World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program Bursary

One or more bursaries are available to undergraduate students who were admitted to the University of Victoria with sponsorship from the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program. The recipients must be entering their second, third or fourth year of studies at the University of Victoria and must demonstrate financial need.

Amount

Varies

Application deadline

June 1 or October 15

Eligibility

Undergraduate students

General bursaries are open to undergraduate students who:

• Are Canadian citizens or are permanent residents of Canada.
• Receive the maximum full-time Canadian government student loans and grants for their period of study.
• Maintain registration in a minimum of 4.5 units in the term in which they receive a bursary (3.0 units for students with a permanent disability).
• Maintain registration in a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks of study for the term in which they receive a bursary.
• For continuing students, a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the previous academic session is required.