Admissions

Financial Assistance & Scholarships

We believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to an outstanding education. Financial assistance is a cornerstone of our commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible education. It ensures that more girls of grit, character and promise can discover themselves at BSS, and go on to do great things.
Through tuition and program assistance, we support families who need extra help with costs. Our merit-based scholarships encourage and reward students who demonstrate exceptional academic, artistic or athletic achievements.

Donations from our generous community make this possible. Every year, BSS allocates over $2 million in financial assistance, the most of any girls’ school in Canada.

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    Financial Assistance

    Admissions decisions are based on admissions criteria, regardless of financial need. Financial assistance awards are based on financial need, which is evaluated through an independent third party, Apple Financial Services. To be eligible for financial assistance, you need to complete the Apple Financial application before January 6, 2024. Apple Financial reviews all applications and makes an award recommendation to the school. All financial assistance decisions are communicated to families on offer day, February 23, 2024. The amount of financial assistance awarded will be applied as a reduction of tuition fees. 

    At BSS, students are encouraged to engage in the community by taking advantage of the experiences offered. We understand that these opportunities have costs beyond tuition. Knowing this, students are eligible to apply for assistance to offset the cost of BSS Summer Academy courses and one out-of-province or international trip during their time at the school.

    We would be delighted to speak to you to answer any questions you may have about Financial Assistance. Please email studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca to set up a time to connect.

How to Apply

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  • Step 1: Apply to BSS

    To be eligible for financial assistance, you must first apply to BSS. The deadline to submit a Day application for the 2024-25 academic year is December 1, 2023.

  • Step 2: Apply to Apple Financial

    Once you have submitted your application to BSS online, complete the Financial Assistance for Canadian Students (FACS) application through Apple Financial.

    Applications for new students should be submitted no later than January 6, 2024. Applications are submitted yearly for review. The deadline for returning students is December 1, 2023.

  • Step 3: Decision

    You will be contacted by email on the February common offer day to let you know if tuition assistance is being awarded and by how much. If you have applied to Boarding, your notification will vary, depending on when you applied.

    The fact that you are receiving financial assistance is confidential throughout your time at BSS and beyond unless you wish to participate in our BSS Donor Thank-You Program.

Financial Assistance FAQ

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Did you know that BSS allocated $2.1 million in financial assistance for the 2023-24 school year? As the only girls' school in Canada to offer financial assistance as early as Grade 6, our goal is to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier for talented students to access a BSS education.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on:
  • Academic, leadership and/or artistic achievement
  • A completed scholarship application form
  • A completed application for admission to BSS
The deadline to apply for all scholarships is January 8, 2024.

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  • Grade 6 Merit Scholarship

    No application is required for the Grade 6 Merit Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional incoming student and will be selected by the Admission Decision Committee based on admission criteria (the student's report cards, BSS assessment and interview).  

    Value: $3000, applied against the student's tuition fees in their first year at BSS

  • Grade 7 Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded annually to a new student entering Grade 7. 

    Value: $4,250, applied against tuition fees

    How to apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

  • BSS Foundation Entrance Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded annually to a new student entering Grade 9.

    Value: $4,250, applied against tuition fees each year until the student graduates.

    How to Apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

  • BSS Foundation Arts Entrance Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a new student who is entering either Grade 7 or 9 and who excels in any area of the arts, including fine arts, dance, drama or music.

    Value: $4,250, applied against tuition fees each year until the student graduates, provided she continues to achieve proficiency standing (80% and above) and actively participates in school life.

    How to Apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

  • Grade 9 21st Century Scholarship

    This needs based scholarship is awarded to a new student entering Grade 9. Applicants should have a strong academic background and must qualify for financial assistance.

    Value: Up to $20,000, applied against tuition fees

    How to Apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

  • The Edward S. Rogers Family Scholarship

    This renewable scholarship is awarded to up to six (6) Senior School (Grades 9 - 12) students (Rogers Scholars) based on their academic performance and contributions as engaged members at BSS or their previous school, demonstrated by traits of the Signature of a BSS Girl and participation in co-curricular activities, clubs, sports, teams, leadership positions, etc.

    Value: $10,000, applied against tuition fees annually until the student graduates, provided she continues to meet the requirements of the scholarship.

    How to Apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

  • The John C. Rykert Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student (Grades 7 - 12), with preference given to the daughter or granddaughter of a BSS Old Girl.

    Value: $2,500, applied against school fees each year until the student graduates

    How to Apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

  • The Joyce LAU 1997 New Media, Design and Technology Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a currently-enrolled student entering Grade 11 or 12 who has demonstrated special talent in digital arts, new media and design and/or a strong interest in the intersection of new media and technology. Special consideration will be given to students planning to pursue new media/design or STEAM-related studies following graduation.

    Value: One-time value of up to $1,750, applied against tuition fees

    How to Apply: The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.

Tiffany LEE ‘11, BSS alumna and financial assistance recipient

Without financial assistance, I would not have been able to access any of the programs and extra-curricular activities that BSS had to offer. All the things that I learned, especially through public speaking and debate club, all the joys that I had in band and choir, and all the friendships I made at BSS - these experiences carried me through much of my life. Financial assistance was the school’s way of showing me that I really could do anything.

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