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The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Milton Campus is a renewable bursary valued at a minimum of $5,000 per academic year and is exclusive to students beginning any full-time undergraduate program at ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Milton campus.

Recipients of this bursary must also commit to working with student support services and submit a brief report on their involvement with the service each year. The team at ³Ô¹ÏÍø will provide you with information and/or contact details for on-campus student service support opportunities. 
This bursary can also be combined with other entrance scholarships, bursaries and awards.

The availability and value of this competitive awards program is subject to change.

Donor Acknowledgment

³Ô¹ÏÍø is grateful to the Joyce Family Foundation for funding this bursary. The Joyce Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting the social, economic and emotional well-being of children and youth by empowering them to develop into healthy, confident, independent contributors to Canadian society.

Eligibility

You are eligible for the Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Milton Campus if you:

• Are an undergraduate student starting your first year of studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Milton campus in any program in fall 2026.
• Are registered as a full-time student.
  • A full-time course load is 2.0 credits per term, or the approved reduced course load registration outlined by your accommodation plan with Accessible Learning.
• Have graduated high school within the last three years.
• Can demonstrate financial need.
  •  Demonstration of financial need is determined through your financial aid application (e.g., , ).
  • Recipients are required to have a complete financial aid application submitted as of early July 2026. Financial aid eligibility wil be confirmed in early fall 2026.
• Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person.

All students who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered, however first preference for the bursary will be granted to applicants with a home address in the .

You may be eligible to receive this bursary in your upper years if you:

• Are registered as a full-time (a minimum 2.0 credits per term or according to the approved reduced course load registration outlined by your accommodation plan with Accessible Learning) student in any program at ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Milton campus.
• Can demonstrate financial need.
  •  Demonstration of financial need is determined through your financial aid application (e.g., , ).
  • Recipients are required to have a complete financial aid application submitted as of early July 2026. Financial aid eligibility wil be confirmed in early fall 2026.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 4.0 (C-).
• Commit to working with student support services and submit a brief report on your involvement with the service.
  • The report must be submitted before you are qualified for renewal of the bursary.

Funding amounts and renewal eligibility in upper years is subject to change.

How to Apply

The application opens on January 15, 2026, and closes on May 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

is used to complete all student award applications. To learn more about the system and how to use it, see the .

To submit your application: 

1. Log in to 
2. Navigate to the "Student Awards and Financial Aid" tab.
3. Click the “Student Awards Applications” link to access the Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Milton Campus application.

Once started, you will be able to review and make changes to your submission up until the deadline.

Application Components

The application for the Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Milton Campus will include:

• A 500-word personal statement sharing personal circumstances which can speak to your resilience and determination in the face of adversity and potential for success in your postsecondary studies.
• A completed full-time financial aid application (e.g., , ) on file as of early July. Financial aid eligibility will be confirmed in early fall, following the review of submitted applications.

Certain exceptions may apply. Please contact the Student Awards Office with any questions.

How to Access Your Application Once Started

1. Click the “Student Awards and Financial Aid” tab.
2. Click the "View My Applications" link.
3. Click to "View/Modify" your Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Milton Campus application.
4. When your application is complete, click the "Submit" button.
5. Visit the "View my Applications" tab to ensure the application shows as "submitted".

If you have any questions throughout the application process, feel free to email chooselaurier@wlu.ca and put "Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Milton Campus Question" in your subject line.

Exclusions

• You must be admitted to first-year studies. If you are admitted to advanced year (e.g., transfer credits) standing, you will not be considered for the bursary.
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) programs are not eligible, as this is a recruitment-focused award for first-entry undergraduate students.
• If you choose to transfer from the Milton campus to another Lauier campus, you will no longer be eligiuble to receive this bursary.

Additional Information

• The bursary cannot be deferred. If you want to defer your offer of admission, you will need to reapply for the Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Milton Campus for the term you will start at ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
• The bursary is renewable for a maximum total of four years.
• Students that do not complete the financial aid application or demonstrate financial need through the completion of a financial aid application will be considered ineligible for the bursary.
• All conditions and eligibility requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the Student Awards Office.
• There is a limited amount of funding available. This bursary will be granted on a competitive basis to a select number of recipients. The stated value of bursaries and number of recipients is subject to change.