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Week Without Bells | University Counselling Office workshops

On Friday, October 16, the university counsellors will lead interactive workshops to guide students through every stage of their Canadian, U.S. & U.K. university applications. 

See the schedule here.

Universities' information sessions

Year 12 | Scholarships 

BU Presidential Scholarship 

Year 12 students applying to Boston University are encouraged to explore the Presidential Scholarship. The Presidential Scholarship is given to first-year students from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among the most talented students, they also excel beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities. The value of the Presidential Scholarship is half tuition annually. To be considered, students must submit their BU admission application by December 1. Interested students should check out the website for more information. 

Vanderbilt Merit Scholarship

Year 12 students who are applying to Vanderbilt University are encouraged to explore the Merit Scholarships offered. Each year Vanderbilt awards merit-based scholarships to applicants who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise. These students represent the top 1 percent of all first-year applicants to Vanderbilt, and with the limited number of merit scholarships available, the selection process is very competitive. Vanderbilt has three signature merit scholarships, and interested students are encouraged to check out the website and speak with their University Counsellor to learn more. Applications are due on December 1. 

Handler Scholarship

Year 12 students who are applying to the University of Rochester are encouraged to explore the Handler Scholarship. The Handler Scholarship is the University of Rochester’s premier scholarship for exceptional students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and the ability to overcome significant challenges. The Handler Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic potential, financial need and outstanding leadership potential. Students who are interested in being nominated should speak with their counsellor. Students who are nominated for the Handler Scholarship must submit the Common Application by December 1 to be considered. Students do not need to apply Early Decision for scholarship consideration. Because financial need is a key component of the scholarship criteria, many Handler nominees may also qualify for an application fee waiver. Students are encouraged to check out the website for more information. 

Johnson Scholarship at Washington & Lee

The Johnson Scholarship is one of the premier merit-based scholarship programs in the country. It recognizes and rewards students on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and integrity, and their potential to contribute to the intellectual and civic life of the W&L campus and the world at large in years to come. Johnson Scholarships cover tuition and fees, housing and food, and $10,000 in funding for a summer experience — a grand total of more than $89,000 per year. Students with additional financial need may also see their scholarship amount increased to cover additional costs of attendance, which may include textbooks and supplies, travel expenses, and technology costs. The application is due on December 1st, and interested students are encouraged to speak with their counsellor or explore the website to learn more.

UBC Centennial Scholars

The UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award program assists students who are transitioning to UBC from secondary school or another post-secondary institution. The purpose of the program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. UBC is looking for applicants who are strong academic students, Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada and who demonstrate financial need. Applications are due by December 1. 

UBC Presidential Scholars

UBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian citizens and permanent residents to join their community. The Presidential Scholars Award program offers the most prestigious awards available to students who are entering UBC. These include a one- time award of approximately $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $40,000 on the Okanagan campus and $80,000 on the Vancouver campus, each payable over four years. High school and CEGEP students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible for the Presidential Scholars Award. These awards recognize students who excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must apply to UBC by December 1 and indicate that they would like to be considered for the award when asked in their UBC application. All sections of the online application must be completed by December 1, including paying the admission fee, in order to qualify. Applicants will be evaluated on their first-choice degree based on their academic profile and personal profile.

UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program 

The UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program assists Black Canadian students who are transitioning to UBC from secondary school or another post-secondary institution. The purpose of the program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community at both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. To be considered, students must self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African- Canadian or Afro-Caribbean), be a strong academic student, have financial need and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person in Canada. Applications are due by December 1. 

Jefferson Scholars Program at the University of Virginia 

Year 12 students who are interested in the University of Virginia should consider applying to be nominated for the Jefferson Scholars Program. UCC can nominate one student. Candidates are selected based on their demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship and engaged citizenship. Recipients receive the entire cost of attendance at UVA and many supplemental enrichment experiences— a value of $405,000. Interested students should submit a one-page letter to Ms. Lopez in the University Counselling Office by Monday, October 19, at 8:30 a.m., explaining why they are a good candidate for the scholarship.

Emory Woodruff Scholars 

Students who are in Year 12 and planning to apply to Emory University should consider the Emory College Woodruff Scholars Program. Applicants must submit their application to the university by Nov. 15 (unless they are applying for Early Decision, in which case it is due Nov. 1) and have indicated on their application an interest in being considered for Merit Scholarships. No additional nomination forms, essays, or materials are required to be considered. The Scholar Programs seek individuals who are motivated to be agents of positive social change across the broad spectrum of society—research and discovery, arts and culture, policy and justice work, and innovation and entrepreneurship. They select applicants who demonstrate significant promise in developing the Scholar Qualities and who show aptitude for and interest in working to improve their communities. The Scholar Qualities include a forceful and unselfish character, creativity, leadership and intellectual and personal vigour. The scholarship includes full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and meals.

Loran Award

The Loran Award is one of Canada’s most prestigious honours, paying particular attention to a young person’s character, service and leadership. They identify students ready to embrace the challenge of leaving the world better than they found it. They look for young people with a guiding sense of purpose, the capacity to collaborate to drive change, an enthusiasm to grow by pushing their limits, and the potential to serve and lead with integrity.

Loran looks beyond grades and gets to know each applicant through an in-depth selection process that is a personal growth experience in itself. Just applying for the Loran Award is a chance for a student to reflect on their sense of purpose, their contributions to their community, and their goals for effecting meaningful change in the future. It is also a unique opportunity for students to meet other change makers who see the world through a lens of optimism, courage, curiosity, and creativity.

The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for undergrad, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors. Offered in partnership with 25 Canadian universities, and renewable for up to four years, the Loran Award is valued at more than $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study. All interested and eligible students are welcome to apply. Previous Loran Scholars from UCC include Toni Agbaje-Ojo ’21 and Vlad Chindea ’18. 

Applications open on Sept. 9 and close on Oct. 15, 2026 at noon ET. To learn more about the Loran Award, the eligibility criteria and the application process, visit the Loran Scholars website. Please reach out to your university counsellor for support and any questions you may have about your application.

University of Toronto Wolf Scholarship

Year 12 students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and plan to apply to the University of Toronto St. George Faculty of Arts and Science (not including Rotman Commerce) or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are encouraged to explore the Wolf Scholarship. 

Wolf Scholars is a transformative scholarship program designed to develop Canada's next generation of thoughtful builders, innovators, and leaders. Each year, 16 exceptional incoming undergraduates across the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science will form a tight-knit cohort. Over four years, Scholars will engage in an enrichment program designed to sharpen their critical thinking skills, foster their intellectual curiosity across disciplines, and prepare them to tackle the challenges facing their generation. Beyond funded travel and leadership development experiences, Scholars will receive a full tuition scholarship and a meaningful living stipend. Wolf Scholars is a launchpad inspired by renowned liberal arts programs worldwide. They're building a future where your curiosity, character and ambition - not only a degree - enable scholars to drive impact across sectors.

Interested students are encouraged to explore the website for more information and attend one of the webinars they host. A representative from the Wolf Scholars program will be at UCC on Sept. 28 during Flex Time to speak with students, and all interested students are encouraged to attend.  Applications open on Sept. 1 and must be submitted by November 2. Wolf Scholar applicants must also apply to the University of Toronto before submitting their Wolf Scholar application.

Save the date | October university visits  (Updated list)

• 16, 12–1 p.m. —Canadian University Fair in the Hewitt Athletic Centre (Co-hosting with BSS) 

• 16, 1:30 p.m. Manucha & Bellamy Studio Theatre — Queen’s University

• 19, 1:30 p.m. in Room 138 A - Colgate University

• 19, 1:30 p.m. in Room 122 - Claremont McKenna University and Bates College 

• 20, 1:30 p.m. in Room 140 - University of Southern California

• 20, 1:30 p.m. in Room 128 - Indiana University

• 21, 10:40 a.m. in Room 122 - Northeastern University 

• 22, 1:30 p.m. in Room 128 - University of Rochester, Wesleyan University

• 22, 1:30 p.m. in Room 138 A - Oberlin College, Skidmore College, Rhodes College

• 23, 1:30 p.m. in Room 127 - University of Toronto- Engineering