Bursary Program
About the Bursary Program
The County of Simcoe is committed to working with member municipalities to support the pursuit of higher education. Through the County’s long-standing Education Bursary Program, twenty-one $3,000 bursaries are available to County of Simcoe students attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. One bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each participating member municipality. Bursaries are available to full time and part time Simcoe County students entering any year of a post-secondary education in Canada.
The Bursary Program provides those residents accepted into the program with financial assistance to access post-secondary education and training. This program is consistent with the County of Simcoe’s commitment to education, as well as encouraging community involvement and civic responsibility.
For the third straight year, the County is partnering with Georgian College to offer local students additional financial support. Georgian College is offering an additional $1,500 for up to five students attending their institution who receive a student bursary through the County of Simcoe. Subject to financial need as determined by Georgian College.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
As part of your application, you will be required to submit supporting documents in addition to your application form.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants must reside in Simcoe County, and:
- Be a resident of a participating Simcoe County municipality and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- as separated cities, Orillia and Barrie do not participate in this funding stream
- Have graduated, (or be eligible for graduation in the year of application), with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma in Simcoe County*
- In the year of application, be enrolled and/or commencing studies in an undergraduate program at a Canadian university or college as a full-time or part-time student
- Demonstrate interest in, and contribution to, their community through active participation in extracurricular activities at their school and/or in community organizations
* Diploma must be through an accredited institution. Includes some home-schooling programs, such as the Independent Learning Centre or the Virtual Learning Centre
Participating Municipalities
- Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
- Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Township of Clearview
- Town of Collingwood
- Township of Essa
- Town of Innisfil
- Town of Midland
- Town of New Tecumseth
- Township of Oro-Medonte
- Township of Penetanguishene
- Township of Ramara
- Township of Severn
- Township of Springwater
- Township of Tay
- Township of Tiny
- Town of Wasaga Beach
- as separated cities, Orillia and Barrie do not participate in this funding stream
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Supporting documents must be emailed to bursary@simcoe.ca by July 31, 2024.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must submit an online application and all supporting documents by Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- As part of the application, the County of Simcoe requires the applicant to submit a 750-word essay on a pre-determined topic
- Applicants must also provide a grade 12 Simcoe County High School Transcript, or similar proof of graduation from a Simcoe County High School (such as a diploma) and proof of enrollment at a Canadian University or College in an undergraduate program as a full-time or part-time student (tuition receipt, proof of enrollment letter, or similar.) *
Supporting Documents
As part of your application, you will be required to submit supporting documents to bursary@simcoe.ca no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
- The achievement of which you are most proud; and
- Your active participation in extracurricular activities at your school and/or community organization(s).
- Grade 12 Simcoe County High School Transcript, or similar proof of graduation from a Simcoe County High School (such as a diploma)
- Proof of enrollment at a Canadian University or College in an undergraduate program as a full-time or part-time student (tuition receipt, proof of enrollment letter, or similar.) *
- Essay Question Response
*A letter of acceptance is not considered proof of enrolment. In certain circumstances alternative proof of enrolment in a Canadian post-secondary program may be accepted should standard proof of enrolment options not be available by the application deadline. In instances where alternative proof of enrolment is accepted, successful recipients may be asked to provide satisfactory proof of enrolment prior to being awarded a bursary.
- Resume
- Reference Letter(s)
Questions?
For questions and information, please contact bursary@simcoe.ca.
Notice of Collection/Use/Disclosure: Personal information is collected in this application pursuant to Section 8 and 11 of the Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of the Bursary Program. Successful applicants names will be made public and used in municipal publications. Successful applicants may also be contacted in future years for statistical and evaluation purposes. In the event that a successful applicant is enrolled at Georgian College, personal information will be shared with that institution to facilitate the issuing of Georgian College bursary. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the County Clerk's Office, County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, 705-726-9300 ext. 1246.