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Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Trent University In-Course Bursaries support undergraduate students in Ontario who demonstrate financial need. They are intended to supplement other funding for tuition, books, living expenses, child care costs, professional equipment, and certain travel or medical expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Out-of-province students must provide the assessment notice from their province’s student aid program.
- A letter explaining the student’s special circumstances for an appeal.
- Documentation to support the student’s appeal.
- A statement outlining the medical or dental claim.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Undergraduate students at Trent University
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Protected persons
- International students may be eligible only for a limited number of privately funded bursaries
Who is not eligible
- Graduate students
- International students are not eligible for TSA, OTSS, or OSOTF funded bursaries
Eligible expenses
- Tuition
- Books
- Living expenses
- Child care costs
- Professional equipment costs for students in professional programs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Car payments
- Car repairs
- Car insurance
- Household items such as furniture and computers
- Cosmetic medical expenses and expensive dental procedures such as orthodontic work or tooth replacements
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario residents, for bursary and award funds matched by the OSOTF and OTSS programs
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated financial need
- Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- Special circumstances may be considered for additional support
How to apply
- Complete a bursary application at the beginning of each term.
- Find the application in the myTrent student portal when it is posted at the start of each term.
- For appeals, submit a completed bursary appeal form by the advertised deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- The Financial Aid office determines student financial need and bursary eligibility based on MTCU guidelines and the bursary application.
- The Financial Aid office allocates bursary amounts to undergraduate students based on financial need.
- The Student Accessibility Office determines a student’s disability status.
- Bursary appeals are reviewed by a bursary committee of at least two persons.
Additional information
- Bursaries are awarded each term.
- Students must complete and submit a Trent University bursary application at the beginning of each term.
- Bursary appeals are reviewed after regular applications have been processed.
- Appeals are considered on a case-by-case basis by a bursary committee of at least two persons.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trent University In-Course Bursaries Program
What is the Trent University In-Course Bursaries?
Trent University In-Course Bursaries support undergraduate students in Ontario who demonstrate financial need. They are intended to supplement other funding for tuition, books, living expenses, child care costs, professional equipment, and certain travel or medical expenses.
Who is eligible for the Trent University In-Course Bursaries program?
To be eligible for the Trent University In-Course Bursaries program, you must:
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at Trent University.
Students must generally receive OSAP, another provincial student aid program, First Nations band funding, or home-province government aid.
For some bursary funds, students must meet the OSAP definition of Ontario resident.
Where is the Trent University In-Course Bursaries available?
The Trent University In-Course Bursaries program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Trent University In-Course Bursaries a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trent University In-Course Bursaries is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Trent University In-Course Bursaries?
Trent University In-Course Bursaries is funded by Trent University