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 10 Million Dollars worth of scholarships are currently open for applications on ScholarTree! This week alone, we have added 50 scholarships worth over $500,000. Once students complete their profiles, they will be matched to all the awards for which they qualify. However, many students overlook the fact that at the top left-hand corner of their scholarship list, they can filter scholarships by various categories, including Program of Study, Ethnicity, Financial Need, etc.
Here is a list of scholarships available this month
Google Sheet - October 2025 Scholarship List
Excel File - October 2025 Scholarship List
PDF - October 2025 Scholarship List
Here is another unique scholarships:
https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/the-launchpad-scholarship-by-tundra-technical/yXmqSluF_7 - Grade 12 Women/Non-Binary in STEM
We recognize that in these uncertain economic times, more people are concerned about their finances than usual, so we wanted to create a brief presentation on where students can find scholarships and offer tips to enhance their scholarship applications. Access the presentation here: Scholarship Advice
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The Wolf Scholars Program is a new full-ride scholarship at the University of Toronto, offering 16 students full tuition, a living stipend, funded travel, internships, and more.
The program invites educators to nominate outstanding students, while also allowing students to self-nominate if they are not nominated by their school. A school nomination gives educators the opportunity to champion students who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, and strength of character. Schools can nominate up to 3 students.
Requests for Nomination (one page explaining why you should be nominated) are due to Ms. Makris (toula.makris@ocdsb.ca) by 3:25pm on Friday, October 17th.
Students will complete their own application to the Wolf Scholars Program by November 10 and indicate on the application that they have been nominated.
Please note: To be eligible for Wolf Scholars, you must apply to U of T St. George through OUAC by November 7, 2025.
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: