AMS Grants & Bursaries

The AMS is committed to improving financial accessibility for all Queen’s students.

If you have any questions about AMS Grants and Bursaries please email the Vice President (University Affairs) at .

Clubs grants can be found under the Clubs section.

Grants

Applications are open

Accessibility Grants

Applications open October 2025

Equity Grants

  • About

    Equity Grants are provided through the Social Issues Commission to promote the fostering of an anti-oppressive and safe environment in the Queen’s community. These grants target organizations engaged in community outreach, educational campaigns, and awareness raising projects that meet the eligibility requirements listed in the grant application. If you have any questions about these grants, email the Social Issues Commissioner (External) at .

  • More Details

    In order to be eligible for this grant, you must have the following requirements: 

    • Any equity clubs on campus that are doing equity work are eligible to apply.
    • Students/ student groups may apply once per term.
Applications open September 2025

MyIsabel Grant

  • About

    The MyIsabel Grant was created to provide groups on campus the chance to use the facilities at the Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts (IBCPA) without an associated cost. If you would like to have an event at the Isabel in either the lobby space or in the Concert Hall this grant can help to make the space more financially accessible for your event to run. For more information, contact the Campus Affairs Commissioner at .

  • More Details

    To be eligible for the MyIsabel Grant, applications must demonstrate the following criteria:

    • Priority shall be given to event ideas that are innovative, likely to engage students and generally thought to enhance the quality and diversity of campus life.
    • Events that may link to the broader Kingston community may be considered.
    • Priority will be given to new events and to clubs which have not received this grant in the past.
    • Recipients shall be AMS members
    • Applicants must provide evidence of financial plans in the form of a projected budget
Applications open October 2025

Black History Month Grant

Applications are closed

ORT – CAC Equity Grant

  • About

    The ORT-CAC Equity Grant supports Queen’s faculties in creating safe, anti-oppressive Orientation Week programming by reducing financial barriers. It provides supplemental funding for equity-focused events that highlight and celebrate equity-deserving groups and topics, helping ensure inclusive and accessible experiences across all Orientation Roundtable (ORT) partner faculties.

  • More Details

    In order to be eligible for this grant, you must have the following requirements: 

    • Any Orientation Planning Group affiliated with a Member Society is eligible to
      apply for this grant.
    • Only one (1) application may be submitted per application cycle.
Applications are closed

Sustainability Action
Fund

  • About

    The goal of the Sustainable Action Fund (SAF) is to improve and promote sustainability at Queen’s by providing funding to relevant events and initiatives that have applied during the application period.

  • More Details

    The fund has been granted to a variety of initiatives including conferences, a greenhouse, a residence composting imitative, and a secure bike storage facility. This is an excellent opportunity to fund undergraduate projects focused on different aspects of sustainability.

Bursaries

Applications open April

Student Graduation Bursary

Applications are open
Queen's University Alma Mater Society

AMS Membership Bursary

Applications are open
Queen's University Alma Mater Society

Emergency Taxi Fund

  • About

    The AMS Taxi Bursary exists to assist students who have temporary mobility difficulties with extra costs they may face. Students may apply for this bursary through Student Awards.

  • More Details

     In order to be eligible, you must provide a doctor’s note verifying your temporary disability and document your taxi usage. The maximum available amount is $250.

Applications are closed

The AAC Academic Accessibility bursary

  • About

    The AGC (Academic Grievance Center) Academic Accessibility bursary is provided by the External Affairs Commission. This bursary is intended to help undergraduate students in financial need with non-tuition costs associated with their courses such as: textbooks, lab equipment and PPE, field trips, and more. If you are unable to afford these costs, or could use some help to afford them, this bursary is intended to subsidize your non-tuition academic expenses, partially or in full.

  • More Details

    To be eligible for the AGC Academic Accessibility bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

    • Are a currently enrolled undergraduate student at Queen’s University 
    • Have paid their AMS Membership Fee 
    • Are currently enrolled in at least one class
    • Demonstrate financial need 
Applications open September

AMS Student Experience Bursary

  • About

    The purpose of the Student Experience Bursary is to enhance the financial accessibility of events run by AMS ratified clubs or Faculty Societies for all AMS members. The bursary is designed to subsidize, partially or in full, fees required for events where a student would otherwise be unable to participate for reasons relating to financial hardship.

  • More Details

    To be eligible for the Student Experience Bursary, students must demonstrate their financial need by completing the application form above. There is no deadline for this bursary and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Affairs Commissioner at .

Applications are closed

International Student Bursary

Applications are open

AMS/SGPS Out-of-City Healthcare Travel Bursary

  • About

    Established in May 2016 by the Alma Mater Society and the Society of Graduate and Professional Students, and awarded on the basis of self-identified need on the part of the applicant who requires financial support to attend healthcare appointments outside of City of Kingston, generally with a Specialist. The amount of funding for the Healthcare Travel Bursary is limited.

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