Paying for Post-Secondary:
Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
Scholarships and Bursaries are FREE MONEY. You do not need to pay it back. For this reason, EVERYONE should try and apply!
https://www.ontarioscholarships.ca/all_scholarships.php?c=&offset=0&date=
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships
https://www.ontario.ca/page/student-loans-grants-scholarships-and-bursaries
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/scholarships.html
Important note: Scholarships are based on merit, using academic and or non-academic criteria. Bursaries are based on financial need. Both scholarships and bursaries are free money and do not need to be repaid.
ScholarshipsCanada.com claims to be Canada's most comprehensive scholarship portal, search through their extensive database to find scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. You'll also find information about student loans, applications and budget planning.
Scholarships and Financial Aid at Ontario Colleges - Most college websites have a section on scholarships and financial aid that is available at their college. The link to scholarships and financial aid is usually visible on the homepage or is listed in the prospective students section.
Scholarships and Financial Aid at Ontario Universities - The Ontario Universities' Application Centre eINFO website has a scholarship search tool to help you find the internal scholarships, unique to a specific university and available to first-year students. Once you have located a scholarship of interest, visit the Financial Aid section of the university's website for additional information.
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU)has links to a number of other non-OSAP scholarships and bursaries.
Athletic Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries - All athletic financial awards offered by Canadian universities must follow the criteria established by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), the national governing body of university sport in Canada. For additional information click here - for info on the awards that are available at a specific Ontario university, use the OUADirectory to contact them for your sport.
Links to specific scholarship opportunities:
Scholarships for International Students and Canadians who want to study abroad:
https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?lang=eng
Royal Military College Scholarships and Awards:
https://www.rmc-cmr.ca/en/registrars-office/prizes-awards
Indigenous Bursaries and Awards:
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