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
With the school year quickly ending, ScholarTree.ca has made a concerted effort to add as many scholarships as possible to the platform. May is the end of peak scholarship season, so many awards have upcoming deadlines. We currently have 101 scholarships, equating to 567 awards and a total of over $1.6 million, with the application periods ending this month. So, there is still time for students who have put off applying for scholarships throughout the school year. Students can sort their scholarship list (https://scholartree.ca/scholarships) by the deadline using the sort-by option at the top of the page.
A reminder of a scholarship available nationwide:
Pathfinder Scholarship Award - Students studying Business or Tourism
Future on Tap Scholarship - Non-Binary or Woman studying STEM
Phones Down, Eyes Up - Students studying Art or Music
Geotab Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Engineering Scholarship -Students studying STEM
Finally, the deadline for the Dream Scholarship (8 x $10,000) is June 7th. So far, there are only 20 completed applications for this scholarship: https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/dream-scholarship/NXVVRzKiMD
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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: