Scholarships

Sources of Funding

Scholarships

• Entrance Scholarship (no application required)

  • • • • Comes with Offer of Admission

        • Based on marks (ex: 80%+ average may be eligible)

        • A student's average will usually be calculated by best six credits at the 4U/4M level. Some universities include program prerequisites in the calculation of admission averages.

• Direct Application Scholarships 

  • • • • Internal (offered by the university/college only for their students)

        • External  (offered by community, businesses, foundations, etc)

Visit the financial aid/student awards and individual faculty/department pages of the university or college website to find out about their specific scholarships and bursaries.

University Scholarships: http://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships

College Website: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges

Bursaries (Usually based on financial need / per institution)

Work-Study Programs (Co-op)

• Some programs start in 1st year,  but most require an application after first term

OSAP / Student Line of Credit / Bank Loan

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Reference Letters

When applying for a scholarship that requires a reference letter from a teacher, guidance counsellor or administrator, please:

• Ask 2-3 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline 

• Provide a copy of the scholarship and a 'ghost letter' outlining how you meet the criteria 

• Take note of the application instructions regarding reference letters (i.e. sent by the school, separate envelope, etc.)