Funding Opportunities

The SU Conference Fund was established to help UNB students attend conferences, competitions, or events that support their academic or professional development.

The most funding a student can receive is $300 per academic year

To qualify: 

• You must be a current UNBSU member (UNB Undergraduate student)

• You must submit a complete application including expected costs 

• You must apply at minimum 2 weeks before the conference date

The only items that qualify for funding: 

• Registration fee

• Accommodation

• Travel costs

Items that don’t qualify for funding:

• Social trips or general travel

• Events not directly related to your academic or professional growth

• Food costs 

• Local Transportation (Taxies, Rideshares, Public Transport)

• Materials used for Conference (Equipment, project materials)

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The UNBSU and UNB Sustainability partnered to create the Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) for the UNB Fredericton campus. The projects carried out by students, clubs and their partners will help cultivate a culture of sustainability on campus and provide students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at their university. 

The fund is supported by students - $1.00 per student per term of the SU Fee, is allocated directly to the Sustainability fund. 

The fund can support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to:

• Aboriginal sustainability

• Zero/low-waste projects

• Engagement or awareness campaigns

• Energy reduction/sustainable energy

• Recycling, reuse, up-cycling projects

Individual students, clubs, and societies are welcome to apply for funding to support their sustainability work on campus.

Applications are jointly reviewed by UNB Sustainability and the UNBSU VP Finance & Operations. Decisions regarding project eligibility and funding amounts are made at their discretion.

Only UNBF students can apply for the fund. The fund cannot be used to attend sustainability conferences.

Application Link: https://www.unb.ca/initiatives/sustainability/get-involved/sustainability-fund-application.html

The Clubs & Societies Fund supports UNBSU-ratified clubs and societies in hosting events and initiatives that enhance student life and benefit the UNB Fredericton community. The fund is intended to help student groups deliver meaningful, inclusive, and well-planned programming on campus.

Funding is administered by the UNBSU Vice-President Finance & Operations in accordance with the Clubs & Societies Policy.

To be eligible, clubs and societies must:

• Be ratified and in good standing with UNB and the UNBSU

• Submit a preliminary budget by September 30 each academic year

• Demonstrate fundraising efforts, if requested

• Show a clear benefit to the UNB community

• Submit a detailed event budget (revenues and expenses)

• Submit one funding request per event

Applications are reviewed within 7 business days of submission. Funds are issued through reimbursement after receipts are submitted to the SU Welcome Center, or through direct payment upon submission of an invoice.

Clubs and societies are entitled up to $2,000.00 per academic year. Additional funding may be granted to clubs for exceptional, high impact initiatives, at the discretion of the VP Finance & Operations.

 The following are not eligible for funding:

• Alcohol or cannabis

• Expenses for non-students

• Surplus or profit-generating budgets

• Loan or debt payments

• Protests or rallies

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All ratified clubs and societies have access to a maximum of $200 in start up fundings. Clubs have 60 days from the date of ratification to utilize this funding.

Applications are reviewed within 7 business days of submission. Funds are issued through reimbursement after receipts are submitted to the SU Welcome Center, or through direct payment upon submission of an invoice.

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Alcohol or cannabis

• Expenses for non-students

• Surplus or profit-generating budgets

• Loan or debt payments

• Protests or rallies

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Learning Equipment Bursary

The UNBSU Learning Equipment Bursary was established to help students manage the additional costs associated with completing their courses.

Beyond tuition and student fees, many students are required to purchase textbooks, laboratory supplies, specialized equipment, software, and other course-specific materials. These expenses can create an additional financial barrier to academic participation and success.

Eligible students may receive up to $300 per academic year to help cover required course materials and equipment. Funding is limited, and applications will be reviewed based on eligibility, demonstrated financial need, academic necessity, and the availability of funds.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a current member of the UNB Student Union

• Be enrolled in the course or academic program connected to the requested expense

• Demonstrate that the requested item is required or reasonably necessary for their coursework

• Submit a complete application with all required supporting documentation.

Eligible Expenses

The bursary may support required academic expenses, including:

• Textbooks and required course readings;

• Laboratory kits, supplies, and protective equipment;

• Specialized tools or equipment required for a course or academic program;

• Required calculators or other course-specific academic devices;

• Course-specific software, licences, access codes, or digital learning platforms;

• Art, design, engineering, nursing, science, or other program-specific materials; and

• Items eligible are approved on the discretion of the VP Finance & Operations

Expenses That Are Not Eligible

The bursary does not normally cover:

• Tuition, mandatory student fees, residence, or meal-plan costs;

• General school supplies that are not connected to a specific course requirement;

• Optional or recommended materials, upgrades, or premium versions of eligible items;

• General-purpose electronics or devices unless specifically required for a course and approved by the UNBSU;

• Items purchased primarily for personal use rather than academic purposes;

• Expenses already fully covered by another bursary, grant, scholarship, academic department, or organization;

• Purchases without acceptable receipts or supporting documentation; or

• Costs unrelated to the applicant’s current studies.

Funding and Application Process

Students may receive a maximum combined amount of $300 per academic year, regardless of the number of applications submitted. Any unused portion of the semesterly maximum cannot be transferred to a future semester.

Applications will be reviewed based on:;

• The academic necessity of the requested item;

• The cost and reasonableness of the expense;

• The completeness of the application; and

• The availability of funding.

Submitting an application does not guarantee that funding will be awarded. The UNBSU may approve an amount lower than the amount requested.

Applicants may be asked to provide:

• Proof of enrolment;

• A course syllabus, instructor confirmation, bookstore listing, or other evidence showing that the item is required;

• An invoice, receipt, or screenshot showing the cost of the item; and

Approved funding may be issued as a reimbursement after proof of purchase is submitted or, where possible, through direct payment to a vendor. Applicants must follow the payment instructions included in their approval notice.

Students are encouraged to apply before making a purchase. Purchases made before approval are not guaranteed to be reimbursed, even if the expense would otherwise be eligible.

Applications will be reviewed while funding remains available.

Application Link

For questions about the Learning Equipment Bursary, contact the UNBSU Vice-President Finance & Operations at finance@unbsu.ca.