Grade 9 - Grade 11 Scholarships
Affinity Credit Union: Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Program - $2,500 (April deadline)
If you’re in Grade 11, looking forward to your post-secondary education and seeking ways to develop your leadership skills, then this is a great opportunity for you! This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a student to learn about money, leadership, co-operatives and a whole lot more. This program is designed for young Affinity Credit Union members like you, who aspire to make a big difference in their community. To be eligible, you (or your parent/guardian) must be an Affinity Credit Union member. Not a member? It’s not too late – join the better banking movement today! For more information and to apply, go to https://www.affinitycu.ca/meet-affinity/in-the-community/scholarships-awards
Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards - $5,000 (February deadline)
Open to Indigenous youth in Grade 11 or 12. Winners attend AFOA's National Conference and participate in a special Youth program designed to introduce youth to careers in Indigenous finance and management. For more information and to apply, go to https://afoa.ca/awards/youth/
Father Ted Colleton Scholarship Program - $500 to $1,500 (December deadline)
Father Ted Colleton Scholarship is intended to help young people to learn about human life issues through research and writing. They will be inspired through this educational medium to become involved in activities within their schools or community settings to restore respect for life. These awards are open to school students in Grade 11 or 12 For more information and to apply, go to: https://niagararegionrighttolife.ca/projects/father-ted-colleton-scholarship-program/
Horatio Alger Scholarships for Grade 11 students: If integrity, determination, and courage describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life. We help students overcome the financial barriers to pursue higher education. To qualify, you must have at least a 70% average and require financial assistance to attend university. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2022. To learn more and apply, visit https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/
IndigiFund - $ various (March deadline)
You are eligible for a Bursary if you are an Indigenous youth age 15 to 30 needing financial assistance in the areas of sport, education, and culture. For more information and to apply, go to https://indigifund.com
The Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship - $500 (March deadline)
This scholarship assists Grade 11 students with completing their secondary education, to ease the financial burden that some students face during their educational journey. These scholarships are intended for students living with vulnerable circumstances. Scholarships are awarded annually (in the Fall after confirmation of Grade 12 enrolment). In order to be considered for this award, you must be nominated by your high school. Please see Student Services in your high school for information on being nominated. For more information and to apply, go to https://communityeducation.ca/scholarships/
Saskatchewan Academic and Golf Excellence Scholarship Program (SAGE): Golf Saskatchewan High School Bursaries - $ various (May deadline)
Two scholarships are open to female/male applicants in Grades 9 - 11. The scholarships and bursaries recognize young individuals who have made major contributions to golf in Saskatchewan. They are intended to assist members of SGA-affiliated golf clubs in their pursuit of high school and post-secondary education. Applicants will be judged on the previous year's academic record, golf achievements and abilities, future plans in academics and golf, and attitude and sportsmanship. For more information and to apply, go to http://golfsaskatchewan.org/sport-dev/#scholarships
SHAD Canada Summer Program (December deadline)
Shad Canada is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) and entrepreneurship program for students in Grade 10 or 11. Shad Canada’s program attracts students with high aptitudes for risk taking, curiosity, excellence and resilience, and prepares them to take on social and economic challenges. The month-long program (27 days of living on campus at a Canadian university in July) includes a real-world design challenge that asks students to work on issues such as food security, water management and waste. Applicants are assessed on several factors including creativity/innovation, commitment to excellence, engagement in extracurricular activities and a strong academic foundation. The selection process is competitive. For more information and to apply, go to www.shad.ca
SWNA Junior Citizen of the Year Award - $3,000 (March deadline)
The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. These prestigious awards are given to kids who: have had the ability to overcome life’s challenges, have a positive lifestyle, are dedicated to community and school, have a strong sense of caring and responsibility, inspire others, and are between ages 8 to 18. For more information and to apply, go to https://swna.com/junior-citizen-of-the-year/