• These are prizes given for high academic performance or achievements, such as top grades or being part of a group where you have contributed to a project, etc.  Awards can be in the form of material items, e.g. certificates, plaques, etc., or money.
• Awards can be accessed while you’re studying (called “in-course” Awards) or upon graduation as a result of academic achievement and/or GPA. 
• Some awards require an application, while for others you would be automatically considered.
• Some awards are donated to the university by organizations, individuals (or their heirs), who might expect a “thank you” from the recipient along with some information about how the award has helped with or impacted their education.
• Money received as an award does not have to be repaid and may not need to be applied to any outstanding balances on your student account.

• Scholarships are monies given to students based on their talents or achievements (in academics, sports, or in arts, etc.), to help cover tuition and other expenses. 
• Some scholarships are available only once, for example, when you first apply to university; and sometimes scholarships are also “renewable” – provided that you maintain a certain GPA throughout your studies or provided that you meet other criteria. 
• Other scholarships are available to you as “in-course” scholarships for which you might need to satisfy specific criteria, e.g. be in a specific program/concentration and/or have a specific GPA. 
• For some scholarships, you would need to apply directly and follow certain criteria in your application, and for others, you would be automatically considered. 
• Some scholarship funds are donated to the university by organizations, individuals (or their heirs), who might expect a “thank you” from the recipient along with some information about the recipient and how the scholarship has helped with their education.
• Scholarships are typically applied to your student account to off set your tuition fees.
• Similarly with awards, scholarship money that you receive does not need to be repaid.

• Bursaries are considered as financial assistance provided to students based directly on their economic needs and to help pay for tuition and associated school costs.
• Bursaries are available at the beginning of your studies and throughout your studies, so you can apply for these at the time of admission and while in your courses.
• For some bursaries, you would need to apply directly for them and will need to demonstrate your financial need by submitting formal documentation in support of your need. 
• Some bursaries are donated to the university by organizations, individuals (or their heirs), who might expect a “thank you” from the recipient along with some information about how the financial support has impacted them and helped with their education.
• Bursaries are typically applied directly to your student account to off set your tuition fees, but might also need to be used for other emergency situations.
• Similarly with awards and scholarships, bursary money that you receive does not need to be repaid.

• In-course awards are prizes and/or financial support available to continuing students based on their academic performance during their current studies and is also sometimes based on specific criteria including whether the student is receiving, or has applied to receive, financial aid.
• Some in-course awards require an application, while for others you would be automatically considered.
• Some in-course awards are donated to the university by organizations, individuals (or their heirs), who might expect a “thank you” from the recipient along with some information about how the funds/gift has impacted them and helped with their education.
• Money received as an in-course award does not have to be repaid and may not need to be applied to any outstanding balances on your student account.
• The 2024/25 In Course Awards Application (for continuing students) is open from September 26-October 18, you must fill out this application to be considered for all internal Faculty of Information In Course Awards, some awards consider financial need and there you also must submit the Need Navigator Application in addition to the In Course Award Application
  • In Course Award Application
  • Need Navigator Application

Graduating students with a specific cumulative GPA are automatically considered for these awards. Some of these are non-monetary, while some awards carry a small monetary value. These awards are presented annually at the Faculty of Information’s convocation reception in June.