Need Based Awards

Need-Based Awards are awarded to students based on a combination of academic merit, demonstration of financial need, and in some cases, non-academic requirements.

How to Apply

To be considered for Need Based Awards students are required to complete the Financial Assistance application. The application becomes available in late August each year through the Student Centre website.

Please note that the deadline to submit the Financial Assistance application and any supporting documentation (if applicable) for Need Based Award consideration is September 30th. 

The application is used for consideration for all need based awards, however, some awards also require supporting documentation.

Supporting Documentation

Some Need Based Awards require that supporting documentation be submitted in addition to the Financial Assistance application for consideration.  To determine if an award has supporting documentation requirements please refer to the online Award Search. Supporting documentation requirements (if applicable) are outlined in the award description. Please read each award description carefully for application requirements. 

How to submit Need Based Award supporting documents:

Unless the award terms indicate otherwise, please submit your supporting documents online via the secure DocDrop.  Please select the 'Award Documentation' document type when uploading your document. You should do a separate upload for each award you wish to be considered for and reference the name of the specific award in your pdf file name. Note: You must use a pdf file format when submitting documents through the DocDrop.

Applications

Need Based Application - Varsity Athletes 

The deadline to submit a need-based application (varsity athlete) for the 2024-25 has passed. 2025-26 application will be available end of August 2025. 

Need Based Award Application for year 2 Fanshawe Stream Nursing students (pdf)

This application is for students in year 2 of the Fanshawe stream of the Collaborative Nursing program only.

Completed applications must be submitted through the online DocDrop. You will use your Western userid and password to login. Please select the 'Award Documentation' document type when uploading your application.  Be sure to reference the name of the application in your pdf file name to ensure we do not overlook your application. Note: You must use a pdf file format when submitting documents through the DocDrop.

Deadline: September 30