December

Deadline: December 1st

Amount: max value of $28,000 (dispersed over 4 years)

Description:

• The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program aims to honour the spirit of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s greatest heroes, by encouraging Canadian youth who strive to emulate Terry Fox’s courage and determination by providing their communities and those in need with humanitarian service.

Criteria:

• To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

  • In good academic standing.

  • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.

  • Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school

  • Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).

  • Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

Application Website: https://terryfoxawards.ca/

Allied Van Lines Scholarship ~ December 15th

Deadline: December 15th

Amount: $1000 (4 awarded)

Description:

• At Allied Van Lines, we are committed to improving the future of up-and-coming logistics and business professionals across Canada and North America.  We believe that education is significant and we place that belief into our core operating philosophy, everything from our standard practices, to our way of living. We are proud to be offering qualifying Canadian students and chance to apply for our new scholarship, which is intended for students across the areas of business, logistics, and similar fields. Four qualified candidates will be selected to receive an award amount of $1,000 each.

Criteria:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).

• Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full-time student in an accredited college/university within a Canadian province for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.

• Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.

• Employees and professional affiliates of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.

• The applicant must comply with CRA rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, please see the rules here.

• Your scholarship may be tax-deductible.  However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due.  We cannot give any tax advice

• A 400-800 word written submission is required in the application process.

Application Website: https://www.alliedvanlines.ca/scholarship

Deadline: December 15th

Amount: $1000 (2 awarded)

Description:

• North American Van Lines Canada is offering a continual scholarship that North American Van Lines Canada offers college students. The scholarship will be given to two chosen students who are pursuing a degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a similar field. Each scholarship is $1,000 and is available to current college students and to those who are enrolling full-time.

Criteria:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).

• Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full-time student in an accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.

• Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.

• Employees and professional affiliates of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.

• The applicant must comply with CRA rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, please see the rules here.

• Your scholarship may be tax-deductible.  However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due.  We cannot give any tax advice

• Completion of application form, essay, submission of transcripts

Application Website: https://www.northamericanvanlines.ca/scholarship

Deadline: December 15th

Amount: $1000

Description:

• As the demand for construction and home improvement specialists in the US and Canada continues to grow, the need for skilled tradespeople is increasing by leaps and bounds. This will depend largely on the ability of training programs to turn out highly-qualified individuals who will provide the backbone of the industry.

• Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants enrolled in a residential renovation or construction trade-related course of study (see the application page for courses of study that qualify).

Criteria:

• Those interested in applying for scholarship consideration must:

  1. Be Canadian or US residents enrolled in an accredited Canadian or US college, university, or trade school

  2. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher

  3. Have a demonstrated financial need.

• To apply, applicants must prepare and submit an essay (1,000-word minimum) related to the trade program in which they are currently involved.  This essay must provide a detailed discussion concerning how their chosen field might be improved.

• Applicants must submit a copy of the most recent transcript or official document which provides their grade point average.

• Applicants must also submit a letter demonstrating financial need.

Application Website: https://trustedpros.com/scholarships (select "Continue to US Website")

Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship ~ December 16th

Deadline: December 16th

Amount: The number of awards will be determined by the funds available and the number of applicants. Most scholarships are non-renewable awards of up to $1,000. Awards cannot exceed educational costs.

Description:

• Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $32 million in scholarships to more than 30,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2017 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.5 million to more than 3,200 students in North America.

• Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Criteria:

• Burger King General Track (Non-employee based) - Applicants must:

• Be living in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico

• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada), or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada

• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2021-22 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

• Selection is based on:

  • Academic achievements

  • Participation in school and community activities

  • Work experience (James W. McLamore "WHOPPER" Scholarship only)

  • Financial information (James W. McLamore "WHOPPER" Scholarship only)

Application Website: https://bk-scholars.com/

Deadline: December 20th

Amount: $1000

Description:

• Jettly is a Canadian private jet club, determined to make private air travel accessible for everyone through a mobile app that connects travelers to private jets in real-time at attractive prices. Their vision combines two important things – convenient traveling and mobile technology.

• If you have a similar passion, Jettly invites you to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. The competition is open to students all around the world and the awards are given annually.

Criteria:

• Open to college students (proof of enrollment required)

• Submission of an approx. 1500 word essay on the topic “Mobile Apps That Make People More Productive”. There are numerous apps on the market similar to Jettly’s app for connecting travelers to private jets. Your goal is to write about those you believe are making people more productive on a daily basis and improving their lives.

Application Website: https://jettly.com/scholarship

Deadline: December 31st (awarded twice during the year - second application deadline in April)

Amount: $750

Description:

• Our goal is to help Canadians make better financial decisions, and we believe that financial literacy is the key to this mission. We think that financial literacy is a lifelong commitment, and we want to encourage students to be mindful of their relationship with money early on in their lives.

Criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Be 30 years old or younger

• be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in the academic year at an accredited post-secondary institution

• Submission of a letter outlining how financial literacy has made a difference in your life (more details on application pages)

Application Website: https://loanscanada.ca/scholarship/