Financial Aid
Investing in your future may require some help along the way.
Laurier offers many scholarships and bursaries specific for Indigenous students.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Financial aid is available to you through scholarships, bursaries, government loans and
The following are examples of 2 awards available at Laurier:
- The Cherry Award is by nomination only and is open to all full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students who self-identify as Indigenous persons. These candidates must be serious about their studies, and must also be caring, actively involved members of Laurier’s Indigenous student community.
- The Yethihretsay:rons Bursary is granted to a part-time or full-time self-identified Indigenous student entering their first year at Wilfrid Laurier’s Brantford campus who demonstrates financial need.
View Laurier’s general scholarships and bursaries, visit the Indigenous Student Centre for Indigenous-specific scholarships and bursaries or book an appointment with the Indigenous Student Support Coordinator for information about financial aid.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
A student loan through OSAP is one of the ways that you can finance your postsecondary education.
Work Study Program and Part-time Work
The Work Study Program at Laurier can help eligible students to find part-time work at the University after they complete their first 2 semesters of their program. Some of the jobs available include helping professors with research or working at campus organizations, such as the Indigenous Student Centre.
Financial Aid Services
For more information about other financial aid specifically available to Indigenous students, visit Tuition and Finances or Laurier’s Indigenous Student Centres.
