Philosophy Scholarships in Canada

Carleton University outstanding undergraduate female Philosophy majors who have made a positive contribution to university life, demonstrate financial need, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (including landed immigrants or protected persons), and meet OSAP Ontario residency requirements. One annual bursary of $5,000, awarded on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Philosophy. Apply via the department form with a financial-need upload by November 30. Endowed in 2010 in memory of Phyllis Mary Putt through the estate of her husband Cyril Harold Putt.

University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science students in a three- or four-year Bachelor of Arts program who are enrolled in, have taken, or intend to take an honours course in economics, philosophy, or psychology may apply for the Hannon Scholarships (Theology). Applicants must submit a statement of intent to study theology at a bible college or seminary after graduation, plus a statement on university and community involvement and character. Awards are $3,000; the number offered varies. Selection considers academic achievement, involvement, and character. Apply through the PAWS Scholarships and Bursaries Channel by October 15. The scholarships were established by the late Judge J.W. Hannon in memory of his father, the Rev. James Hannon, D.D.

Open to University of Guelph undergraduate B.A. Philosophy majors with at least 10.0 credits completed and demonstrated financial need. Students must meet the government-mandated terms for an OSOTF award. One award of $2,000. Submit a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7; students are considered automatically once the form is in. Selection is based on the highest cumulative average, and a student may hold the award only once. Established by Michael Walsh and Virginia (Trimble) Walsh with matching OSOTF funding.

Continuing University of Calgary undergraduates in any faculty are eligible. The award recognizes the most outstanding essay submitted to the Philosophy Undergraduate Essay Competition. Competition terms are posted by the Department of Philosophy. One award of up to $1,500 is offered annually. Apply through Undergraduate Nominated Awards for continuing students. Funded by the Department of Philosophy.

University of Regina students who are declared Religious Studies majors with 60 completed credit hours and four Religious Studies courses including RLST 100 are eligible. Recipients need a 70% CGPA, a 75% GPA in RLST and cross-listed courses, and registration in at least 9 credit hours. The scholarship is $1,200. One award is granted annually on the basis of academic excellence and contributions to the university community. Recipients must maintain registration in at least 12 credit hours in each semester of the following academic year.

Open to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student of Black African descent in any year of study in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Windsor. Selection is based on academic merit (minimum entering average of 75%, or in-course minimum cumulative average of 73%). One award of $1,000. Apply online.

Open to SFU Philosophy honours, major, or minor students in good academic standing and enrolled full time. The award recognizes an excellent philosophical essay written while the student was enrolled as an undergraduate at SFU, with emphasis on originality and research promise. Valued at a minimum of $500. Faculty members in the Philosophy department nominate students; nominations go to Financial Aid and Awards by early to mid-May so the award can be made before June Convocation. The Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee makes the award on the recommendation of the Philosophy Department Awards Committee chair.

Full-time Ontario-resident students in a Francophone program at the University of Ottawa Department of Philosophy (Faculty of Arts) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected/refugee status holders and demonstrate financial need may apply. The OSOTF scholarship is $500. Apply through Financial Need Bursaries - Faculty of Arts (99928) in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire. Applications are due October 31. The Guy Lafrance Scholarship in Philosophy (OSOTF) assists Francophone Philosophy students at the Faculty of Arts.

Western University students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities who demonstrate financial need may receive this bursary. Preference is given to female students. The bursary value varies. Apply through Western's Financial Assistance Profile in the Student Centre by September 30.