Undergraduate students who are new to UVic are eligible for a number of awards made available through contributions from donors as well as from the University's operating budget. These are referred to as entrance scholarships. Each year UVic awards more than 3.5 million dollars in entrance scholarships. Scholarships are non-repayable and are awarded mainly on the basis of a student's academic excellence.
A bursary is a non-repayable monetary award based on financial need and reasonable academic standing, as determined by the Senate Committee on Awards. The University of Victoria awards over 4 million dollars in entrance, transfer, and in-course bursaries
There are two opportunities for general bursary applications each year
Session | Summer (May - Aug) | Winter (Sept - Apr) |
Application Deadline | June 1 | October 15 |
Decision | By the end of July | By the end of December |
Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Bursaries with a separate application process have varying deadlines. Check out the list of scholarships and bursaries for exceptional application information.
Departmentally recommended bursaries are awarded through a recommendation by the student's department.