Scholarships Awards and Bursaries: Bachelor of Social Work

  • Value: $200

    Application: None

    An annual award presented to the full-time and part-time student with the highest academic achievement graduating from the Bachelor of Social Work program.

  • Value: $1500
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a Bachelor of Social Work student who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. The student must also demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and/or volunteerism.

  • Value: $1250

    Application: Common

    This award is given to an upper-year Social Development Studies or full-time Bachelor of Social Work student. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to community service, with preference being given to mature students.

  • Value: TBD
    Application: Contact Renison's Registrar's Office

    Beverley’s Fund for Accessibility provides support to Renison-registered students who need accessibility products and are unable to attain them through other means.

  • Value: $1000

    Application: Common

    This award supports full or part-time Bachelor of Social Work and/or Master of Social Work students who have active experience in the community service or community care-giving.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    The award was established to help children of Anglican clergy who are affiliated with  Renison University College or the University of Waterloo. However, if there are no applications from children of Anglican clergy, applications will be considered from any resident at Renison University College, registered at Renison or the University of Waterloo, who has been active in an Anglican parish.

  • Value: $500
    Application: Common

    This award is given to a Renison registered student who wishes to pursue an international learning experience. The experience, study term, or exchange must take place in a society that is culturally different from their own community or heritage.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    This award is given to a full-time Renison registered student who can demonstrate commitment to voluntary service in an international or multicultural context or is participating in an international learning experience.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a full-time Renison registered student in their first full-time undergraduate program. This student must be in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

  • Value: $750
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a full-time Renison registered student in the Social Development Studies, other Arts  academic plans or the Bachelor of Social Work. The student must be in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

  • Value: $3000
    Application: Common

    This award is given to a Social Development Studies graduate who has been accepted into the full-time Bachelor of Social Work program. The student must have a record of community service and be able to expand on their involvement with a faith community.

  • Value: $2000
    Application: Common

    This award is given to an Indigenous student who is affiliated with Renison University College as a current registered student, alumni, or resident.

  • Value: $500
    Application: Common

    This award is given to students in the Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs. Students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.

  • Value: $500
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a Renison registered student who is a sole support parent. The student must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.

  • Value: $500
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a full-time Renison registered student in their first full-time undergraduate program. The student's cumulative grade point average must be between 72% and 78% and demonstrates financial need.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Social Work program. The student must be in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    This award is given to a student in the Bachelor or Master of Social Work program. The student must have active experience in community service and caregiving and demonstrate financial need.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a full-time Renison registered student in good academic standing. The student must demonstrate financial need and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

  • Value: $750
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a Renison registered student in good academic standing. The student must demonstrate an interest in ecumenism and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

  • Value: $1000
    Application: Common

    This award is given to a student in the Bachelor or Master of Social Work program. The student must be in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

  • Value: $500
    Application: Common

    This bursary is given to a Renison registered student that demonstrate commitment to community service within the College or the University. The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 75% or above and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

  • Value: $200
    Application: None

    An annual award presented to the student with the highest academic achievement who is graduating with a significant number of credits from a Renison academic plan.

  • Value: TBD
    Application: Please contact Renison's Registrar's Office, English Language Institute, Student Experience and Housing or the Chaplain.

    The SUN bursary gives temporary financial support to Renison students in times of urgent financial need. This bursary is meant to provide one-time, temporary help and not to address an ongoing need.

  • Value: $750
    Application: Individual

    This award is given to a student who has applied for full-time studies for Fall 2025 in the Bachelor of Social Work program. Priority is given to students from marginalized communities and who have experienced barriers to higher education.

  • Value: $1200 (Full-time), $600 (Part-time)
    Application: Common

    This award is given to a full-time Renison registered student in the Social Development Studies or the Bachelor or Master of Social Work programs. The part-time award is given to a part-time student in the Bachelor or Master of Social Work program. First consideration is given to students who entered university from a non-traditional route.