Joyce Family Foundation Access Bursary

Established by a generous donation from The Joyce Family Foundation, which is committed to providing access to education for youth who face significant financial barriers and have demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles and adversity, the Joyce Family Foundation Access Bursary is awarded annually to up to four incoming full-time students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program. The Bursary is valued at up to $4,500 annually. The Bursary is renewable in each of year of the program provided recipients maintain good academic standing and evidence of financial need. Recipients must be a Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or a protected persons as well as a resident of Ontario and graduated from high school within the last three years. Selection will be based on a combination of demonstrated financial need, as determined by Georgian, as well as a reference letter from an individual who is aware of the student’s personal circumstances and can speak to their resilience in the face of adversity and potential for success in their post-secondary studies. Selected students must commit to working with a mentor throughout their program. Annually, the preference is that one Bursary will be awarded to a recipient that meets the above criteria and also self-identifies as a person with Indigenous ancestry.