Campion College Refugee Bursary

Campion College recognizes the need for support among refugees arriving in Canada and is following its mission to promote social justice and provide care for the whole person by providing the financial assistance and support needed to a refugee student attending the University. This bursary is awarded in the Fall semester to an entering or continuing student registered at the University of Regina, through Campion College, and has legally entered Canada as a refugee.

To apply for this bursary applicants need:

• a minimum average of 70% (or 65% if they are a continuing student),
• a personal statement (300 – 500 words maximum) that addresses their experience as a refugee,
• verification of refugee status (i.e., refugee claimant form or a letter of support written by a teacher, guidance counsellor, principal, or an employee of the Regina Open Door Society or Catholic Family Services who can support the applicant’s refugee status). Additionally, depending on the number of applicants, level of financial need will be considered in the decision process.

Students already receiving educational financial assistance from World University Service of Canada (WUSC) or any other agency are not eligible to receive this bursary. This scholarship will be disbursed in two installments: one in September and one in January.

Required: Statement of Financial Need Refugee Experience Statement Verification of Refugee Status

How to apply:

• Look at all scholarships and make note of the ones you wish to apply for.
• Review the criteria for each award and make note of what they require.
• Personal statement: tell the selection committee why you would be an appropriate recipient for the award(s) for which you have applied, a maximum of 500 words. Have this statement written and ready to upload.
• Financial information: this will include a list of expenses and methods of financing. Have this information ready to input into the application form.
• Volunteer and extracurricular activities: this will require you to list organizations, dates, and hours of service. Have this information ready to input into the application form.
• Some awards will also require additional letters of support or specific essays. Have these saved and ready to upload.
• Fill in the online application.
• Complete the form and be sure to include all relevant sections and attachments for the scholarship(s) for which you are applying.
• Simply submit it at the end. NOTE: You can save your progress and return to your online application.
• When you submit, you should receive an email to the address you provided with an acknowledgement of receipt of your application. -If you are having issues, reach out to the Campion Registrar at campion.registrar@uregina.ca