Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Find all the information you need to know about student awards including scholarships, awards and bursaries. From exploring your options and applying for awards to receiving your funds, we've got you covered. 

The Awards Process

Step One: 
Explore Opportunities and Eligibility

We've broken down the bursaries and scholarships and awards in this section, including eligibility information so you know which awards you can apply for.

Step Two:
Complete Your Applications

Make sure you check your LORIS account to complete all available Student Awards Applications each year. These applications are how you apply for eligible awards, scholarships and bursaries between September through August.

Step Three: 
Receive Your Funding

If you are receiving funding from awards, learn how your funding is applied to your student account.

Important Dates and Deadlines for Award Applications

Don't miss out on an award! Applications will only be available online in LORIS for students that meet the eligibility criteria for each specific program. 

All awards close at 11:59 p.m. on the dates posted unless otherwise noted.

Award Application Open and Close Dates
Award Name / Profile  Application Open Application Close
First-Year Undergraduate Profile Jun. 24, 2024 Jul. 31, 2024
General Student Profile Aug. 01, 2024 Sept. 30, 2024
Laurier Work-Study Program (LWSP) Aug. 01, 2024 Sept. 08, 2024
Fall-Only Laurier Tuition Bursary Program Sept. 18, 2024 Oct. 03, 2024
Faculty-Specific Profile Aug. 01, 2024 Sept. 30, 2024
Indigenous Student Bursary Nov. 01, 2024 Jan. 17, 2025
First Generation Student Bursary Nov. 01, 2024 Jan. 17, 2025
Fall-Winter Laurier Tuition Bursary Program Jan. 06, 2025 Jan. 30, 2025
Winter-Only Laurier Tuition Bursary Program Jan. 06, 2025 Jan. 30, 2025
Part-time Laurier Tuition Bursary Program Jan. 06, 2025 Jan. 30, 2025
Spring-only Laurier Work Study Program TBA TBA
Business Co-op Winter and Spring Laurier Tuition Bursary Program May 05, 2025 May 26, 2025
Spring-only Laurier Tuition Bursary Program May 05, 2025 May 26, 2025

What You Need to Know

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