The County of Simcoe has officially launched its 2026 Student Bursary Program, offering financial support to local residents pursuing post-secondary education. The program, which opened on April 1, 2026, provides 21 bursaries valued at $3,000 each to students across the region, including those living in Collingwood.
To ensure local representation, the county guarantees at least one bursary for a resident of each of its 16 member municipalities. While the cities of Barrie and Orillia do not participate in this specific funding stream, students in Collingwood and other eligible municipalities are encouraged to apply.
The program is open to both full-time and part-time students enrolled in any year of an undergraduate program at a Canadian university or college. Applicants must submit a 750-word essay that highlights their proudest achievement and their involvement in extracurricular activities within their school or community.
For the fifth consecutive year, the county is partnering with Georgian College to provide additional support. Up to five bursary recipients who attend the college are eligible to receive an additional $1,500, bringing their total financial assistance to $4,500.
All applications and required supporting documents must be submitted by Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The submissions will be reviewed by the County of Simcoe Bursary Committee, and successful applicants will be notified no earlier than October 6, 2026, following final approval by the County Council.
More information regarding the application process can be found on the official County of Simcoe website.
