Scholarships & Awards
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Below is a list of scholarship & award opportunities that we have flagged for your attention. We will aim to keep this list as up-to-date as we can.
***A number of these awards have specific eligibility requirements and due dates. Please check each carefully to ensure you qualify and meet the established deadlines.
the go-tos...
Ontario University Specific Awards: www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships
College Websites: www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges
Yconic: yconic.com
Ontario Scholarships: ontarioscholarships.ca/all_scholarships.php
Scholar Tree: scholartree.ca
Student Awards: studentawards.com
Loran Scholar: loranscholar.ca
TD Scholarships: www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-banking/community-leadership-scholarship-for-canadians
Schulich Leader Scholarships: www.schulichleaders.com
LORAN SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
5 Tips for Scholarship Success
- Know where to look
Check your college or university’s financial aid department for potential scholarships. Take advantage of online resources such as scholarshipscanada.com that match you to available scholarships. And, if you are in high school, check to see what scholarships are available to graduating students. - Be open-minded
Not all scholarships are based on academic standing. Some scholarships reward civic engagement, leadership experience, your heritage, affiliations, or a particular skill. - Tap your network
You may find scholarships are offered by your employer, sports league or your bank. Ask your parents if their employers offer scholarships to children of employees. - Plan ahead and start early
Be prepared to spend time filling out scholarship criteria. There are often essays, questionnaires and school transcripts to submit, so give yourself enough time to prepare. - Be thorough
Proofread your application and ensure you followed all the instructions. Ask friends and family to review your application as well before you send it.
MAKE TIME TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
TIPS
Start at 26 minutes:
Make time to research scholarship opportunities. (Consider it a 'part-time job'!)
Scholarship essays have themes (i.e. challenge, leadership, community involvement, future plans).
At 34:34 minutes:
What is leadership
At 37:08 minutes:
The essay basics - get personal (i.e. motivation, what you learned, how you can use that in the future)
At 40:50:
Hidden benefits of scholarships.