Graduate Bursaries
The general bursary program for graduate students at Trent University is administered by the Financial Aid for domestic and international graduate students. Many students need some form of financial assistance in order to achieve their academic goals. Bursaries are meant to supplement, not replace, provincial government aid programs and a student’s own resources. Bursaries are awarded each term to students with demonstrated financial need. The application is available, at the beginning of each term, in the myTrent student portal and to be considered for a bursary, students are required to submit a completed application online by the advertised deadline.
The application can be found on the MyTrent portal, under the Finances tab, beneath the Financial Aid heading.
Online Application Deadlines
- Fall Deadline - September 30, 2023
- Winter Deadline - January 31, 2024
- Spring Deadline - May 26, 2024
The School of Graduate Studies Bursary Travel Awards
Graduate Jack Matthews Study & Research Abroad Bursary & Lopes Family Award for Study Abroad Application
Both funds are intended to encourage study and research abroad, particularly for those students who may perceive such an educational experience to be beyond their economic reach.
Award Application Deadline: April 8, 2024
Awardee Responsibilities:
- Students will be required to submit proof of travel upon the return from abroad and an update outlining the value of the travel/experience as it relates to their academic program. Submitted to graduatefinance@trentu.ca
- All student recipients are expected to write write a thank you letter or record a thank you video that can be passed along to the donor(s) who support the fund you received. Submitted to philanthropicstewardship@trentu.ca
- The successful applicant must submit all required signed travel waiver documents to their graduate academic program.
The application can be found on the myTrent portal, under the Finances tab, beneath the Financial Aid heading.
Please reference the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar for additional award listings.