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Maia Von Nuk Bursary*

Award Number: 100052
Award to assist a student registered in any diploma program.

Malca Litovitz Prize for Creative Writing Bursary

Donor: Allan Litovitz, family & friends
Award Number: 100485
Award for creative writing to be given to a Seneca student who most demonstrates Malca's qualities of creativity and commitment to writing.  Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Ontario residents with demonstrated financial need.

Mandarin Restaurants Hospitality Scholarship

Award Number: 200118
Awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled full-time in any Hospitality programs, exhibits commitment and with good academic standing. Recommendation is made by faculty.

Manuel Linden Excellence in Engineering Award

Donor:  Daniel Linden
Award Number: 200091
Awarded to a full-time student in Civil Engineering Technology. The recipient will have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrate financial need. The recipient will be a dedicated and driven student who is committed to their studies. Preference will be given to a student who accesses accommodations and services from Seneca College’s Accessibility Services. The recipient will be recommended by faculty. Mr. Linden designations TBC was a dedicated professor at Seneca College for over 20 years. He loved to teach, help others, and share his wisdom.

Manulife and Seneca Alumni Award*

Donor: Manulife
Award Number: 200067
Awarded to a student in any full-time program who has a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrates financial need.  Selection will be made by the awards committee.

Manulife and Seneca Alumni BAB Award*

Donor: Manulife
Award Number: 200068
Awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the Business Administration-International Business program who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrates financial need.  Selection will be made by the awards committee.

Manulife and Seneca Alumni IMP/IPS Award*

Donor: Manulife
Award Number: 200066
Awarded to a full-time student in the Independent Music Production or Independent Songwriting and Performance who has a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrates financial need.  Selection will be made by the awards committee.

Manulife Bursary for Indigenous Students

Donor: Manulife
Award Number: 200302
This bursary will be awarded to students enrolled at Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology, who demonstrate financial need and identify as Indigenous. The recipients will be recommended by the FirstPeoples@Seneca office.

Manulife Seneca Alumni Therapeutic Recreation Award*

Donor: Manulife
Award Number: 200215
Awarded to a full-time student in the Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program who has a minimum 3.0 or above and demonstrates financial need. Selection will be made by the Seneca awards committee.

Maple Armor Scholarship*

Donor: Maple Armor
Award Number: 200255
Awarded to a full-time Fire Protection Engineering Technician student who demonstrates leadership or is involved in extracurricular activities. The recipient has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and will be recommended by faculty.

Marcia Donaldson Student Ambassador Award**

Award Number: 100087
An award for students who meet the following criteria:
  • Has worked two or more semesters (including the current semester) as a Student Ambassador.
  • Has fulfilled all the requirements of their position description consistently and effectively.
  • Is an outstanding team player.
  • Has contributed, supported and promoted the Student Services Department and its objectives.
  • Has represented the Student Services department with honour, integrity and professionalism to the Seneca community.
  • Has demonstrated initiative and leadership above and beyond their regular duties that has enhanced the value of the Student Ambassador Program.
This is a Student Leadership Award. For information and how to apply, please visit the Student Leadership Awards website.

Marcus Udokang Computer Science Award*

Donor: Marcus Udokang
Award Number: 100221
This award will be given to a full-time student enrolled in Bachelor of Technology (Software Development)-BSD, Computer Networking & Technical Support-CNS or Computer Programming & Analysis-CPA(C) program. Selection will be based on high academic.

Margaret Brown Byron Scholarship*

Donor: Anonymous
Award Number: 200256
Awarded to a full-time final year student in the Creative Advertising program. The recipient is in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The recipient demonstrates passion, enthusiasm and professionalism for their studies through class participation and/or program involvement. The recipient has indicated a desire to seek employment in the advertising/marketing communications field upon graduation. The recipient will be recommended by faculty. This award honours and remembers Margaret Brown Byron, Associate Publisher of Marketing Magazine and founder of the Women’s Advertising Club of Toronto. It was her wish that this scholarship will be used to encourage personal educational growth in the advertising field.

Margaret D. Osborne Scholarship*

Donor: Margaret Osborne
Award Number: 200162
Awarded to a full-time Marketing student who contributes to classroom activities and discussion consistently and meaningfully and supports and encourages fellow students in team work. The recipient will have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Preference is given to a first or second semester student. The recommendation will be made by faculty. Students in the following programs are eligible to apply:
    Business - Marketing (BMT (C))
  • Business Administration - Marketing (BAM (C))
  • Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing (BMRK)

Margie Bader Mentoring Leadership Award**

Award Number: 100062
Award presented annually to a SMILE mentor. Applicants must have: 
    Served as a SMILE mentor for two or more semesters (including the current semester) 
  • Demonstrated leadership and contribution toward the enhancement of student life at Seneca
  • A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0
This is a Student Leadership Award. For information and how to apply, please visit the Student Leadership Awards website.

Maria Coletta McLean Resilience Scholarship*

Donor: David Jeong
Award Number: 200452
Awarded to a student in a full-time Government Relations Graduate Certificate program. The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and will overcome challenges pursuing their education. Preference will be given to students demonstrating a strong work ethic and participation in class. Generously established by alumnus David Jeong in honour of Professor Maria Coletta McLean for her mentorship, support and guidance on his journey to success.

Marie Labatte Award

Donor: Henry Labatte, Brian Labatte, Neil Labatte, family & friends
Award Number: 100027
Awarded to a female student who is enrolled full-time in any diploma or advanced diploma program within the Faculty of Applied Arts and Health Sciences and plans to pursue a degree program at Seneca in the subsequent academic year. The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 3.6 (80%) and demonstrated volunteer leadership in the community or at Seneca. Strong consideration is given to a candidate who is interested in pursuing a career in government, health, education or social service. Previous recipients are eligible to apply if she continues to meet the award criteria. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need. The award amount will be applied to the recipient’s account in the following September.

Mario Vittiglio Achievement Scholarship*

Donor: Institute of Municipal Assessors
Award Number: 100393
Awarded to a graduating student in the Real Property Administration or Real Property Administration Accelerated program with the highest cumulative GPA. The recipient will also receive a complimentary one year IMA membership.

Marv and Mary Southcott Award*

Donor: Marv and Mary Southcott
Award Number: 200303
Awarded to a full-time student in the Electronics Engineering Technology program who is hardworking and committed to their studies. The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. The recipient will be recommended by faculty. This award remembers Seneca alumni Marv Southcott, inaugural recipient of the Seneca Cup in 1969, first elected president of the student government (now the Seneca Student Federation) and 2017 Senecan of Distinction Award recipient. He was a pioneer in the electronics field and proud Seneca supporter.

Mary Fisher Award*

Donor: Minodora Grigoresc
Award Number: 200368
Awarded to a student in the full-time Early Childhood Education (regular or accelerated) program or the full-time Honours Bachelor of Child Development program. Open to students who identify as Black and/or who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Select community. This award was established in 2022 to honour the retirement of Mary Fisher, Chair of the School of Early Childhood Education.

Mary James Dawson Memorial Bursary

Donor: John Dawson, Catherine Dawson, family, friends & colleagues
Award Number: 100231
This award is given to a graduating student of one of the Building Environment Systems Class I & II certificate or Building Environment Systems Facility Manager certificate programs. The recipient will have a commitment to volunteer services with disadvantaged groups in the community. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need. The selection of a recipient will be made by faculty members.

Masonic Foundation of Ontario Endowed Bursary

Donor: The Masonic Foundation of Ontario
Award Number: 200129

For a student in a full-time program with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who is experiencing a financial emergency or financial hardship. Preference is given to a student nearing the end of their studies to assist them with reaching graduation. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need.

Matt Felton Memorial Bursary*

Donor: Sprout Studio
Award Number: 200369
Awarded to a student in the Web Design & Development program who demonstrates financial need and has overcome hardship in pursuit of their education. Established in memory of Matt Felton who pursued his passion in web development and truly loved his job. He is remembered for his patience, calm nature, positivity and his wonderful sense of humour.

Maureen Dey Award

Donor: Maureen Dey
Award Number: 200400
Awarded to a domestic student in full-time program who has demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have completed at least one year of study at Seneca in a multi-year program. Established by Maureen Dey, a Seneca retiree who is grateful for the various opportunities during her career and wants to give back and support Seneca students.

Maurice Joseph Weisfeld Memorial Award*

Award Number: 100212
Awarded to assist a deserving student studying in the School of Information and Communications Technology.

May Sang Soong Memorial Scholarship*

Donor: Soong Holdings Limited
Award Number: 200069
Awarded to a student in the Fashion Arts program who excels in tailoring or pattern making. The recipient is dedicated, a keen learner, and very hard-working in the program. The recommendation will be made by faculty. This award is established in honour of May Sang Soong who was a committed haute couture clothing designer in Hong Kong and who inspired all his children and grandchildren to pursue higher education, hard work and dedication to their chosen profession. Mr. Soong believed that education, determination and hard work could overcome any barrier.

McBride Athletic Award*

Donor: David McBride & Sarah Robertson
Award Number: 200414
Awarded to a student athlete in any full-time program who maintains good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to a member of the Men's or Women's Varsity Basketball team. This award has been established by a Seneca employee who highly values the transformative impact of athletics on the student experience.

McLean Foundation Endowed Award

Donor: The McLean Foundation
Award Number: 100131
Students enrolled in any full-time program within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology or the Faculty of Applied Arts and Health Sciences. The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 3.0, exhibit a passion for learning, be a creative thinker and a team player.  Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and have demonstrated financial need. The selection of a recipient will be made by faculty members.

Mechanical Techniques Faculty Endowed Scholarship

Donor: Multiple donors
Award Number: 100301
Awarded to a student or students enrolled in one of the Mechanical Engineering Technician- Tool Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial Design, Mechanical Techniques (Tool & Die/Mould Making), Mechanical Techniques – CNC Programming, at Seneca College.  Faculty will select from applicants who have demonstrated their commitment to their program, to campus life, and who have an excellent attendance record. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need.

Melanie Bremner Secondary Chance Bursary*

Donor: Second Chance Scholarship Foundation
Award Number: 200304
Awarded to a full-time student in any program who has demonstrated financial need. This award is available to a student who is or has been involved in the criminal justice system or is at-risk for such and shows a desire to make positive changes in his/her life. The recipient will be selected by the Seneca award committee.

Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary

Donor: The Métis Nation of Ontario
Award Number: 100106

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to registered students who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Applicants will be required to complete the MNO Metis Student Bursary Application and consent to an MNO citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards. If you have any questions, please direct all inquiries to: PSEsupport@metisnation.org.

To complete the application for the MNO Metis Student Bursary program, please visit: https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/bursary_application/

Michael "Pinball" Clemons Foundation Bursary*

Award Number: 200467
Awarded to a student enrolled in Youth to Postsecondary or Academic Upgrading who demonstrates financial need.

Michael Chan International Business Bursary*

Donor: Mr. Chan’s friends and supporters
Award Number: 200216
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce-International Business Management degree program. Recipient should have demonstrated financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is made by Awards Committee.

Michael Chan International Business Scholarship*

Donor: Mr. Chan’s friends and supporters
Award Number: 200217
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce-International Business Management degree program. Recipients should maintain strong grades across all subjects with a minimum GPA of 3.5, participate in extra-curricular or community involvement activities and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Recommendation is made by faculty.

Michael McKenzie Scholarship

Donor: Michael McKenzie
Award Number: 100030
Award designed to encourage and assist those with Sickle Cell Anemia in their decision to undertake post-secondary study at Seneca College. Contact the Financial Aid Office, Newnham Campus for more information or complete the on-line application form.  Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need. Selection is based on faculty recommendation.

Michael Monty Memorial Bursary

Donor: Panasonic Canada Inc., Applied Electronics Ltd., family & friends
Award Number: 100198
Bursary open to students in their first year of the Broadcasting - Radio, Broadcasting - Television, Journalism or Event Media Production programs. The recipient will be selected by Faculty and exemplify the philanthropic spirit characterized by Michael Monty's distinguished career based upon the following criteria: student enrolled in their first year of the Broadcasting - Radio, Television, Journalism or Event and Media Production programs, sound academic standing with proficiency in one of the above programs, emphasis on the ability to tell a story both orally, written and visually. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrated financial need.

Mike Shaver Award*

Donor: Mike Shaver
Award Number: 200007
This award will be given to a female student enrolled full-time in the Computer Programming & Analysis, Computer Networking & Technical Support or Computer Programmer programs. Selection will be based on high academic standing (a minimum GPA of 3.0). Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated financial need. The selection of a recipient will be recommended by faculty. This award is renewable, provided the recipient continues to meet the award criteria.

Mina Sandiford Day Bursary*

Donor: Mina Sandiford Day
Award Number: 200305
Awarded to a student who identifies as a person with diverse gender identity and/or sexual orientation (2SLGBTQ+). The recipient has overcome challenges in pursuit of their education and demonstrates financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Seneca awards committee. Established by Seneca alumna & 2020 Seneca Cup recipient, Mina Sandiford Day is a volunteer, student mentor and advocate of queer and trans representation at Seneca.

Morris Watkin Memorial Scholarship*

Award Number: 100366
Awarded to a student graduating from the Fashion Arts program, who demonstrates excellence in fashion design.

MPAC Award for Excellence in Property Valuation*

Donor: MPAC - Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
Award Number: 100575
Awarded to a student in the Real Property Administration program who:
  • Exhibits an aptitude and appreciation for the advancement of property valuation practices
  • Demonstrates an advanced skillset in fundamental valuation techniques, automated costing, and mass appraisal methodology as exhibited through high academic standing and active classroom participation in the Data Collection, Automated Costing and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal courses within the Real Property Administration program
  • Echos MPAC’s commitment to building better communities through his or her participation in community endeavours that serve to enhance the community environment.

Naadmaadwin Perkins+Will/SSF Award

Donor: Perkins+Will Canada Inc. & Seneca Student Federation
Perkins+Will Canada Inc. & Seneca Student Federation
Award Number: 200257
Awarded to an Indigenous student who contributes to advancing Indigenous cultural awareness at Seneca and who demonstrates financial need. The recommendation will be made by FirstPeoples@Seneca.

Nanda Layos Lwin Civil Endowed Award*

Donor: Nanda Layos Lwin, family and friends
Award Number: 200306
Awarded to a student enrolled in the full-time Civil Engineering Technician diploma program or the Civil Engineering Technology advanced diploma program. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need. All things being equal, participation in extra-curricular activities will be the differentiator. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered. This award is presented by Professor Nanda Lwin of Seneca’s School of Environmental and Civil Engineering Technology.

Nanji Foundation Bursary for Nursing*

Donor: The Nanji Foundation
Award Number: 200382
Awarded to students in the full-time Practical Nursing diploma program and the full-time Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program based on demonstrated financial need. Students must be progressing in the program to be eligible. Established by the Nanji family in recognition of the importance of nurses in every aspect of health care and in gratitude for the exemplary care provided by nurses.

Nanji Foundation Scholarship for Nursing Excellence*

Donor: The Nanji Foundation
Award Number: 200383
Awarded to a top graduating student in the full-time Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program. The recipient strives for nursing excellence, as exemplified by high achievement in:
  • Academic proficiency - Top grades and high quality of work with an aptitude for the subject matter and eagerness to learn.
  • Clinical competencies - Outstanding clinical practice that is caring and compassionate with a holistic client-centred approach and a high standard of care.
  • Professional standards - Acts with integrity, professionalism, collaboration and communication.
Established by the Nanji family in recognition of the importance of nurses in every aspect of health care and in gratitude for the exemplary care provided by nurses.

Nationwide Appraisal Services Award*

Donor: Nationwide Appraisal Services
Award Number: 200307
Awarded to a full-time student in the Real Property Administration (Assessment & Appraisal) program who demonstrates financial need and has a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipient will be selected by the Seneca Awards committee.

Neil Hetherington Non-Profit & Social Sector Award*

Donor: Colleges Ontario
Award Number: 200193
Awarded to a full-time student in the Non-Profit and Social Sector Management program. The recipient exhibits leadership and a contribution to the sector through volunteering or community work. The recipient demonstrates financial need and will be recommended by faculty. This award celebrates Neil Hetherington, Seneca alumnus, North American leader in the non-profit sector and winner of the 2018 Colleges Ontario Premier’s Award for Business.

Nelson Abraham Memorial Bursary*

Award Number: 100014
Award to assist a student in any diploma/certificate program.

Nenkova Family Perseverance Award*

Donor: Maia Nenkova and Family
Award Number: 200453
Awarded to an international student in the second year or higher in a full-time program who demonstrates financial need. The student will have overcome challenges in pursuit of their education and must be successfully progressing through their program.

Newcomer Award in Honour of Jack & Ann Talesnick

Donor: Naomi Fromstein, Stanley Talesnick & colleagues
Award Number: 100080
Awarded to any full-time or part-time student with honour-list standing in at least one semester. May be awarded as an in-course or graduating award. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need.

Newnham Student Levy Bursary

Award Number: 100065
Awarded to assist students registered in any diploma/certificate program at the Newnham Campus.

Newstalk1010 Bursary

Donor: Newstalk 1010 a division of Bell Media Inc.
Award Number: 200308
Awarded to a full-time domestic student in the Journalism program who has overcome obstacles in pursuit of their education and demonstrates financial need. The recipient will be recommended by faculty.

Newstalk1010 Radio Scholarship*

Donor: Newstalk 1010 a division of Bell Media Inc.
Award Number: 200309
Awarded to a full-time domestic student in the Journalism program who demonstrates excellence in radio news and strong overall academic standing. The recipient will be recommended by faculty.

Nicolas Esper Liberal Arts Award*

Donor: Nicolas Esper
Award Number: 200173
Awarded to a full-time student in the Liberal Arts University Transfer program (LAT) who demonstrates strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA), and leadership qualities through extracurricular involvement with the Liberal Arts program. The recipient demonstrates financial need. This award was established by LAT alumni Nicolas Esper to recognize students who give back to the Liberal Arts program and the Seneca College community. After graduating, Nicolas went on to pursue a Master of Education, as well as founding Seneca Hill Private School, where he currently acts as principal. Nicolas is a passionate educator dedicated to fostering exceptional educational opportunities for students and helping them realize their academic dreams and goals.

Non-Profit Management Award*

Award Number: 200478

Awarded to a full-time student in the Non-Profit & Social Sector Management (NPM) graduate certificate program. The recipient demonstrates financial need and a commitment to the sector through extra-curricular activities related to their program.

Norn Garriock Award*

Donor: Garriock
Award Number: 100191
Awarded to a student completing the second semester of the Broadcasting – Television program. Selection of the candidate will be made by the Faculty based on academic standing and personal qualities.

North American Taiwanese Women’s Association TO Chapter Award*

Donor: North America Taiwanese Women's Association Toronto Chapter
Award Number: 100154
Awards are given to two second year full-time students enrolled in any Social Service Worker program. Selections are made by the faculty of the School of Community Services based on high academic standing (min G.P.A. of 3.3 in first year) and demonstrated financial need.

Office Administration Programs Scholarship*

Award Number: 100433
Award to students graduating from any Office Administration program. Recommendation is made by faculty members.

Olga Decock and Laurie Landy Award*

Donor: Olga Decock, Laurie Landy, Laila Shah, family, friends & colleagues
Award Number: 200072
Awarded to a full-time student in Early Childhood Education who is a first-generation student to attend post-secondary education. In the course of their studies, the recipient has demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in supporting their peers and has also shown consistent improvement in their course work. The recommendation will be made by faculty. This award was established to celebrate two committed professors who retired in 2015 after over forty years of combined service in the School of ECE.

Oliver Hamilton Memorial Endowed Electronics Award*

Donor: Tent of Oliver Foundation
Award Number: 200421
Awarded to a student in the full-time Electronics Engineering Technician diploma program who has a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrates financial need and is a team player, hardworking and a problem solver. Preference is given to international students. This award is established in honour of Oliver Hamilton, who is remembered for his lifelong passion and expertise in the field of electronics, and his strong advocacy for education and empowerment for the next generation.

OMTRA Public Administration Scholarship*

Donor: Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association
Award Number: 200010
Awarded to a graduating student in the Public Administration Graduate Certificate Program (PAD) with high academic standing in the Municipal Revenues course. The recipient will exhibit a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. The recipient will also maintain an exemplary class attendance record and be an active participant in day-to-day classroom activities. Additionally, the recipient will demonstrate an appreciation and aptitude for the theory and practice of the real property tax system in Ontario. The recipient will be recommended by faculty.

Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association*

Donor: Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association
Award Number: 100416
Awarded to two graduating students in Real Property Administration with above average grades in RPA 210 (Municipal Tax Administration). The selection of a recipient will be made by faculty members.

Ontario & Canada Opticians Association Bursary*

Donor: Ontario Opticians Association (OOA) and Opticians Association of Canada (OAC)
Award Number: 200310
Awarded to full-time or part-time students in the Opticianry program who demonstrate financial need. The recipient will be recommended by the Seneca Awards Committee.

Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association*

Donor: Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association
Award Number: 100416
Awarded to two graduating students in Real Property Administration with above average grades in RPA 210 (Municipal Tax Administration). The selection of a recipient will be made by faculty members.

OPSEU Local 560 Health Sciences Bursaries*

Donor: OPSEU Local 560
Award Number: 100172
Awards for students registered in a Seneca College School of Health Sciences program or a School of Nursing program who demonstrate financial need. Selection will be made by a joint committee of Union Local and College representatives in accordance with stipulated guidelines. Preference will be given to those students who have a personal or family background in the labour movement.

Optical Group Opticianry Award, The*

Donor: The Optical Group
Award Number: 200320
Awarded to full-time or part-time students in the Opticianry program who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. The recipient will be recommended by the Seneca Awards committee.

Oracle RMS Insurance Bursary*

Donor: Oracle Insurance Risk Management Services Inc.
Award Number: 200370
Awarded to a second-year student in the full-time Business Insurance program who has overcome obstacles in pursuit of their education. The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible.

P.D.W. Career Foundation Award*

Donor: Patricia (Draves) Wyszynski
Award Number: 200195
Awarded to a full-time non-direct student who is in the first generation of their family to attend postsecondary studies. The recipient has a minimum GPA of 2.0 and demonstrates financial need. This award is annually renewable for the remainder of the recipient’s program if the recipient continues to meet the GPA and financial need requirements. This award is established by a Seneca Alumni and Seneca Retiree whose parents raised her to believe in the importance of education: Patricia (Draves) Wyszynski.

P.S Bhatnagar Memorial Award

Available in the 2024/2025 academic year
Donor: Kunal Bajaj
Award Number: 200438
Awarded to a student in the full-time Sustainable Business Management Graduate Certificate program or Non-Profit & Social Sector Management Graduate Certificate program, who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who demonstrates financial need. Generously established by Professor Kunal Bajaj and his spouse Shweta Bhatnagar, to empower the next generation of conscientious citizens, and to honour his father-in-law, Mr. P.S. Bhatnagar, whose unwavering commitment to education as a means to change the world continues to inspire.

P.S Bhatnagar Memorial Award*

Donor: Kunal Bajaj
Award Number: 200438
Awarded to a student in the full-time Sustainable Business Management Graduate Certificate program or Non-Profit & Social Sector Management Graduate Certificate program, who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who demonstrates financial need. Generously established by Professor Kunal Bajaj and his spouse Shweta Bhatnagar, to empower the next generation of conscientious citizens, and to honour his father-in-law, Mr. P.S. Bhatnagar, whose unwavering commitment to education as a means to change the world continues to inspire.

Paragon Security Award*

Donor: Paragon Security
Award Number: 200311
Awarded to full-time students in Advanced Investigations & Enforcement and/or final year students in Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis. The recipients demonstrate academic merit and financial need. The recipients will be recommended by faculty.

Paragon Security Cybersecurity Award*

Donor: Paragon Security
Award Number: 200312
Awarded to full-time students in Cybersecurity & Threat Management and/or final year students in Honours Bachelor of Technology – Informatics and Security. The recipients demonstrate academic merit and financial need. The recipients will be recommended by faculty.

Paragon Security Police Foundations Award*

Donor: Paragon Security
Award Number: 200313
Awarded to full-time final year Police Foundations students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need. The recipients will be recommended by faculty.

Pat Hall Nursing Bursary

Donor: Ms. Hall's family, friends & colleagues
Award Number: 100176
Awarded to assist students registered in a Nursing program. Eligible student must be Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and Ontario resident and show demonstrated financial need.

Patricia Kemp Memorial Bursary

Donor: Anthony Kemp, Nicole Kemp, Denise Cole, family & friends
Award Number: 100091
Awarded to a student enrolled in College Opportunities, Youth to Postsecondary, or Academic Upgrading. Preference is given to a student who has good academic performance, demonstrated commitment to working to overcome obstacles in pursuit of their career/educational goals, good work ethic and attitude. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Ontario residents, have demonstrated financial need and completed at least one semester of study. Selection will be made on faculty members’ recommendation. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who volunteer in the college or in the community, verified by a letter of reference.

Patricia M. Hughes Bursary*

Award Number: 100164
Bursary to sponsor Early Childhood Education students' participation in course related conferences and meetings.

Paul Sloggett Real Property Administration Scholarship

Donor: Paul Sloggett, family & friends
Award Number: 100428
Awarded to a graduating student in the real property administration or the real property administration (accelerated) program.  The recipient will have demonstrated a caring attitude towards others, volunteered at Seneca and/or in the community, demonstrated high attendance, good participation in the classroom and a high grade point average. Selections will be made by the faculty members.

Paul Steca Award

Donor: First Real Properties Ltd., family, friends & industry peers
Award Number: 100493
Awarded to a student in the Building Environmental Systems program within the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. The recipient will have good academic performance (min GPA of 3.0), dedication to the program and a focus on becoming a professional in building environmental systems and building management, demonstrated interest in the industry through participation in professional organizations and industry events, leadership in the classroom and support for his/her fellow classmates’ learning. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need. The selection of a recipient is made by faculty members.

Peter N. Ross Scholarships

Donor: Seneca Board of Governors
Award Number: 100038
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic standing, financial need and their contribution to Seneca College student life. Applicants should attach a summary of their achievements to their application form.

Peter Weis Achievement Scholarship*

Donor: Nancy Shanoff-Weis
Award Number: 200314

Awarded to final year students in the full-time Creative Advertising program. The recipients demonstrate creativity in advertising related to one or more of the following: strategy, ideas, concept, execution, design or copy, regardless of medium. When possible, preference is given to students who show potential as an art director. This award remembers Peter Weis, known for exceptional art direction and an illustrious career in the advertising industry

Peter Weis Endowed Award

Donor: Nancy Shanoff-Weis
Award Number: 100197

Awarded to final year students in the full-time Creative Advertising program. The recipients demonstrate creativity in advertising related to one or more of the following: strategy, ideas, concept, execution, design or copy, regardless of medium. When possible, preference is given to students who show potential as an art director. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. This award remembers Peter Weis, known for exceptional art direction and an illustrious career in the advertising industry.

POi Business Interiors Scholarship*

Donor: POI Business Interiors
Award Number: 100569
Domestic student enrolled in the Faculty of Business with a GPA of 3.0, a passion for learning, a critical thinker and leadership skills.  Faculty recommended.

Poppy Hughes Award*

Donor: Dean Hughes, Meghan Whitfield and Poppy Hughes
Award Number: 200315
Awarded to a full-time nursing student who demonstrates financial need. Applicants will have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered. The recipient will be recommended by the Seneca awards committee. Established by the Hughes / Whitfield family in deep gratitude to the nursing profession and the nurses who have cared for us and our loved ones.

Price-De Souza Paperclip Scholarship*

Donor: Suzanne Price
Award Number: 200098
Awarded to a student who has already completed at least one full-time program at Seneca and who is enrolled in another full-time program at Seneca. At least one of the programs is in the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Design. The recipient will have a GPA of 3.5 or above. The recipient is involved in Seneca activities for personal or community growth. Preference is given to students who are innovative and who synergize the learning outcomes from their Seneca programs. Like the paperclip, this student brings things together. The selection will be made by the Seneca awards committee. This award was established in honour of the De Souza family alumni and Suzanne Price, a committed Senecan.

Primus Long Distance Affinity Bursary*

Award Number: 100473
Awards to assist students registered in any Faculty of Continuing Education and Training (FCET) courses.

Professor Laurie Pratt-Forster Memorial Award*

Donor: Don Forster
Award Number: 200371

Awarded to a student in one of the following full-time programs:

  • Environmental Landscape Management
  • Environmental Technician
  • Environmental Technology
  • Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health
  • Non-Profit & Social Sector Management
  • Project Management – Environmental
  • Social Service Worker
  • Social Service Worker – Gerontology
  • Social Service Worker – Immigrants & Refugees
  • Sustainable Business Management

The recipient will be an international student or part of an equity-deserving group. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. This award honours Laurie Pratt-Forster, Loyalist College professor and trained social worker, who is remembered for her generosity of spirit and community-mindedness.

Purina Veterinary Diets Animal Nutrition Award*

Donor: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Award Number: 200316
Awarded to full-time students in the Veterinary Technician program. The recipients will have the highest percentage grade in the nutrition module of their academic year: Nutrition of Animals I (NOA212) or Nutrition of Animals (NOA412). In the instance of a tie, preference is given to a student who demonstrates program engagement and volunteerism. There will be a minimum of one award for first year students and one award for second year students.

Qarla Lorenzana-Arao Award*

Donor: Qarla Lorenzana-Arao
Award Number: 200455
Awarded to an international student enrolled in a full-time program in the School of Human Resources and Global Business who has a minimum GPA of 3.5 and who demonstrates financial need. Generously established by alumna Carol Lorenzana, who is grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others, while instilling the value of giving in her young daughter, Qarla.

RBC Foundation Bursary for Business and Financial Management

Donor: RBC Foundation
Award Number: 100339
Awarded to students in the Faculty of Business and Bachelor of Financial Services Management program. Bursaries will be awarded primarily on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents.

RBC Foundation Bursary Fund

Donor: RBC Foundation
Award Number: 100058
Bursary fund open to all Ontario students across the College awarded primarily on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.  Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and have demonstrated financial need. Selection is based on faculty recommendation.

Re-Forward Award*

Donor: Solomon Hsu
Award Number: 200170
Awarded to a full-time student in the Creative Advertising, Interactive Media Design, or the Pre-Media course. This award will support a student who goes above and beyond to engage in active self-learning. Such activities may include joining clubs, volunteering, attending conferences and workshops, or other learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The recipient will be recommended by faculty. This award is established by Solomon Hsu, a proud alumni, in order to pay-it-forward and to honour the professors who paid-it-forward in his life.

Rioux Fire Protection FPT Award*

Donor: Rioux Fire Protection Ltd.
Award Number: 200177
Awarded to a full-time student in the Fire Protection Engineering Technology program who has a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipient is involved in the Seneca community through participation in clubs, extra-curricular activities or sports. The recommendation will be made by faculty.

Robert Froebel Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers (Canada) Ltd.
Award Number: 200105
The Robert Froebel Memorial Award will be awarded to a Bachelor of Aviation Technology student who has completed the third year. The recipient will be a student who has demonstrated professionalism and a string work ethic. He or she will be the most improved student over the previous three years in academic and flight line achievement as well as overall personal development. The recipient will have demonstrated financial need and Ontario residency.

Rohini Gheewala Legacy Award*

Donor: Amie Gheewala
Award Number: 200460
Awarded to a second-year international student in a full-time program who demonstrates financial need and has overcome hardship in pursuit of their education. The recipient will be successfully progressing through their program. Generously established by Amie Gheewala (Seneca Polytechnic employee) and her father Jay Gheewala, with support from her family to honour the legacy of her mother Rohini, who dedicated 29 years of service to Seneca. Rohini’s memory is cherished by many, for her giving spirit, thoughtfulness, and her willingness to go above and beyond to assist students in need.

Ross McCreath Scholarship*

Award Number: 100193
Awarded to a student in the second year of Broadcasting – Radio program. The recipient will be recommended by the Faculty. Selection will be based on academic standing, proficiency in radio and television studies with emphasis on marketing and sales in their work experience. As well, the recipient should exhibit a philanthropic spirit that characterized Ross McCreath's career.

Roy Hennessy Graduate Achievement Scholarship*

Donor: Anonymous
Award Number: 200406
Awarded to a graduating student in the Radio – Broadcasting program based on academic standing, leadership, and all-round achievement. Established in honour of ‘Real Roy’ Hennessy who had a distinguished career in Canadian radio and is remembered for his energy and passion for radio.

RPA Impact Award*

Donor: Chris Ratnasingham
Award Number: 100431
Awarded to a graduating student in the RPA or RPAA program. The recipient has earned the recognition of their peers for being the most helpful, and in the process has made a positive impact in the success of their journey.  The selection of the recipient will be made by faculty members based on voting by fellow students in the program.

RPA Szeto Award*

Donor: Maureen & Kam Szeto
Award Number: 100392
One award will be given to an international student with the best academic achievement in the Real Property Administration program.

Russ Bannock Award*

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