Financial Assistance Options

Scholarships and Bursaries
Ontario First Generation Bursary
Canadian National Institute for the Blind Bursary
Aboriginal Post Secondary and Training Bursary
Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship
MCACES Bursary for Continuing Education students

Aiming for the Top Scholarship

Faculty Selected Awards
Other Scholarship Websites

Scholarships and Bursaries

Mohawk College would like to introduce our Scholarships and Bursaries, formerly referred to as the OSOTF Awards. For the fall and winter semesters, Mohawk is committed to supporting students financially through scholarships, awards and bursaries. This type of financial assistance is non-repayable and can be based on a variety of criteria. Academic standing is the primary criteria for scholarships while a bursary's first focus is financial need. The Ontario Provincial Government matches donations from the community to support awards and scholarships at Mohawk College. The provinces' guidelines and donor intent are followed during the selection process to ensure that the most suitable applicant is granted the award. Please find some quick links and tips below to assist with the application process.

How to Apply

There are hundreds of awards and scholarships available to both new and returning Mohawk College students. The Mohawk Awards Application needs to be submitted early (starting April 1 for Fall and November 1st for Winter) to be considered for all Scholarships and Bursaries. New Mohawk students are required to submit transcripts from high school, college or university to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by fax 905-575-2107 or email Awards. For new students if you do not submit your academic records you will not be considered for an award. One application per semester is sufficient to be considered for all general application awards. The general application deadline for the fall term is August 1^st and the winter term deadline is January 12^th. If you would like to view a list of all the awards that require a general application, please click on the link below.

Application Tips

Only complete one online application per semester to be considered for all awards that require a general application.
The financial budget on the application should only be completed for 4 months from September to December or January to April. If your budget statement is incomplete you will not be considered for an award.
BSCN students must include a copy of their current SOLAR registration report and a copy of their degree audit/grade report showing grade point average. Applications without this information will not be considered.
Students can only receive one government sponsored bursary (formerly OSOTF/OTSS) per academic year.
Faculty selected awards do not require an application
External Awards are scholarships administered by different organizations and companies independent of Mohawk College but these awards are promoted on our awards website. This is a great way to get additional financing. Please refer to award criteria if applying.
You will find out the status of your application via MoCoMotion email.
All award funding is deposited to your Mohawk student account and there are no ‘holds’ on the student’s account.
Upon withdrawal from a program of study, the award funds will be repaid to the Awards Office.

Applying with a Paper Application

Paper Applications will not be accepted. Students are advised to follow the online application guidelines. Only online application submissions will be reviewed for consideration.

Applying for Awards Online

Please click on the link below to go to awards.mohawkcollege.ca. Click here for the printable version of the instructions for applying online. New Mohawk students need to submit transcripts from high school, college or university to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by fax to 905-575-2107, by email to Awards or dropping it off at the Financial Aid and Awards Office, Room C068 at the Fennell Campus. The easiest way to search is by selecting your status (ie. entrance) from the school or group drop down menu or by the application deadline month. Complete the application for one award of your choice to be considered for all "general application" awards.

Ontario First Generation Bursary

The Ontario First Generation Bursary is available to second or third year students whose parent(s) never attended a post secondary institution in or outside of Canada. An eligible applicant demonstrates financial need exceeding $1500 on the application budget and meets all of the Ontario Student Assistance Program's requirements for provincial residency. Fifteen bursaries of $1500 each are awarded to students who have met the above criteria and have successfully completed two semesters of full time studies prior to the deadline at the end of May. The funds are to assist a returning student in paying for tuition fees for the upcoming academic year. Please find the application link below.

Ontario First Generation Bursary Application
Thank you for your interest in this award. Applications will be available when application dates are posted on Mocomotion. This announcement will be posted in the Personal Announcements of your Mocomotion Welcome page. For information please email Awards.

CNIB Bursary

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is the generous donor of the CNIB Bursary. This bursary funding is available to students enrolled in the Instructor for the Blind and Visually Impaired Orientation and Mobility program. The successful candidate will demonstrate financial need on the application budget and successful progression through the program. Multiple applications are granted in the fall and winter semesters, ranging from $500 to $1000. Submit applications to the Financial Aid and Awards Office or the Brantford Student Services Office.

CNIB Bursary Application
Thank you for your interest in this award. Applications will be available when application dates are posted on Mocomotion. This announcement will be posted in the Personal Announcements of your Mocomotion Welcome page. For information please email Awards.

Aboriginal Post Secondary Education and Training Bursary

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has created a bursary to assist Aboriginal students with their educational expenses for the winter semester. The criteria for the award is listed below:

Aboriginal decent/heritage including First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples
Enrolled in a part-time or full-time post-secondary or apprenticeship program
Demonstrate financial need on the budget provided
Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant or Protected Person (documentation required)
Ontario resident for more than 12 months before starting school

The printable version of the application form is available by clicking on the link below. You can also pick up an application at the Financial Aid and Awards Office, C068 or at the Aboriginal Education and Student Services Office, i220. Submit applications to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by January 12th.

Aboriginal Student Awards Application
Thank you for your interest in this award. Applications will be available when application dates are posted on Mocomotion. This announcement will be posted in the Personal Announcements of your Mocomotion Welcome page. For information please email Awards.

Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship

An international work or study experience can be a valuable opportunity for many students from all different programs of study. Mohawk College full time students who are intending on studying or working abroad as part of their full time program of study should consider applying for this resource. The application link is included below. Please ensure that you meet all provincial residency and program criteria before applying.

Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship

Continuing Education Awards

The MCACES Bursaries for Continuing Education students (C.E.) who are focused on achieving a certificate through part time studies. One application will allow you to be considered for all Continuing Education Awards.

Please select the link below for additional information and to obtain the application form for the MCACES Bursaries for Continuing Education Students.

Financial Aid for Continuing Education Students

Aiming for the Top Scholarships

Any student who attended an Ontario High School last year is eligible to apply for the Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship. Other criteria for this award are: student must apply to attend a provincially-funded Ontario college through the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) and will be a full-time post-secondary student in the current academic year. The application for this scholarship is contained within the OSAP application. The OSAP application must be received by the Financial Aid and Awards Office or submitted via the web by the deadline to be considered.

The applications for Queen Elizabeth II - Aiming for the Top will be submitted to OCAS to check grades. The top applicant(s) from each High School may be awarded a Queen Elizabeth II scholarship. The recipients will be notified by mail in August by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The scholarship dollars will be forwarded to the college and applied directly to the recipient's Mohawk student account.

The scholarship is between $100 and $3500 in value. The maximum award is the value of the student's educational institution's tuition and compulsory fees. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years with the condition that the recipient maintains an average grade of 80%.

Recipients to the Aiming for the Top Scholarship can claim their scholarship funds starting in August by emailing the Awards Coordinator or by dropping off a copy of the Ministry's letter of congratulations. Scholarship winners need to make tuition payments by the July deadline date to be able to pick their desired timetables. Scholarship funds will be deposited to their student accounts and the cheques will be issued by the end of September. Scholarship funds need to be claimed by the end of January.

Faculty Selected Awards

Many of Mohawk's awards and scholarships are faculty selected. This means that faculty are selecting recipients for this group of awards based upon students' academic performance. Please note that there isn't an application requirement to be considered for these awards. To view all the "faculty selected" awards, go to the awards website at awards.mohawkcollege.ca and follow the directions on the awards webpage to customize your search.