Student AffairsWelcome! This webpage is your primary resource to help guide you through every step of the Spring Awards application process. Here, you鈥檒l find clear answers to common questions, important deadlines, document requirements, and helpful troubleshooting tips.
Our goal is to make the application process as smooth and accessible as possible, so please read through carefully and don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out if you need support along the way.
FAQ for Spring Awards application
To be eligible for Ban Righ Foundation Spring Awards you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a Queen鈥檚 student
- Identify as a woman
- Be a mature student (have had a two or more year gap in your formal education) and/or be a mother
- Demonstrate financial need
Please email Lubna Rahman, BRC Student Advisor and Program Planner to express interest in the Spring Awards
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive the application form and instructions. Please complete the application and return it to Lubna along with all required supporting documents.
Please refer to the below Awards timeline:
- December 1, 2025 - Applications Open
- January 13, 2026 鈥 Spring Awards Application Workshop
- February 6, 2026 鈥 Deadline to receive feedback on your application
- February 13, 2026 (4:00pm) 鈥 Application Final Deadline
The Ban Righ Foundation 2026 Spring Awards Application Package has more details of the requirements of applying. Some applications require additional documents.
- A complete Ban Righ Foundation 2026 application form
- SOLUS downloaded document of your unofficial transcript
- SOLUS downloaded document of your verification of enrollment
- Screenshot of SOLUS Financial Aid Page
- SOLUS downloaded documents of Fall and Winter Fee Statement
- Proof of OSAP (loans and grants from OSAP website), Queen鈥檚 and/or other student funding (if applicable)
- Graduate funding package letter (for Graduate students with funding only)
- Brief letter of self-nomination
- One brief letter of support from someone who knows you well (no close relatives). Letters of support must be specific to this award cycle and must be dated no earlier than December 1, 2025.
- To be considered for the Barbara Paul Prize, applicants must include a second letter of support (academic or community), in addition to the letter of support noted above.
- Photo consent form
- High resolution photo that we can use for publication should you receive an award.
Financial need is assessed using pages 5-8 of the application form:
- Pages 5鈥7: Estimate your financial need by comparing total annual expenses with total resources.
- Page 8: Calculate your overall debt load.
To demonstrate financial need, your expenses must exceed your resources for the year.
Applicants will be notified of results by mid-March 2026.
Yes. Please first Save As the application form to your computer before entering any information. Once saved locally, you can continue editing and saving your progress.
An incomplete application is missing required information or supporting documents.
If you need feedback before submission, you may email your incomplete draft to Lubna Rahman by February 6, 2026.
Only complete applications will be accepted after that date.
No applications will be accepted after February 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Yes. When you submit a complete application, you will automatically be considered for all awards for which you meet the eligibility criteria.
Some awards are open for international students, please review the specific award criteria in the application package on page 12.
Use the below calculate a rough estimate of the value of your car for page 8 of the application.
While completing the application, take the time to think about how you can convey your story. While the financial information you provide is important, remember that the numbers cannot tell us who you are or what drives you. The selection committee will place greater emphasis on the sections of your application where you share why you believe this award (or these awards) are meaningful to you.
Review the different award criteria to determine what you will be eligible for, and use the letter of self-nomination to emphasize relevant parts of your story. Perhaps you want to emphasize your connection to the Ban Righ Centre鈥檚 missions, or your experiences as a single mother, or maybe your journey as a newcomer to Canada has shaped your goals. Until February 6th, you can consult with a dedicated Ban Righ Staff (Lubna Rahman) to discuss how do this effectively.
Troubleshooting the Form
If you see the message below when you attempt to open the form
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If you are not seeing automatic calculations on page 5-13, please ensure you have answered the mandatory question at the top of page 5.
If you have saved your form to your computer but are unable to make changes to your responses afterward, please ensure you have not used an e-signature in the signature sections. For this form please type your full name in lieu of an e-signature on pages 8 and 10.
Issues with Supporting Documents
SOLUS pages not downloading properly?
- Try a different browser or clear your cache. On some systems, PDFs from SOLUS only open correctly in Firefox or Edge
OSAP proof not downloading?
- Take a clear screenshot of your OSAP 鈥淔unding Summary鈥 page showing both loans and grants.
Photos not attaching correctly?
- Ensure your high-resolution photo is in .jpg or .png format and under 5MB.
Still Having Trouble?
If you continue to have technical issues:
- Email Lubna Rahman for assistance.
- Include a screenshot of the error message and a brief description of the issue. This will help us resolve your problem more efficiently.