Please email our Guidance Secretary: Ms. DeBartolo: Linda.Debartolo@tcdsb.org with your request. Please provide your Full Name and reason for the request.  Once the transcript is ready, Ms. DeBartolo will email with a pickup date. 

Hello Grade 12 Students!

We are excited to present this new scholarship opportunity to our SBC students! Thank you to former Basilian graduate, Anthony Ricciardi for this wonderful opportunity. 

The scholarship is called, Anthony Ricciardi’s Innovation Scholarship.  Please review the attached document,

which provides an overview of the scholarship, eligibility, and application requirements. 

The Application (Personal Statement) is due on MAY 28th, 2024, at 3 PM.   All completed Applications are to be submitted to Mrs. Fiore-Tantalo in the Guidance Office.  See application below.

Thank you and good luck! 

NEW GRANT!   Applications Now Open for Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

Students enrolled in eligible health human resource programs could receive free tuition, books and other supplies

Grant applications are now open for postsecondary students who enroll in their first or second year in the following programs and regions:

• Nursing programs in northern, eastern and southwestern Ontario

• Medical laboratory technologist/medical laboratory sciences programs in northern and southwestern Ontario

• Paramedic programs in northern Ontario.

The Ontario government has opened grant applications for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant for the 2024-25 academic year. Postsecondary students who want to pursue a career in nursing, paramedicine or medical lab technology can now apply for the grant. Nearly 3,800 learners have already received funding through the grant to help pay for their postsecondary education.

Students can find the application, as well as information about eligible programs and regions, at ontario.ca/learnandstay.

Quick Facts

• Since the launch of the grant in 2022, there has been a nearly 40 per cent uptake in paramedic programs compared to the previous year’s enrolment in those programs.

• Students can apply for the grant up to 60 days before the end of their study period, meaning they can apply well after they’ve started their eligible 2024-25 program.

• To be eligible for the grant, students must:

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and live in Ontario

• enrol in the first or second year of an eligible diploma, advanced diploma, undergraduate, masters or post-graduate program in a priority region

• commit to work in the region where they studied for a minimum of six months for every year of study funded by the grant.

Students can also apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) to help pay for other costs, such as living expenses.Additional Resources

• About the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

• About the Ontario Student Assistance Program

Students can find the application, as well as information about eligible programs and regions, at ontario.ca/learnandstay.

 LATEST SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHECK OUT!!!

• NEW: APRIL 2024 SCHOLARSHIP REPORT - Please share this NEWEST edition with your students and school community and CSPC.

• TSU Graduating Student Award - Deadline is May 13.

• BOLT (Rutherford) FinancialAwards- Two dedicated financial awards of $3,000 are awarded to students who identify as Indigenous, First Nations, or Metis - Deadline May 10.

• Lerners Bursary & Mentorship - Deadline May 12.

• Epilepsy Toronto Ade Adegbite Memorial  - Deadline May 13.

• Dematic FIRST® Scholarship - Open to students who have participated in a FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) or a FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) Team during high school. Two $5,000 Awards; Ten $1,000 Awards. Deadline - May 18. Canadian students may apply.

• Rotary Club of Toronto Scholarship Program - Deadline is May 17.

• The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO) is excited to let you know that they are continuing our celebration of Catholic Student leaders. Please know that they are prepared to receive information from schools once they have identified their school's nominee. Nominations will be accepted prior to the end of June. 

• Emmy Duff Scholarship - Deadline is May 31.

• James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Awards - Deadline is May 31.

• GeoTab’s The Brandon Walli “Phones Down,Eyes Up” Memorial Scholarship - Four $2,500 awards. Deadline May 19.

• The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA):(High school) Graduates Program Bursary. Nomination required. Deadline May 22.

• 2024 TSU Graduating Student Award Application - Deadline is May 13.

Important Reminder Grade 12 Students: 

Angel Foundation for Learning is offering Student Bursaries and School Awards! Applications are Due April 26th. 

Check out the criteria and application forms for all the bursaries:

New this year:

• Proudly Pinoy Bursary

• AFL Bursary for Students Pursuing Studies in the Area of Mental Health

As well as a Bursary for Indigenous Students, Bursary for Newcomers and many more, including school awards to support the purchase of school library and literacy materials.

Details and application forms online: https://angelfoundationforlearning.org/bursaries-and-awards/ 

If you require your transcript for any applications, please email: linda.debartolo@tcdsb.org 

31 DIVISION STUDENT LEADERSHIP BURSARY AWARD!!!  VALUED AT $1000 for graduating students!

See below for the criteria/what you need for this award: (If you need reference letters don't wait till last minute, ask teachers, workplace supervisors, school staff who know you etc for letters before due date!!)

Due date:

FRIDAY MAY 10, 2024

 SEND FORM FOR THIS TO

cathy.ghandour@torontopolice.on.ca 

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! SEE POSTER BELOW!

MORE SCHOLARSHIPS & UPCOMING DEADLINES

• The 2024 Awards & Resources documents for Black Youth Awards & Indigenous Youth Awards have been updated.

• Easter Seals Ontario Scholarship - To support students with physical disabilities - Deadline: April 19.

• Promote Angel Foundation for Learning Student Awards. Deadline is April 26.

• Harvard Prize Book - The Harvard Club of Toronto will award a selected book to 3 outstanding students in Grade 11 who attend a Toronto secondary school & are academically excellent, exhibit exceptional personal qualities. Students must be nominated by school staff. Nomination deadline is April 26. 

• myBlueprint x Scotiabank Scholarships - There are $60 000 worth of scholarships available for students in their final year of high school across Canada. Deadline for Phase 1 is May 3.

 Scholarships INFO

• How to Win a Scholarship - 10 Tips

• First Robotics Canada Scholarships - FIRST Robotics Canada is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to alumni with partner Colleges and Universities. Check out the  list of the scholarships offered in Canada, and the application links. View all the $80M+ US and Canada scholarships here.

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ARE YOU APPLYING TO YORK UNIVERSITY FOR CONCURRENT TEACHING PROGRAM AFTER GRADUATION?

Then you might be interested in the Peter Balciunas Memorial Award.

The award is to encourage and support a teacher candidate in the pursuit of studies in preparation for teaching in a Catholic school.

An annual award equivalent to one year’s tuition for the York University Faculty of Education program at the Catholic Education Centre site will be given to a student who:

• Provides proof of graduation from a TCDSB secondary school.

• Is a Teacher Candidate in the York University Faculty of Education – Catholic Education Centre site.

• Demonstrates commitment to and involvement in Catholic education.

Application Process

The distribution of the cash award is contingent upon submission of:

• A letter of reference outlining the student’s commitment to Catholic education.

• A letter of reference from a member of the community in good standing.

• A letter of reference from the student’s current Pastor.

• A copy of the student’s résumé.

• Proof of graduation from a TCDSB secondary school (letter, copy of transcript or diploma, etc.).

• A 500-word essay on the topic “Why I have chosen to be a Catholic school teacher.” The essay should include a brief autobiography, describing the applicant’s journey to the decision to become a teacher.

• Proof of financial need (if applicable).

• Signed Information Release Form to allow TCDSB to publicly release the applicant’s name, photograph and accomplishments should he or she win the award.

If you are interested see your guidance counselor!!!

SHAD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK AND INDEGENOUS YOUTH!

CHECK THEIR WEBSITE:

https://www.shad.ca/scholarships/   

Check out Scholarships - OUInfo!

These scholarships are primarily available to high school students from Ontario, Canada, applying to first-year university.

Most universities also offer scholarships to applicants from outside Ontario and Canada, and upper-year and mature students. Contact the universities directly for more information about these scholarships, as they are not listed on OUInfo. 

10 TIPS TO HELP YOU WIN A SCHOLARSHIP!!!! SEE PAGE BELOW!

If you cannot access from your TCDSB, please use your personal account: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VLvI95OR6aLVQggzbqmwfMqql2pMjtTl?usp=sharing 

Finding Unclaimed Scholarships: There are many scholarships out there that never get used, see article below on some tips to find them!

Check out the video on how to find and win more scholarships out there!