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Students enrolled in a Continuing Education program are eligible to apply for the following bursaries, awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who meet other established criteria.

Bursaries are administered through the Financial Aid & Awards Office.


Sheridan Continuing Education Bursary

This bursary aims to provide financial support to students with low family income and resources. Students may be eligible for course cost plus 20% (with a limit of $1,000 per

Applications

Spring 2026 Application

Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible for a Sheridan Continuing Education Bursary if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada);
  • have family income below the applicable threshold:
    • Family size: 1 - $38,474
    • Family size: 2 - $54,412
    • Family size: 3 - $66,641
    • Family size: 4 - $76,952
    • Family size: 5 - $86,033
    • Family size: 6 - $94,245
    • Family size: 7+ - $101,797
  • are not receiving funding from
    • Better Jobs Ontario
    • Ontario Bridging Participant Assistant Program (OBPAP)
    • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
    • Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA)
    • Student financial assistance from another province, territory, or country
  • are taking courses that are required for a Sheridan College Certificate, Recognition of Achievement, or Micro-Credential; and
  • are enrolled in a course that is at least four (4) weeks in length

Deadline Requirements

The deadline to apply for bursary assistance is no later than the final day of your course(s). You are encouraged to apply within the first 10 days of classes.

Application Requirements

You are responsible for paying the costs associated to register in classes as review of bursary applications will not occur until after the drop with refund period has passed. Applications will be considered in the order which they are submitted until funding has been depleted. 

Application Disclaimers

All communications will be sent to your Sheridan student email account.

When completing your application for the Sheridan Continuing Education Bursary, please disregard the link to the "General Application." You do not need to complete this application.


Sheridan Black Students Bursary

The Sheridan Black Students Bursary is awarded to Sheridan Continuing Education students who self-identify as being Black (African, African-Canadian, Caribbean) 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.


Applications

Spring 2026 Application

Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible for a Sheridan Black Students Bursary if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada);
  • resident of Ontario
  • demonstrate financial need through completion of a budget
  • Application Links

Students access the Sheridan Black Students Bursary through the Sheridan Continuing Education Bursary application.
Spring 2026 Sheridan Continuing Education Bursary Application
 

Deadline Requirements

The deadline to apply for bursary assistance is no later than the final day of your course(s). You are encouraged to apply within the first 10 days of classes.

Application Disclaimers

All communications will be sent to your Sheridan student email account. You are responsible for paying the costs associated to register in classes as review of bursary applications will not occur until after the drop with refund period has passed. Applications will be considered in the order which they are submitted until funding has been depleted.
When completing your application for the Sheridan Continuing Education Bursary, please disregard the link to the "General Application." You do not need to complete this application.


Métis Nation of Ontario Métis Student Bursary

Continuing Education students, including those enrolled in Academic Upgrading, may be eligible for a Métis Nation of Ontario Métis Student Bursary if you are a verified Métis citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario.


Applications

Students apply to the Métis Nation of Ontario Métis Student Bursary directly here.

Deadline Requirements

The 2026/2027 application is open August 4, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Application Disclaimers

Applications are reviewed and eligibility decisions are made by the Métis Nation of Ontario.

All communications will be sent to your Sheridan student email account.

You are responsible for paying the costs associated to register in classes as review of bursary applications will not occur until after the application deadline.

Students can expect to receive a decision on their application in January 2027.


Academic Upgrading Training Support

Application instructions for Academic Upgrading students can be found here.

Academic Upgrading students who are a verified Métis citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario may also be eligible for a Métis Nation of Ontario Métis Student Bursary. See details, including the application link, above.


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