FES supports our international students through scholarships, awards and bursaries available exclusively to FES students. For full details on each award or to download an application form, follow the links below.
Awards for BES international students
Continuing student awards
| Award name | Value | Deadline | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FES International Student Bursary | Maximum $200 per student per academic year | Open | Must demonstrate financial need |
| Jack Ellis Achievement Award | $300 | May 1 | For excellence in both academics achievements and extra-curricular activities. No application – the Undergraduate Program Director will nominate a student |
| Senior Honours Work Award | $300 + book prize | April 15 | Open to students who submit their work in ENVS 4000.06 Senior Honours Work by the deadline. No application – Senior Honours Work supervisors will nominate students |
| FES Discretionary Bursary | Open | Open | Emergency bursary intended for extenuating circumstances. Contact the Awards Office in the Student and Alumni Resource Centre for details |
Awards for graduate international students
Entrance awards
| Entrance awards | Value | Deadline | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellowship for Academic Distinction | $5,000 for MES $10,000 for PhD plus GAship and tuition waiver |
April 1 | You will be invited to apply if you are a strong candidate. The Fellowship cannot be held at the same time as another major award (i.e. OGS, SSHRC) |
Continuing student awards
| Award name | Value | Deadline | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's Teaching Assistant Award | $250 (2 awards) | March 1 | Must be a TA in an FES undergraduate course |
| FES International Student Bursary | Maximum $200 per student per academic year | Open | Must demonstrate financial need |
| GESSA Research and Travel Fund | Administered by the Graduate Environmental Studies Students' Association | ||
| Graduate Research Scholarship | $1,000 | November 1 | Requires description of the proposed research activity |
| FES Discretionary Bursary | Open | Open | Emergency bursary intended for extenuating circumstances Contact the Awards Office in the Student and Alumni Resource Centre for details |
Note: All awards listed on this website are subject to change/cancellation without notice.




