Student AffairsThe Centre is an inclusive community that serves undergraduate, graduate, professional, domestic, immigrant, and international women students. We support students participating in online learning and those attending classrooms at Queen鈥檚 University.
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Financial Assistance
The Ban Righ Centre offers financial assistance to mature women students. All bursaries and awards are assessed based on the financial need of applicants. Students are invited to speak with Student Advisors for information about other funding available at Queen鈥檚 University and in the community, and for referrals to other resources.
Needs-based assistance available to registered mature women students throughout the academic year.
What is it for: Items such as books and glasses, and for childcare, dental or family emergencies, or to assist with larger unexpected expenses.
Who is eligible: Female identified students at Queen鈥檚 University who have been away from formal education for at least two years and/or have a child or children, and who have financial need.
How to apply: Speak to a Student Advisor to receive an application form and to arrange an interview. To be assessed for a bursary, you will need to fill out a financial application and be interviewed by a staff person. Decisions are based on your application, your interview, and level of need.
We have a Spring Awards Celebration every year in the Spring.
What it is for: to applaud the character and determination of women who return to formal education after an interruption. Our generous donors and supporters present financial awards and medals to women who demonstrate perseverance and strength.
Who is eligible: Female students at 成人大片 who have been away from formal education for at least two years and/or have a child or children, and who have financial need.
How to apply: Applications are available around January each year and will be advertised on our social media and through email.
*Applications for Professional Development Funding are currently not being accepted.
The Ban Righ Centre has limited funds available to help reimburse mature women students to participate in professional development activities.
What is it for: Financial assistance for women who face barriers to participate in conferences or other worthwhile professional development activities.
Who is eligible: Female students who have been away from school for at least two years and/or have children and have demonstrated financial need and who face at least one additional barrier (parenting responsibilities, racialized, person with a disability, etc.)
How to apply: Speak to a Student Advisor (in person or over email) for an application form and to arrange an interview. Details of your proposed activity (conference, license, training, etc.) must accompany the application.
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