• This page contains local, provincial and national awards.  This is not a comprehensive list so please do your own research as well. 

• Not all scholarships are offered each year.  Please visit the link to determine whether the scholarship is offered for the current year.

• You can apply to these awards independently (they do not need to be submitted to Guidance).

• Most college and university entrance scholarships are automatic (you don't need to apply). However, for some scholarships, an application may be required.  Visit the website of the specific college or university for complete information on scholarships available, and how and when apply.

• Award information can change frequently and is updated below as frequently as possible.

• Please check links regularly for updated information about award criterion (to be sure that you are eligible), award value, application processes and deadlines.

DUE October 1, 2025 - TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples | $15,000 | Min 2 year College or University program

DUE October 31, 2025 - Water Environment Association of Ontario | $1,000 or $2,000 | College or University program in water quality field

DUE February 28, 2026 - TAC Foundation Scholarships | $2,500 to $6,000 | College or University Transportation-related Studies

DUE March 1, 2026 - Allan Simpson Education Fund Award | $ varies | College or University

OPENS March 2, 2026 - Ontario Hockey Federation Scholarship | $ varies | College or University

DUE March 21, 2026 - Rotary District 6440 Career and Technical Scholarships | $1,500 | Approved Career/Technical/Vocational program

DUE March 24, 2026 - Rainbow Youth Leadership Bursary | $500 | Any post-secondary pathway

DUE March 25, 2026 - CST Foundation Scholarships | $6,000 | College or University

DUE March 26, 2026 1:00pm - RBC Elevate Scholarship | $15,000 (up to) | College or University

DUE March 27, 2026 (apply once at post-secondary) - Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Bursary | $1,250 | College or University

DUE April 2, 2026 - The Giller Mantella Scholarships | 3 @ $10,000 | Post-secondary Literature or Creative Writing

DUE April 14, 2026 - Friends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship | $1,000 | College or University Visual/Fine/Media Arts

DUE April 15, yearly - OSSTF Federation Family Education Fund | $3,000 | Apprenticeship, College or University

DUE April 17, 2026 - Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships | $500 to $5,000 | College or University

DUE April 24, 2026 - Canadian Hearing Service National Scholarship Program | $1,000 to $3,000 | College or University

DUE April 26, 2026 - Lerners Diversity and Inclusion Bursary | $5,000 | College or University

DUE April 30, 2026 - OFSAA Alumni Scholarship | $500 | College or University

DUE April 30, yearly - CUPE 4222 Student Award | $ varies | College or University

DUE May 1, yearly - CUPE Local 1146 Bursary | $500 | College or University

DUE May 15, yearly - Kay Livingstone Scholarship Awards | $1,000 | Any post-secondary pathway

DUE May 29, 2026 - Ontario Justice Education Network Bursaries | $1,000 | College or University justice/law related programs

OPENS in MAY (due dates vary) - National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Education Program | $ varies | Apprenticeship, College or University

DUE June 1, 2026 - OTIP Bursary Program | $1,500 | Apprenticeship, College or University

DUE June 1, yearly - Ontario Knights of Columbus Bursary | $1,000 | College or University

DUE June 8, 2026 - Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | College or University

DUE June 15, yearly - Horatio Alger Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships | $3,000 | 3 yrs or less career or technical degree/certificate

DUE June 26, 2026 - Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | University BSc in Physical Science discipline

DUE June 30, 2026 - Yconic Smart Serve Scholarship | $2,000 | SHSM student

DUE July 15, yearly - Ontario Trucking Association Education Foundation | $ varies (multiple awards) | College and/or University

DUE August 31, 2026 - Ontario Federation of Agriculture Scholarships | $varies | Apprenticeship, College or University

DUE (check link) - Unifor National and Regional Council Scholarship | $tbd | College or University

DUE (check link) - Meridian's Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship | $10,000 | College or University

DUE (check link) - Don McBain Memorial Award | $5,000 | College or University (Indigenous students)

DUE (check link) - Ken Palmer High School Music Bursary | 2 x $1,000 | College or University music

DUE (check link) - Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship | $1,000 | College or University agriculture, food science or culinary 

DUE (check link) - Libro Credit Union Student Awards | $2,000 | Apprenticeship, College or University

DUE (check link) - Ontario Parks Association Scholarship & Bursary | $1,000 to $2,000 | College or University parks, horticulture, landscaping, conservation or environmental resource management programs

DUE (check link) - National Union Scholarships (Multiple) | $2,500 | College or University

DUE (check link) - Huron Tractor Scholarship Program | $1,750 | College or University agriculture

DUE (check link) - Ted Rogers Scholarships | $ varies (multiple awards) | University

DUE (check link) - Black Education Fund Scholarship | $1,000/yr | Trade School, College or University

DUE dates vary (check link) - Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award | $ varies | College or University

DUE (check link - opens in Spring) - FirstOntario Education Awards | $1,000 | College or University

DUE dates vary (see OPC member for date) - Ontario Principals' Council Student Award | $ varies | Apprenticeship, College or University