SSU Proudly Donates $250,000 to Student Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards!
The SSU is proud to support the financial wellness of its students through more scholarships and bursaries, starting this fall.
In alignment with our Strategic Plan, Sheridan Student Union is committed to supporting access and accountability to quality education for Sheridan students. Throughout the years, this has shown up in many different ways- be it through supporting academic awards, collaborating on the construction of HMC Student Centre, or providing students with the space to voice their concerns and needs. Today, we are proud to share that our $250,000 financial aid donation will go towards our first scholarship, as well as a number of other awards to create more access to students requiring financial support to continue their studies at Sheridan.
“I've heard the voices of the students and understand their need for more certainty at this time. This donation, and our commitment to future financial support, is aimed at assisting all students through the financial and social challenges they may be facing, with the hope that everyone will have an easier time in the coming year”
Kyle Budge, Sheridan Student Union President
“We are very grateful to our Sheridan Student Union and are inspired by their strong commitment to supporting the experience of Sheridan students throughout their academic journey. We know how meaningful financial support is for students, especially as they face continued uncertainty and economic challenges during the pandemic. We are delighted to work with the SSU and provide these scholarships, awards, and bursaries to deserving students and we are truly thankful for their partnership.”
Maria Lucido Bezely, Dean of Students
SSU Scholarship, Awards, and Bursaries Breakdown
This is our largest contribution in support of scholarships and bursaries to date and we are happy to assist Sheridan students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequality. The SSU’s goal of supporting quality student experiences at Sheridan are supported by these four new scholarships, awards and/or bursaries:
Sheridan Student Union Scholarship-$20,000
The SSU Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and will help students achieve their dreams. Available to all returning full-time domestic student applicants, a total of $20,000 will be awarded incrementally to two students who have a GPA of 3.8 or higher.
Our Scholarship recipients for the Fall and Winter were selected! Congrats to Nashad Hakim & Amir Sadeghi for all your hard work and dedication. Read their story now
Sheridan Student Union Bursary- $130,000
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! Available to all full-time domestic/international student applicants, a total of $130,000 will be awarded to students incrementally throughout the year. For students who are recipients of OSAP, the scholarship will be reported on your OSAP application and may result in a reassessment of 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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE FALL TERM IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.
Sheridan Student Union Diversity in Education Awards - $25,000
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 focuses on increasing access to education and responds to the SSU goal of supporting quality student experiences at Sheridan. Available to all full-time domestic/international student applicants, $25,000 will be awarded to Black, Indigenous and racialized students in increments.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE FALL TERM IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.
Sheridan Student Union Proud to Be 2SLGBTQIA+ Awards- $25,000
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. This award is available to all full-time domestic/international student applicant and $25,000 will be awarded to students who self-identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
The SSU has supported multiple academic awards at Sheridan in the past and this year's funding is an extension of our commitment to support and recognize the needs of Sheridan students and empowering them to succeed in a changing world.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE FALL TERM IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.
Applications are now open!
Eligible students can apply through the online General Awards Application. Although students in a co-op term are not eligible to apply for awards, they may apply when they are back in an academic term. There will be multiple opportunities for students to apply and receive these awards throughout the entire year.