scholarship platform.
- Applicants are notified through the university’s financial aid process.
- Recipients receive the bursary after approval.
Additional information
- The bursary is available only in the fall semester.
- It is no longer offered in the winter semester.
- Recipients receive funds through PayMyTuition.
- The bursary does not affect OSAP entitlement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB). 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 Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB)?
This bursary provides $1,000 to $3,500 to support first-generation students with financial need. It is available for eligible postsecondary studies in Ontario and is applied for through TMU’s AwardSpring platform.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) program, you must:
First-generation student
Demonstrated financial need
Ontario undergraduate student
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB)?
You can contact Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) by email at awards@ryerson.ca or by phone at (416) 979-5036.
Where is the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) available?
The Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB)?
Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB) is funded by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)