County of Simcoe Bursary Program

The County of Simcoe is committed to working with member municipalities to support the pursuit of higher education. Through the County's long-standing Education Bursary Program, twenty-one $3,000 bursaries are available to County of Simcoe students attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. One bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each participating member municipality.​

For the first time, bursaries are now available to Simcoe County students entering any year of a post-secondary education anywhere in Canada. Part-time students are also now eligible for a bursary. 

The Bursary Program provides those residents accepted into the program with financial assistance to access post-secondary education and training. This program is consistent with the County of Simcoe's commitment to education, as well as encouraging community involvement and civic responsibility. ​

​For the second year running, the County is partnering with Georgian College to offer local students additional financial support. Georgian College is offering an additional $1,500 for up to five students attending their institution who receive a student bursary through the County of Simcoe. Subject to financial need as determined by Geor​gian College. ​ www.georgiancollege.ca​

Image

Eligibility

NEW FOR 2023!

Starting with the 2023 program, eligibility will be expanded to:

• Simcoe County students enrolled at a Post Secondary Institution in Canada (rather than just Ontario)
• Students entering any year of post-secondary education (rather than just 1^st or 2^nd year)
• Full- and part-time students (rather than full-time students only)

Eligible Applicants must reside in Simcoe County, and:

• Be a resident of a participating Simcoe County municipality and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident 
• Have graduated, (or be eligible for graduation in the year of application), with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma in Simcoe County*
• In the year of application, be enrolled and/or commencing studies in an undergraduate program at a Canadian university or college as a full-time or part-time student
• Demonstrate interest in, and contribution to, their community through active participation in extracurricular activities at their school and/or in community organizations​

* Diploma must ​be through an accredited institution. Includes some home-schooling programs, such as the Independent Learning Centre or the Virtual Learning Centre.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must submit an online application by July 28, 2023
• As part of the application, the County of Simcoe requires the applicant to submit a 500-word essay on a pre-determined topic, as well as an explanation as to why they should be awarded a bursary
• Applicants must also provide a copy of their Grade 12 or most recent post-secondary transcript and proof of enrollment at a Canadian University or College in an undergraduate program as a full-time or part-time student (tuition receipt, proof of enrollment letter etc.) ​

Supporting Documents 

As part of your application, you will be required to submit supporting documents to bursary@simcoe.ca no later than July 28, 2023. 

Essay Question:  In 750 words or less, describe:

1. the achievement of which you are most proud; and
2. your active participation in extracurricular activities at your school and/or community organization(s)

​Required Supporting Documents:

• Grade 12 Simcoe County High School Transcript or most recent Post-Secondary Transcript
• Proof of enrollment at a Canadian University or College in an undergraduate program as a full-time or part-time student (tuition receipt, proof of enrollment letter, etc.) *Note: A letter of acceptance is not considered proof of enrollment.
• Essay Question Response

Optional Supporting Documents:

• Resume
• Reference Letters 

How to Apply

Apply

Email your Supporting Documents to bursary@simcoe.ca by July 28, 2023.​

Questions?

For questions and information, please contact bursary@simcoe.ca.​