John Dobson Bursary
Support Your Studies
A one-year bursary with the possibility of renewal for up to two years
The John Dobson Bursary for the Study of Free Enterprise awards up to $10,000 to a student—or students—with an interest in better understanding free markets and the free enterprise economic system.
The Dobson Bursary is for
Undergraduate or graduate students at a Canadian university
Students studying humanities, economics, business law, or social sciences
Canadian citizens studying outside of Canada
The Dobson Bursary is awarded for
Up to $10,000
One year
(possibility of renewal for two more)
Dobson Bursary FAQ
How many students are awarded the bursary each year?
Typically, the $10,000 bursary is given to one student, or split between two.
I am not Canadian. Can I apply for this bursary?
The bursary is not exclusively awarded to Canadian citizens, but non-Canadian students wishing to apply need to be studying at a Canadian university.
I am Canadian, but studying abroad. Can I apply for this bursary?
Yes. Your application is welcome if you are a Canadian studying abroad at an accredited post-secondary institution.
This bursary is made possible by the generous support of the John Dobson Foundation, which supports entrepreneurial development and the study of free enterprise at universities across Canada. Learn more about the life and legacy of John Dobson:
Bursary applications are current closed. Please check back again later.
