Our Bursary & Scholarship Program

The Promise of a Brighter Future

If you would like to contribute to a bursary, you can donate by mail, phone, or online.

Mail a cheque to:

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton
735 King Street East
Hamilton, ON L8M 1A1

Attention: Development Department

Phone: 905-525-2012 ext. 3139

In the drop-down menu under ‘I would like my donation to support’ select ‘Education-related Needs and Bursaries’.

The application process for the CCASH 2026 Bursary & Scholarship Program is now CLOSED. Please check back in Spring 2027 for a chance to apply.

The Ted Rogers Scholarships are some other great funding opportunities for your post-secondary education or training. Click here for more details.

What/Who is Funded

Funding is available to support and enhance the life outcomes of individuals served by CCASH.

Individuals served, include:

Current and former wards
Kin families
Parents and children currently receiving service
Children of families that provide foster homes (up to 1 bursary per year).

Activities for which funding can be requested include:

Ongoing education and skills training
Employment outcomes and possibilities (specialized equipment purchase, computer and electronic purchase, ongoing training)

Please note: Disbursement of funds will be directed toward tuition at your selected post-secondary institution or distributed as a reimbursement for supplies (ie: books, laptop, etc.) with proof of purchase. You can discuss the disbursement of funds further with your worker.

Bursary & Scholarships

These are the various bursary and scholarships that are available to CCASH service recipients, and their families:

Youth & Family Opportunity Bursaries (annual): Supports youth and families, who are receiving services from the agency, to help them achieve their life’s goals. Made possible through our dedicated donors and friends.
The Sazio Family Scholarship (annual): Supports current or former CCASH service recipients who are pursuing post-secondary education and/or training. This is a renewable scholarship for up to 4 years, made possible through the generosity of the Sazio family.
The DiNardo Family Scholarship (bi-annual): Supports current or former CCASH service recipients who are pursuing post-secondary education and/or training, made possible through the generosity of the DiNardo Family.

If you are interested in sponsoring a bursary or creating a scholarship, please contact: 905-525-2012 x 3150

Testimonials

Hear from our 2025 Bursary & Scholarship recipients on how they benefitted from this financial support.