Ready to Apply to College? Watch This First!

Not sure where to start? Watch the new “How to Apply to Public Colleges in Ontario” video from Ontario Colleges. It shows the 4 main steps to applying from creating an account to accepting an offer. 

If you are looking at attending College you need to have Grade 12 College level English (ENG4C) and whatever the program-specific requirements are. Ontario College Application Centre (OCAS) has information about specific programs and admission requirements. 

If you are looking at attending University you will need to have 6 University (U)/Mixed (M) courses. Your program may have specific requirements as well so be sure to check the OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre) link or head to the specific school website to find admission requirements.

ScholarshipsCanada.com helps Canadian students find scholarships and financial aid. It offers a search tool to match students with scholarships based on their profile and study interests. 

ScholarTree is an online platform designed to help Canadian students find scholarships and apply directly through the site. It simplifies the scholarship search by matching students with opportunities they qualify for, based on their profiles. 

The service is free for students and aims to streamline the scholarship application process, saving time and effort. 

https://scholartree.ca/find-scholarships   

Student Awards helps Canadian students find scholarships and financial aid for their education. It offers a searchable database of scholarships based on criteria like location and study level, along with resources for applying and tips for success. You can subscribe to receive scholarship updates via email. 

SMCDSB offers various options to help finance your education. Awards are organized by category, with details on the description, deadline, value, and website to help you refine your search. 

Additional scholarships and bursaries are listed below.

Planning your next steps after high school? 

Indspire offers bursaries and scholarships to help First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students reach their full potential.

Since 1996, over $248 million has been awarded to more than 75,000 students through the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) program.

Additional scholarships and bursaries are listed below.

Applying to Western? Western University offers National Scholarships for well-rounded students who excel academically, think creatively, and show a strong passion for learning. These awards also recognize exceptional extracurricular involvement and meaningful contributions to school and community life.

Explore these opportunities if you’re applying to Western!

Cambrian College is proud to partner with the Schulich Foundation to award Schulich Builders scholarships to students enrolling in eligible full-time skilled trades certificate and diploma programs.

The scholarships are valued at up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year) and support the cost of tuition, living expenses, and tools.

Ten scholarships are available at Cambrian:

• Five for one-year certificate programs

• Five for two-year diploma programs

• If you’re planning to start a trades program for the 2026-2027 academic year

Applications Due: May 29, 2026

The South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship is now open. 

This award is designed to support a deserving student who plans to pursue post-secondary education in Health Sciences.

Applications Due: May 15, 2026

Open to Ontario grade 12 students entering their first year of post‑secondary studies (college or university) in a program that will lead to a career in the justice sector (e.g., paralegal, criminology, police foundations, law‑related).

📅 Deadlines:

Applications Due: May 29, 2026 

Are you a high school student planning post-secondary studies? If your parent or guardian has a disability that prevents them from working and they receive disability benefits (e.g., short/long-term disability, CPP Disability, workers’ compensation, or provincial disability programs like ODSP, AISH, SAID, PWD), you may be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship.

Applications Due: May 30, 2026

Do you enjoy writing, visual art, media, or building things? Would you like to put your talents toward a chance to win $1000? Then enter this years OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievement Awards competition.  The theme is 2 Gether > 1 -Together Is Greater Than One. Eight students from across the province will be chosen. Any questions can be directed to Tracey Marshall at student.achievement.awards@osstf.ca

Looking to build skills and jump-start your future?

The RBC Future Launch Scholarship gives Canadian youth (ages 15–29) $1,500 to support non-traditional learning like short courses, workshops, certificates, or tools you need to grow. No grades or transcripts required; just your passion, your vision, and how you plan to use the funds. 

Apply anytime!!!  The program accepts submissions all year.