Burlington
Youth under the age of 19 as of October (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age. Interested students must contact their local Optimist Club. They need to submit an essay on the pre-assigned topic. To find out a contact, please e-mail the Programs Department at programs@optimist.org.
Official rules are available at optimist.org
Topic for essay changes annually
Amount: $2500
Deadline: TBA
Halton Learning Foundation - Burlington
Awards open to local high school students. Students are to apply through link below.
Amount: Numerous awards available. For more information click here.
Apply online through the HLF partner website: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=theocf.
Deadline: Various - most are April
This contest is gives the students the opportunity to win up to $22,500 in scholarships if they advance to the World Oratorical Championship. The topic changes annually.
Amount: $22,500
Deadline: Contact your local Optimist Club regarding contest dates and offered awards.
The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore (Club) and the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation (Foundation) are offering various scholarships worth $2,500 each. The funds are available to be used for enrolment fees, program supplies or training costs.
The Foundation was established in Burlington in 1991 to provide ongoing educational awards to deserving students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Currently the Foundation offers:
3 Specialty Scholarships/Awards (The Fine Arts Award, The International Studies Award, and The Educational Studies Award) to individuals demonstrating a history of academic success, leadership and organizational abilities in school or the community.
2 Leap Forward Awards that are open to local youth to provide assistance for further training/education in a recognized occupation, vocation, or skilled trade. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong desire to move forward
2 Athletic Scholarships for students pursuing high level Athletic training at the Post-Secondary Level
4 Academic Awards for students demonstrating leadership and organizational skills in school and community, a history of academic excellence and are pursuing or planning to pursue a post-secondary Degree
Amount: Various Scholarships worth $2,500 each
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
jim and dorothy singleton leadership award
This Award is open to students from Robert Bateman High School, along with Garth Webb and Iroquois Ridge High Schools in Oakville. This award is given to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership during high school, and who has contributed to the quality of school life for his/her fellow students.
NOTE - this award is nominated by Staff at each school (the award rotates between schools each year)
Amount: 3 x $500
Deadline: TBA
Note: This is a HDSB Centrally Administered Award.