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To be awarded to a graduating student enrolled in Business Administration – Human Resources. The recipient must have good academic performance (min GPA of 3.0), demonstrated leadership in extra-curricular activities, classroom and support for his/her fellow classmates' learning, and demonstrated financial need. Eligible student must be Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and Ontario resident.
Awarded to a full-time student in the Honours Bachelor of Child Development degree program or the Early Childhood Education diploma program. This bursary is open to:
The selection will be made by the Seneca awards committee based on academic excellence with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This award celebrates Adebola Taiwo Adefioye, Seneca alumna, founder of the Afro Women and Youth Foundation, and winner of the 2021 Colleges Ontario Premier's Award in the Recent Graduates category.
Awarded to a student in the second year of the Business – Marketing diploma program who has successfully completed the first year with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average and who has demonstrated financial need. The second award will go to a student in the third year of the Business Administration – Marketing advanced diploma program who has successfully completed the second year with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrated financial need.
Awarded to a student who exemplifies Al Stelnick’s spirit of resilience and kindness. The recipient demonstrates dedication in both sports and advocacy while overcoming challenges. This award recognizes courage in adversity and positive impact on others. Examples include supporting peer or community groups inside or outside of Seneca, volunteering and going above and beyond for fellow classmates or teammates.
Al Stelnick was a long-standing valued member of the Seneca community. He was an example of positivity who brought clarity and kindness to every situation and helped many people through difficult times.
This is a Student Leadership Award. For information and how to apply, please visit the Student Leadership Awards website.
Awarded to students in the:
Selection is made by faculty members based on academic achievement. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need.
Awarded to varsity student athletes or recreation participants who have overcome obstacles in pursuit of their education. Selection is based on active participation, involvement and engagement in varsity or recreation. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. Disbursements will be shared evenly between varsity student athletes and recreation participants. This scholarship honours Seneca alumni and retiree Angela James, a Canadian hockey icon, proud Senecan and advocate of equity, diversity and inclusion opportunities.
Award to assist a student in any diploma/certificate program. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need.
Awarded to a full-time nursing student who has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrates financial need. Emphasis is on a student who has faced hardship in accessing postsecondary education. The recipient identifies as Black and/or identifies as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. The recipient will be selected by the Seneca Awards committee and/or First Peoples@Seneca office.
Awarded to a full-time student in one of the event programs: Event & Media Production diploma, Visual Merchandising Arts diploma or Sports, Entertainment & Event Marketing graduate certificate, who demonstrates financial need and is successfully progressing through their program. Proudly established by employees Natasha Binns and Cindy Fong, to help students overcome financial barriers and thrive in their careers.
The Bob Hesketh Memorial Award is offered to students registered in the Journalism program within the School of Media. The recipient will have a good academic standing, be hardworking and fair-minded in pursuit of his/her journalistic work, and be able to write clearly, succinctly and with a sense of humour. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents with demonstrated financial need. Recommendation is made by faculty.
Awarded to a student who is an aspiring creative in advertising and who is passionate about storytelling and innovation. Applicants identify as part of an equity-deserving group, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in one of the following full-time programs:
Established by Tristan and Natanya Barrocks who aim to uplift students from equity-deserving groups who are committed to making an impact in the advertising industry.
Awarded to students enrolled in the following full-time programs:
The recipients will have demonstrated high academic standing and financial need. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents.
Awarded to international students enrolled in the following full-time programs:
The recipients will have demonstrated high academic standing and financial need.
Awarded to a domestic, second-year, full-time student in the Honours Bachelor of Science- Nursing (Bridge) or the Honours Bachelor of Science- Nursing (Fast track) degree programs, who is successfully progressing through their program and demonstrates financial need.
Awarded to a full-time third year student in the Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology program who demonstrates a strong commitment to a career as a professional pilot. The recipient demonstrates financial need and is recommended by faculty. This award honours Capt. Jack Leach (RCAF 1942-69) who flew Spitfires in WWII and served NATO as a fighter jet pilot in Europe during the Cold War.
Awarded to students who have completed the Academic Upgrading program in the current academic year and state their intent to attend another postsecondary program soon at Seneca (not Academic Upgrading). Selection is based on stated intent. Recipients demonstrate financial need.
Awarded to a student enrolled in one of the following programs:
The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to students who demonstrate one or more of the following:
Award Number: 200507Application Opens: November 16Deadline: December 15
Award Description
Awarded to a student who is entering the Firefighter, Pre-Service Education and Training full-time program. Each Recipient will be selected based on identification as a member of an equity-deserving group as defined by the Polytechnic's EDI policy and who is experiencing financial need. This is an entrance award, and the Recipient must meet the admission requirements for the Firefighter, Pre-Service Education and Training program. The Recipients will be chosen based on their willingness to serve the Markham community as firefighters and those who face challenges in accessing the program without the award's support.
This award is open to:
This award will be given to a full-time student enrolled in any academic program within one of the following schools:
Selection will be based on high academic standing based on GPA and demonstrated financial need. The selection of a recipient will be made by faculty members.
Award to assist a student registered in the College Vocational program who are receiving accommodations through Seneca Accessible Learning Services
Award to a full-time student in the Business – International Business diploma program. The recipient will have good academic standing (min GPA of 2.0) and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to an international student. Preference is also given to students who demonstrate involvement in environmental sustainability projects in the community. The selection of a recipient will be made by faculty members.
Awarded to a full-time student in one of the following full-time programs:
The recipient will have strong academics, community involvement experience and demonstrated financial need. This award commemorates Detective Constable Jason Ng, a police officer with York Regional Police who proudly served in patrol, community response, criminal investigations, search and rescue, and air support. In 2015, he lost a courageous battle to cancer and is dearly missed by his close friends and colleagues at YRP.
Awarded to students enrolled in an environmentally-oriented academic program:
The recipients will have completed at least one semester, be in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability or environmental issues through their course work and/or extra-curricular activities. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need. The selection of recipients are recommended by faculty members.
Awarded to a graduating student in the Fire Protection Engineering Technology program who is enrolled in the "Human Behaviour in Fire" course. The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above, exhibit a strong work ethic, good written communications, problem-solving skills and an overall commitment to excellence. The recommendation is made by Faculty members. This award was created by Derek Gruchy in honour of his parents Don and Nola. The criteria reflects the work ethic and dedication they displayed throughout their careers.
Awarded to one domestic student and one international student with a minim GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. Applicants will be enrolled in one of the following programs:
This award honours the late Dr. Gabriel Huston, a committed professor and volunteer with the Seneca Student Federation, who was passionate about supporting students.
Awarded to a full-time Veterinary Technician student in their final year. This award is open to:
The selection will be based on financial need and recipients will have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible.
Awarded to full-time & part-time students who demonstrate financial need. This bursary is open to:
Awarded to a full-time student in one of the following programs:
The recipient is involved in volunteering and giving back to the community – either at Seneca or in their community, locally or internationally. Preference is given to a student who exhibits initiative, strong work ethic, participates in class, and is supportive of their peers. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to be eligible.
Male and Female Rookie of the Year Awards recognizing top new recruits who have proven to be rising stars and good students.
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