The Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation and the Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop are proud to announce the launch of the 2027 Bruyère Bursaries. Two bursaries of $10,000 each will be awarded to student-led projects: one based in the Ottawa region and the other internationally.
The bursary is named after Élisabeth Bruyère, founder of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, who have been an essential source of funding for the School since its creation.
Eligibility Requirements and Selection Criteria
This competition is open to social innovation students who have a concept for a social innovation action project.
Projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Clarity and definition of the proposed project
- Significance of the social issue addressed by the project
- Impact of the proposed project on the community
- Existing connections with the target community
- The team’s capacity to carry out the project
Application and Next Steps
To submit an application, please complete the Bruyère Bursary Application Form by November 30, 2026.
A shortlist of four to six finalists will be selected in December 2026. Finalists will be chosen based on criteria such as presenting community-rooted strategies aimed at having a positive impact on an important social issue.
Each shortlisted finalist will have the opportunity to work with a coach to refine their project planning and prepare their final presentation.
In March 2027, a jury will select two projects, one of which must be based in the Ottawa region, that will each receive $10,000 to carry out their project over the course of one year.
