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Post-Secondary Research & Information
Post-Secondary Research & Information
Begin exploring post-secondary options to college pathways by exploring myBlueprint.
COLLEGE
· Apply starting in October
· Create your own login
· Apply by February 1st 2025 deadline. As long as there is room in a program, you can apply later too but that is ONLY if there is still space.)
· Cost to apply: $125 for 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college)
You will need:
30 credits (including courses required for admission to your program of choice)
To pass the OSSLT
40 hours of community service
2 online courses or completed opt out form
POST SECONDARY DESTINATION INFORMATION
If you are GRADUATING in June 2026, it is imperative that you take the time in the next couple of months to begin researching your post-secondary options. This will help you make an informed choice!
As you do your research, record key dates into your individual calendars so that you do not miss important deadlines.
RESOURCES AT FATHER REDMOND
GUIDANCE WEBSITE - https://sites.google.com/tcdsb.ca/fjr-guidance/home
GUIDANCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM – For Information about scholarships, open houses and more...
Grade 9-10 Code: f67qg2hn
Grade 11-12 Code: rejzi2sc
This handout as well as any other handout given to the entire graduation class will be posted on the Guidance Google Classroom and FJR website.
GUIDANCE OFFICE – All hard copy publications from the Universities and Colleges will be stored in the Guidance Department.
FJR Social Media Accounts – Major announcements will be made available on the FJR Twitter feed and Instagram when appropriate.
COLLEGE www.ontariocolleges.ca
College VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE VISITS – October/November
College In-Person Events – see www.ontariocolleges.ca under the events tab
Ontario College Reference Guide - excellent resource for information regarding program availability, highly competitive programs, application information, campus visits and open houses, Bachelor Degree Programs and Collaborative College-University Programs.
GTA colleges are hosting College Information Panel events in lieu of the Ontario college Farit the week of October 13-17
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 – Humber College- North Campus, 6PM – 8PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 – Centennial College- Progress Campus, 9AM – 2PM and again from 5PM – 8PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 - George Brown College – Waterfront Campus, 10AM – 2PM
In addition, the Vaughan Public Library will be hosting three college/ polytechnic fairs at three different branches in September 2025. Participating Colleges/ Polytechnics includes Centennial, George Brown, Seneca and Humber.
Redmond Lunch and Learn College visits – Posted on the Guidance Google Classroom
Online application opens September 27, 2025.
EQUAL CONSIDERATION DATE – February 1, 2025
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program http://osap.gov.on.ca
Based on individual financial need
This program will financially assist students living in Ontario, who plan to attend an approved school.
SCHOLARSHIPS /BURSARIES
Main categories:
Entrance Scholarship – automatic, based on marks
University/College Scholarships/Bursaries – require supplementary applications
Community Scholarships/Bursaries – require supplementary applications
Register on these websites to receive information on a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards for which you may be eligible.
www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
See a list of all TCDSB and many community scholarships at:
https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/AwardsScholarshipsBursariesContests/Pages/default.aspx
Ask your parent(s)/ guardian if they have scholarships offered through work.
Major Scholarship Nominations – Students Must be Nominated by the Redmond Scholarship Committee
If you would like to be considered as a nominee for the following major scholarships, please submit your application, for EACH scholarship to Guidance by Friday November 07, 2025.
Applications should reflect the criteria of the scholarship. (Most Important)
Queen’s Chancellor Scholarships
Western National Scholarships
Schulich Leader Scholarships
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Ontario University Application Centre
Ontario College Application Services (OCAS)
Post-secondary and career planning
Available scholarships
Matches your profile to available scholarships
www.millenniumscholarships.ca (Loran Awards)
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation provides over $100 million in awards to more than 35,000 Ontario students per year.
The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges - up to 80 awards ranging from $1,000-$27,000, based on aptitude for field of study, leadership potential and community involvement for students applying to college.
The Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top tuition scholarships – awards of up to $3,500 per year, renewable for up to four years. These scholarships aid students who earn top marks but require financial assistance.
Search engine to locate schools that offer programs of your interest
Career Search
The test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) is used to evaluate the English proficiency of people who first language is not English.
Information about combined college-university study is available in the transfer guide.
Ontario universities info
Ontario College Dialogues 2020 provides an opportunity for students to meet (virtually) representatives from Ontario’s Colleges and get information on degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs, admissions, financial aid, graduate success, new facilities and more! Click on the button below to find a College that interests you!
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