Other Admission Awards

Please review the Eligibility section for additional requirements.

  • The values shown for admission scholarships and awards were in effect at the time of publication. ³ÉÈË´óƬ reserves the right to revise or withdraw any award without prior notice
  • Grades used to determine award eligibility for individual scholarships are based on the Canadian School System, and are variable each year. The average from the previous year's recipients may not be an indication or guarantee for receiving an award

Established in 1952 by Dr. Ben Brachman and last revised in July 2024. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program. Preference will be given to students who has at least one parent born outside of the United States or Canada.

Category Details
Total value $2,500
Program of study All
Criteria

At least one parent born outside of Canada or USA

High school grades Variable
Duration 1 year
Annual value $2,500
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Established in February 2007 by members of the class of Commerce 1981 and awarded on the basis of academic achievement to full-time students entering first year of the Commerce program at ³ÉÈË´óƬ.  The candidates will have completed their secondary education in a publicly funded high school. The scholarship will be awarded in the following order of preference:  (i) to students who are the first generation in their families to attend a post-secondary institution; (ii) who have had paid or unpaid work in their last two years of high school; (iii) to students who are disabled, Indigenous or visible minority candidates. This scholarship will be renewable for three years provided that in the first year the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Bachelor of Commerce Program. In each subsequent year the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the Bachelor of Commerce Program.

Category Details
Total value $40,000
Program of study Commerce

Criteria

  • Academic achievement
  • Completed secondary education in a publicly funded high school
  • Awarded in the following order of preference:
    • Students who are the first generation in their family to attend a post-secondary institution
    • Students who have paid or unpaid work in their last two years of high school
    • Students who are disabled, Indigenous, or visible minority candidates
High school grades Variable
Duration Renewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided a GPA of 3.0 is achieved in a full course load in the Bachelor of Commerce program in first year and a GPA of 3.5 is achieved in each subsequent year in a full course load in the Bachelor of Commerce program. Selected recipients will receive further information about renewal criteria
Annual value $10,000
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Category Details
Total value $1,500
Program of study All
Criteria Top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament
High school grades Variable
Duration 1 year
Annual value $1,500
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Established in recognition of the achievements of the John Brooks Community Foundation and Scholarship Fund and awarded to students entering any undergraduate program at ³ÉÈË´óƬ. To be eligible, a student must have a combination of high academic standing and involvement in school and/or community activities. Preference will be given to students who have been involved in the work of the John Brooks Community Foundation. Selection will be made by the Senate Scholarship Committee on the recommendation of the John Brooks Community Foundation and Scholarship Fund.

Category Details
Total value $2,000
Program of study All
Criteria
  • Academic standing
  • Involvement in school/community
  • Preference to students previously involved with the work of the John Brooks Community Foundation
High school grades Variable
Duration 1 year
Annual value $2,000
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Category Details
Total value $1,400
Program of study All
Criteria High standing on the Senior High School Mathematics Contest
High school grades Variable
Duration 1 year
Annual value $1,400
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Established in January 2010 by ³ÉÈË´óƬ and awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement to a student who is the dependant of Canadian Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active military mission. The student will be entering the first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided a satisfactory academic average is maintained each year.

Category Details
Total value Tuition each year (plus residence in first year)
Program of study All
Criteria
  • Demonstrated academic achievement
  • Student who is the dependent of Canadian Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active military mission
  • Entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program
High school grades Variable
Duration Renewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided a satisfactory academic average is achieved each year
Annual value Tuition (plus residence in first year)
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Established in June 2014 by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students who have participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition team in high school who are entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

Category Details
Total value $2,500
Program of study Engineering
Criteria
  • Academic excellence
  • Participation on a FIRST Robotics Competition team in high school
High school grades Variable
Duration 1 year
Annual value $2,500
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

Established in April 1997 by Robert Cole, BSc (Eng.) 1951 and Eva (Bertram) Cole, BA 1951, and last revised on November 2018. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities. Awarded to students entering first year of any first entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science or Smith Engineering. Each bursary is renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year, financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities remains evident.  Applications are to be made by submitting the Other Admission Awards Application to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards by February 15.  Value: Arts and Science $8,000 x 4 years ($32,000), Smith Engineering $15,000 x 4 years ($60,000).

Category Details
Total value Faculty of Arts and Science: $8,000 x 4 years = $32,000

Smith Engineering: $15,000 x 4 years = $60,000

Program of study First-entry undergraduate degree in Faculty of Arts and Science or Smith Engineering 
Criteria
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Involvement in extra-curricular activities
High school grades Variable
Duration Renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year and financial need and involvement in extracurricular activities remains evident.  (See Renewable Awards Policy for full details)
Annual value Arts and Science: $8,000

Smith Engineering: $15,000

Number available Variable
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

An Admission Bursary application is required in addition to the Admission Awards Application.

 

Established in April 1997 by Robert Cole, BSc (Eng.) 1951 and Eva (Bertram) Cole, BA 1951, and last revised in November 2018. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities. Awarded to students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Each bursary is renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year, financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities remains evident.

Category Details
Total value Faculty of Arts and Science: $8,000 x 4 years = $32,000

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science: $15,000 x 4 years = $60,000

Program of study First-entry undergraduate degree in Faculty of Arts and Science or Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Criteria
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Involvement in extra-curricular activities
  • Ontario resident
High school grades Variable
Duration  Renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is maintained each year and financial need and involvement in extracurricular activities remains evident.  (See Renewable Awards Policy for full details)
Annual value Arts and Science: $8,000

Engineering: $15,000

Number available Variable
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

An Admission Bursary application is required in addition to the Admission Awards Application.

Established by Arthur J.E. Child, O.C., B.Comm., M.A., LL.D. '83, in memory of his brother, Robert J. Child, Science '49, and awarded on the basis of academic standing to a student entering the first year of any undergraduate program. Preference is given to descendants of British, Canadian, or American servicemen who served in the Italian Theatre of the Second World War.

Category Details
Total value $1,600
Program of study All
Criteria Preference to descendants of Canadian, British, or American veterans of the Italian Theatre, World War
High school grades Variable
Duration 1 year
Annual value $1,600
Number available 1
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025

 

Deferral of Admission Awards

Information about a deferral of admission can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.

If Undergraduate Admission grants a deferral of your admission to the program of study that you have accepted (e.g. Commerce), then your scholarship will also be deferred.

Please note this is for merit-based scholarships only.

Any award that has financial need criteria cannot be deferred. Bursaries are granted based on your current level of financial need. If you are not able to attend in a given year you cannot defer your bursary to use in another year. You may apply for a General Bursary when you are a registered student at Queen’s University

 

Thank Your Donor

If you received a donor sponsored award then we will provide you with further information about how you can express your appreciation in the coming weeks. Donors enjoy learning more about the recipients of their awards; this acknowledgement provides them with a first-hand understanding of what their gift has meant to you.