Funding Your Education | Canadian Students

Talk to a financial counsellor about arranging a payment plan. When you arrive in Guelph, call 519-824-4120 Ext. 58715 to schedule an appointment.

Billing and payment are done at the start of each semester instead of having to pay the entire amount all at once at the beginning of the school year.

Bursaries range from $500 - $50,000. Students with demonstrated financial need are encouraged to learn more about the many bursaries available:

• Entrance Bursaries
• Accessibility Bursaries
• In-Course Bursaries

Complete the Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards by April 15, 2026. An offer of admission is not required to complete the application.

• $42,500 CAD available
• Applications are due January 23, 2026
• Apply for the President's Scholarships

• $42,500 CAD available
• Applications are due January 23, 2026
• Apply for the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships

• $20,000 CAD
• Application not required
• Learn more about the Board of Governors' Scholarships

• $2,000 CAD available to a student with an admission average of 95.0% and greater
• $1,000 CAD available to a student with an admission average of 90.0% - 94.9%
• Application not required
• Learn more about the University of Guelph Entrance Scholarships

• Hundreds of awards are available
• Application deadlines vary
• Search for Awards Now

• 550 awards of $4,000 CAD available
• Applications are due April 15, 2026
• Fill out the Entrance Financial Need Assessment Form

• 200 awards of $14,000 CAD available
• Applications are due April 15, 2026
• Apply for the University of Guelph Accessibility Bursary

Earn $500 – $2,500 CAD per week while working full-time during your co-op work terms.

View the Co-operative Education Salary Guide

Learn more about the Co-op Process

More than 4,000 on-campus jobs are available on a competitive basis. Work in one of the many campus eateries, in the athletics centre, or any of the retail locations on campus. There are many jobs available throughout the city, too. Guelph is big enough to offer lots of opportunities and small enough to get around easily! We know that part-time work is an important part of subsidizing the cost of your education.

Begin your job search today!

Our Work Study program creates part-time employment on campus for hundreds of students who have financial need. International students may apply for Work Study funding in their 2nd year of university.

Learn more about the Work Study program

Students with demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for a paid summer research opportunity, allowing them to gain invaluable research experience while working full time in the summer months.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA)