First in Family
Are you a "First Generation" Student?
The Ontario First Generation Bursary is a Government of Ontario bursary fund specifically for students who are the first in their family to attend post-secondary school. This bursary opportunity provides direct support to students with financial need who are the first in their families to go to college or university.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your parents did not attend any post-secondary studies, in any program, full-time or part-time, in or outside of Canada, at any time
- You must be enrolled full time in the current academic year, and must be returning to full-time study in the next academic year
- You must be an Ontario resident, as specified by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
- You must have a financial need that exceeds the value of the bursary ($2,500.00)