Owen Connolly Estate Bursaries

Owen Connolly Estate
Provider
Value
$2,000
Status
Closed — August 31, 2026; Next deadline: August 31, 2027 (estimated)

Applications for 2026 are closed. The funder gives an annual application period of July 1 to August 31. We’re keeping an eye on this award and will update this page when applications reopen.Last checked: September 16, 2026Have more details, or are you the funder of this award? Contact us.

Connolly Estate Bursaries have been expanded. The bursaries are available to qualifying university students in their first, second, third, or fourth year. In addition, college students completing a joint degree may also qualify. The bursaries are open to full-time university students who are male or female, Roman Catholic, and Irish in heritage. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

How to Apply

  • Full-time university students in their first, second, third, or fourth year. College students completing a joint degree may also qualify.
  • Must be a resident of Prince Edward Island.
  • Roman Catholic, and Irish in heritage.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.

Apply online.

  • Successful applicants will be notified by December 15th, of the current year.
  • Recent bursaries have been in the range of $2,000 per year. They may be lower or higher, and may vary annually, depending on market returns on the fund and the number of applicants.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the applicant will not be contacted for documentation missing after the initial application review.