Georgian College has developed a new $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary that will help to ease the financial burden its students are experiencing as a result of the pandemic.
The COVID Hardship Bursary will be split equally among eligible domestic and international students who are enrolled in a regular, full-time postsecondary program for the summer semester and demonstrate an urgent financial need.
The fund is designed to help provide immediate short-term relief to assist students who are in urgent need of financial support to assist with basic necessities such as housing costs, utilities or technology required to complete their program.
“We fully recognize the financial pressure our students may have experienced as a direct result of COVID-19 and we are committed to supporting them in completing their semester successfully,” said Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and CEO, Georgian College. “During this pandemic, postsecondary institutions play a critical role in supporting not only our students, but our communities too. Each one of our students have individual goals, and we are dedicated to helping them reach those goals and producing talented graduates that contribute to a stronger economy and society.”)
Students who are interested in applying for the COVID Hardship Bursary can find the application form under the “money” tab on Georgian’s student portal, by clicking here.
Applications will be accepted starting today until Wednesday, June 3 at 4:30 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed until June 15 and funds will be disbursed to eligible students shortly afterward.
Any Georgian student seeking financial support is encouraged to reach out to the Financial Aid department at financialaid@georgiancolllege.ca
For more details on the COVID-19 Harship Bursary, please click here.
We've developed a $1M #COVID19 Hardship Bursary for all eligible students (domestic and international).
HOW APPLY Go to student portal > under "money" tab > fill out application form
DEADLINE Wed, June 3 at 4:30 p.m.
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