Do you want to continue your education in Canada? Brescia University College, Ontario’s only women’s university and affiliated with Western University, is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 scholarship programs. Available to undergraduate and postgraduate students of all nationalities, these scholarships provide financial support based on academic merit, leadership potential, and community involvement.
Program Overview
- Host Institution: Brescia University College
- Location: Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Applicants: Domestic and International Students
- Level of Study: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Fields of Study: Various
- Scholarship Types: Fully Funded and Partially Funded
- Number of Scholarships: Unlimited (in most categories)
- Application Deadline: Varies by program and scholarship.
Why Choose Brescia? With a student-centered environment and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, Brescia University offers a personalized educational experience based on leadership, participation, and global engagement. The university has over 1,500 students, including a vibrant and growing international community.
Scholarships and Awards (2025-2026)
Brescia offers a variety of merit-based and need-based scholarships to qualified students. Major awards include:
- Board of Trustees Continuing Education Scholarships – Full tuition fees (3 awards)
- Presidential Entrance Scholarship – Valued at $16,000 total ($4,000 per year) with no limit on the number of awards.
- Presidential Entrance Scholarships – Total $14,000 ($3,500 per year) – Unlimited
- Faculty Entrance Scholarships – Total $12,000 ($3,000 per year) – Unlimited
- Academic Excellence Scholarships – Total $8,000 ($2,000 per year) – Unlimited
- International Entrance Scholarships – Up to $24,000 ($6,000 per year) – Unlimited
- Global Leader Awards – Up to $6,000 – Unlimited
- President’s International Awards – Up to $5,000 – Unlimited
- Ursuline International Scholarship Awards – Up to $3,000 – Unlimited
- CAAT & CEGEP Transfer Award – Up to $2,500 available for eligible transfer students, with no limit on the number of recipients.
- Automatic Program Awards – Up to $1,000 – Unlimited
- Community Leader Award – Up to $1,000 (6 awards)
- BresciaLEAD Excellence Award – Up to $5,000
- Kyle MacDonald Varsity Student-Athlete Award – Offers up to $4,500 to support outstanding student-athletes demonstrating academic and athletic excellence.
- Catholic Education Foundation Entrance Award – Up to $500
- Ursuline Foundation Fellow of the Year Award – Up to $3,000
Areas of Study
Undergraduate Programs
- Arts and Humanities
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Health Sciences
- Food and Nutrition
- Family Studies (BA and BA in Human Environment)
- French
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- History
- Administrative and Organizational Studies
- Dynamics
- Foundation Year
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science in Food and Nutrition – Dissertation Orientation
- Master of Science in Food and Nutrition – IS
- Master of Science in Food Processing Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to applicants of all nationalities, including Canadians.
- Admission to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate program at Brescia is required.
- Some scholarships are automatically awarded.
- Selection may be based on academic achievement, leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities.
- Additional criteria may apply depending on the program – see the official website for more information.
How to Apply?
Apply for admission to an eligible program at BU College.
You will be automatically considered for a number of scholarships based on your application and academic record.
For awards that require a separate application, follow the instructions on Brescia’s official website.
Apply Now: [Brescia Admissions Page]
Scholarship Information: [Official Scholarship Page]
Application Deadline
Deadlines vary depending on the scholarship. It is strongly recommended to visit the official Brescia website to find out the latest deadlines for your chosen program.