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Sheridan Student Union is committed to celebrating students outstanding academic achievement and providing financial support throughout their Sheridan Life.

Our contributions have included a variety of academic awards and in Fall 2021, we proudly expanded this support by launching our first SSU Scholarship, SSU Bursary, as well as two other awards. Through these financial donations, we hope to create more access to quality education, acknowledge the financial and social challenges many Sheridan student experience, and help lessen the financial burden for students.

 
 

Financial Support

  • APPLY NOW - Deadline: November 18

    The Sheridan Student Union is pleased to offer a bursary to full-time international students who are experiencing financial challenges during the term.

    Bursary amounts will vary based on financial need.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Enrolled full-time as in international student in the fall term. Joint programs are excluded.

    • Minimum 2.0 GPA for certificate, diploma or post-graduate programs and minimum of 2.5 GPA for degree programs. First term students are NOT eligible for this bursary.

    • Must demonstrate financial need

    • Must complete the financial literacy training and quiz associated with this bursary.

    Disclaimer: Students may be awarded once per academic year. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

  • Applications are closed.

    Sheridan Student Union (SSU) represents all Sheridan students and creates an exceptional student experience through student focused programs, services, and advocacy. The SSU Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and will help students achieve their dreams.

    For students who are recipients of OSAP, the scholarship will be reported on your OSAP application and may result in a reassessment to your funding. The Financial Aid & Awards Office will report this on your behalf – you do not need to take any action to update this information on your OSAP application. If you have any questions about how the scholarship may impact your funding, please contact the Financial Aid & Awards Office.

    There are 2 scholarships available. The award amount varies and will be applied towards fall tuition and program/ancillary fees up to $5,000 max for the term.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Open to returning Domestic and International students enrolled full-time in the Fall 2024 term (students in the final term of their program are NOT eligible)

    • Open to all full-time programs (Note: joint programs are excluded)

    • Must meet minimum 3.8 GPA or higher from current program(Sheridan previous full-time GPA required)

    • Must demonstrate financial need

    Please note: This scholarship is renewable in the winter term only if you are enrolled in the same program, maintain the minimum 3.8 GPA from the fall term and continue to demonstrate financial need.

    Recipients will have an opportunity to be profiled by SSU.

Eligible students can also apply for more financial support through the online General Awards Application. Although students in a co-op term are not eligible to apply for awards, you may apply when you are back in an academic term.

If you have any questions about how the scholarship may impact your funding, please contact the Financial Aid & Awards Office.

 
 

Meet Our First Scholarship Recipients

Sheridan Student Union first announced the SSU Scholarship in 2021 and had since awards two brilliant students with financial assistance for the 2021-2022 academic year.

“Finding a part time job that has the flexibility to work around my extra curricular activities, class schedule and grant time to study for midterms and exams has proved to be a challenge, especially during the current global pandemic. Receipt of this award is validation that I have made the right decision to pursue my interests and that my efforts have not gone unnoticed.”

Nashad Hakim, SSU Scholarship Recipient 2021-22

“My name is Amir Sadeghi and I am a life-long adult learner. I am currently in the senior year of the Social Service Worker Program, specializing in assisting the older population. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA and have a passion for mentorship.Throughout my journey here at Sheridan College, I have committed my time to implementing creative student experiences and research.”

Amir Sadeghi, SSU Scholarship Recipient 2021-22

To learn more about our first SSU Scholarship recipients and find tips on how to stand out in your application for the Sheridan Student Union Scholarship. Both students not only showcases excellent academic success but equally found ways to make an impact in their community and we are happy to support their future academic and professional journey.

 
 

Previous Awards & Bursaries

  • Application Now Closed.
    Eligible students: Full time and domestic students. This award is also open to international students.

    The SSU Bursary will assist students that are experiencing financial need. It aims to increase access to education and recognizes the investment you are making in your future!

    For students who are recipients of OSAP, the scholarship will be reported on your OSAP application and may result in a reassessment to your funding.
    The Financial Aid & Awards Office will report this on your behalf – you do not need to take any action to update this information on your OSAP application.

  • Application Now Closed.
    Eligible students: Full time domestic or international students.

    The SSU Diversity in Education Award recognizes the impact of race as a social construct. Societies construct races as real, different, and unequal in ways that matter to economic, political, and social life.These experiences can lead to further negative impacts, such as limited opportunities in education.

    This award will be awarded to Black, Indigenous and racialized students in increments. This award focuses on increasing access to education and responds to the SSU goal of supporting access to quality education through our Strategic Plan.

  • Application now closed.
    Eligible students: Full time domestic or international students who self-identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

    The SSU Proud to Be 2SLGBTQIA+ Award reinforces SSU’s commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, respect, and equity for all members of the Sheridan community.

 
 

Student Academic Awards

Academic Awards celebrate students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement. These awards are then presented annually, in the form of grad shows, year end shows and full faculty ceremonies. Every year, since 2003, the SSU has contributed to over 600 Academic Awards in each of the five faculties. Sheridan students are nominated by faculty members for their academic excellence and notified that they have been chosen as a recipient by their faculty.

 
 

Here’s what past recipients had to say about their nomination!

The goal of SSU’s contribution to academic awards is for Sheridan students to feel inspired to continue on their path towards success and motivated to excel in their area of study. Our donation, and commitment to future financial support, is aimed at assisting all students through the financial and social challenges they may be facing, while celebrating and recognizing all the hard work.

 
 

Get in Touch

Sheridan Student Union is proud to offer and variety of diverse financial support options for Sheridan students through our Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards. We look forward to continuing to celebrate student achievement and provide financial support for students in the future.

If you have any questions about our scholarships, bursaries and awards, please email student.awards@sheridancollege.ca or visit Sheridan College’s Financial Aid and Scholarships page.