📒Morehead Cain Scholarship 

Prestigious 4 year mentorship and scholarship program aimed at students demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, academic excellence, curiosity and physical vigor.  Award winners attend the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.  If interested, speak to your guidance counsellor.  Applications open Aug. 15th.

Deadline:  Oct. 1st, 2025. 

📒U of T Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (School Sponsored )

The University of Toronto is looking for exceptional international students in their graduating year who have made a significant impact on their school or community.  Students selected as winners of the scholarship will receive financial support for tuition, books, residence, and incidental fees for the four years they study at U of T.  One student will be selected by the Monarch Park Scholarship Committee as the nominee for this scholarship.

Summary of Activities Template 

Complete the application using this Google Form.  

Deadline:  Oct. 1st, 2025. 

📒University of Toronto Book Award/National Scholarship (School Sponsored)

The U of T National Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought and exceptional extra-curricular achievement.  The award covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of undergraduate study.  Must be selected the U of T Book Award winner to qualify.

Summary of Activities Template

Apply here 

Deadline:  October 1st, 2025

📒Burger King Scholars

Available to families of Burger King employees and any Gr. 12 student.  Criteria includes:  academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, work experience and financial need.  Application opens Oct. 16th.

Apply here

Deadline:  First 50,000 applicants or Dec. 15th, 2025

📒The Loran Awards 

The Loran Award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, character, perseverance and a commitment to their community. Up to 36 awards are available valued at $100,000 over four years.

Apply here

Deadline:  October 16th by 12pm, 2025

📒TD Scholarships for Community Leadership 

The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership recognizes students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community leadership. TD Scholarship for Community Leadership recipients receive up to $70,000 for tuition and living expenses as well as opportunities for paid summer employment, peer networking and mentorship. 

Apply here 

Deadline:  Oct. 22, 2025

📒TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples

Scholarships awarded to First Nation, Metis and Inuit students pursuing a college diploma or university degree. 25 scholarships are awarded annually, worth up to $60,000.

Apply here

Deadline:  TBA

📒U of T Wolf Scholars (School Sponsored and Self Nominated) - New****

U of T is offering a new scholarship for Arts and Science students (with the exception of Rotman Commerce) demonstrating exceptional drive, leadership, curiosity, intellectual engagement and exceptional character.   The scholarship provides fully funded travel, internships at top organizations, mentorship, and more. 

Summary of Activities Template

Apply here.

Deadline:  Oct. 30th. 2025

📒Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Applicants are eligible to win up to $28,000 dispersed over 4 years.  Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox, overcoming adversity, as well as their pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life - civic, academic and athletic.  

Apply here

Deadline:  Nov. 1st, 2025

📒School Sponsored Queen's Chancellor's Scholarship

The Queen's Chancellor's Scholarship is a major admission award recognizing the following:

• superior academic ability (90% +)

• creative and original thinking

• proven leadership

Summary of Activities Template 

Students interested in applying to this award must complete the application using this Google Form . Two students will be selected by the Monarch Park Scholarship Committee as the nominee for this scholarship.

Deadline:  Nov. 5th, 2025. 

📒Indspire Building Brighter Futures:  Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards For First Nation, Inuit, and Métis

Pursuing studies in college, university, or the trades? There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions that you’ll see below). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. September 2021 to August 2022 academic year.

Apply here

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

📒OSSTF Student Achievement Awards

OSSTF/FEESO invites student writers and artists to submit creative work exploring this year’s theme: 2Gether > 1 — Together is Greater Than One.   Judging will be held at the school, district, regional and provincial levels. Eleven provincial winners will be awarded $1000 each in prizes and will be invited to our Annual General Meeting in March, where a video showcasing their work will be screened. 

Guidelines

Application form

Deadline:  Submit your application to Student Services by Nov. 7th, 2025

School Sponsored Western University National Scholarship Program 

The National Scholarship program recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, a passion for learning, and exhibit creative and innovative thought.  A strong commitment to community involvement and extracurriculars are also emphasized.

Summary of Activities Template

Students interested in applying to this award must complete the application using this Google Form. Four students will be selected by the Monarch Park Scholarship Committee as the nominee for this scholarship.

Deadline:  Thursday, Jan. 9th , 2025. 

School Sponsored Schulich Leader Scholarship

Schulich Leader Scholarships are entrance scholarships awarded to high achieving students entering the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field.  Students must demonstrate two of the following criteria:  academic excellence, leadership (entrepreneurial or community) or financial need. 

Summary of Activities Template

Students interested in applying to this award must complete the application using this Google Form. One student will be selected by the Monarch Park Scholarship Committee as the nominee for this scholarship.

Deadline:  Thursday, January 9th, 2025. 

DECA Student Scholarships

Various scholarships available to current DECA members.  Students use their membership ID to login and apply.

Apply here.

Deadline:  January 10th, 2025. 

University of Guelph President's Scholarship

Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership and innovative contributions to their schools and/or communities and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society. 

Apply here (Applications open Dec. 1st)

Student Application Deadline:  January 23rd, 2026. 

Reference Letter Deadline:  January 30th, 2026. 

University of Guelph Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship

Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership and innovative contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society. In addition, students must be: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis); or a person with a disability; or a person of colour/racialized person. 

Apply here (Applications open Dec. 1st)

Student Application Deadline:  January 23rd, 2026. 

Reference Letter Deadline:  January 30th, 2026. 

Young Women in Public Affairs Award - Zonta International

The Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes.

Download the application here.

Deadline:  Feb. 21st, 2025 

One City Scholarship

One City Scholarships are awarded to ambitious TDSB students who demonstrate financial need or have faced personal hardship.  Applications open Feb. 28th.

More info

Deadline:  March 20th, 2025

The Horatio Alger Scholarship (Gr. 11 Students)

150 Scholarships of up to $25,000 awarded to students who meet the following criteria: financial need, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an

accredited university, maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70.

More Info

Deadline:  March 31, 2025

19The PCK Diversity Scholarship Program

Offered to youth from the Black, Caribbean and Indigenous communities enrolling in a science or engineering program at an accredited Ontario college or university.  Must demonstrate financial need.

More info

Deadline: March 31st, 2025.

Muslim Awards for Excellence/MAX Scholarships

Various Scholarships for High School students.  See website for details.

Deadline: March 31st, 2025

Easter Seals Scholarship Program

The Easter Seals Scholarship Program has a variety of scholarships available to students with physical disabilities impacting their mobility.  

Please visit the website to apply.

Deadline:  April 17th, 2025

Tom Tittel Memorial Award

Students pursuing a postsecondary education in the social services area (social worker, teacher, child care, etc) are eligible to receive a $250 award.  Criteria includes:  

• attend a publicly supported secondary school in Ontario

• have demonstrated a commitment to their academic studies 

• have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the area of peer helping in the school.  

• have demonstrated leadership in one or more community organizations.  

Apply here.

Deadline:  April 28th, 2025

Autism Ontario Scholarships

Applications open April 1st.  

More info

Deadline:  April 30th, 2023 

Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Five students will be nominated by Monarch Park Collegiate to win up to $40,000 to put towards their skilled trades post-secondary education. 

Students interested in applying to this award must complete the application using this Google Form. 

Deadline:  April 30th, 2025. 

African Heritage Month at the TDSB - Know Your Worth Scholarship

Graduating students of African Heritage will be able to apply for three prizes:  Kujichagulia Academic Award, Kuumba Creative Award, and Umoja Leadership Award.  Each award has a prize of $2,000.00. There are different entry deadlines and submission requirements. Students may apply for more than one award. 

More info 

Deadline:  April - May, 2024 (varies with each award)

Scotiabank Scholarships

Scotiabank has 4 different scholarships available:

1. Diversity Scholarship

2. Financial Wellness Scholarship

3. Future Women Leaders Scholarship

4. STEM Scholarship

Please visit the website to apply.

Deadline:  May 7th, 2025

The Ade Adegbite Memorial Scholarship/Cheung-Poon Memorial Scholarship For Students Living with Epilepsy

The Ade Adegbite Memorial Scholarship and the Cheung-Poon Memorial Scholarship both recognize students with epilepsy who have overcome barriers and continue to demonstrate resilience in coping with the challenges of epilepsy. 

Apply here. 

Deadline:  Monday, May 12, 2025. 

The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education. Funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available.

Apply here.

Deadline:  Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time

Jean Lumb Awards

Presented to eight outstanding students who have achieved excellence in the following areas: academics, athletics, the arts, community Services, defence of the environment, dignity of life, innovation, college award.

Consideration will be given to an additional applicant who applies for any of the award categories and who is enrolled to attend the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Deadline:  May 20th, 2025

Future Veterinarian Bursaries

Interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine?  Apply for one of three bursaries worth $1,000.  Students must demonstrate financial need and a passion for veterinary medicine. 

Deadline:  May 30th, 2025

Circle of Success Educational Grant for Indigenous and Black Students - CPA Ontario

Educational grants designed to support priority communities on their journey to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant.  Recipients of the grants will receive up to $25,000 as well as mentorship and professional networking.

Deadline:  May 31st, 2025

Morehead-Cain Scholar

A fully funded university experience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  Aimed at driven, inquisitive, leaders of today.

Apply here

Deadline: June, 2023

The Bloorview School Authority Bursary 

The Bloorview School Authority Bursary is awarded to a student with a disability who meets each of the following criteria:

• attended Bloorview School Authority (formerly Bloorview MacMillan Centre) or was a client of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

• is starting studies in a recognized post secondary institution (college or university).

• has demonstrated achievement with a high academic record, participated in extracurricular activities and made community contributions through volunteerism. 

Complete the BSA Bursary Application and submit to nadinesoteldo@bloorviewschool.ca.

Deadline:   June 6th, 2025

Golden Jubilee Scholarship

Two students will be selected based on their academic standing, voluntary community involvement, leadership, character, aspiration to make a difference.  Each recipient will receive $1,000 per year for the duration of their studies, up to a maximum of 4 years (subject to renewal requirements). 

Deadline:  TBA

De Beers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women

Promoting the inclusion of women in STEM and STEM related academic programs in postsecondary.  There are a maximum of ten (10) awards. Each award is valued at $4,500 CAD. 

Apply here

Deadline: TBA

The Bill 7 Award for 2SLGBTQI+ Students

This scholarship is for students who identify as LGBTQ2SI+ and who have demonstrated financial need.   Must be attending a post-secondary institution next year.  Last year, 19 scholarships of $4000 and three recurring multi-year scholarship of $4000 per year were awarded.  

Apply here

Deadline: Friday, August 2, 2024  

Don't forget to check out the Commencement Scholarships tab for more scholarships due in May!

SCHOOL AWARDED COMMENCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The MPC Scholarship Committee awards a variety of scholarships each year at Commencement.   Students who would like to be considered for this year's awards and scholarships should submit a Summary of Activities.  For more information on how to complete this requirement, please refer to the Summary of Activities Exemplar.  The Monarch Park Scholarship Committee will use these submissions to help guide their award selections.  

Deadline:  May 15th, 2025

Upload your Summary of Activities using this Google Form .

2024-2025 MPC Engineering Scholarship

A scholarship worth $500 will be awarded to a Monarch Park student pursuing an Engineering degree/diploma at an accredited postsecondary institution this fall.  To be considered for this scholarship, please submit your application using this google form:

1. A statement demonstrating financial need. (max 50 words)

2. Proof of acceptance into an Engineering program.

3. A Summary of Activities. (refer to the template posted on the Student Services website under scholarships)

4. Provide evidence of engagement with engineering or STEM-related activities (e.g., school projects, clubs, competitions, internships, volunteer work, etc.).

5. A statement describing a problem you solved or want to solve through engineering and what inspired your interest in this field.  (max 250 words)

Deadline: May 25th, 2025

2024-2025 MPC Business Scholarship

A scholarship worth $500 will be awarded to a Monarch Park student pursuing a Business degree/diploma at an accredited postsecondary institution this fall.  To be considered for this scholarship, please submit your application using this google form:

1. A brief statement demonstrating financial need. (max 50 words)

2. Proof of acceptance into a Business program.

3. A Summary of Activities. (refer to the template posted on the Student Services website under scholarships)

4. Explanation of why you are studying business and how your program aligns with your long-term academic and career goals. (max 150 words)

5. A statement describing how you hope to make a positive impact in your community or industry through your business education and future career.  (max 100 words)

Deadline: May 25th, 2025

COMMENCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS WITH EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

SCHOOL SPONSORED - University Women's Club  (UWC) Toronto Scholarship

The UWC Scholarship recognizes students who are in good academic standing, involved in extracurriculars and are passionate about contributing to their community.  Students must identify as female.  

One student will be selected by the Monarch Park Scholarship Committee as the nominee for this scholarship.

Students interested in applying must submit an application and a Summary of Activities using this Google form.

Deadline: May 5th, 2025

Toronto Police Service 55 Division CPLC Valerie Mah Scholarship

This $500 bursary is awarded to graduating students demonstrating commitment to extracurricular activities and community service.  Students must be attending postsecondary next year.

Pick up the scholarship application in Student Services.

Deadline:  May 9th, 2025 @ 3pm to Student Services or 55 Division

The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA) Bursary

AJAA is awarding bursaries to students of Jamaican descent attending a postsecondary institution next year.

Criteria:

• be of Jamaican descent

• maintain a minimum of "B" average in last 2 years of high school

• attending postsecondary institution next year

• evidence of community service or involvement

More info

Students interested in applying must submit an application using this Google form.

Deadline: May 16th, 2025

Continue to check back for more scholarship postings.