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Students applying to St. FX University can do so for FREE until October 31, 2025 by using the promo code GOXGO2026


Transcript Information 

Transcripts for Nova Scotia Universities and NSCC

Students applying to a Nova Scotia University or NSCC no longer need to request their printed high school transcript. When you apply online and give them your student number, they will automatically be able to access your high school in progress transcript and your final transcript upon graduation.

Current students applying outside of Nova Scotia will still need to request their transcript from the guidance office.

School Events


St. Mary's University  - Monday, November 3 @ lunch

SMU will be offering on the spot admissions at this time


Mount Saint Vincent University - Wednesday, November 5 @ lunch

MSVU will be offering free on the spot admission at this time. 


Dalhousie University  - Thursday, November 27 @ lunch


St. Thomas University - Tuesday, December 2 @ lunch

STU will be offering on the spot admissions and waiving their admission fee. 

Upcoming Open Houses


Dalhousie University - Halifax and Virtual

Halifax Campus - November 1, 2025

Virtual - November 15, 2025 and January 24, 2026

To register, go to: https://apply.dal.ca/portal/open-house?tab=halifax


St. Mary's University - November 22, 2025

Students can apply to SMU for free at this event. To register, go to: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/eventsandtours/?clicktype=topnav


Mount Allison University - November 7th, 2025

To register, go to: https://mta.ca/admissions/tours-events-and-info-sessions/open-house


Mount Saint Vincent University - November 21, 2025

To register, go to: https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/recruitment-events/


University of King's College Virtual Open House - December 13, 2025 and February 15, 2026

To register, go to: https://ukings.ca/events/virtual-open-house/

Upcoming Scholarships


he RBC Future Launch Scholarship

Value:  $1500

Deadline: Accepting applications all year

Forget everything you know about scholarships. This one is different. The RBC Future Launch Scholarship could help you take your next step towards a better job. This award is open to:

■ Canadian youth between 15-29 years old

■ Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all

■ Grades and transcripts are not required

■ Hundreds of scholarships available throughout the year

■ Must not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC

This $1,500 scholarship can be used for Short-term courses, Workshops, Certificates, Necessary equipment or books, and much more.

For more information, go to: https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/future-launch-scholarship.html


Building Brighter Futures Financial Awards

Value: Varies

November 1, 2025

To be eligible for Building Brighter Futures financial awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:

· be an Indigenous person;

· be enrolled in:

·         an accredited education program;

·         a professional development program;

·         a continuing education program;

·         a traditional knowledge program; or

·         arts training; 

For more information and application, please go to  https://indspire.ca/programs/students/bursaries-scholarships/


House of Commons Page Program 

Value: Approximately $18,000.00

Deadline: November 9, 2025

Each year, 40 students graduating from high schools and CEGEPs are selected from across Canada to participate in the page program. Pages are first-year undergraduate students registered at one of the four universities in the national capital region. They work on a part-time basis for one year. To be eligible students must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;

▪ hold an overall academic average of at least 80% in the previous year of your current education level and maintain this average during your       current year (official transcripts to be provided); and

▪ Orally communicate fluently in both official languages (will be formally evaluated by the House of Commons).

For more information and application, please go to https://www.ourcommons.ca/About/PageProgram/Index-e.html

 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Value: up to $7,000 / year

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Candidate should demonstrate the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles, and involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work. 

For more information and application, go to https://terryfoxawards.ca/

 Queen’s University Major Entrance

Value: $36,000 - $80,000

Deadline: December 8, 2025

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of our major admission awards.

You may apply for all of the awards below that you are eligible for by submitting a single Major Admission Award (MAA) application.

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/admission-awards/major-admission-awards

  

Burger King Scholarship

Value: $1000.00

Deadline: December 15, 2025

Open to both employees and non-employees who meet the following criteria:

·         Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

●        Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico or Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

●        Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

●        Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2022-23 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada.

For more information and to apply go to: https://bk-scholars.com/

Allied Van Lines Canada Scholarship

Value: $1000

Deadline: December 15, 2025

This award is open to students who are pursuing a post-secondary program in the area of business, logistics, and/or similar field. Students must submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. 

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.alliedvanlines.ca/scholarship

 

 North American Van Lines Canada Scholarship

Value: $1000

Deadline: December 15, 2025

This award is open to students who are pursuing a post-secondary program in the area of business, logistics, and/or similar field. Students must submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. 

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.northamericanvanlines.ca/scholarship


French for the Future National Essay Contest

Value: $1,000 - $28,000

Deadline: December 19, 2025 

Open to students in grades 10 to 12 across Canada, the Contest will award scholarships valuing between $1,000 and $12,000, giving winners the chance to pursue their post-secondary studies partially or completely in French. The scholarships are offered in partnership with the following 8 post-secondary institutions: University of Ottawa, Université Sainte-Anne, Université de Moncton, Université Saint-Boniface, University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean, Laurentian University, University of Lethbridge, Collège Boréal and Glendon College of York University. Students must write and submit a 750 word essay in French on this year's chosen theme:

“What makes a good friend?”

For more information, go to http://french-future.org/programs/essay-contest/