Annual award amount: $500-600
Deadline: October 10th, January 22nd, May 15th
To apply: Click here
University of Toronto National Book Award
The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend.
These students demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities.
It is necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto.
The book will be presented to the student at their secondary school graduation ceremony at the end of the school year.
***If you think you meet the criteria listed, and would like to be considered as Royal Bay's nominee for the book prize, please e-mail scholarshiprbss@sd62.bc.ca with a point form outline stating how you meet it.
Deadline: October 10th, 2025 (11:59PM EDT) For more information - Click Here
Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary
This bursary is in memory of Tom Finnie and in recognition of his commitment to his community and the communities he served. Students wishing to be considered for one of the bursaries will need confirm that they are of indigenous ancestry and are entering a trades program within 2 years of receiving the award. Six bursaries are awarded within BC in the amount of $2,500 each.
Deadline: October 17th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Twenty-five scholarships are available annually, valued up to $60,000 each over four years. The scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizen of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who:
● have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or
● are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study
Deadline: October 31st 2025 To apply - Click Here
The Loran Scholars Foundation (**Students are encouraged to start this application early to ensure it is thoroughly completed.)
Students who are dedicated to serving others, show promise of leadership, and have integrity, courage, compassion, grit, and a high level of personal autonomy are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are eligible for one of 36 Loran Awards (each valued at $100,000 over four years of undergraduate studies), or one of 95 finalist/provincial awards ($5,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.
For more information and to start the rigorous application process now - Click Here and Click Here
Note: The deadline for 2025 application is October 16th, 2025 at 9:00AM PST (noon ET)
UVIC Gustavson School of Business Bursaries
If you are planning to apply to UVIC's Gustavson School of Business, there are several bursaries you can apply for.
Deadline: October 15th (annually) To Apply - Click Here
Ken Michel Memorial Scholarship for Carpentry
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to Aboriginal students from BC who are interested in studying Carpentry at the post-secondary level. You also must create a ScholarTree account to access it.
Deadline: October 26th 2025, 11:59 PM EST To Apply - Click Here
Vancouver Island University (VIU) President's and Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships
Students endorsements are completed and submitted by school Principals. Schools may submit one nomination for the President's and one nomination for the Chancellor's scholarships if there are qualifying students for each.
Deadline: October 30th, 2025 To Apply - Click Here and Here
West Gen Education Awards
WestGen’s Education Awards are available to post-secondary students from Western Canada who are pursuing studies in agriculture or veterinary medicine. Applicants must be a WestGen member or son/daughter of a WestGen member. Four $2000.00 awards are offered each fall.
Deadline: October 31st, 2025 To apply - Click Here
The Fraser MacPherson Music Scholarship
Scholarships valued up to $500 are available for BC musicians and instrumentalists. Scholarship awards must be spent on materials or services which directly further the education of the recipient (i.e. lessons, instruments, music materials, etc.)
Deadline:November 1st, 2025 To Apply - Click Here
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership (**Students are encouraged to start this application early to ensure it is thoroughly completed by the due date.)
Twenty scholarships, valued up to $70,000 each, are offered to students across Canada who are in their final year of high school, have a minimum overall grade of 75% in their most recently completed school year, and have demonstrated outstanding community leadership.
Applicants are students who show exceptional initiative, make a meaningful and lasting difference in their community, support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better place.
Deadline: October 22nd 2025, 2024.
To apply - Click Here
UBC Major Entrance Scholarships (The application process opens October 1st.)
Students wishing to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship must submit their online application by December 1st. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting grade 11 and 12 marks as requested in the application.
Deadline: December 1st (annually) To apply for the two Major Entrance Scholarships - Click Here and Here
Launchpad Scholarship by Tundra Technical
Tundra Technical Solutions is a global IT and engineering staffing firm that would like to jump start your university career with a chance to win $1,500 towards a STEM program of your choice. This scholarship is open to female identifying or non-binary students who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Application Opens: October 1st, 2025
Application Deadline: December 3rd 2025 To apply - Click Here
Burger King Scholars Program
Applicants need to demonstrate active volunteering in their communities, in sport, faith groups, clubs, or other organizations. There are two options for this scholarship, one for employees and one for non-employees.
Deadline: Applications Accepted from October 15th to December 15th, annually (there is a cap on the number of applications they accept, so it is best to apply early). To apply - Click Here
Queen's University Major Admission Awards
Students wishing to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship will need to apply for admission to Queen’s via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by no later than November 20th to submit your MAA application by December 8th.
Deadline: Varies To apply for a Major Admissions Award - Click Here
**NOTE: many of these admission awards require a nomination from your high school, so please, read thoroughly and connect with the scholarship teacher in the Career Commons before the December 8th deadline.
Schulich Leader Scholarships (***Students are encouraged to start this application early to ensure it is thoroughly completed by the due date.)
Applications for the Schulich Leader Scholarships are now open. Twenty undergraduate scholarships (of $100,000-$120,000 each) are available for students intending to enroll in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at a minimum of one of the 20 selected universities.
Students must be planning a career in one or more of the following areas: technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise, applied scientific research. Students are selected by their individual schools and must possess at least two of the three criteria listed:
1. Outstanding community, business, or entrepreneurial leadership
2. Academic excellence
3. Financial need
If you are interested in becoming Royal Bay's nominee, drop by the Counselling suite or email scholarshiprbss@sd62.bc.ca
Please submit the following (Schulich-based) information package to the Counselling Suite by January 9th, 2026 in order to give the RBSS Scholarship Team time to meet and select a student to represent Royal Bay before the January 28th, 2025 deadline.
Identify the 2 or 3 universities you wish to attend
A list of your top three achievements (academic or other)
A 600 word essay demonstrating why you should win
An optional 250 word essay that outlines any extenuating circumstances (optional)
A short answer statement to identify where you see yourself in 10 years
Two single-page letters of reference that include email and telephone contact information for verification
A copy of your latest transcript (See Ms. Podann in the main office)
Find out what it takes to be a Schulich winner. Read about two recipients who are studying at UVIC. - Click Here
For more information, and to access the application form - Click Here
RE/MAX 2025 Quest for Excellence
RE/MAX Canada is now accepting submissions for the 2025 RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program, which is open from September 2025 through to March 2029.
The annual program awards a $1,000 scholarship to 40 graduating high-school students in Canada, presented during their commencement ceremonies.
The 2026 Quest for Excellence program invites eligible students to write and submit an essay based on one of three key themes:
charitable community contribution
the vision for a “brighter future”
ensuring future generations have a safe, secure, and affordable place to call “home”
Essays/Applications can be submitted from September 2025 until March 6th, 2026 11:59PM ET. To Apply - Click Here