Sheridan EDI Bursaries

Sheridan is committed to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Every individual deserves equal access to education and the resources to succeed.

We are proud to offer bursaries that support students from under-represented and marginalized communities.

Sheridan Indigenous Students Bursary

The Sheridan Indigenous Students Bursary is awarded to full-time Sheridan students who self-identify as First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Metis or Inuit students and demonstrate financial need. This bursary supports students with the costs associated with attending post-secondary studies. Students can receive this bursary once per academic year. View the Awards Directory for full details.

Sheridan Black Students Bursary

The Sheridan Black Students Bursary is awarded to full-time Sheridan students who self-identify as being Black (for example: African, African-Canadian, Caribbean, etc.) and demonstrate financial need. This bursary supports students with the costs associated with attending post-secondary studies. Students can receive this bursary once per academic year. View the Awards Directory for full details.

Donor-based awards

Sheridan also administers financial support to students from contributions made by generous donors. Donor-based awards may specify in their criteria that students must self-identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized and/or disabled to be considered.

Sheridan receives approximately 150 donor-based awards each year, with varying award amounts. Find out how you can contribute to support Sheridan students.

Full list of awards

A list of available award opportunities can be found on the Awards Directory. Students can also view available opportunities by logging into myStudentCentre with their Sheridan credentials.

How to apply for awards

Sheridan students can apply for awards each semester. Find out how to apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries.