With over $4 million in scholarships and bursaries available to qualified students!
Find Scholarships and Bursaries
Explore bursaries, scholarships or awards you may be eligible for by selecting from the options below.
NOTE: Award application deadlines and application instructions vary depending on the award. In the interest of providing as many bursaries and awards to as many students as possible, a student may receive only one bursary or award per term.
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New Student Scholarships and Bursaries
Available for Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026
These scholarships and bursaries are for applicants who are applying for their first term at Niagara College and hold a valid offer for a future intake. Please refer to the following list of bursaries.
| Bursaries | Amount | Requirements | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Open to students who complete Level 5 of Niagara College’s EAP Program and are entering an academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. Award Amounts:
Last Reviewed: November 26, 2025 Effective Date: November 26, 2025 |
No application is required; the bursary is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. |
| English for Academic Preparation Bursary | $750 – $1,500 |
Open to international students enrolled full-time in the English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program.
Eligible students may receive the bursary for each term they are enrolled in EAP, including both new and returning students. Award amounts:
Cannot be combined with Regional Global Scholar Scholarship Last Reviewed: March 28, 2025 Effective Date: March 19, 2025 |
No application is required; the bursary is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. |
| ESL Online to Postsecondary Scholarship | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Open to all students who successfully complete Level 10 of ESL Online and transition to an in-person academic program at Niagara College.
Award amounts:
Last Reviewed: November 26, 2025 Effective Date: November 26, 2025 |
No application required; the scholarship is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. |
| Language Ready Scholarship | $1,000 |
Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. Applicable to applicants from countries where English is not the first language and who must meet language proficiency requirements for admission. Must provide proof of language proficiency at the time of application to Niagara College. Requires a score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 9 or equivalent (other accepted tests):
Not applicable to students who meet proficiency requirements through:
For a list of accepted tests visit our language proficiency requirements. Students must apply for the scholarship using the designated form before the start of the program. Last Reviewed: April 15, 2025 Effective Date: March 19, 2025 |
Application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. |
| Niagara College Degree Bursary | $2,500 – $20,000 |
Open to international students enrolled full-time in a degree program beginning in Fall 2026, Winter 2027 or Spring 2027.
Eligible students must remain in good academic standing to continue to receive the bursary each term. Award amounts:
Cannot be combined with Regional Global Scholar Scholarship, EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship, or ESL Online to Postsecondary Scholarship. Good Academic Standing for scholarship renewal is defined as a minimum 65% term GPA and a passing grade in all courses in the immediately preceding academic term. Last Reviewed: November 26, 2025 Effective Date: November 26, 2025 |
No application is required; the bursary is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. This bursary is automatically renewable each term, contingent upon the student maintaining the mentioned academic requirements. |
| Niagara College Trailblazer Bursary | $1,500 |
Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College Winter 2026, Spring 2026, or Fall 2026 from the following regions: India and Nepal.
Effective Date: September 10, 2025 |
No application is required; the scholarship is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. The bursary will be reflected on their LOA and final invoice. |
| Regional Global Scholar Scholarship | $2,000 – $3,000 |
Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College from the following regions: Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Central Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), East Asia, Europe, United States of America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.
Award amounts:
Last Reviewed: November 26, 2025 Effective Date: November 26, 2025 |
Application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. |
| Second Program Scholarship | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Open to international students applying for a second credential at Niagara College.
Award amounts:
Cannot be combined with the Regional Global Scholar Scholarship or Language Ready Scholarship. Last reviewed April 16, 2025 Effective Date: April 16, 2025 |
Application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. |
Returning Student Scholarships
These scholarships are for enrolled students of Niagara College who are not in their first term of study.*
Members of our community have recognized the unique challenges that International students experience, and have generously donated scholarships to assist and celebrate student achievement. The scholarships available through these donations are based on academic performance, financial need, and volunteerism.
* EAP students are not eligible for the Returning Student Scholarships.
International Student Awards
Niagara College awards students who are the top academic and engaged students in their school. There is no application required and the award will be offered in both the fall and winter semesters. It is determined based on academic performance and an active co-curricular record. One recipient from each academic school will be chosen and notified.
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