Scholarships
Entrance Scholarship (no application required)
Comes with Offer of Admission
Based on marks (ex: 80%+ average may be eligible)
A student's average will usually be calculated by best six credits at the 4U/4M level. Some universities include program prerequisites in the calculation of admission averages.
Direct Application Scholarships
Internal (offered by the university/college only for their students)
External (offered by community, businesses, foundations, etc)
Visit the financial aid/student awards and individual faculty/department pages of the university or college website to find out about their specific scholarships and bursaries.
University Scholarships: http://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships
College Website: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges
Bursaries (Usually based on financial need / per institution)
Work-Study Programs (Co-op)
Some programs start in 1st year, but most require an application after first term
OSAP / Student Line of Credit / Bank Loan
Scholarship season is fully underway. Over 900 scholarships worth over $7 million are currently open for applications on ScholarTree! This week alone, we have added 30 scholarships worth over $380,000.
Once students complete their profiles, we match them with all the awards for which they qualify. However, many students overlook that, in the top left-hand corner of their scholarship list, they can filter scholarships by categories such as Program of Study, Ethnicity, Financial Need, etc.
Here is a list of scholarships available this month
Google Sheet - October 2026 Scholarship List
Excel File - October 2026 Scholarship List
PDF - October 2026 Scholarship List
Here is a unique scholarship:
https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/jay-nijholt-scholarship/0yVGYK0BpE - People who play soccer and are interested in entrepreneurship
We recognize that in these uncertain economic times, more people are concerned about their finances than usual, so we created a brief presentation on where students can find scholarships and tips to strengthen their scholarship applications. Access the presentation here: Scholarship Advice
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Just sending a quick note to let you know that the Opterus Valerie Ann Arts scholarship is open now for applications.
This $5,000 scholarship is open to women pursuing the arts: painting, sculpting, musical theatre, you name it.
Applications are online until June 12 at https://opterus.scholarshipscanada.com/.
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Here are a few resources you can use to help students who are applying for scholarships:
Here is a blog outlining the most common mistakes we see on scholarship applications - https://scholartree.ca/blog/the-6-most-common-mistakes-when-applying-to-scholarships
At the bottom of https://scholartree.ca/educators, there is a downloadable budget planner that students can use to prepare for next year
Maintaining good grades is essential for securing many scholarships. Here are some blogs that talk about how to achieve better grades:
Getting into specific programs is becoming increasingly competitive. Here are some blogs covering the application process of some of the more competitive programs:
Listed below are some websites that provide scholarship, financial assistance information and opportunities
OCDSB Planning for Post-Secondary Studies: https://www.ocdsb.ca/programs-learning/planning-for-post-secondary-studies
OCDSB Ridgemont High School Scholarship: https://sites.google.com/site/ridgemontscholarships/
Canadian Fine Arts: http://www.canadian-universities.net/Scholarships/Fine-Arts.html
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP): https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal
StudentScholarships.Org: https://studentscholarships.org/
ScholarTree: http://www.scholartree.ca
Scholarships Canada: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
yconic: https://yconic.com/
School Finder: www.schoolfinder.com
Campus Access: www.campusaccess.com
OUAC: www.ouac.on.ca
eINFO: www.electronicinfo.ca (search for scholarships by individual Ontario universities)
OCAS: www.ontariocolleges.ca
CanLearn: www.canlearn.ca
Government of Ontario - student loans, grants, scholarships, and bursaries:
http://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/student-loans-grants-scholarships-and-bursaries
Universities Canada (formerly Association of Universities and Colleges Canada): https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=834
Scholarships and Bursaries of Potential Interest: https://sites.google.com/site/ridgemontscholarships/
Black Foundation of Community Networks: BFCN Scholarship Directory
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund: http://bcsf.ca/
Indspire (Scholarships and Bursaries): https://indspire.ca/
Federal Government - Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1351687337141/1531406419657
Federal Government - Post-secondary Student Support Program: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033682/1531933580211
Learning Disabilities of Ontario: http://www.ldao.ca/ldadhd-resources/scholarships-and-bursaries/
Service Canada (federal government): http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/of/index.shtml
fastweb!: http://www.fastweb.com/
International Scholarships: http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
Maclean's Magazine: How to get a university scholarship: six tips for success
International Student: http://www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/scholarship_essaysample/
Top Universities: http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/how-write-winning-scholarship-essay
Student Scholarship Search: http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/tips/scholarship-essay-tips.php
When applying for a scholarship that requires a reference letter from a teacher, guidance counsellor or administrator, please:
Ask 2-3 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline
Provide a copy of the scholarship and a 'ghost letter' outlining how you meet the criteria
Take note of the application instructions regarding reference letters (i.e. sent by the school, separate envelope, etc.)
Scholartree - Scholarship Tips
Here are a couple of blogs that highlight some of the things that students should be considering:
Having good grades is vital to many scholarships. Here are some blogs that talk about how to achieve better grades:
Getting into specific programs is becoming increasingly competitive. Here are some blogs covering the application process of some of the more competitive programs: