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Applications are required for a number of awards (not based on overall average alone) including the Chancellor's award which requires 2 letters of recommendation.
Must have applied to Nipissing and be an Ontario resident.
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: Typically early May, annually
This year Scotiabank has doubled its support for student post-secondary aspirations with a total of $60,000 for students’ scholarships in 4 Themes:
Financial Wellness
STEM
Diversity
Future Women Leaders
This exciting opportunity is available to current Grade 12 Students with 4 x $3,750 scholarships (one per theme) in each of the following regions:
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Atlantic Canada, Quebec
British Columbia, Yukon
Ontario
Students can access the scholarship from their myBlueprint Account (Tasks Section) or by clicking Apply Now on the Scotiabank Scholarships Landing Page.
Amount: 16 awards at $3,750
Deadline: Typically Phase 1 Applications are open until early May, annually
The Port Nelson United Church Youth Award was established in September 2012 by the Church Council to recognize and celebrate the leadership of young people in the area of being inclusive, particularly pertaining to the needs and concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) people. The award offers a public and tangible way to celebrate Affirming – one of the church’s core values.
Criteria: Graduating from any Halton school in June 2024. Has demonstrated significant leadership in school or the community in the area of being inclusive of others, with strong preference given to leadership in the area of LGBTQ+ issues, concerns and needs.
Examples of leadership experience - Gay-Straight Alliance leader/member, Leadership with persons with disabilities, Intercultural events or initiatives, Volunteer work with seniors.
Application instructions:
1 letter (max 2 pages, 12 point font) indicating the reasons you are worthy of this award including leadership pertaining to being inclusive, your goals for further education/career path. Must include personal contact information. (name, address, phone and email)
2 letters of recommendation
email to: assistant@portnelson.ca
Amount: $1000 per award
Deadline: Typically early May, annually
Applicants must be graduating and planning to attend a post-secondary education program (College, University, Trades, Apprenticeship, Workplace). They must be nominated by a classroom teacher, Student Success teacher or Guidance Counselor.
The nominee must fulfill one or more of the following criteria:
Success in school despite having to overcome personal obstacles.
Success in school despite having to cope with bullying and/or violence
Success in school despite socio-economic disadvantages
Success in school despite having to manage a mental health issue
Success in school despite having to overcome academic challenges
To apply:
Complete the online nomination form found HERE
Nominator recommendation including how the student fulfills the criteria and include the date of the graduation ceremony
Short description written by the student about how they have overcome these obstacles and achieved success.
Amount: $500
Deadline: Typically early May, annually
Bursary to any Ontario student pursing engineering degree at University.
Amount: The value of each bursary is $1500 with 2 of them being valued at $2000. Up to ten (10) children/dependents of municipal employees and Councilors entering a university engineering program will be selected from across the Province.
Deadline: Typically mid-May, annually
Open to Graduation students who have been involved for 3 or the past 4 years with the HOF as a player, trainer, coach or official. Must be enrolling in full-time postsecondary studies.
How to Apply:
You must write a letter outlining contributions to hockey and what it has meant to you.
2 letters of reference - 1 from school and one from a hockey related organization. Both on letterhead.
A transcript is mandatory as well as a copy of any midterm marks.
LINK to application form
Send all documents to:scholarship@ohf.on.ca
Amount: Varies according to need.
Deadline: Typically mid-May, annually
The Annual Jean Lumb Awards will be presented to twelve outstanding students who have achieved excellence in twelve areas:
Academics, Athletics, The Arts, Community Services, Defence of the Environment, Dignity of Life, Excellence (New), Innovation, Innovation in Technology (New), Leadership, Overcoming Adversity (New), Trades and Apprenticeship
Students may apply for more than one of the categories.
Requires: 500 word essay on how student has achieved excellence
Resume
Transcript
2 reference letters (one must be from your school)
Supporting documentation
You must be:
Enrolled full-time in any grade in a high school school or secondary school in Canada, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, Of Chinese heritage
Amount: $1000 per award
Deadline: Typically mid-May, annually
This award commemorates the legacy of Ontario’s 28th Lieutenant Governor by recognizing Ontarians who have gone above and beyond to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Amount: Up to $5000
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
Multiple scholarships available for Black students applying to University or College. Some awards require essays and references.
Amount: multiple awards for various amounts ($1,000 to $2,500)
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
Students entering first or second year of post-secondary studies, aged 25 or younger
Academic average of 70% or higher
Strong leadership qualities
Active community volunteer who highlights co-operative values of caring, co-operation
and community
Value: 6 $1000 awards
Deadline: TBD
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
There is no age restriction
Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:
Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.
Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com
Amount: $1000
Deadline: Typically mid-May, annually
OPAF has established a fund to provide financial support to our future professionals through bursaries and scholarships for educational purposes.
Each year a total of up to Five bursaries of $2,000 each and Three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each are awarded to qualified students who meet the requirements of application. Applicants are students studying in parks, forestry, horticulture, landscaping, conservation, or an environmental resource management field, whose goals are aligned with those of the Foundation and the Ontario Parks Association, where the:
“Ontario Parks Association (OPA) is committed to civic beautification, the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open space and the environment as we practice 'Protecting Tomorrow Today' in the province of Ontario.”
Value: 5 bursaries of $2000 and 3 scholarships of $1000
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
Who May Apply:
Person with a disability, defined as functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic – which affects the student's ability to participate in post-secondary education;
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
Must demonstrate the values of perseverance, inclusivity and being a difference maker
Must demonstrate financial need
Eligible for domestic tuition at a publicly funded post-secondary institution or training program at a public university, college or institute in Canada;Enrolling full-time in the 2024/25 academic year for a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Canada; and
Not receiving other financial awards that total more than $2,500 per year (excluding student loans).
Criteria:
Academic Institution and program information
Tuition and financial information
Brief essay - how do you emulate the values of perseverance, inclusivity and being a difference maker?
Career goals and how your selected program will help you achieve them
How the scholarship can help you overcome financial barriers.
Resume
2 reference letters (1 from an educator)
Transcript
Proof of Disability form from physician or psychiatrist
Amount: $10,000 (potential for yearly renewal for a total of $40,000)
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
Various scholarship opportunities are available to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
The Learn with Lerners’ Bursary & Mentorship Program is part of our ongoing efforts to help address the systemic barriers experienced early on by racialized people in the legal services industry.
Criteria:
Be a member of Ontario’s racialized community (i.e. self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour)
Be 21 years of age or less at the start of the 2025-2026 academic term
Be interested in pursuing a career in the legal services industry (broadly defined)
Have been admitted to a first-year program at an Ontario post-secondary college or university and plan to attend full-time basis during the 2025-26 academic year
Meet all the eligibility criteria set out in the Terms and Conditions.
Amount: $5,000 bursary + 12 months of mentorship
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
Scholarships are awarded based on student's academic record, extracurricular activities, letters of reference and one page essay sharing career aspirations.
Amount: Up to students each year will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500.
Deadline: Typically May of each year (more information and exact date available through employee intra-net)
Are you considering a career in law? You might be eligible to apply for an OJEN bursary.
Bursaries are available for graduating high school students in Ontario entering post-secondary education this fall.
When you apply, you are considered for bursaries provided by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario, the Association of Ontario Judges, and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association. In your application, please describe the legal sector career you are interested in and demonstrate how your post-secondary program will help you achieve this goal.
Amount: $1,000-1,500.
Deadline: Typically end of May, annually
The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award recognizes students with leadership skills and potential, who care deeply about their communities and furthering their own learning.
Criteria:
A demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and the importance of local governments in Ontario’s political system
Diversity of leadership and perspective
Community involvement such as volunteering, athletics, and extra-curricular activities, including within a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community
Social identity, socio-economic status or other factors unique to each student’s achievements and the opportunities available to the them
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Early June, annually
The family of William (Bill) Jerome wish to recognize his lifelong love of music, and his contributions to the performing arts over the course of his life. He was a member of the Burlington Boys and Girls Band (now the Burlington Teen Tour Band), as well as the Hamilton Tiger-Cat Band. Bill was also a member of the Burlington Concert Band since its inception, and continued to play First Trumpet for the remainder of his life.
Criteria:
Graduating students attending Burlington high schools in the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board are welcome to apply for this award.
In honour of Bill Jerome’s love of music, and to help an aspiring music student to continue their education, those students who embody the following attributes will be considered:
Participation in school or local performing music programs, bands or orchestras.
Dedication to developing excellence in your musical craft.
Students who will be registering at the post-secondary school level to study music.
To be eligible for consideration, applications must include the following:
A fully completed and signed application form, including support from a representative of your school, principal, program director, instructor, or guidance counselor
Verification of marks in final year
Confirmation of enrollment from post- secondary institution
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Typically early June, annually
The Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to six student-athletes that will be continuing their post-secondary education at a Canadian College or University. Three males and three females will each be awarded a scholarship of $5,000. Preference shall be given to a student whose character is reflective of qualities that Brian Maxwell demonstrated in his life: honesty, integrity, compassion and an unwavering quest to accomplish the best they can, academically and athletically, while supporting his fellow team members.
Teacher-Coaches are asked to identify one male and/or one female from each school who meet the criteria and encourage the student-candidate to apply by the deadline.
Amount: Six scholarships ($5,000 each)
Deadline: Typically early June, annually
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering our 10th annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community
Applicants must submit a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
Has your participation influenced your career goals?
Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
Amount: $500
Deadline: Typically early June, annually
To be eligible to win, the student must meet the following criteria at the time of selection:
You or your relative (e.g. child, stepchild, grandchild, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, spouse, etc.) must be insured through an individual or group policy of an insurance plan or program offered by OTIP.
The student must be a full-time or part-time post-secondary student at a college or university for the upcoming academic year.
Amount: $1500
Deadline: Typically early June, annually
The Kelman Scholarship supports an outstanding high school student who is planning to attend a post secondary institution and who’s interested in the protection of water quality.
Applicants must submit:
a completed application form;
a teacher reference form describing skills, interests, initiative;
A 500 word typed essay outlining the applicant’s interests in environmental issues related to water quality protection and how they might use these interests as an educational and career opportunity
Amount: $1000
Deadline: Typically early-mid June, annually
Selection criteria is primarily based upon the applicant’s agricultural background.
Key components:
4-H involvement
Junior Farmer involvement
Community activities
Future goals
Amount: Eight scholarships, of $1000 each, are awarded annually to students enrolled at a college or university, in a diploma or degree program.
Deadline: June 15 of each year
If you are a part-time or full-time student pursuing a diploma or degree in fields such as Engineering, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Public Works Administration, or related disciplines, Pathway to Public Works is your ultimate opportunity.
This enhanced initiative is your gateway to a fulfilling career in public works, designed to empower students pursuing degrees in fields crucial to the industry.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Typically end of June, annually
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