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GSS Student-Parent Child Care Bursary*

One or more bursaries are given to graduate students who demonstrate financial need based on British Columbia Student Assistance Program standards and local child care costs. The bursaries will be used solely to fund actual child care costs which are not paid from other sources such as Government Ministries. Child care funds will be made payable directly to the caregiver. Eligible services may include: private daycare, UVic child care and babysitting services.

Amount

Varies

Application deadline

October 15

Eligibility

GSS Student-Parent Child Care Bursaries are awarded to UVic graduate students who:

  • pay GSS fees
  • demonstrate financial need based on StudentAid BC standards and child care costs not paid from other sources such as Government Ministries

How to apply

The GSS Student-Parent Child Care Bursary is awarded once a year, with an application deadline of October 15.

Application forms may be submitted to the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office at finaid@uvic.ca between August 15 and October 15.  Students must attach child care receipts for the relevant application period.

Need help?

If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact:

Rachel Baird, Bursary Assistant
awards@uvic.ca, 250-472-5600