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 holiday break approaching, we wanted to share a list of scholarships currently available and those that will be available over the break. There are over 1,200 awards totalling over $5,600,000 in value in these awards.
Google Sheet - Holiday Break Scholarship List
Excel File - Holiday Break Scholarship List
PDF - Holiday Break Scholarship List
If you have issues opening the links above, it is likely due to your school/school board's network admin settings. You can either right-click and copy the links into your browser or forward this email to your personal email and open them there.
Not all awards will apply to all students. Students should create a profile on ScholarTree to get a list customized to them and weekly email reminders of deadlines. Students can use the "Applications Open" filter only to see those scholarships currently accepting applications at the top left of their scholarship list. As a reminder, ScholarTree has always been and will continue to be 100% free to students. We generate revenue by charging Scholarship Providers to host their scholarships on our site.
Finally, if any of your students are interested in attending Redeemer University, here are links to their first-year tuition contest:
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
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: