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Post-Secondary Research & Information
Post-Secondary Research & Information
Begin exploring post-secondary options to universitypathways by exploring myBlueprint.
UNIVERSITY
· Apply in Oct/Nov using your Ontario Education Number (OEN)
· Apply by January deadline - January 15th 2025
· Cost to apply: $156 for 3 program choices +$50 for every additional choice
You will need:
30 credits (including courses required for admission to your program of choice)
AT LEAST SIX U or M level Grade 12 courses. Please check program requirements.
To pass the OSSLT
40 hours 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.
UNIVERSITY www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
University Virtual Open House
Tuesday, September 16, 6 to 8 pm (EST)
Monday, November 10, 5 to 7 pm (EST)
Ontario University Fair (OUF)
September 27-28
9:30 am to 5 pm, daily
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
For more information - http://www.ouevents.ca
Redmond Lunch and Learn University visits will be posted on the Guidance Google Classroom
OUAC Application cycle for 2025-2026 opens on September 18. You will need your OEN number to apply. Application fee remains at $156 for the first 3 choices and $50 for each additional choice.
APPLICATION DEADLINE – Thursday, January 15, 2026
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
Virtual University Resources
Virtual University Resources
Visit Ontario Universities’ Info (OUInfo) for a list of virtual events offered by each university.
Ontario universities continue to monitor developments in Canada and globally with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Monitor university websites for updates related to your students’ application.
For questions about specific Ontario universities, contact the universities directly.
Visit the OUAC website for high school to university student transition resources.
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO TRANSITION PROGRAM
Moving Forward is a summer transition program specifically designed for new, incoming students who are entering any level of post-secondary education at any institution. This one-day program supports students living with disabilities.
A number of dates/events are taking place this year from May to August (plus a Refresher event in September). Some dates offer specific programming (e.g., for incoming undergraduate students, for incoming students in second-entry professional programs/faculty, for incoming students living outside of Ontario, etc.).
Students can join for a series of workshops, panels and strategy sessions to get familiar with Accessibility Services and accommodations, and learn tips to prepare them for post-secondary learning!
Moving Forward is for undergraduate and graduate students starting at any post-secondary institution in Canada, who identify as living with a disability. Incoming students to University of Toronto St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough are all welcome to attend!
https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/moving-forward-summer-transition-program/
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