Resources & External Funding

Below are a list of funding opportunities external to the SRC that can help support you or your projects!

• MCCONNELL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY FUND: $12,500 ANNUALLY

  The McConnell Student Opportunity Fund generates $12,500 annually in support of student-initiated projects. These projects foster student innovation, initiative, and self-reliance by providing students with financial support to pursue practical research and, most particularly, job-related experiences. Funds are intended to nurture the development of new experiences and/or to enhance intellectual and practical skills complementary to those taught in academic programs. Successful applicants will receive a maximum of $2200 per project.
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• B.E.S.T. PROJECT FUNDS: UP TO $7,000 PER PROJECT ($50,000 AVAILABLE)

  The B.E.S.T. Projects Fund is the premiere experiential learning opportunity at Bishop’s. This unique possibility is meant to assist students, determine their career paths and realize their ambitions. The funds are awarded to students whom the Selection Committee believes have the potential for significant achievement and impact once they graduate from Bishop’s.
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• TOWNSHIPPERS RESEARCH & CULTURAL FOUNDATION: (UNDEFINED AMOUNT)

  Each year, Townshippers’ Foundation allocates the funds generated from donations and legacies to grants. Generally the Foundation provides grants to grassroots projects and organizations which enhance the quality of life in their communities in the historical Eastern Townships.
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• ASEQ FUNDS: UP TO $5,000 ANNUALLY

  ASEQ, the organization that provides health and dental insurance to many students at Bishop’s, has generously created a grants program to fund student-initiated projects. In order to be eligible for sponsorship, all submissions must be approved by your Students’ Representative Council. Interested students must submit their project documents by email to src@ubishops.ca Before October 1st (for the fall deadline) or March 1st (for the winter deadline).
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• STORWELL SELF STORAGE BURSARY: $2,000 ANNUALLY

  Storwell Self Storage is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life.                                                                                    Click here for details and more information.