UWinAward Application | Student Awards and Financial Aid

UWinAward Application

2023-2024 Prospective Students

The UWinAward Profile/Application will open for 2023-24 prospective students on January 1^st, 2023. The deadline for most entrance award applications is April 30^th, 2023.
Click here for helpful tips when starting the award profile application.

2022-2023 New/Current/Transfer Students

Application deadlines vary so don’t delay applying to maximize award opportunities. Upcoming deadlines are as follows:

November 30^th - Various Undergraduate Awards
January 15^th - Various awards offered to part-time students sponsored by OPUS
January 31^st - Application need-based awards - Various Undergraduate/Graduate Awards
Click here for helpful tips when starting the award profile application.

Download the UWinAward Student Application/Profile How-to Guide

AWARD PROFILE - VIDEO TUTORIAL:

MICROSOFT TEAMS DROP-IN SESSIONS:
If you are a current or prospective student and you require assistance with your UWinAward application, we will be offering Microsoft Teams drop-in sessions:

UWinAward Application Drop-In Dates/Times
Date	Time	Link to Microsoft Teams Session:
Thurs, Nov. 24, 2022	2:45pm - 4:00pm	Click here to join
Tues, Nov. 29, 2022	10:45am - 12:00pm	Click here to join
Thurs, Dec. 1, 2022	2:45pm - 4:00pm	Click here to join
Tues, Dec. 6, 2022	10:45am - 12:00pm	Click here to join
Thurs, Dec. 8, 2022	2:45pm - 4:00pm	Click here to join

If you require assistance, please submit a service request via the ask.uwindsor.ca platform or contact our office during phone service hours to schedule a Teams meeting with a member of our team who will be able to connect with you to assist you with resolving your issue.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Phone

You may reach our office at: (519) 253-3000 Ext. 3300

NOTE: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the office hours will be 10:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Service effective March 28, 2022:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please direct your initial question to ask.uwindsor.ca as there may be a knowledge base article that may answer your question.

In order to better assist you, please always include your UWindsor Student Number in your communications.

Students should complete their UWinAward Student Application/Profile via UWinsite Student > Student Homepage > Award Profile to be matched with eligible funding opportunities.

Additional Information for Domestic Students who are experiencing financial hardship.

Additional Information for International Students who are experiencing financial hardship.

Sending in Documents

Documents may be faxed, sent as an attachment through ask.uwindsor.ca, placed in our drop-box located in the lobby of CHT or mailed to:

Student Awards & Financial Aid
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Ave. CHT Room 102
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4

Fax: (519) 973-7087

Submit a service request with an attachment: https://ask.uwindsor.ca/

Email: ask@uwindsor.ca

Visit Us

To visit the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office, the following steps MUST be taken:

Effective May 1, 2022, steps 1), 2) and 5) are optional. Masks however, must still be worn at all times.

(Optional) 1) Complete the Safe Lancer App to receive your Green Approved Badge. For additional information on the protocols that are in place to visit the campus in person, click here. Information on the 'Return to Campus' procedures and 'Vaccination Policy' can be found on the University of Windsor website https://www.uwindsor.ca/returntocampus/. If you do not have a Green Badge, you can't visit us in person and you will need to address your issue using one of our remote services available.

(Optional) 2) Proceed to campus only if you have completed the Safe Lancer App and have an APPROVED badge. Access to Chrysler Hall Tower is available by entering through the NORTH doors of Chyrsler Hall North, facing the Leddy Library parking lot or, with a student id access card, via the main doors to Chrysler Hall Tower, on Monday - Thursday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

3) Remember, students may drop off documents in our drop-box located in the lobby of Chrylser Hall Tower and do not need to get in the queue to complete this task.

4) Be sure that you have government issued photo ID or your UWIN ID card. We will not be able to serve you in person if you don't have proper identification.

(Optional) 5) Once you are cleared to visit the campus, scan the QR Code below using a mobile device or click on the QR code. Use our queing system to register and to place yourself in our virtual line in order to visit the office for in-person service related to your government financial aid file, scholarships or bursaries. We are available for in-person service during the following hours:

SAFA Service Hours

Monday	1:00PM - 4:00PM
Tuesday	1:00PM - 4:00PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday	1:00PM - 4:00PM

To enter our in-person service queue with the Student Awards or the Financial Aid office, please scan this QR Code or click if using a mobile device:

Book an Appointment

If you feel that you need to talk to someone about your situation, please take the following steps:

1) Try asking your question using https://ask.uwindsor.ca. We have many knowledge base articles that might be able to assit you with you question.

2) Log in to https://ask.uwindsor.ca to submit a service request and a Student Awards or Financial Aid Representative will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

3) Call our office during our phone service hours. A Student Award or Financial Aid Representative may be able to resolve your issue over the phone.

4) If options 1) through 3) do not resolve your issue, we will schedule you a virtual Teams meeting/appointment with a Student Awards or Financial Aid Specialist for a time that is mutually convenient.

UWinAward Profile/Application Drop-In Sessions

UWinAward Profile/Application Support

Here is the schedule for our virtual drop-in sessions available for students who require assistance with their UWinAward Profile/Application for bursary and scholarship applications.

Important Notes:

We will attempt to return messages and service requests within 2 business days where possible. In September, January & May however, our response time may be closer to 7-10 business days.
Please do not leave/send multiple messages/emails as this will delay our response time.

Financial Aid News & Updates

Impact of Alternative Grading System on OSAP
It is recognized that dropping or withdrawing from course(s) may be necessary to avoid academic standing issues. If you are receiving student financial aid, dropping or withdrawing from course(s) could have both immediate, and future financial implications. Prior to dropping or withdrawing from course(s), ensure you understand the impact to your financial aid eligibility and assessment. Contact the Student Awards and Financial Aid office via the ask.uwindsor.ca platform for further details.

Impact of Alternative Grading System on Scholarship Renewal
For Renewable Scholarship eligibility, students must remain registered in a minimum 60% course load each semester and maintain the minimum scholarship average required for their respective awards.
If you are considering either the Pass/No Pass or Voluntary Withdrawal (VWC) option as outlined in the recent email regarding the Alternative Grading System, you may wish to submit a service request to our office via the ask.uwindsor.ca platform to discuss the possible impact on your scholarship renewal eligibility.