Registrar's Need-Based Entrance Bursary

The Registrar's Need-Based Bursary assists students who demonstrate financial need. Each bursary is valued at $2,000.

Eligibility

• Have applied to the University of Guelph-Humber for the fall entry. An offer of admission is not required to complete this application;
• Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada;
• Be entering post-secondary studies for the first time;
• Have received your Admission's Acknowledgement email with your 7-digit student identification number
• This award cannot be held with the Diversity Entrance Bursary

How to apply

To apply, complete the online form for the Registrar's Need-Based Entrance Bursary. Before you apply, see the required information below.

The application for the Fall 2026 entrance award competition is now available.

Deadline: Application deadline April 15, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EDT)

Required information

You'll need the following information and documents to complete the application:

1. Your Social Insurance Number

2. Your University of Guelph-Humber student ID number (located in the top, right corner of your acknowledgement letter)

3. Your income tax return forms and those of your parent(s)/guardian(s) or spouse for 2024

4. Your bank account and investment balances

5. Your estimated summer earnings

6. The value of any motor vehicles you own

Confirmation Number

Please ensure your application is complete and accurate. Once submitted, you cannot return to the application.

You will be provided with a confirmation number once your application has been submitted successfully. This confirmation number will be required if you need to inquire about or make changes to your application.

Updating your application

To correct an error or change your application, email Student Financial Services:

1. In the subject line, write N.A.F. Changes.

2. In the body of the email, include your confirmation number, University of Guelph-Humber student ID number and full name.

Receiving your bursary

We will automatically credit your bursary to your University account. The bursary amount will be divided into two equal payments: one at the beginning of the fall semester and the other at the beginning of the winter semester.