Community Foundation Grey Bruce Education Grants
Applications for 2025 are now closed. Applications for 2026 will open on January 15, 2026.
There are 30+ education grant applications available to Grey Bruce students through Community Foundation Grey Bruce. Applications open in the winter and the deadline for applications is May 31st (unless otherwise noted).
To search through the scholarship opportunities available across the province, visit the Pay for School link on the right.
Aspiring Healthcare Leaders Bursary for financially disadvantaged students pursuing post-secondary education in the field of healthcare. Includes mentorship opportunity with a healthcare leader.
Bachiu Family Visual Arts Bursary supports Grey Bruce student(s) attending a qualified University or College in a full-time visual arts program in one of the following disciplines: ceramics or glass, design, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, video or film making.
Bayshore Broadcasting Media Scholarship for post-secondary students pursuing education in the field of media including radio, TV, Newspaper, Magazine, Internet, Journalism, entertainment, Media Sales, Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Production, or Film
Chippewas of Nawash First Nation Bursary to provide financial assistance to enable students from Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation to pursue their studies in post-secondary education
Cindy Davidson Memorial Bursary for full-time students enrolled in a qualified college or university program in literacy related studies.
Colleen Lantz Memorial Bursary for full-time students enrolled in a qualified college or university program in the field of physical education or physical health related studies.
Darlene Vanwyck Award in Media Studies will be awarded to a student from Grey or Bruce counties who is pursuing full time studies at a qualified post-secondary institution in the fields of radio, television, broadcasting, film/video production or photography. The successful student will demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and the industry through volunteering, work, or co-op placements.
Don & Marlene Ische Education Bursary for financially disadvantaged students from Bruce County who are either graduating from secondary school to attend college or university, or are returning students to university or college.
Doreen Norris Scholarship to support the post-secondary studies of Grey Bruce students who have a demonstrated interest in music. Preference to support graduates of Georgian Bay Community School.
Dr. James & Charmaine Leeson & Family Scholarship for studies in medicine including Doctor of Medicine & Nursing with preference given to those attending Western University.
Flora Durnin Grey County WI Award of $200 to Grey County student preparing for post-secondary education and shows participation and interest in agriculture and life skills, community involvement, evident leadership growth and activities & hobbies showing personal interest.
Georgian Sound Big Band Music Scholarship was created by the Georgian Sound Big Band in 2015 to provide a grant each year to a student from the Georgian Bay area who is graduating high school to study music full-time at a qualifying college or university.
Grey Bruce and Saugeen Homebuilders & Trades Association Education Bursary for students seeking post-secondary education through apprenticeship or workplace training.
Grey Bruce Community Health Award to a Grey or Bruce County student pursuing further education in the community health field
Grey Bruce Health Services Staff Scholarship supports students from Grey or Bruce County pursuing a college or university education in a medical health and sciences program. ​Applicants that show a focused dedication and talent ​for medical health, and those entering an underserviced field will be favored
Grey Bruce Musicians Scholarship supports financially disadvantaged youth or adult music students from Grey and Bruce Counties seeking musical education. This fund helps music students who do not have financial resources to support lessons, music camp, or as needed in their post-secondary music education.
Grey County WI Rally Award for 2 Grey County students pursuing further education in agriculture or food services
Jean Walker And Marjorie Mole Healthcare Bursary supports financially in-need students from Grey or Bruce County entering either nursing, community health care or nurse practitioner
Lake Huron Learning Collaborative Scholarship supports a Bruce or Huron County student accepted or attending a Canadian university or college.The scholarship will be based on course of study or career path as it relates to strengthening the local economies or healthy communities in Bruce and Huron counties.
Larry Bannerman Adult Education Bursary supports financially in-need less fortunate adult students (21 and older) from Grey or Bruce County who want to better themselves through education and otherwise may not be able to afford further post-secondary education to do so.
Larry & Darlene Miller Agricultural Bursary supports post secondary studies in agriculture, agri-food, animal science or animal biology including genetics and/or food safety.
Lawrence Family Bursary encourages students from the Bruce Peninsula with financial need to further their education in a College, University or Trade program.
Lyle & Isabelle Love Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship Award for students moving into post-secondary education in the skilled trades as a career and will be applied to the student fees at the college/university/qualified trade school which the chosen applicants will be attending. Also open to those who are working as an apprentice or in the trades that wish to go to trade school.
Marjorie & Norman (Mac) Gingrich Scholarships graduating secondary school students studying Science/Medical Research and/or a 2nd or 3rd year student acquiring a degree in Science/Medical Research
M'Chigeeng First Nation First Nation Bursary to provide financial assistance to enable students from M'Chigeeng First Nation to pursue their studies in post-secondary education
Owen Sound Farmer's Market Agricultural Bursary for graduating secondary school students who are attending college or university in agricultural related studies
Robert Rix Memorial Bursary is offered in memory of a respected and loved english and music teacher that taught in both Lion's Head and Wiarton. This bursary will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in a qualified university for music or english with preference to students from the Bruce Peninsula
Roberta Brignell Healthcare Bursary for full-time students entering either Practical Nursing or Personal Support Worker programs
Saugeen First Nation Bursary to provide financial assistance to enable students from Saugeen First Nation to pursue their studies in post-secondary education
Sharifur Rahman Memorial Scholarship supports Grey Bruce students enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies with a strong preference given to applicants who are newcomers to Canada
Sheguiandah First Nation Nation Bursary to provide financial assistance to enable students from Sheguiandah First Nation to pursue their studies in post-secondary education
Stephen Hogbin Award for Wood Working Studies *NEW* was created in memory of one of Canada's most accomplished, skilled and celebrated woodworkers. Supports studies related to woodworking including contemporary craft and design, cabinet making (cabinetry and furniture), wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning.
Sydenham Optimist Education Award for Volunteerism - SOFEA to support the post-secondary education goals for local students who have shown exceptional commitment to their community through volunteering and participation.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award for Grey and Bruce County students wishing to pursue careers in environmental science or clean water management OR student enrolled in drinking water operator course through Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC)
Wikwemikong First Nation Nation Bursary to provide financial assistance to enable students from Wikwemikong First Nation to pursue their studies in post-secondary education
Other Application Education Grants
Dr. Hilli Huff Palliative Care Education Award
The Dr. Hilli Huff Palliative Care Education Award supports acquiring palliative care knowledge and skills to improve the illness experience through education, training or conferences.
Residents of Grey Bruce who are currently working or volunteering in palliative care, and/or are interested in expanding their skills are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted from individuals including but not limited to ; Volunteers, Board Members, Medical Professionals, Allied Health Professionals, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Personal Support Workers, who are supporting palliative care in community, long term care, or residential hospice facilities, .
This award is meant to support an individual's pursuits and will not cover the full expense of the education. Primary consideration will be given to tuition or registration costs. Courses that have been started or completed before award approval are not eligible.
Deadline for the Dr. Hilli Huff Palliative Care Education Award is October 31
Janice Bye Memorial Award for Special Needs students of up to $1,500 was created in memory of Janice Bye who worked as a therapist with clients at Closing the Gap. Grant(s) from the fund support “occupational, physical and speech language therapy services and/or associated equipment that will help facilitate the student’s integration and inclusion, increasing productivity, and boosting confidence in their educational institution or chosen workplace” for the following: (Note: These students do not necessarily need to be clients of Closing the Gap but the applications will be reviewed by Closing the Gap staff review team.)
- graduating high school students going on to post-secondary education
- graduating high school students transitioning into a workplace setting
- students transitioning into high school from grade 8
- students transitioning from grade 6 into senior public school