Financial aid & awards

Your education is an investment in your career and life.

Explore financial resources available to you as a student in for-credit programs at Royal Roads University:

  • loans
  • bursaries, scholarships and other awards
  • student research scholarships
  • external funding opportunities that align well with RRU students
  • emergency funding

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Royal Roads Entrance Award/Bursary

RRU's premier recruitment award that aims to reduce financial barriers to education through rewarding excellence and/or volunteerism.

From $2,000 to $10,000

New students (Entrance)

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A.C.T. Award

For international students with protected person or refugee status, including refugees who have been grated permanent resident status.

Up to $25,000

New students (Entrance)

International

Admiral John Charles and Mary Charles Scholarship

Awarded annually to a second year School of Humanitarian Studies student who is currently serving or retired military.

$1,500

Active students (In-course)

Canadian Forces

AEBC/Allyant Scholarship

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) works to improve the lives of blind, deafblind and partially sighted Canadians...

From $1,500 to $2,500

External

Allan Cahoon Global Advancement and Diversity Award

Assist students in underrepresented populations who wish to promote diversity.

$1,000

Active students (In-course)

Allan Cahoon Scholarship

This scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence, supporting students who excel both academically and through their leadership.

$1,500

Active students (In-course)

Andrea Fallan Memorial Bursary

Provides financial assistance to a second year BCom student for exceptional leadership, community involvement, and dedication to promote a cohesive team environment.

$500

Active students (In-course)