Graduate academic calendar 2012 - 2013 - Trent University

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Financial Aid & Recognition of Academic Excellence
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Trent Central Student Association Bursary
A gift of the Trent Central Student Association. Awarded to a student in any year who displays
academic progress. OSOTF guidelines apply.
Trent University Alumni Bursary
Established by the Trent University Alumni Association. Awarded to returning students who have
made a significant contribution to University life.
Trent University S & A Bursaries
Established by the employees of Trent University. Awarded to students who demonstrate all-round
achievement and character, and are permanent residents of the Province of Ontario.
D. R. Walling Family Bursary
Established by the Walling Corporation of Lindsay. Awarded to students majoring in business or
environmental studies. Based on fitness/health and community involvement.
P. S. B. Wilson Bursary
Established in honour of Paul S. B. Wilson, Director of Athletics. Awarded to a returning student on
the basis of a significant contribution to the athletics program. OSOTF guidelines apply.
Ontario Public Service Employees Union – Local 365 (Trent) Bursary
Established by the concerned members of OPSEU local 365 at Trent University. Awarded to a worthy
undergraduate or graduate student. OSOTF guidelines apply.
EXTERNAL BURSARIES
Many organizations and companies offer bursary assistance to post-secondary students. The following
bursaries are administered through the Trent University Financial Aid Office.
Leonard Foundation
Bursaries averaging $1,250. Preference will be given to sons and daughters of clergy, teachers,
military personnel, graduates of RMC, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and the
Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Application deadline is March 15. Applications are
available through the Financial Aid Office.
Royal Canadian Legion
Bursary assistance of up to $1,000. Awarded to War veterans and their children and grandchildren,
ordinary members of the Legion and their children and grandchildren, associate members of the
Legion and their children, and Ladies Auxiliary members and their children. Awards are determined
by the District Bursary Committee. Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office.
Donor Supported Awards
Financial aid through Trent University’s award program is designed to acknowledge those students
with outstanding academic qualifications and proven financial need. Many of these awards are made
possible through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. In 1996–1997 the Province of Ontario
established the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Fifty percent of this fund is provided by the
Province, and 50% has been raised through fund raising initiatives by the University. The trust fund
represents an endowment fund. Annual proceeds from investment earnings are available in the form
of awards to Ontario residents enrolled full-time, part-time or as graduate students. (Refer to specific
OSOTF residency guidelines listed under bursaries.)
Aditya Jha Indigenous Studies Awards
Established by entrepreneur Aditya Jha, founder of Osellus Corporation and the POA Educational
Foundation, in support of undergraduate or graduate students demonstrating financial need as well
as academic achievement in Indigenous Studies or their chosen field. Preference will be given to
applicants of Aboriginal heritage. Essay or references may be requested. OTSS guidelines apply.
Bagnani Graduate Awards
Established in 1997 by the Dewar Memorial Fund, these annual awards honour the late Professor
Gilbert and Stewart Bagnani. Graduate awards will be granted to Ontario students who demonstrate
both academic excellence and financial need. Preference will be given to graduate students in
classical (traditional) disciplines of the humanities, especially Classics, Archaeology/ Anthropology,
Ancient History, History, Philosophy and English. OSOTF guidelines apply.