Master of Science in Food & Nutrition (MScFN)
Below are the awards, scholarships, and bursaries available to MScFN students.
Important Notes:
- MScFN students will be contacted prior to the start of class in September with the application process and deadline dates to be considered for these awards.
- The selected student recipient of each award will be notified by the Financial Aid Office.
- The “Estimated Value” listed may be subject to change without notice.
MScFN Bursary
Bursary assistance is available to students in the Masters Food and Nutritional Sciences program. Bursaries are non-repayable, taxable grants issued to students who demonstrate financial need. Bursaries supplement students’ primary sources of funding such as OSAP, bank loans/lines of credit, the student’s own resources, and/or those of the parents/spouse.
Eligibility
- Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or a Protected Person
- Be registered at Brescia in a full-time or part-time program
- Demonstrate a genuine financial need
On the application, under 'Identifying Categories,' please select 'MScFN student'.
MScFN Scholarships & Awards
Below are the scholarships and awards that have been made available to Brescia students through various generous donors. These scholarships/awards require an application and/or supplementary documentation.
*Open to students entering Year 1 of the MScFN program*
| Name | Requirements | Estimated Value | Application | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lessard Award | Incoming MScFN student who maintained high academic standing. | $1000 | September 15th, annually | |
| Dr. Patricia M. Giovannetti Graduate Studies Awards | Incoming MScFN student -One awarded to a student in the Thesis Stream and one awarded to a student in the Internship Stream. Demonstrated financial need. | $1300 each | September 15th, annually | |
| Enlightened Success Award |
Incoming MScFN student paying international tuition fees. Demonstrate eagerness of learning and commitment to enriching studies through extracurricular activities. *May be eligible for renewal in subsequent year |
$5000 | September 15th, annually | |
| Food & Nutritional Sciences Faculty and Staff Graduate Scholarship | Incoming MScFN student with a high academic standing and demonstrated commitment to the dietetic profession. Preference given to a Brescia graduate. | $750 | September 15th, annually | |
| Sr. Dominica Dietrich - Dr. Geraldine Montag Memorial Scholarship | One awarded to an incoming MScFN student and one renewal awarded to a continuing MScFN student (who must reapply). Ontario residency requirements and demonstrated financial need. | $3250 each | September 15th, annually | |
| Ursuline Leadership Award | Brescia graduate entering the MScFN program with demonstrated financial need. | $2000 | September 15th, annually |