IGNITE Bursary

The right support makes all the difference to your financial wellbeing.  

The IGNITE Bursary exists to ease financial stress. Whether it’s tuition, textbooks, groceries or unexpected costs, you deserve to focus on what matters most: your student experience. 
All full-time domestic and international students are eligible to apply for the $500 IGNITE Bursary.

Can I Apply?

Requirements

✔ I am a full-time student paying full-time ancillary and tuition fees

✔ I am a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or Study Visa student 

✔ I can demonstrate financial need (proof of expenses may be required) 

✔ I can demonstrate commitment to my program of study

✔ I have not received a needs-based bursary this academic year

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WHEN TO APPLY

Bursary Timelines

Humber Polytechnic students: applications for the fall semester open Oct. 7, 2026 through MyHumber 

University of Guelph-Humber students: applications for the fall semester open Oct. 7, 2026 through UofGH 

Please note: Each student is limited to one IGNITE Bursary per academic year. 

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