Scholarships Awards and Bursaries
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: CommonThis 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 OfficeBeverley’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: CommonThe 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: $750
Application: CommonThis bursary is given to a Renison registered student in a Bachelor of Arts program is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. The student must possess an intent of service to others.
Value: $500
Application: CommonThis 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: $1,000
Term Offered: Winter
The Rev'd Canon David Hartry, former Chaplain and Warden of Residence had a great sense of humor and wit, compassion and generosity, and was loved by students, faculty and staff alike. In that spirit, the annual David Hartry Memorial Award recognizes a student who exhibits those qualities within the Renison University College community.
Value: $1000
Application: CommonThis 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: Full tuition
Application: IndividualThis scholarship has been created as an opportunity to link students currently enrolled in the Social Development Studies (SDS) program at Renison University College with the Elmira Developmental Support Corporation.
Value: $1,500
Offered: Annually
This award is granted annually to a resident student in recognition of their contribution to the life of Renison.
Value: $1000
Application: CommonThis 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: $5000
Application: CommonThis award is given to a full-time Renison registered student completing a Social Development Studies, Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business program. The student must have graduated from an Owen Sound or Grey/Bruce area high school.
Value: $750
Application: CommonThis 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: CommonThis 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: $800
Application: NoneThis scholarship is given to a full-time Renison-registered student in Social Development Studies. The student must be a first-generation student and has completed the first year.
Value: $2000
Application: CommonThis 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: CommonThis 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.
Award Value: TBA
Term Awarded: Fall
This award is founded in memory of Jake Hillerby, who seemed destined to be an engineer one day, just like his father and grandfather, but died before he got that chance. This award will be given to an engineering student living in residence at Renison University College.
Value: $1500
Application: CommonThis award is given to a full-time Renison registered student entering year two of their undergraduate program. The student must show exemplary leadership and community involvement.
Value: $500
Application: CommonThis 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: CommonThis 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.
Term offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
The Maple Leaf Fund supports newcomers to Canada with refugee status who wish to pursue or, in many cases, resume their university studies, but need to improve their English language skills. This scholarship is awarded to one student per term and covers all associated study expenses such as tuition and course materials.
Value: $200
Application: NoneAn annual award presented to the full-time and part-time student with the highest academic achievement graduating from the Master of Social Work program.
Value: $1000
Application: CommonThis 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: $1500
Application: CommonThis award is given to a Renison registered student in the Social Development Studies program taking a full-time courseload.The student must demonstratve financial need and community involvement, service and/or volunteerism.
Value: $2,500
Application: Common
This bursary is given to a Renison registered student in their first full-time undergraduate program. The student must be in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to residents of Brant County.
Value: $1000
Application: CommonThis 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: CommonThis 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: CommonThis 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: CommonThis 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: $200
Application: NoneAn award presented to a graduating student in the spring who has demonstrated exceptional service to Renison.
Value: $200
Application: NoneAn award presented to a graduating undergraduate student in the fall and spring in recognition of high academic achievement.
Value: $500
Application: CommonThis 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: $1,000 - $2,000
Application: NoneThese entrance scholarships are automatically given to students who are entering full-time undergraduate studies at Renison University College. Admission averages are used to determine eligibility.
Value: $200
Application: NoneAn 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: $1000
Application: NoneThis entrance scholarship is given to the student with the highest overall admission average.
Value: $500 per student
Term offered: ongoing availability
The Rita Lee-Chui International Education Fund exists to support students’ international education experiences through allocation of a travel bursary. Students participating in international travel related to Renison courses or programs are eligible.
Value: up to $6000
Application: IndividualThis award is given to a student who has applied for full-time studies at Renison University College for Fall 2025 in Social Development Studies or the Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business program, with Social Development Studies as a subject of major interest. Priority will be given to students from marginalized communities and who have experienced barriers to higher education.
Value: $200
Application: NoneAn annual award presented to a graduating student for excellent academic achievement.
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: IndividualThis 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: CommonThis 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.
Value: $1000
Application: IndividualThis entrance scholarship is given to a transfer student who is entering full-time studies in Social Development Studies or the Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business program, with Social Development Studies as a subject of major interest at Renison University College.
Value: $750
Application: CommonThis award is given to a full-time Renison registered student. Preference will be given to students from marginalized communities and to first-generation students.
Value: $2500
Application: CommonThis award is given to a Renison-registered undergraduate student. First priority is given to Crown Wards or students in extended society care. Preference will be given to under-represented groups.
Value: $750
Application: NoneThis award is given to a full-time Renison registered student with the highest overall average entering their third year of university.