Students who have been or are in extended society care and demonstrate financial need are eligible to receive $3,000 in bursary funding during each academic year ($1,500 in each of the fall and winter terms).
How to Apply
Eligible students are required to complete the UG Bursary Application at the beginning of each term. The application will be available on the Finances page of the myTrent Student Portal.
To be eligible, students must be:
- In receipt of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding, Government Student aid from another Canadian province, Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP), or First Nations Band Funding
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Enrolled in an undergraduate program at Trent University and enrolled in at least 60% of a full course load (or 40% for students with permanent disability status)
- A current or former youth in extended society care
Note: supporting documentation may also be required
Willsy’s Extended Society Care Fund
The Willsy’s Extended Society Care Fund, created through the generosity of Elizabeth Wills-Edwards ’08, provides an annual bursary of up to $4,000 for students who lived under Extended Society Care.
Preference will be given, but not limited to, mature students who are at least 24 years of age and there is no restriction on the students’ academic year or field of study.
An application will be available on the Finances page of the myTrent Student Portal beginning in June each year. The annual deadline to apply is July 31.
Learn more about Willsy's Extended Society Care Fund.
Support for Students who have been or are in extended society care
Transitioning to University can be made easier with the right support. We have resources that are specifically designed to help you reach your full potential, while providing you with the foundation, guidance and support you need.
Learn more about Support for Students who have been or are in extended society care.