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Financial support for grad students

Grants, bursaries & funding

TMGSU offers financial support to help you travel, grow professionally, and manage unexpected hardship. All programs are free and available to registered TMU grad students.

What's available

Funding programs

Four programs to support your academic and personal journey.

Travel grant

Financial support for grad students attending academic conferences, presenting research, or travelling for education-related purposes.

Conference attendance Receipts required Supervisor approval

Professional development grant

Support for workshops, training programs, certifications, and skill-building opportunities that advance your academic or professional growth.

Workshops & training Certifications Invoices required

Emergency bursary

A one-time financial assistance for students facing unexpected financial hardship that impacts their ability to continue their studies.

Unexpected hardship Proof of enrolment Confidential

Course union & student group funding

Event funding and reimbursements for TMGSU-recognized course unions and student groups. Must be recognized before applying.

Recognized groups only Event receipts Pre-approval needed
The process

How it works

From application to payment, here's what to expect.

1
Apply

Fill out the form and upload your documents

2
Review

TMGSU reviews eligibility — usually within 2 weeks

3
Decision

You'll be notified by email with the outcome

4
Payment

Approved funds sent via direct bank transfer

Funding availability

Available by term

Funding is divided across three terms. Apply within the relevant window.

Summer term
May – August
Applications open
Fall term
September – December
Applications open
Winter term
January – April
Applications open

Ready to apply?

The application takes about 10 minutes. Have your student number and documents ready.