Named General Bursaries

The following awards have been made available thanks to the generosity of Queen's donors.

ACC Bursary

Established from the partial proceeds of the Queen's ACC long distance discount program. Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

The Gordon and Myrtle Adams Bursary 

Established in 1954 by the Estate of Lila Wilson and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.

ATF Bursaries for the Disabled

Through contributions from student activity fees from 1989-1993 the Accessibility Task Force has established bursaries for undergraduate students with disabilities. To be eligible for this assistance, students must be registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services.

AMS Accessibility Queen's Bursary

Established in September 2007 and revised in May 2015 by the Alma Mater Society and awarded on the basis of financial need with a first preference to students with who self- identify as a person with a disability, and who are not eligible for funding through the OSAP Bursary for Students with Disabilities. The bursary will help with the costs associated with adaptive technology, transportation costs, etc. If there remains funding available after the first preference has been fully considered then the bursary may be granted on the basis of financial need to students with a disability. Students may be referred to Financial Aid and awards by Queen's Student Accessibility Services or apply directly through Financial Aid and Awards.

AMS Membership Bursary

Established in October 2014 by the Alma Mater Society, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Alma Mater Society (AMS) members.

AMS Sesquicentennial Bursaries

Established in 1990 by the Alma Mater Society of Queen's University. Awarded to students in any faculty or school with preference given to single parents with day care expenses.

Anna Jean and Ross Baker Award

Established from a bequest by Edward Ross Baker in memory of his mother, Anna Jean Baker, and awarded to a student in any Faculty or School at Queen's University on the basis of satisfactory academic standing and financial need.

Ballik Indigenous Bursary

Established in January 2022 by Dr. Edward A. Ballik, BSc ’59, and Woon-Ngor Ballik. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Indigenous students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

E. Stanley and Nadine M. Beacock Bursary

Established by E. Stanley Beacock, Arts 1942, and Nadine M. Beacock and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

The Leonard G. Berry Memorial Bursary 

Established in April 1983 by family, colleagues, friends, and former students in memory of Professor Leonard G. Berry, professor of mineralogy at Queen's University from 1944 to 1980, as a tribute to his outstanding contribution to mineralogical science and his devotion as a teacher. Last revised in July 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students with an academic plan offered by the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and  Awards.

Hugh and Bernie Bedore Bursary

Established by the family of Hugh and Bernie Bedore, whose family business close to Queen's was of valued service to the Queen's community. Awarded to a student on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has had experience or involvement in the retail industry.

Agnes Benidickson Bursary

Established in October 1998 by the Alma Mater Society through student donations and Project Millenium in honour of the Chancellor Emeritus, Agnes Benidickson. Last revised in July 2024 and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Board of Trustees Bursary

Established through donations by the Board of Trustees of Queen's University and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

Patricia Bogstad Bursary

Established by colleagues and friends on the occasion of Patricia Bogstad's retirement from Queen's University to honour her many years of valued service. Awarded on the basis of financial need to an undergraduate student in any faculty or school.

Amma Bonsu Bursary for International Students 

Established in October 2020 by Amma Bonsu, BA 2002, BA (Hons) 2003, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to international students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students who are citizens of a country in Africa. 

James Boyd Keddie Memorial Bursaries

Established in accordance with the wishes of the late James Luke Keddie. Awarded on the basis of financial need with preference given to students from the City of Oshawa and surrounding area who intend to enter the teaching profession.

James & Mary Young Allardyce Brough Award

Established in March 1970 by the Estate of Thomas Allardyce Brough, in memory of his parents James and Mary Young Allardyce Brough, and last revised in January 2020. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to a student in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

Dr. James Brown MacDougall Bursaries

Awarded on the basis of need to upper-year undergraduate students.

Robert Bruce Bursaries

The will of the late Robert Bruce of Quebec provided for an annual sum to be given in bursaries to "students of promising ability but straitened circumstances." Money from this fund is disbursed annually to one or more students in the third or later years in any faculty.

Beatrice Bryce Memorial Bursary

Established in April 1988 by family, colleagues, friends, and former students of the late Beatrice Bryce (BA (University of Toronto)), Dean of Women at Queen's University from 1959 to 1971, and a member of the Department of English. Last revised in September 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards. 

Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship 

Established in October 2022 by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities support of students affected by the Russian military invasion of Ukraine.  Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to Ukrainian students in any year of any degree program in any Faculty or School at Queen's University. If there are insufficient qualified Ukrainian students, then students who have been impacted by other conflicts and/or been forcibly displaced will be considered.  

Dr. Ronald Calderisi Memorial Bursary

Established in September 2007 by Anna Crocco in memory of her husband Dr. Ronald Calderisi who was a surgeon at the Weeneebayko General Hospital in Moose Factory, Ontario prior to his death.  Awarded on the basis of financial need to Indigenous students in any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students in any program of studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences. If in any year there are no eligible Indigenous students the bursary will be granted to undergraduate students in either the School of Medicine or School of Nursing.

Dr. Rosemary Ofei-Aboagye King Award 

Established in September 2022 by Amma Bonsu, BA 2002, BA (Hons) 2003, in memory of Dr. Rosemary Ofei-Aboagye King. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to Black Canadian students.

Caldwell Bursary

Established in November 2003 by Gregor Caldwell, B.Com. 1964, and awarded on the basis of financial need to full-time students in the second, third, or fourth year in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

Campbell Memorial Bursaries

Established by the children of Milton Neil Campbell and Hazel May Campbell (Dixon). Awarded on the basis of financial need to students who have completed at least one year of studies at Queen's University. Preference given to student(s) from Saskatchewan.

J.E. Hawley Memorial Bursary

Established in September 1995 by Alban H. Norton (BA (Hons.) 1936) in memory of J.E. Hawley, former Head of the Department of Geological Sciences. Last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Helen Richards Campbell Award

Established in April 1999 and revised in March 2019 by the Campbell family in memory of Helen Richards Campbell, who graduated from Queen's in 1978 at the age of 81. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.  Preference will be given in the following order of priority: (i) to female students who have experienced an interruption in their formal education, (ii) to students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Canadian Officers Training Corps (C.O.T.C.) Bursaries

Awarded on the basis of need to upper-year undergraduate students.

Canadian Union of Public Employees 1302 (CUPE 1302) Bursary

Established in April 2004 by Local 1302 of C.U.P.E. and awarded to an undergraduate student(s) in any program of studies at Queen's University on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The bursary will be granted in the following order of priority: (1) relatives of full-time and/or part-time local 1302 members currently employed at Queen's University; or (2) former members of local 1302; or (3) any undergraduate student in any program at Queen's University.

Senator Frank Carrel Bursaries

Several bursaries are awarded annually on the basis of deemed need to students enrolled in any year in any program. Restricted to students domiciled in Quebec prior to enrolment at Queen's University.

Cartwright-Duncan Trust Bursary

Established in April 2000 by the Estate of Kenneth Abdul Rouff in memory of Lewis Duncan Q.C. and Henry Cartwright. Last revised in July 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Indigenous students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

David F. and Sylvia L. Cassillis Award

Established in November 2000 from the estate of David Fleming Drummond Kennedy Cassillis and awarded to student(s) in any faculty or school on the basis of financial need, academic standing, and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Jessie (Cameron) Chisholm Bursaries

Established in March 1994 by the Estate of Robert Findlay Chisholm in memory of his mother, Jessie Cameron (BA 1897) and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Churchill Bursary for International Students

Established in February 2018 by The Churchill Foundation and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to international students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Beatrice (Steuer) Cohen Award

Established in May 2007 by Mrs. Beatrice Steuer Cohen and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to students in any Faculty or School who are challenged with a physical disability. Preference will be given to students with an impaired mobility. Students must be registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services.

Harold Arthur Cohen Bursary

Established in May 2002 by the family in memory of Harold Arthur Cohen, B.A. 1928, B.Sc. 1930 (Engineering Physics). Awarded on the basis of financial need to an upper year student in any faculty or school who is challenged with a physical or perceptual disability. Preference will be given to students who have either a hearing or visual impairment. Students must be registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services.

George and Lilian Coleman Taylor Bursary

A fund established by George Taylor and Lilian Coleman Taylor provides bursaries for competent but needy students from Leeds County registered in any faculty of the University.

Martha J. Crane Bursary

Established in March 2001 by Martha J. Crane, B.A.(Hon.) 1976, B.Ed. 1977, and awarded on the basis of financial need to an undergraduate student in any faculty or school. Preference will be given to a student from Elmira District Secondary School or from a high school in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

Richard M. Dale Bursary

Established in March 1985 by family, friends, and former instructors in honour of Richard M. Dale (BSc (Hons) 1977), a distinguished graduate of Queen's University and an outstanding scholar. Last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any degree program enrolled in an academic plan offered by the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.

Olive Zeron David Bursaries

Established by a bequest from Olive Beatrice David, B.A. 1926, and awarded on the basis of financial need to women students.

A. Ephraim Diamond Award

Established by Mr. A. Ephraim Diamond, B.Sc. (Eng.) 1943 and awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students on the basis of financial need, satisfactory academic performance, leadership qualities, and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Disabled Students' Bursaries

Established by the Alma Mater Society and Arts and Science '82 to assist disabled students attending Queen's University. Awarded on the basis of need.

A. Vibert Douglas Bursaries

Established by friends and colleagues of A. Vibert Douglas, LL.D., Dean of Women from 1939 to 1959 and a pioneer in the teaching of astrophysics. Awarded on the basis of need to students in any Faculty or School, with preference given to women students.

John Farnham Memorial Bursary

Established by the Alma Mater Society of Queen's University from a bequest from John Farnham, B.Sc.'66, M.B.A.'68, contributions from colleagues at Towers Perrin, family and friends. Awarded to a student in financial need who has demonstrated leadership in student government.

Rita Friendly Kaufman Memorial Award

Established in October 2006 by family and members of the Queen's Women's Association to honour the memory of Rita Friendly Kaufman, former President and a devoted member of the Queen's Women's Association for forty years. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to female students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any Faculty or School at Queen's for whom neither parent has attended a university.

David A. Gillies and Jessie Herchmer Gillies Bursaries

Awarded on the basis of academic proficiency and financial need with preference given to upper-year students.

Lin Good Bursary

Established by colleagues and friends of Lin Good on the occasion of her retirement from Queen's University where she served as a librarian from 1959 to 1986 in a number of positions, including those of Associate Librarian and Acting Chief Librarian. Awarded to students in any faculty or school who are in need of financial assistance.

Florence Elizabeth Gray Salter Bursary

Established in March 1983 by Mrs. Angela Ross in memory of Florence Elizabeth Gray Salter, Arts and Science 1922. Last revised in March 2021. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Grittani-Livingston Family Bursary

Established in April 2006 by members of the Grittani-Livingston family, all of whom attended Queen's University, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University, with preference to students who self-identify as a Crown Ward.

Karen V. Gunn Bursary

Established in April 2004 by Karen V. Gunn, B.Ed. 1983, and awarded on the basis of financial need to second-, third-, or fourth-year students in any program at Queen's University.

Laudanski Family Bursary

Established in June 2022 by friends and family in memory of Stanley and Florence Laudanski, the proud parents and grandparents of Queen’s University graduates Gerald Laudanski, BCom 1981, James Laudanski, BSc 1978, and Annemarie Laudanski BSc 2011. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Arthur Louden Bursary

Established in December 1992 by the Estate of Frances Drover Louden in memory of her husband, Arthur Louden (BA (Hons) 1930). Last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any degree program enrolled in an academic plan offered by the Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, or the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.

Adelaide Haggart Bursaries

Established in March 1994 by Adelaide E. (Haggart) Robinson and last revised in July 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

John Miles Hamilton Memorial Bursary

Established by the family of the late John Miles Hamilton, (Comm. '41 Queen's; M.B.A. Harvard). Awarded to students in any undergraduate faculty or school who are in need of financial assistance.

Monsignor J.G. Hanley Memorial Bursary

Established by the Kingston Newman Alumni in memory of Monsignor J.G. Hanley and awarded to an upper year undergraduate student in financial need.

Betty Harrison Awards for Black Canadian Students

Established in February 2018 by the Estate of Ester Margaret (Betty) Harrison and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Black Canadian students enrolled in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Harrison Awards for Visible Minority/Racialized Students

Established in February 2018 by the Estate of Ester Margaret (Betty) Harrison and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to visible minority/racialized students enrolled in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

J.E. Hawley Memorial Bursary 

Established in September 1995 by Alban H. Norton (BA (Hons.) 1936) in memory of J.E. Hawley, former Head of the Department of Geological Sciences. Last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Patrick James Duncan Harvie Memorial Bursary

Established in January 2003 in memory of Patrick Harvie by family and friends, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in second-, third- or fourth-year in any faculty or school at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students who, during their time at Queen's, have participated in the Science Quest Program.

Anne Home Protti Award

Established by friends and family of Anne Home Protti, Arts 1961, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic excellence to a student who has already demonstrated a passion for teaching, not necessarily in traditional settings.

Stephen J. Hobbs Bursary

Established in February 1981 by family and friends in memory of Stephen John Hobbs, a Physical and Health Education student until his death in May 1979. Last revised in September 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Celesta Hibbert Hunter Bursary

Awarded on the basis of need to a resident of the United States, registered in an undergraduate degree program.

Palmer Hoar Memorial Bursary

Established in April 1976 by family in memory of Palmer Hoar (BA, MA), an outstanding graduate in Economics of Queen's University. Last revised in September 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any degree program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an academic plan offered by the Department of Economics. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

E. Muriel Hosking Smith Bursary

Established in May 2005 by a gift from the estate of E. Muriel Hosking Smith and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any year of study in any faculty or school.

Moira Anne (Courtney) Hudgin Bursary

Established in September 2016 by Moira Anne (Courtney) Hudgin, B.A. (Hons) 1968, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference given to Indigenous students.

Indigenous Student Bursary - MTCU

Established in November 2009 and last revised in November 2018 by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Indigenous students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship

Established in February 2020 by Queen's University in memory of Arts and Science student Amir Moradi and the 176 passengers and crew, including 57 Canadians, who were killed in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS 752 in Tehran, Iran. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Iranian students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

Khaki University and Y.M.C.A. Memorial Fund

This fund is part of a sum left from the Khaki University after the First World War, which was divided among the Canadian universities. The interest is used to award one or more bursaries to undergraduate students in any faculty. In awarding these bursaries preference is given to returned men, or sons or daughters of soldiers of the World Wars.

Alice Kingdon Bursaries

Established by Mrs. Alice Kingdon of Brantford, Ontario. Awarded to students in any undergraduate faculty or school who are in need of financial assistance.

Padre and Frances Laverty Bursary

Established in October 2003 by family, friends, colleagues and other members of the Queen's family in recognition of the Lavertys' dedication and contribution to the University. Awarded on the basis of financial need to third or fourth year students in any faculty or school at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated involvement in campus life and extracurricular activities.

Chancellor Jim Leech Bursary for Indigenous Students

Established in September 2017 by Chancellor Jim Leech, MBA 1973, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Indigenous students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Jim Leech – CFPDP Bursary

Established in May 2024 by Jim Leech in partnership with “A Seat at the Table,” a program of the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP). Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students with a physical disability in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Albert Harold Lightstone Bursary

Established in May 1979 by Esther Lightstone, in memory of her husband, Professor A.H. Lightstone. Last revised in July 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to a student in any year of any degree program with an academic plan offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards. 

Alvera Salute Lundquist Memorial Bursary

Established in September 1995 by the Estate of Alvera Salute Lundquist and last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students in a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree program with an academic plan in Italian offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Rory MacDonald Memorial Bursary

Established in October 2020 by family, friends, and classmates in memory of Rory MacDonald, BA 2012. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any undergraduate degree program at Queen’s University. Preference will be given to students who have completed or are enrolled in one or more Creative Writing courses offered by the Department of English Language and Literature. 

J. Gordon MacKay Bursary

Established by John G. MacKay in memory of his father, J. Gordon MacKay, and awarded to a student in any faculty or school on the basis of financial need.

A.E. MacRae Bursaries

Established in memory of the late A.E. MacRae of Ottawa. Awarded to students in any undergraduate faculty or school on the basis of need.

Isabella MacRae Memorial Bursary

Established by Isabella MacRae of Saginaw, Michigan. Awarded on the basis of merit and need to male undergraduate students in any faculty or school.

Robert and Bella Martin Award

Established in December 2001 by Mr. R.J. Martin, B.A. 1948, M.Ed. 1960 (Toronto) and his wife, Mrs. Ismay Martin, in memory of Mr. Martin's parents, Robert and Bella Martin. Awarded at the discretion of the Bursary Committee to a student with at least second year standing in any faculty or school at Queen's University on the basis of financial need and demonstrated appreciation of the English language as exemplified by activities such as community service to Queen's libraries or local public libraries promoting reading, stories, or library services to young people, submissions to papers/journals, involvement in Queen's newspapers, or participation in debating teams at either intramural or university level. Preference will be given to students from rural and remote areas of Canada.

Reverend Dr. Alexander Dawson Matheson Award

Established by John Matheson in memory of The Reverend Dr. Alexander Dawson Matheson, B.D., M.A. (Queen's), D.D. (McGill), and awarded to an undergraduate student in any faculty or school on the basis of financial need.

Metis Award

Established by the Metis Nation of Ontario through the Metis Training Initiatives and awarded on the basis of financial need to a Metis student registered in any year in any faculty or school at Queen's University. A General Bursary application, along with a Metis verification form, should be submitted to the Associate University Registrar (Financial Aid and Awards) by 31 October. Selection will be made in consultation with the Metis Nation of Ontario.

O.M. Montgomery Awards

The terms for this award are cross listed with named Undergraduate Admission Bursaries, Regional/ High School Specific.

Alison and I.G. Morgan Bursary

Established to honor the retirement of Alison and I.G. Morgan from Queen's, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any year of any program.

Dr. Kenneth W. and Janet R. Neatby Bursary

Established in September 2009 by David Cunningham, B.A. (Hons.) 1956, in honour of Dr. Kenneth W. and Mrs. Janet R. Neatby and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Susan Near Bursary

Established in 1937 by the Estate of Susan Near and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.

Wallace Near Bursary

Established in 1935 by the Estate of Wallace Near and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Arnold J. Noftall Bursary

Established in November 2005 by Doris Noftall, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any Faculty or School at Queen's University.  Preference will be given to Indigenous students.

Doris Noftall Bursary

Established in November 2005 by Doris Noftall, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to Indigenous students.

Alban H. Norton Bursary

Alban H. Norton Bursary Established in March 1995 by Alban H. Norton (BA (Hons.) 1936) and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.

OSOTF Bursary

Established in November 2002 and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

OSOTF General Bursary

Established from donations and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any year in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

Ottawa Women's Canadian Club Bursary

Established in October 1993 by the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club and last revised in July 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

Padfield Award

Established by colleagues and friends on the occasion of Diana (Dee) Padfield's retirement from Queen's University in recognition of her many years of valued service and in memory of her husband, Christopher John Padfield, former member of the Department of Pediatrics, Queen's University. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to a second, third, or fourth year student in any faculty or school at Queen's University. Preference will be given to Indigenous students.

Barbara Palk Award

Established in March 2016 in honour of Barbara Palk, Arts '73, to recognize her long-standing commitment to Queen's University and her faithful service to the Board of Trustees (2002-2016) and the Queen's University Initiative Campaign Cabinet (2009-2016). Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, proven leadership skills, and involvement in school or community activities to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an Honours Plan in Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Pannell-Grant Awards

Established in February 2010 by the estate of Elsbeth (Pannell) Grant, B.A. 1932, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Parents' Bursary

Established from donations made by parents of Queen's University students and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any faculty or school at Queen's.

Lance Pattee Memorial Bursary

Established in April 2002 by a bequest from the estate of Dr. Lance Pattee, MD 1985, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a full-time upper year student in any faculty or school who is involved in intramural athletics at Queen's University.

George and Mary Louise Patton Bursary 

Established in December 1945 by the Estate of George Patton in memory of his wife, Mary Louise Patton, and himself. Last revised July 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Frederic H. Peters Bursary

Established by Frederic H. Peters, B.Comm. 1938, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any faculty or school.

Pita Pit Bursary in Honour of Nelson Lang

Established in June 2015 by Pita Pit and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students who are current or past employees of a Pita Pit restaurant.

Frank G. Pollard Bursary

Established in May 2005 by Frank G. Pollard, BSc (Eng) 1944, and last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any undergraduate degree program in any Faculty or School at Queen’s University. 

Queen's Bursaries

Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Queen's Bursary for Black Canadian Students

Established in March 2018 by Queen's University and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Black Canadian students (Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada) in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Queen's International Student's Society Bursary

Established in 1993 by the Queen's International Student's Society and awarded on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to an international student.

Queen's University Staff Association Bursary

Established in February 1979 and revised in May 2014 by The Queen's University Staff Association and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School and who are dependents of a Queen's University employee who does not have an academic appointment.

Rehab Therapy Society Sesquicentennial Bursary

Established by the Rehab Therapy Society in 1990, in celebration of Queen's Sesquicentennial. The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate and/or graduate students in any faculty who are challenged with a physical disability.

Rector's Bursary

Established by former Rectors of the University and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Retiree's Association of Queen's Bursary

Established in May 2016 by Retirees' Association of Queen's and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.  Preference will be given to students who have experienced an interruption in their formal education.

Alvera Salute Lundquist Memorial Bursary 

Established in September 1995 by the Estate of Alvera Salute Lundquist and last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Preference will be given to students in a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree program with an academic plan in Italian offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. 

Pauline Schubert Bursary

A bursary given by the Faculty Women's Club of Queen's University in memory of the late Pauline Schubert, a former President of the Faculty Women's Club, to assist a female student.

Scotiabank Group Accessibility Bursaries

Established in October 2006 by the Scotiabank Group and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any School or Faculty who have a disability and who are enrolled in a minimum of one credit per term (40% course load). Students must be currently registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services.

Brian Sinnott Memorial Model United Nations Bursary

Established by the International Affairs Association of Queen's University in memory of Brian Sinnott and awarded to members of the International Affairs Association on the basis of financial need to help defray costs associated with attending educational conferences supported by the Association. Preference will be given to the Model United Nations Conference. A bursary application, along with a letter of support from the Association, should be submitted to the Associate University Registrar (Financial Aid and Awards).

Robert Wilson and Ann Creighton Southam Memorial Award

Established in April 2000 by his family in memory of Robert W. Southam, B.A. 1936, HLL.D 1980, and renamed in April 2011 in memory of Ann Creighton Southam. Last revised in March 2024. Awarded to students in any faculty or school on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and extracurricular activities. Application should be made to the Associate University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Ann Eliza Stafford Bursary

Established in 1927 by T.T. Bower, MBE in memory of his mother, Ann Eliza Stafford (1847-88). Last revised in September 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Sutton Bursaries

Established by Gerald D. Sutton, B.Comm. '48., M.Comm.'49, and Margaret (Scally) Sutton, B.A.'48, to be awarded to students in need of financial assistance.

Helen Talcott Medhurst Award

To be awarded to a female student, preferably from Prince Edward County, Ontario, who gives evidence of outstanding academic achievement and leadership, and is in need of financial assistance.

Fran and Peter Thompson Bursary

Established in February 2004 by the children, family and friends of Fran (nee Robertson, B.A. '64) and Peter (B.A. '62, LL.B. '65) in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary on December 7, 2003. Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any faculty or school at Queen's University. Preference will be given to married students with dependents.

TD Bank Financial Group Bursaries

Established by the TD Bank Financial Group and awarded to part- or full-time undergraduate students on the basis of financial need.

Barbara Thornton Bursary

Established in May 2020 by the Estate of Barbara Mary Thornton and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

Toronto-Dominion Bank Higher Education Awards

Established by the Toronto-Dominion Bank and awarded annually to full-time or part-time students in any faculty or school on the basis of demonstrated financial need and high academic standing.

George and Mary Turnbull Foundation Fund Award

Established in March 2003 by The George and Mary Turnbull Foundation and awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and extra-curricular activities to a second, third, or fourth year student in any program. Preference will be given to students studying in the areas of either english, history, politics, biology or marine biology in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

University Council Bursary

Established by members of University Council and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any faculty or school at Queen's University.

Van Nostrand/Holt Family Bursary

Established by Alison Holt, Arts 1987, former staff member in Alumni Affairs and Communications, and Innes van Nostrand, Science 1986, former Director of Alumni Affairs, as well as their friends at Queen's. Awarded on the basis of financial need to an undergraduate student in any faculty or school at Queen's University, with preference to those who have shown personal commitment to community service.

Bursary for Visible Minority/Racialized Students

Established in March 2018 by Queen's University and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to visible minority/racialized students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

The Lila Wilson Bursary

The Lila Wilson Bursary Established in 1954 by the Estate of Lila Wilson and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. 

Peter N.T. Widdrington Award

Established by Peter N.T. Widdrington, B.A. (Hon.), Economics, 1953, and awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students on the basis of financial need, academic ability, and leadership qualities.

Dr. Robert John Wilson Bursaries

Established in November 2002 by a bequest from the estate of Kathryn Wilson in memory of her husband, Dr. Robert John Wilson, Meds. 1941, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any faculty or school.

Trudy (Goodall) and Major C. Mike Wiltshire Memorial Bursary

Established in November 1995 by Gertrude Goodall (BA 1941) in memory of her husband, C. "Mike" Wiltshire (BA 1963), Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. Last revised in October 2024. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to a student in any year of any undergraduate degree program at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Charles Frederick Young Bursary

Established in October 2002 by a bequest from the estate of Edith Irene Young. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic excellence (minimum 90% average) to students in any year in any faculty or school at Queen's University. In the event there is no suitable candidate(s) in a particular year the bursary will not be awarded.

White Bursary

Established in March 1989 by the Estate of William E. White (BA 1929, BA (Hons) 1930, and Medalist in Geology). Last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any degree program enrolled in an academic plan offered by the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.

William Young Award

Established in October 2012 by Queen’s University in honour of William Young, Sc’ 77 to recognize his long-standing commitment to Queen’s University and his faithful service to the Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2012. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, proven leadership skills, and involvement in school or community activities to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University.

Lila Wilson Bursary

Established in 1954 by the Estate of Lila Wilson and last revised in September 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of any Faculty or School at Queen's University. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards.