Brescia offers many scholarships, awards, and bursaries available to both new and returning Brescia students. Some awards and scholarships are automatically awarded, while others require time to review eligibility and complete applications. The eligibility criteria for each award can be found in the descriptions below.
They are clasiffied as Automatic Awards and Application Based Awards
Note that no student will receive Brescia scholarship or award monies (excluding bursary monies) in excess of the individual student's tuition per academic year
The scholarships listed below are automatic and guaranteed based on final admission averages, as calculated by Brescia. Entrance scholarships are renewable in subsequent years if students maintain an 80% average on 5.0 courses taken concurrently in the September to April term while registered at Brescia.
Automatic Entrance Scholarships
Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents
Scholarship | Number Awarded | Academic Average | Value |
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Board of Trustees Continuing Scholarship* | Three | Offered to the top three students in the entering class | Full Academic Tuition |
President's Entrance Scholarship | Unlimited | 95.0% + | $16,000 ($4,000/year) |
Provost's Entrance Scholarship | Unlimited | 90.0% - 94.9% | $14,000 ($3,500/year) |
Brescia Faculty Entrance Scholarship | Unlimited | 85.0% - 89.9% | $12,000 ($3,000/year) |
Brescia Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Unlimited | 82.0% - 84.9% | $8,000 ($2,000/year) |
*Board of Trustees Continuing Scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with a Program Award or SHSM Award.
Scholarship | Number Awarded | Academic Requirements | IB Diploma Requirements | Value |
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International Entrance Scholarship | Unlimited | 95.0% + | 40+ | $24,000 ($6,000/year) |
90.0% - 94. 9% | 37-39 | $20,000 ($5,000/year) | ||
85.0% - 89.9% | 30-36 | $16,000 ($4,000/year) | ||
82.0% - 84.9% | 27-29 | $12,000 ($3,000/year) |
Transfer
The CAAT and CEGEP scholarships are automatic and guaranteed to students applying
from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) or a Collège d’Enseignement
Général et Professionnel (CEGEP) and who will be pursuing full-time studies at Brescia
in their first year. These scholarships are renewable in subsequent years if students
maintain an 80% average on 5.0 courses taken concurrently in the September to April
term while registered at Brescia University.
Scholarship | Number Awarded | Academic Average | Value |
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CAAT and CEGEP Transfer Award | Unlimited | 90.0% + | $2,500 |
CAAT and CEGEP Transfer Award | Unlimited | 85.0-89.9% | $2,000 |
CAAT and CEGEP Transfer Award | Unlimited | 82.0-84.9% | $1,500 |
Automatic Program Awards
Students must be entering Year 1 of the specific program from secondary school to
qualify for program based awards and must be registered in full-time studies (5.0
courses). These awards are automatic and come with an offer of admission (if applicant
is eligible), and can be held in conjunction with a Brescia Entrance scholarship.
Program | Number Awarded | Minimum Average | Value |
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Arts and Humanities | Unlimited | 82% |
$1,000* (Recipients must register in 2.0 Arts & Humanities courses at Brescia). |
Foods and Nutrition | Unlimited | 82% | $1,000 |
Management and Organizational Studies | Unlimited | 82% | $1,000 |
Students may submit applications for the awards below. These awards may be held in conjunction with an Entrance scholarship. Arts and Humanities students must be registered in 2.0 Arts and Humanities courses at Brescia to be eligible.
Domestic
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Entrance Award
For incoming students who have completed a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM). The SHSM award is a one-time award valued at $500. No application required, but applicants must self-declare to the Admissions Office. Students must have an 82% admission average as calculated by Brescia’s Admissions Office, and be entering full-time studies for the upcoming academic year. The SHSM award may be held in conjunction with a Brescia Entrance Scholarship. |
Deadline |
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SHSM Declaration Form |
International
Global Leader Award Application
Purpose |
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The Global Leader Award is granted to a new incoming student to Brescia entering Year 1 undergraduate or preliminary year and paying international tuition fees who demonstrates academic and leadership achievements. |
The Award |
The recipient of the Global Leader Award will receive:
The Global Leader Award will be granted in lieu of an Entrance Scholarship. If a student chooses not to live in residence, only the tuition portion will be awarded. The residence portion of the award is awarded for one year only. This award cannot be combined with other application-based scholarships. |
Eligibility Requirement |
Deadline: May 1st, annually. |
Renewal Requirements |
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Incoming Student Scholarship Application Form |
International President’s Award
Purpose |
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Brescia University College recognizes the contributions that students make to their schools and communities. The purpose of this award is to support new incoming international students in pursuing their undergraduate education at Brescia. |
The Award |
The recipients of the International President’s Award will receive:
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Eligibility Requirement |
Deadline: January Start students November 15th, 2023. September Start students May 1st, 2024. |
Renewal Requirements |
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Incoming Student Scholarship Application Form |
Ursuline Scholars International Award Application
Purpose |
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This Ursuline Scholars International Award is awarded to an undergraduate student who is paying international student fees. The award is open to full-time students registered in any year at Brescia University College. The Ursuline Scholars International Award can be awarded in addition to an Entrance Scholarship. |
The Award |
The recipient of the Ursuline Scholars International Award will receive:
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Eligibility Requirement |
Deadline: May 1st, annually. |
Renewal Requirements |
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Incoming Student Scholarship Application Form |
Domestic and International
Community Leader Award Application
Purpose |
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Brescia University College recognizes the contributions that students make in their schools and to their communities. The variety of service and participation in which students engage in not only provides them with valuable learning experiences, but also allows them to make real contributions to society. |
The Award |
The Brescia Community Leader Award has a value of $1,000. Six awards will be made each year to new incoming students with the strongest applications (Four domestic student awards; two international student awards).
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Eligibility Requirement |
Deadline: May 1st, annually. |
Renewal Requirements |
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Incoming Student Scholarship Application Form |
BresciaLEAD Excellence Award Application
Purpose |
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Brescia University College recognizes the leadership contributions that our incoming students make in their schools and in their communities. The many different kinds of service in which students engage in not only provides them with valuable learning experiences, but also allows students to make real contributions to society |
The Award |
The BresciaLEAD Excellence Award has a value of $5,000 (applied to the current year of registration).
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Eligibility Requirement |
Deadline: May 1st, annually. |
Renewal Requirements |
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Incoming Student Scholarship Application Form |
Kyle MacDonald Varsity Student Athlete Award
Purpose |
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The Kyle MacDonald Varsity Student Athlete Award is designed to support Brescia University College varsity athletes in their academic and athletic journeys. Prospective varsity athletes at Brescia may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 for the Kyle MacDonald Student Athlete Award. This award was established through a generous donation from Kyle MacDonald to recognize the value of enriched educational experiences and the dedication of bold Brescia student-athletes. |
The Award |
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Eligibility Requirement |
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Kyle MacDonald Varsity Student Athlete Award Form |
Brescia Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Entrance Awards
Brescia offers a one-time Brescia CEFO Entrance Award of $500 to all incoming Brescia students who are also a recipient of a CEFO Student Award. Students who receive awards from the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario are recognized for their academic achievement as well as their significant contributions to their school, parish, and community. No application is required, but applicants must self-declare to the Admissions Office. Students must have an 82% admission average as calculated by Brescia’s Admissions Office, and be entering full-time studies for the upcoming academic year. The Brescia CEFO award may be held in conjunction with a Brescia Entrance Scholarship |
Deadline |
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Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Award Declaration Form |
Preliminary
Ursuline Scholars Preliminary Year Program Award Application
Purpose |
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The Ursuline Scholars Preliminary Year Program Award is granted to one student entering Brescia’s Preliminary Year Program who demonstrates involvement in extracurricular activities. Preference is given to a student paying international fees. |
The Award |
The recipient of the Ursuline Scholars Preliminary Year Award will receive:
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Eligibility Requirement |
Deadline: May 1st, annually. |
Renewal Requirements |
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Incoming Student Scholarship Application Form |
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