Brampton’s Algoma University is offering $6,000 bursaries to local students

For students who want to kickstart their higher education, a big opportunity is calling in the form of the Algoma University Brampton campus bursary.

The public university is investing in the local community by offering a bursary available to students starting this September, which will cover approximately half of a student’s tuition.

Applications for the upcoming school year are now open.

The $6,000 bursary is distributed over two years of study ($3,000/year one and $3,000/year two).

Eligible students must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Meet the conditions listed on their official Offer of Admission

Students who enroll part-time will have their bursary prorated based on their course load.

Applicants can check Algoma’s website for more information on how to apply, as well as check out all the programs and events to help future students prepare for their Algoma journey.

As for what programs Algoma University offers, the school has become renowned for having an excellent computer science program, offering courses in computer game technology and Unity programming all in brand new state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs.

Algoma University’s Brampton Campus also offers bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, Business Administration, Finance and Economics and Community, Economic, and Social Development.

More recently, the school has attracted attention for its new Business of Esports program, making it the first university in Ontario to offer a bachelor’s degree in the Esports industry.  As interest in competitive gaming and esports continues to grow, the new program will teach students the relevant skills needed to work in the esports industry, as well as help guide entrepreneurs who want to develop their own personal brand within the industry.

Other business programs offered at the school include Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Finance and Economics, and a unique Aviation program that allows students to take to the sky and earn their pilot’s license.

Located in the heart of downtown Brampton, Algoma University’s Brampton campus combines accessible convenience with innovation. It’s located just a few minutes away from the Brampton GO station and downtown Brampton bus terminal for easy commuting, and is nearby some of the city’s most popular attractions: Garden Square, Rose Theatre, PAMA, Brampton Library’s Four Corners Branch, YMCA, Gage Park, and downtown shops and restaurants.

The school has recently undergone major renovations, building modern classrooms with new technology (such as convenient touchscreen monitors) and a brand new student centre for students to study, hang out, or just relax between classes.

Additionally, Algoma University’s small average class size of only 28 students allows for a personalized approach to hands-on learning on a more intimate scale, with professors getting to know their students to provide each of them with the specific support and opportunities they need to succeed.

With campuses in Brampton, Timmins, and Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma promises a community-oriented, cross-cultural learning experience no matter which campus you attend. Click here to schedule a campus tour.

For students interested in studying with Algoma this year, be sure to apply soon to qualify for the bursary, or visit Algoma’s website for more info on how to apply.

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