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University of Toronto National Scholarship

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. If you are interested, email your guidance counsellor for the application package by October 1st. Only one nomination allowed per school.

Deadline: October 7th due to guidance department

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TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples

Open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizens of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community. Applicants must be permanent residents of Canada. Eligibility: Applicants must have applied for a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved postsecondary institution for the next year of study; or are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study. Award: Twenty-five scholarships up to $60,000 over four years.

Deadline:

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Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Ontario Canada Chapter’s Ann Newman Scholarship

Open to a member, child, grandchild, or family member of a CBTU member in good standing, or a youth in the Black community. Eligibility: The applicant must have graduated or will be graduating from high school or an equivalent program, and who will be or is attending a Canadian recognized postsecondary institution such as a college, trade school, or university. The application requires a 500-word essay. Award: One $1,000 scholarship. If two applicants are equally qualified, two $500 scholarships will be awarded.

Deadline:

November

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Open to students in Grade 12 pursuing college or university. Canadian citizens, permanent resident status, or protected person status under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Eligibility: Applicants must have demonstrated community leadership. Required: The applicant must submit an application, an academic transcript, a 600-word essay, a letter of recommendation from their school and two letters of support from community groups. Minimum grade: 75%. Amount: $70,000 over four years for tuition and living expenses. Number of awards: 20. For more information: TD Scholarship Application 2025-2026

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OSSTF Student Achievement Awards

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OSSTF/FEESO invites student writers and artists to submit creative work exploring this year’s theme: "Is anyone out there?". 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. Student tip sheet

Deadline: Malvern will select one entry per category (eight categories) to submit to their local OSSTF/FEESO District Office no later than

Application form

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School Sponsored Queen's Chancellor's Scholarship

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s MAA. Financial need is also a consideration for some of the Awards. Note: To be considered for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the applicant must receive a nomination from the high school where they most recently attended full-time study. The number of nominations per high school is based on graduating class size: Less than 250: One nominee. 250-499: Up to two nominees. 500 or greater: Up to three nominees.

The MAAs ($48,000-$72,000) are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. You may attend high school in Canada or internationally. Students taking a gap year can still apply for the major admission awards.

Apply for admission to Queen’s via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) no later than November 20 to ensure that you gain access to

Queen’s Solus Student Centre to submit your MAA application by December 8. It takes 4-6 business days to receive your SOLUS login from the date you

applied to Queen’s University.

Deadline: December 8; Apply to Queen's University on OUAC by November 20th.

For more information about Malvern's application process, click here

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Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA): Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards

Open to youth of Indigenous ancestry in Grades 11 and 12 pursuing postsecondary in areas of finance, management, commerce, accounting, or related fields. Eligibility: The applicant must be academically successful. Required: Proof of Indigenous ancestry; essay (maximum 1500 words); two letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counsellor, etc; transcript. Award: Three recipients will receive a five-year scholarship package valued at over $5,000; complimentary travel to the next AFOA National Conference in Halifax, NS, in February 2025; prize package valued at $200.

Deadline: November 25.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

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December

Open to students graduating from secondary school or students who have completed secondary school who are planning to study, or already studying, towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Eligibility: The applicant must be involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated). The award is granted based on the recipient's demonstrated dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox. Participation in sport, fitness and academic standing is also taken into consideration. Minimum grade: In good academic standing. Required: The application, three referees and an (un)official transcript detailing the applicant’s last two years of schooling are required. Amount: $28,000 dispersed over four years.

Deadline: December 1.

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The Bronfman Fellowship (for Gr. 11 Students)

The Bronfman Fellowship is open to students who are in the 11th Grade in the fall of 2024, who self-identify as Jewish, and who are from the United States or Canada. You do not need to be a top student to be a Bronfman Fellow; innovative thinking and creativity are valued more than a high GPA. Every year, twenty-six intellectually curious North American teenagers are selected as Bronfman Fellows. The Fellowship begins with a free, immersive summer program in Israel and the U.S., and continues with monthly virtual experiences and a winter and spring seminar in the U.S..

Deadline: December 2

Deadline for receipt of letters of recommendation and transcript: December 6

The Launchpad Scholarship by Tundra Technical

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Open to Grades 10-12 students and postsecondary students (in STEM programs) who identify as women or non-binary.

Required: A 1,500- 2000-word essay or project plan to create an innovative solution to a national problem for the Government of Canada. Minimum: 75%.

Award: Five $1,000 scholarships.

Deadline: December 3

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Burger King Scholars Program

Various scholarships open to employees, and/or dependent children of employees and/or students graduating from Grade 12 or graduating from homeschool education and pursuing studies at an accredited college, university and/ or vocational-technical school. Eligibility: Various eligibility requirements. The selection criteria includes academic achievements, participation in school/community activities, work experience and financial need. Applicant submissions will be capped at 50,000. Required: The application and a current high school or college transcript of grades are required. Grade reports are not accepted. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term the course was taken. Amount: $1,000 to $60,000 (U.S. currency).

Deadline: December 16.

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French for the Future National Essay Contest

Open to students in Grades 10-12 who are registered in a French program. Required: An entry Form and a 750-word essay in French on the current year’s theme are required. Essays are evaluated in two separate categories: French Second Language (FSL) and French First Language (FFL). Indicate on the entry form which of the two categories you best fit. Amount: $1,000 to $20,000.

Number of awards: 98 prizes each consisting of a scholarship to one of the following post-secondary institutions: University of Ottawa, Glendon Campus of York University, l’Université Sainte-Anne, l’Université de Montréal, l’Université de Moncton, l’Université de l’Ontario français, l’Université de Saint-Boniface, the University of British Colombia, Campus Saint-Jean of the University of Alberta, l’Unversité de Hearst, Simon Fraser University, le Collège Boréal, the French Language Centre of the University of Lethbridge, La Cité universitaire francophone of the University of Regina, le Collège de l’Île.

Deadline: December 20

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE): Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Scholarship

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Open to the child (a high school senior) of a member in good standing of the IATSE.

Amount: $10,000 over four years.

Number of awards: 10.

Deadline: Postmarked by December 31. The application must be mailed in.

Application Form

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SOS Safety Scholarship

Open to legal residents of Canada and U.S. ages 13-19 who plan to apply to a Canadian post-secondary after graduating high school. Required: The entry form and an essay, action plan or resource guide that outlines prevention of the social issues, e.g., Bullying, Suicide, Gang/Youth Violence, Drug Addiction, and so on, covered in the SOS Safety magazine are required. Submissions may be either written (maximum 1500 words, double spaced with numbered pages, typewritten) or in the form of a short video (maximum ten minutes). Amount: $5,000.

Deadline: December 31.

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships (for Gr. 11 Students)

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The Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship provides financial assistance to students demonstrating integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. $10, 000 scholarships will be awarded to 10 students.

Deadline: TBD

Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship

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January

Open to members of the Canadian Junior Angus Association. Applicants must be in their final year of high school/enrolled in college or post-secondary. Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Eligibility: The top five applicants are selected based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and industry knowledge.

Required: Resume/Transcripts/250-500-word essay.

Amount: $500-$5,000.

Deadline: January 5.

Home Depot: Homer Fund Orange Scholars Scholarship

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Open to a current high school senior planning to enroll as a fulltime student in a two- or four-year college/university or trade school in the fall of 2025.

Eligibility: Applicant must be the dependent of a full or part-time hourly associate of The Home Depot at the time of the application.

Required: Applicants must submit a completed application form including a letter of recommendation from a high school instructor, a brief (no more than 500 word) essay and an official high school transcript.

Amount: $5,000.

Deadline: January 19

School Sponsored Schulich Leader Scholarship

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Schulich Leader Scholarships are entrance scholarships awarded to high achieving students entering the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field. Nomination required. Every high school in Canada can select one graduating student.

Students must demonstrate the following criteria:

entrepreneurial mindset
academic excellence
pursuing careers in technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise, and applied scientific research
strong consideration will be given to students with financial need

One hundred scholarships are available:

50 scholarships valued at $120,000 scholarships are designated for students pursuing an engineering degree
50 scholarships valued at $100,000 scholarships are designated for students pursuing a science, technology, or math degree.

For more information, click here. Students interested in applying to this award must complete the application (request it via your guidance counsellor.

Deadline (Nomination): Monday, January 20th, 2025.

Deadline (Application): Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12pm.

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University of Guelph Top Scholarships

U of G’s Top Scholarships are worth $42,500 each. You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada to be eligible to apply.

The President’s Scholarship (seven awards) and The Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships (two awards) recognize 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. In addition, to be eligible to apply for The Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships, students must be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis); or a person with a disability; or a person of colour/racialized person.

Deadline: January 25th (for both scholarships)

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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.

For more information, click here.

Students interested in applying to this award must complete the application. Four students will be selected by the Malvern Collegiate Scholarship Committee as the nominee for this scholarship.

Deadline (Nomination): Monday, January 27th, 2025

Deadline (Application): Friday, February 14th, 2025

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First Canada: Canadian Women in STEM Scholarship

Open to young women in robotics who demonstrate a deep dedication to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM.

Eligibility: Be currently enrolled, or have been enrolled, in a Canadian high school; participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team in Canada. They must be eligible to enroll, and agree to enroll, as a full-time student in an accredited college or university.

Required: Completed application form, letter of recommendation from a high school instructor, a brief essay (500 words) and an official high school transcript.

Award: One $10,000 award.

Deadline: January 31 in 2024 (check website to see if deadline has been updated).

First Canada: Don Bossi Leadership and Innovation Canadian Scholarship

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Open to students currently enrolled or who have been enrolled in a Canadian high school.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to enroll and agree to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited college or university. They must have participated in a FIRST Robotics Competition or a FIRST Tech Challenge team.

Amount: $5,000.

Deadline: January 31.

PPAO (Police Pensioners Association of Ontario) Memorial Scholarship

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Open to a child, grandchild or great grandchild of a PPAO member.

Eligibility: The scholarship is awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievements; community service; leadership; other degrees, diplomas, certificates; personal awards and achievements.

Required: A 300- 400-word essay is required as part of the application process.

Amount: $2,000 - $3,000.

Deadline: January 31.

Union Plus Scholarship Program

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Open to current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children.

Eligibility: Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible. The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time awards are issued. Awards must be used for the 2025-2026 school year. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0.

Required: Included with the online application are: One reference letter; Two required essays of approximately 350 words each; Union information.

Amount: $500-$4,000.

Deadline: January 31, noon.

IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) W. H. “Howie” McClennan Scholarship

February

Open to children of fallen IAFF members.

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to attend a university, accredited college or other institution of higher learning. Awards are based on financial need, aptitude promise and demonstrated academic achievement.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: February 1

Required: Application materials include a completed scholarship application, an official high school transcript, a brief statement (about 200 words) indicating the reasons for wanting to continue.

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Kin Canada Bursary

Open to a full-time student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution. They must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Eligibility: Applicants will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need.

Amount: $1,000.

Deadline: February 1

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SME Education Foundation

Open to graduating high school seniors and current college/university students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or related discipline. Applicants must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, Canada, or possess a student visa.

Amount: $2,500 - $20,000.

Deadline: February 1

Required: An academic transcript, resume, list of completed STEM courses and two references for letters of recommendation are required.

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada

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Eligibility for scholarships and bursaries: Have been or will be in the temporary or permanent care of the Ministry or Department responsible for child protection services up until your age of majority birthday or had been in permanent care of the Ministry or Department responsible for child protection services for at least 12 months.

Scholarships: $2,500-$5,000. You must be planning to attend a postsecondary institution either full time, or on a reduced schedule due to an accommodation, for a full academic year.

Deadline: February 3rd

RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth

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Open to students between 15-29 years old who are Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit, or Métis. The applicant must be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.

Eligibility: The applicant must have applied or is currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada. They must maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate, or diploma. They must demonstrate strong academic performance and community involvement, and financial need.

Award: Twenty $10,000 scholarships over four years.

Deadline: February 5

PepsiCo Foundation Family Scholars (formerly the ExCEL Scholarship)

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Open to children of PepsiCo associates.

Eligibility: Students must be in their final year of high school, high school graduates, or current college/university undergraduates who will be enrolled in fulltime undergraduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school for the 2025-26 academic year. Scholarship recipients are selected based on financial need, academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of goals, unusual personal or family circumstances and an outside appraisal. Financial need must be demonstrated.

Award: 400 scholarships up to $5,000 (USD); renewable.

Deadline: February 10

First Robotics Canada Indigenous Scholarship

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Open to First Nation (status and non-status), Inuit, and Métis students from an Indigenous community and enrolled full-time in a high school. They must have participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or FIRST LEGO League team in Canada. They must be eligible to enroll, and agree to enroll, as a fulltime student in an accredited college or university, or apprenticeship starting no later than the fall semester of 2025. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or have protected person status.

Award: One $5,000 scholarship.

Deadline: February 15

Queen’s University: Commitment Scholars Award/Bursary

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Ten renewable awards of $12,000 per year. Must self-identify as a member of an underserved or underrepresented group, including Black, Indigenous* and other racialized students, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The Commitment Scholars Award celebrates and recognizes demonstrated leadership in, and commitment to, racial justice, social justice, or diversity initiatives by a student in their high school or in their community.

Deadline: February 15

SMART (formerly SMWIA - Sheet Metal Workers International Association) Scholarships

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Open to SMART members and their dependents.

Eligibility: The applicant must be a full-time student or be accepted to be a full-time student at an accredited college or university.

Required: An official transcript, proof of membership, a one- to two- page essay and a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant must be enclosed with the application.

SMWI Scholarship Fund

Amount: $6,000 per year for up to four years for full-time undergraduate study at any accredited college or university.

The Mechanical Engineering and Architecture Scholarship

Amount: $6,000 for the first year and $12,000 per year for years two through five, for a total scholarship of $54,000.

SMWI Scholarship Foundation

Amount: $4,000-$5,000.

Deadlines: Obtain an Application Request Form by February 15. Completed applications and materials must be postmarked no later than March 1.

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SPIE Scholarships

Open to students located anywhere in the world who are studying optics, photonics, or related fields.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a student member of SPIE, enrolled in a program related to the field of optics and photonics and be in school for the full academic year beginning Fall 2025.

Amount: $3,000 - $11,000 US.

Deadline: February 15

Required: An unofficial transcript, resume, an essay/personal statement (400 words or less) and two recommendations are required.

McMaster University Aid & Awards for Black Students

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Black Student Aid & Awards (various): Entrance Scholarships.

Deadline: February 19

Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International: Millie Brother Scholarship

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Open to hearing children of deaf adults to help them pursue their post-secondary education. The scholarship can be used for undergraduates at any accredited institution of higher education in the world.

Amount: $3,000.

Deadline: February 28

Required: A complete online application, a two-page double-spaced essay, an academic transcript and two references from teachers are required.

Chemical Institute of Canada Student Scholarships: Lionel Chemistry Scholarships

March

Open to high school students who show an interest in studying chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering at a postsecondary institution.

Eligibility: Applicants must plan to enroll in a BSc program at a Canadian university, or diploma program at a college. They must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Minimum grade/GPA: 75%

Amount: $4,000 per year/four years

Deadline: March 1

Required: Application; Letter outlining future goals and plans to achieve them; Official High School Transcripts; At least one Letter of Recommendation; Demonstrated need for financial assistance. Provide names of other scholarships received.

International Brotherhood of Boilermaker

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Open to high school seniors who are dependents of Boilermaker members in good standing.

Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their first year of academic study at a degree-granting, accredited college or university within one year of their high school graduation.

Amount: $1,000-$5,000

Deadline: March 1

Required: Candidates must submit the online application form, proof of relationship to a Boilermaker member, high school transcript and a 350- 500-word essay.

James R. Hoffa Memorial Academic Scholarship

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Open to outstanding high school seniors.

Eligibility: Applicants must be the son, daughter or financial dependent (this does not include spouses) of a Teamster member.

Amount: $1,000 or $10,000. The winners of the $10,000 award of the Academic Scholarship will have their scholarship renewed each year up to four years at $1,250 per semester.

Deadline: March 1

James R. Hoffa Memorial Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship

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Open to high school seniors.

Eligibility: Applicants must be the son, daughter or financial dependent (this does not include spouses) of a Teamster member. Training or vocational programs must be in a Teamster-represented industry.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: March 1

Diabetes Hope Foundation (DHF) Scholarship

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Open to students who have been living with type 1 diabetes for a minimum of one year at the time of application. Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.

Eligibility: This is a combined merit and needs based scholarship that celebrates the resiliency of youth with type 1 diabetes. Applicants must be in their final year of high school and entering an accredited post-secondary institution in September 2025.

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: March 3

Required: Applicants must be registered with a Canadian Diabetes Pediatric program and in their transition year to adult diabetes care. A valid SIN number, an essay of 500 (maximum) words, references and a high school transcript are required.

Ronnen Harary Click Foundation: Full Potential Scholarship

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Open to Canadian students with a documented learning disability.

Eligibility: Applicants are graduating high school students applying to be a full-time student in a post-secondary institution in Ontario.

Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years).

Deadline: March 6

Required: Proof of application to a post-secondary institution, followed by proof of acceptance/enrollment along with essays/videos and personal statements, letter of support and documented learning disability and gift.

ICON x KPMG High School Scholarship and Internship Program (SIP)

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Award: Ten $5,000 scholarships and a six-week-paid internship at KPMG starting July 7.

Deadline: March 7.

RE/MAX 2024 Quest for Excellence

*Also see KPMG Canada on Facebook.

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Open to Grade 12 students attending high school in Canada in the September 2025 - June 2026 academic year.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 9

How to apply: Submit Essay online.

Required: To apply for the Quest for Excellence scholarship, eligible students are invited to write and submit an online essay that is a minimum of 500 words in length, answering one of the following questions: 1. What does a “bright future” look like for you? 2. How have you demonstrated leadership or charity within your community to make it a better place? Or 3. How can we ensure fair and affordable housing for all Canadians?

CWA CANADA John Belcarz / Dan Zeidler Memorial Scholarships

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Open to current members of the CWA Canada union, their spouse/partner, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or about to enter a full-time program at a government-recognized institution of higher learning or training (college, CEGEP, university or technical/vocational institute) and working toward a degree, diploma or certificate.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 11

Required: Applicants must include an essay of up to 1,000 words or a video, audio or multimedia presentation up to five minutes in length.

COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association): Neil J. Armstrong Ab-Initio Scholarship

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Open to Canadians between the ages of 15 and 21 who are considering flight training or a career in aviation. Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate an interest in aviation, community involvement, academic achievements, ability to set and achieve goals, and commitment to completing flight training. A COPA membership is not necessary.

Amount: $14,000 toward eligible training costs associated with obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL)

Deadline: March 14

Western University: National Indigenous Scholarship Program

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Amount: Five awards at $50,000 each to Indigenous students applying from Canadian high schools or applying from a postsecondary institution.

Deadline: March 14

*Also see Western's Admission Scholarships for Black Students and for Indigenous Students here.

Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation High School Scholarship

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Award: $2,500 (The scholarship amount may be awarded to one applicant or split among more than one applicant.).

Deadline: March 15

St. John Ambulance (SJA) National Bursary Program

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Open to SJA volunteers who have vision, goals and a commitment to serving their community.

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, leadership qualities and a commitment to high standards in their chosen field of study dedicated to upholding the ideals of SJA.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 15

How to apply: Application forms are available after January 1st of each year. Please reach out to your local Council or Branch office if you are interested in applying to get an application form.

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DMZ x myBlueprint: 20 x $500 Micro Grants for GTA Students

The DMZ (Toronto Metropolitan University's business incubator for early-stage technology startups) is funding 20 $500 micro grants for Greater Toronto Area high school students (Grades 9-12) to support the building of a tech related project. “The grants can be used for something you’re working on in school, but they don’t have to be. . . If you have an idea for a personal project, side hustle, or hobby that you want to build, but money is holding you back, you should apply for these grants.” Ten of these grants will be available specifically for students who identify as Black.

Step 1: Apply by March 18.

GeoTab’s The Brandon Walli “Phones Down, Eyes Up” Memorial Scholarship

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Amount: Four $2,500 awards.

Number of awards: 4.

Applications open March 18

Ukrainian Credit Union (UCU) Scholarships

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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 20

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Award: Six awards ranging from $1,000-$2,500.

Deadline: March 24

The Merit Award Bursary Program

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The Merit Award Bursary is awarded to students in Gr. 11 and 12 who demonstrate a commitment to schooling, extracurriculars and community involvement.

Deadline to request a reference: March 19

Deadline to complete submission: March 24

More info

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Telesat Scholarships

Open to those who identify as female. Telesat strongly encourages Indigenous, visible minority students, and students with disabilities to apply.

Award: Eight $5,000 awards.

Deadline: March 25

MAX (Muslim Awards for Excellence) Scholarships

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There are select scholarships that are open for both Muslims and different communities, including newcomers and refugees to Canada.

Award: $500-$10,000.

Deadline: March 31

Government of Ontario’s David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility: Youth Leadership Award

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Nomination required.

Open to a young person (16-24) who shows leadership and commitment to developing the potential of people with disabilities. They must be a resident of Ontario.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 31

Desjardins Foundation Scholarship

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Open to a member of the Desjardins Ontario Credit Union. Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a part-time or full-time vocational school, college/CEGEP or university (undergrad, master's or doctoral) program at a recognized educational institution for the fall semester and be 30 years of age or younger on December 31.

Amount: $1,000-$5,000

Deadline: March 31

Required: An online application must be submitted. Upon submission, applicants will automatically be considered for other scholarships they may be eligible for.

JA (Junior Achievement) Canada National Scholarships and Awards

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Open to students that participate in Junior Achievement programs.

Eligibility: Each award has specific eligibility requirements.

Amount: $1,000 - $3,000

Deadline: March 31

Required: Applicants must submit an application form, a 500-word essay, two letters of recommendation and a video introduction (60-90 seconds).

Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program

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Nomination required.

Open to students enrolled or enrolling in an accredited undergraduate degree program in a College or University in Canada. The institutions must be open to all without restriction except for an academic standard. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility: Applicants must exhibit true financial need. Preference may be given to children of ordained clergy, licensed teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada.

Amount: $1,000-$1,500

Deadline: March 31

How to apply: Application available online. The application form is to be submitted through a Nominator. A list of Nominators can be found here. Select one nearest you and contact them for an appointment/interview. This must be done before March 31. The earlier the better, butnot before January 2.

The PCK Diversity Scholarship Program

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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.

Deadline: March 31

More info

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State of Kindness Scholarship

Open to students in their final year of high school. They must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a resident of Ontario.

Eligibility: Applicants must be entering into full-time post-secondary studies in either a bachelor degree or diploma/certificate program. Minimum grade/GPA: 75%.

Amount: Up to $15,000

Deadline: March 31

Required: Two letters of reference, updated resume, most recent high school transcripts and a 750-word About me essay.

David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility: Youth Leadership Award

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*Scroll down website page for info.

Nomination required. Open to a young person (16-24) who shows leadership and commitment to developing the potential of people with disabilities. They must be residents of Ontario.

Award: $5,000.

Deadline: March 31

Caisse Alliance Scholarships

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Award: Two $5,000 scholarships.

Deadline: March 31

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SOS Safety Scholarship

Award: $5,000.

Deadline: March 31

Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL) National Education Scholarships

April

Target applicant: Open to members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets who are entering or pursuing their post-secondary education. Note: Some scholarships are offered to all cadets while some are restricted to cadets that will be studying in a specific field. Other scholarships are offered to cadets who meet other requirements, as stipulated by the donors.

Eligibility: The applicant must be graduating from the secondary school system (or equivalent), or already be registered at a university, college, CEGEP, technical institute, or vocational program leading to a degree, diploma, or professional or technical qualification. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement, outstanding performance as an Air Cadet, community involvement, and donor’s requirements. Amount: Varies.

Deadline: April 1. To apply, use the ACC64 Post-Secondary Scholarships Application Form.

Required: A personal statement; A letter of recommendation from your Squadron’s Commanding Officer; A letter of support from the Chairperson of your Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee; Any other recommendations will be considered., i.e., School Principal, Department Head, or Counselor; A copy of the most recently available Transcript of Marks.

Army Cadet League of Canada: (17.3) Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship Award

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Target applicant: Open to students in their final year of, or who have completed, high school.

Eligibility: The applicant must have applied to, or intend to apply to, an accredited post-secondary education institution in Canada. They must have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their Army Cadet Corps and as a “caring and responsible leader” also demonstrated the will and ability to assist younger or fellow cadets or other young persons in their community. Required: Application plus photo in cadet uniform.

Amount: Up to $5,000 to a Cadet from each of the three Cadets elements (Sea, Army, and Air Cadets).

Deadline: April 1 annually

Retail Council of Canada Retail Education Scholarships

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Open to students who are enrolled in or applying to a retail, business, fashion, marketing or any other retail-related post-secondary program at a Canadian college or university.

Eligibility: The applicant must be currently working part-time or full-time within the retail industry.

Amount: One $3,000 Canadian Retail Hall of Fame Scholarship, one $2,000 JRoss Retail Recruiters Scholarship, and sixteen $1,000 Industry-Sponsored Scholarships.

Required: Transcript; proof of enrolment; reference letter from a current employer (200 words); essay; presentation.

Deadline: April 1

Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Education Foundation (RCSCEF) Scholarships

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Target applicant: Royal Canadian Sea Cadets wo have participated in the program for a minimum of 24 months.

Eligibility: The applicant must be applying for post-secondary education at a university or community college course leading to a degree or diploma or a post secondary training program that will lead to certification in a recognized profession.

Award: Several $1,000-$5,000 scholarships.

Deadline: April 1

Required: Personal Letter of Application; Your CV or Biography; Letters of Recommendation; Your Final Year Mid Term Marks; Letter of Acceptance or Provisional Acceptance from the Institution you plan to Attend.

Merck Canada Indigenous Student Scholarship

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Award: Eight $5,000 scholarships. The program will be capped at 60 applications.

Deadline: April 5

ESET Cybersecurity Scholarship

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Open to a student enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in Canada. Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a permanent resident ID card.

Eligibility: You aspire to have a career in the cybersecurity industry. (The graduate/undergraduate program does not have to be a “cybersecurity” program; however, in your application, you should make clear that you aspire to have a career in the cybersecurity industry.).

Amount: $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduate/undergraduate women pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Number of awards: 2.

Required: An online form with your transcript, letter of recommendation, and personal essay of 500-700 words.

Deadline: April 8

G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to Canadian high school students who are graduating in 2024 and planning to enroll at a Canadian postsecondary institution in a first-year degree or diploma program.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: April 9

Required: A two- to three-minute video.

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BOLT Financial Awards

Target applicant: Students enrolled full-time at a college/university/training facility for the 2025-2026 study period who are pursuing education in a construction-related field (see eligible programs on BOLT’s website) or have received prior approval for your program from the BOLT team. Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident between the ages of 17-29 living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Eligibility: Financial need.

Amount: $3,500 or $5,500 dependent on your program/ training. Can apply every year of the program.

Required: Resume; Transcripts; Confirmed acceptance or enrollment letter for post-secondary program/training; OSAP Funding Summary; one of the following: 2024 T4 slip, Letter from your employer confirming wages, Copy of cheque stub or social assistance stub, or the most recent CRA Notice of Assessment; two letters of reference on official letterhead from a previous or current employer, teacher, manager/advisor or community member.

Deadline: April 11, 9 p.m.

Investintech - CAJ (Canadian Association of Journalists) Journalism Scholarship

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Open to students currently accepted to or enrolled in a college or university in Canada pursuing a course of studies or program leading to a diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree.

Eligibility: The applicant must show evidence of their journalism skills and interest.

Required: The applicant must submit a published item, class assignment or even an item on a personal blog (minimum 500 words). The work must have been produced within one calendar year of the scholarship closing date. The submission must include an example of a work of journalism that shows the application of data skills and at least one data visualization produced by the student. The applicant must also submit an explanation of what they did and how they did it. For submissions that were part of a group project, applicants must explain their role, the skills they used in fulfilling that role, and the specific parts of the story, or stories, that their contribution influenced.

Award: $1,000, a free one-year membership with the CAJ, and one free pass to the CAJ National Annual Conference in Calgary, May 30-31.

Deadline: April 11

OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) Character Athlete Award

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Nomination required. Nominations must be completed by a teacher-coach.

Target applicant: Nominations must be for student- athletes who competed in an individual or team high school sport. Competing at an OFSAA event is not a prerequisite.

Eligibility: The student-athlete must embody OFSAA’s values of leadership, commitment, equity, respect, and sportsmanship.

Amount: $500. Number of awards: 4 (to be awarded to two males and two females).

Deadline: Nominations due April 11

University of Guelph-Humber Diversity Entrance Bursary

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Open to Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) or racialized students who demonstrate financial need.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: April 15, 4 p.m

Knights of Columbus Canadian Undergraduate Scholarship

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Open to a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus in Canada, or the son or daughter of such a member or deceased member.

Eligibility: The applicant must be entering freshman year, for a four-year, undergraduate program, leading to a bachelor's degree, at a Canadian college or university. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence.

Amount: Four $1,500 scholarships; renewable.

Deadline: April 15

Required: Supplementary documents and recommendations.

OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation)/FEESO: Federation Family Education Fund (FFEF)

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Target applicant: Open to the children/wards of OSSTF/FEESO members in good standing (or deceased members who were in good standing prior to their passing in the year of application).

Eligibility: The applicant must have applied to or is currently attending a publicly funded college or university program, or an apprenticeship program that includes an academic portion offered through a college.

Amount: $3,000. Number of awards: 10 bursaries awarded through a lottery process.

Deadline: April 15

Ringette Ontario: Jackie Lajeunesse Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to a Registered Ringette Ontario athlete, coach, or on-ice official in the current season.

Eligibility: The applicant must be enrolled full time in the fall in a university, college or other educational institution providing courses at a post-secondary school level. They must have participated in Ringette for at least three of the last four years.

Amount: $1,000. Number of awards: 2.

Deadline: April 15

Required: A written submission (no more than 500 words); Letters of reference (bearing a current date) from two individuals in the Ringette community; A Ringette resume.

ScotDance Canada: The James L. MacKenzie Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to any Premier dancer registered with ScotDance Canada who is in good standing (holds a current year RSOBHD dance card).

Eligibility: Candidates may choose to perform “A Tribute to JL McKenzie” (6 steps) at an advertised event such as a competition, recital, or other performance where an audience is in attendance, OR submit a video via a YouTube link. Candidates must be in full highland kilt competition attire.

Amount: TBD. Number of awards: 2.

Deadline: April 15

University of Waterloo: CIBC Inclusion Award for Black Students

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Preference will be given to students enrolling in a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).

Award: Four $25,000 awards.

Deadline: April 15

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

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Target applicant: Open to students who have, or consider themselves to have, a visible or invisible disability.

Eligibility: The applicant must be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering or a degree in a closely related technical field; intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university in the U.S. or Canada; Demonstrate a strong academic record; Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for computer science and technology.

Amount: $1,000 US. Number of awards: 13.

Deadline: April 15

Required: Resume; Transcripts; One letter of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser, or supervisor; Responses to three short answer essay questions.

Easter Seals Scholarship Program

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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 17

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Youth Education Awards

Target applicant: Open to survivors of a pediatric brain tumour (diagnosed with a brain tumour before the age of 25) who are between the ages of 16 and 30.

Eligibility: The applicant must be in their graduating year of high school, or currently enrolled full-time in a recognized publicly funded Canadian university or college.

Amount: Up to $5,000. Number of awards: 12.

Deadline: April 18

Required: Personal essay; Letter of recommendation; essay; Medical eligibility form; Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution.

Canadian Student Leadership Association (CSLA) Awards

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Target applicant: Open to graduating student leaders pursuing postsecondary education. Applicants must be from a CSLA member school.

Eligibility: The applicant must have made significant contributions to their school and/or community, and they must have provided service throughout their secondary school experience. Minimum grade/GPA: 70%.

Amount: $500.

Number of awards: 12 (offered to one student from each province and the territories, and one discretionary award). The highest-ranking student leader will be awarded the Bill Conconi Award, a $1000 bursary.

Deadline: April 18

Required: The student profile; responses to a series of questions; an endorsement by a teacher; and an official or unofficial transcript.

Canadian Hard of Hearing (CHHA) Association Scholarships

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Award: $1,000-$2,000. Number of awards: Nine.

Deadline: April 18

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) National Scholarships

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Award: $3,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students.

Deadline: April 25.

H&R Block Canada Future Finance Experts Scholarship / myBlueprint

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A contest in two phases. See “Rules and Regulations.”

Amount: Ten $3,000 awards

Deadline: April 25

OPSBA (Ontario Public School Boards’ Association/Public Board Council of OSTA-AECO: Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to a student trustee who has completed a one or two-year term at a public school board and who will be continuing their education in a post-secondary/apprenticeship setting in the fall. Submissions from student trustees who represent the various dimensions of diversity are encouraged.

Eligibility: This scholarship is based on an outstanding initiative accomplished during the student trustee’s term and how the initiative positively impacted the students in their board.

Amount: $500. Number of awards: 2.

Deadline: April 25

Required: A 200-word (max.) statement explaining your suitability for the scholarship; two letters of reference, one of which must be from a senior executive or member of the local school board; the application submission which includes the Leadership Initiative Overview (200 words maximum); any media/additional documents related to your initiative; Additional Information (short answer).

Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CSTF) Founders Awards

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Target applicant: The applicant must be a CST beneficiary. *Priority will be given to students who are the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education.

Eligibility: The applicant must be accepted to a post- secondary program at an eligible institution in Canada. They must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $7,000. Number of awards: 15.

Deadline: April 25

Required: A current high school transcript; the Admission decision letter (when available); a personal statement about the applicant’s financial need; one reference letter; one short essay question.

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS): Don McBain Memorial Award

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Award: Three $5,000 scholarships.

Deadline: April 25

Ontario Aerospace Council

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Target applicant: Open to high school students in their final year who are entering (or students who are currently enrolled in) an aerospace studies program at a postsecondary institution (college or university) in Ontario. One scholarship is reserved solely for a young woman in her final year of high school. Minimum grade/GPA: 75%.

Amount: $2,500. Number of awards: 5.

Deadline: April 28

Required: An essay (50-700 words); two letters of reference from community members (teacher, professor, coach, employer, volunteer leader); an academic report issued by the applicant’s current educational institution for the most current academic year; Statement of Accuracy. For first year students, a Letter of Acceptance into their chosen academic institution must be submitted.

Autism Ontario Scholarships

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Amount: $500. Number of awards: Varies.

Deadline: April 30

Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS): James Kreppner Memorial Scholarship and Bursary Program

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Award: $5,000. Number of awards: One scholarship and one bursary.

Deadline: April 30

Hydrocephalus Canada: Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick (EBH) National Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to Canadian students living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The awards are valid at any university/college, technical or trade school, career institute or school of business.

Eligibility: The scholarship is awarded based on the applicant’s motivation, self- awareness, goal setting, and potential for success.

Amount: Up to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies.

Deadline: April 30

Required: For students still in secondary school, a copy of the second semester mid-term report, or, if the school is not semestered, a copy of the last report issued; medical assessment form; one letter of reference from an adult other than a family member, such as a minister, youth group leader, coach, volunteer supervisor or employer; one letter of reference from a teacher, principal, guidance counsellor; a letter from you (the applicant).

ETFO (Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario) Scholarships and Bursaries

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Target applicant: Members and non-members entering faculties of education. This includes bursaries for members of designated groups, including Black and Indigenous educators, and bursaries for children of ETFO members. See criteria for each award.

Amount: Varies.

Deadline: April 30

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First Nations Child & Family Caring Society: Shannen’s Dream Scholarship & Jordan's Principle Scholarship

Award: Four $10,000 scholarships (Shannen's Dream); Two $5,000 scholarships and two $2,500 scholarships (Jordan's Principle)

Deadline: April 30

Assumption Life Foundation Scholarships (Bursaries)

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Target applicant: Open to students who are Canadian citizens enrolled full time in a CEGEP or a post-secondary institution, such as college or university.

Eligibility: Require financial aid. Minimum grade/GPA: 70%.

Amount: $1,500. Number of awards: 7.

Deadline: April 30

Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to full-time students enrolling or currently in an agricultural related program at a Canadian university, college or apprenticeship institution.

Eligibility: Students must be at least 16 years of age to apply.

Amount: $2,500. Number of awards: 7 (One scholarship will be awarded in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, the Atlantic Provinces as a whole and one from British Columbia/Territories).

Deadline: Before 5 p.m. on April 30

Required: Applicants will be assessed on a combination of their leadership attributes and a written (750—1,000 words) or video (two—five minutes in length) response to a given question.

Export Development Canada (EDC) Various Scholarships

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Open to students who are pursuing post-secondary studies at college or university in a field related to EDC’s work.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: April 30

Required: A personal statement/letter of intent, academic transcript, a resume or portfolio and a reference letter are all required for the application process.

Apply Here (Applications Open in February)

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Canadian Parking Association (CPA) Scholarships

Target applicant: Open to CPA members, their dependents, or employees whose job is 50% related to parking, or their dependents.

Eligibility: The applicant must be entering or enrolled in a first degree, first diploma, or first technical diploma program. Evaluation criteria: Academic performance; volunteer/community involvement and/or extracurricular activities; quality and relevance of the reference letters. Regional distribution will be considered in the selection of scholarship awards and preference will be given to first time applicants. Minimum grade/GPA: 70%.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: April 30

Required: The Employee Consent Form; two letters of reference; essay; transcripts.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT)

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Target applicant: Open to applicants who reside, work, or study within the geographic area of the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Sisters of Service Scholarship: Applicants who have expressed a desire to pursue further and/or continuing education. They must be a recent immigrant or refugee to Canada who has obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status over the past five years. Must be endorsed by a teacher, an agency or community partner whose values align with those of CCAT.

Amount: $5,000. Number of awards: 2 (one youth and one adult).

Michael Fullan Community Service Award: Must be nominated by a community member or an organization. See the Community Service Award for a child or youth up to 29 years of age who has shown commitment to serve a local community and made an impactful contribution to the community’s well being.

Amount: $1,000.

Indigenous Community Youth Leadership Scholarship: Students who have expressed a desire to pursue further and/or continuing education.

Amount: $5,000. Number of awards: 1.

Deadline for all scholarships: April 30

Childhood Cancer Canada (CCC) CIBC Survivor Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to young adult cancer survivors.

Eligibility: The applicant must be pursuing university, college, or a vocational training School.

Amount: $1,500.

Deadline: April 30.

CWA Communications Workers of America: Joe Beirne Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to CWA|SCA Canada members and their spouses, children, and grandchildren, including the dependents of retired, laid off or deceased members.

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates or high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. (Undergraduate and graduate students returning to school may also apply.).

Amount: $4,000 US. Number of awards: 16 partial scholarships. The winners, to be chosen by lottery drawing, also receive second-year scholarships for the same amount, contingent upon satisfactory academic achievement.

Deadline: April 30

Required: Essay (250-words max.).

Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to youth who have benefited from services and support offered by an EKO member organization. They must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident/landed immigrant, convention refugee, or a Protected person living in Canada.

Eligibility: The applicant must be nearing completion or have completed their secondary education and will enroll/continue enrollment in the fall at a college, university, Indigenous Institute, or a career training/vocational institute.

Amount: $3,000. Number of awards: 8.

Deadline: April 30

Required: Two letters of recommendation; a letter from the EKO General Member agency; an essay OR a creative work, e.g., a video, short story, visual artwork, music composition, recorded performance.

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SMILE Foundation Bursary

Target applicant: Open to a low-income single mother who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident or currently living in Jamaica.

Eligibility: The applicant must be pursuing postsecondary education or an upgrading Course.

Amount: $1,000. Number of awards: 10 (Five recipients in Canada and five in Jamaica).

Deadline: April 30

Foresters Financial Competitive Scholarship

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University Women's Club Scholarship

The UWC (Toronto) Foundation is responsible for giving financial awards, scholarships to young women and girls who wish to pursue a university education. They help provide educational opportunities for young women with excellent academic records, community involvement and financial need. You must be nominated by the school in order to apply for this scholarship.

Ask your guidance counsellor for an application form.

Deadline to apply to Malvern for a nomination: April 30

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Target applicant: The applicant, their parent, legal guardian, grandparent or spouse must be a current Foresters member; in their final year of secondary school or completing their post-secondary education. They must be enrolling in a minimum two-year, full-time undergraduate program at a recognized school in Canada or the US.

Eligibility: A minimum of 50 hours of community service within two years prior to the application deadline. Minimum grade: GPA of 3.2 or an 80% average.

Award: $2,000 scholarships.

Deadline: April 30

Required: Essay.

Masterfeeds Future Ag Master Program: Future Masterfeeder Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to students (ages 17-19) pursuing postsecondary education in agriculture within Canada. Preference will be given to students majoring in animal science or biology.

Eligibility: The applicant must display characteristics of integrity, volunteerism, and leadership.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 30

Required: The application form; a 500-700-word essay; proof of full-time enrollment; a current resume, including references. The applicant must grant Masterfeeds permission to use their name and/or photograph, area of study and submission content in various marketing materials.

Meridian’s Commitment to Communities: Sean Jackson Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to a student who is an Ontario resident and planning to enter their first year of study in the fall academic term at a recognized, publicly funded Canadian college or university. They must not have graduated more than twelve months prior to application.

Eligibility: They must have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their community, which can be achieved through volunteerism that demonstrates leadership, initiative, and innovation. Minimum grade/GPA: 80%.

Amount: $10,000

Deadline: April 30

Required: Your most recent Official Transcripts; three short essays; one Letter of Recommendation from your school written by a principal, teacher or guidance counsellor that speaks to your academic and school accomplishments; two Letters of Recommendation; proof of post-secondary education acceptance (optional).

OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) Alumni Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to student-athletes from schools in the following Associations: EOSSAA, LOSSA, ROPSSAA, SOSSA, TDSSAA, WOSSAA.

Eligibility: The applicant must attend a Canadian postsecondary institution. They must participate in high school sport and be involved in other areas of school and community activity. Minimum grade/GPA: 80%.

Amount: $500 scholarships.

Deadline: April 30

Required: School transcript; Record of current marks; Letter of recommendation from a teacher or a teacher-coach at your present school; One-page personal letter.

Olympia's Gift Scholarship

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Sign in to Scholarship Partners Canada. Click on “Search for Public Scholarships.” Eligibility includes the following: You are “of African descent (have at least one parent whose ancestry originates in the Black ethnic groups of Africa, including Afro-Caribbean and Black Latin America), and pursuing post-secondary studies in business or entrepreneurship.”

Award: Two $5,000 scholarships; four $2,500 scholarships.

Deadline: April 30. OPEN To the first 25 SUBMITTED applications.

Ontario Provincial Police Youth Foundation (OPPYF) Bursary

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Target applicant: Open to students graduating from a secondary school in Ontario to support their full-time attendance at a university, college, or apprenticeship program.

Eligibility: Financial need; Academic ability; Participation in an OPP Summer Camp Program (optional).

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 30

How to apply: Application forms can be obtained from the CSO coordinators in each of the Regions.

Required: One reference from a school source, i.e., Guidance counselor, Teacher, etc.; One reference from an OPP officer; A written overview outlining your Learning and Development Plan, Post-Secondary; A written explanation of your Financial Needs; your most recent secondary school transcript. If you attended an OPP summer camp, a reference from a counselor from summer camp is required.

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Pat Fletcher Scholarship

Target applicant: Open to any Canadian student under the age of twenty-five who needs financial assistance for the purpose of pursuing an education at college or university. They must have an interest and ability in golf. Interested candidates should apply during their senior year of high school, outlining colleges and universities for which admission has been applied or accepted.

Eligibility: The applicant must demonstrate dedication to their studies with a track record of academic success. They must also demonstrate a well-rounded lifestyle including non-academic interests and community involvement.

Amount: Up to $2,500

Deadline: April 30

Required: An application; two current reference letters; your most recent academic record; a personal cover letter; and a brief understanding of Pat Fletcher’s career.

Ringette Canada: Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to students who are registered with one of Ringette Canada’s provincial/territorial member associations and are actively playing ringette at the AA level (or at the highest level offered in the applicant’s community) during the current playing season.

Eligibility: You are entering a Canadian university on a full-time basis for the first time in the next academic year and you have achieved academic excellence. Minimum grade/GPA: B average.

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: April 30

Softball Canada Ed Bitz Scholarship

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Target applicant: For any umpire member of a Provincial/Territorial (P/T) Association who is registered with Softball Canada. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.

Eligibility: The applicant must be entering the first, second, or subsequent year of a program in a Canadian or international post-secondary educational institution leading to a degree or diploma.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 30

Required: A transcript of your latest marks; a letter of reference from your educational institution; and a letter of reference from a community leader.

Teachers Life (Insurance Company)

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Target applicant: Open to children, grandchildren and nieces or nephews of active Teachers Life Members currently enrolled in their final year of secondary school, or any year of post-secondary education.

Award: Several $2,000 awards

Deadline: April 30

BayerCrop Science Opportunity Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to students planning to enroll full time at a Canadian post secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture, food science or culinary program. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada as of the application deadline date. Preference will be given to two applicants of Canadian indigenous heritage.

Eligibility: Applications are assessed on academic performance; volunteer/community involvement and/or extracurricular activities in agriculture; content and relevance of reference forms and quality of the essay to the program objective.

Amount: Twelve $5,000 awards.

Required: The applicant must submit the online application; both a personal and a nominational testimonial reference form from someone unrelated

to them; transcripts of the last three terms of available marks; a validation of indigeneity if choosing to self-identity as being a person of indigenous heritage; and an essay responding to the given prompt.

Deadline: April 30

Canadian Propane Association

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Nomination required.

Target applicant: Open to students pursuing post- secondary education at a Canadian vocational or trade school, community college, or university.

Wendell King Memorial Bursary:

Eligibility: Open to students planning a career in the propane industry. Being associated with a member of the CPA is not a requirement.

Amount: $2,500.

Young Gassers CPA Student Scholarship:

Eligibility: Open to family members or employees of CPA-member companies.

Amount: $1,000–$1,500.

Deadline: April 30

How to apply: Submit the application(s)/nomination form(s) and a copy of the acceptance letter by email to info@propane.ca.

Army Cadet League of Canada: (17.5) Colonel Commandants and National Presidents’ Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to a Royal Canadian Army Cadet (RCAC).

Eligibility: The applicant must be accepted in an accredited college or university program.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 30

Required: A college or university acceptance letter or letter of enrolment; a copy of your personal Cadet Information Card; a copy of your most recent educational transcript or report card, accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a Home Room teacher or designated counsellor; a brief description of the degree being pursued and an explanation of why such field of study was chosen; and a short narrative as to why you are deserving of the scholarship. Selection is based on Academic achievement; Army Cadet achievements, participation, attendance, and length of service; Quality of application; Extra-curricular activities; Cultural and geographic considerations; etc.

Leavitt Machinery (LM) Scholarship

May/June/July

Target applicant: Open to a student who is currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program in September.

Eligibility: Applicants who are residents of the U.S. or Canada.

Amount: $500.

Deadline: May 1

Required: Essay.

BGC Canada (BGCC) Indigenous Youth of the Year (YOY)

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Deadline: May 2. To apply, speak to club staff.

Ilana and Steven Rubin Educational Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to high school students in Ontario and the Maritime provinces and landed immigrants of three years or more who wish to attend a postsecondary institution in Canada or Israel.

Eligibility: The applicant must be graduating from high school. Minimum grade/GPA: 60% for Grades 11 and 12 combined.

Amount: $1,800.

Deadline: May 2

Required: Short essay questions; a copy of your current official transcript with your application, as well as official proof of acceptance to a postsecondary institution. The evaluators are looking for community involvement at the grassroots level, working directly with those who need it; and future academic goals that align with the betterment of society.

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TC Energy Scholarships

Target applicant: Open to students enrolled in a postsecondary institution located in a community near TC Energy’s operations or projects.

Eligibility: They must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Note: Answer the five questions on the website to see if you pre-qualify. Three scholarship areas:

STEM Scholarships: Open to students who are studying science, engineering, technology, or math academic disciplines related to the energy industry and who can demonstrate a strong commitment to their community through volunteerism, leadership, or other community involvement.

Indigenous Legacy: Open to Indigenous students (First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Non- Status) pursuing any full-time, post-secondary program at a registered education institute.

Trades: Open to students who are enrolled in a qualifying trades program at a registered education institute. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, welding, pipe fitting and more.

Amount: $5,000.

Deadline: May 2

FirstOntario Credit Union Education Awards

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Target applicant: Open to first- or second-year college or university students.

Eligibility: You exemplify leadership qualities, community engagement and the drive to make our communities better. Minimum grade/GPA: 70%.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 2

Scotiabank Scholarships (apply on myBlueprint)

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Open to students (16 years of age or older) in their final year of high school. Four scholarship themes: Diversity, Financial Wellness, Future Women Leaders, and STEM.

Eligibility: See the eligibility criteria for eachscholarship.

Award: $3,750 scholarships. Note: The scholarships are divided into four categories. There are four regions in each category (one region is Ontario). There is one winner from Ontario in each category.

Deadline: May 7

Growmark Foundation Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to High school seniors or students.

Eligibility: The applicants must be pursuing agriculture and business-related degrees or certificates at colleges, universities, and technical schools in the United States and Ontario, Canada.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: May 12 in 2024

Required: An online application which includes academic information, community service and leadership activities, and essay questions. A current photograph and your most recent semester transcript must be included.

Canadian Angus Foundation: Dick Turner Memorial Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to a Canadian Junior Angus member who is in their final year of high school or already enrolled in college or post-secondary education at the time of the application deadline.

Eligibility: The award is based on “overall achievement in Angus commitment, community involvement, and leadership activities.”

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 15

How to apply: The application must be typed and submitted by email to Belinda Wagner at bwagner@ cdnangus.ca with the subject line reading “Dick Turner Award Applicant.”

Required: A cover sheet; your résumé; and a 500-word essay.

Keith Gilmore Foundation (KGF) “Future of the Breed” Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to a current or former active Canadian Junior Hereford Association (CJHA) member.

Eligibility: Applicants entering postsecondary or in their final year of high school. Applicants will be scored on academic performance (30 points), commitment to the Breed (50 points), and community involvement (20 points).

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 15

How to apply: Postmarked no later than May 15. Completed applications can be mailed or emailed in their entirety to kgf@hereford.ca or juniors@hereford.ca.

Required: A cover sheet; a resume; four short “essays” (200-250 words); an official transcript; proof of enrollment in a post-secondary program; one letter of reference. Note: This reference cannot be a family member, a current CJHA National Delegate or Adult Advisor.

OMNI Television Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to students who are planning to enter the first year or already be enrolled in full-time studies for a first bachelor’s degree, or a first diploma program, in journalism and who are interested in pursuing a career in ethnic and third-language journalism.

Eligibility: They must have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada as of the application deadline date. Minimum grade/GPA: 75% over the last one to two years of available marks.

Amount: $2,000.

Deadline: May 15

Required: The application; a Personal Statement: an audio-visual recording or written submission or podcast; a transcript of the last three terms of available marks.

The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA): Graduates Program Bursary

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Nomination required.

Deadline: May 16, 5 p.m.

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Lee Awards

The Lee Awards are annual awards for Canadian Indigenous High School Students in the GTA from Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Recipients of the Lee Awards are selected based on a demonstrated commitment to school and the community. Applications for these awards are handled through the Miziwe Biik Development Corporation (MBDC).

Deadline: May 16

Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Bursary Awards

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Target applicant: Open to children/dependents of municipal employees and elected councillors; in their final year of high school and enrolling in the first year of an engineering program at the university level. They must be an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen.

Eligibility: The applicant must have contributed to their community through active participation in extracurricular activities at their school and/or in civic Organizations.

Amount: $1,500-$2,000

Deadline: May 16

Required: The application which includes a copy of your secondary school transcript, your resume, a demonstration of financial need, a 300-word personal statement; a 500-word essay; a copy of the University Admission Offer Letters and/or any other supporting documents confirming enrolment/acceptance at an Ontario University (or equivalent) and your response.

Libro Credit Union Student Awards

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Target applicant: Open to those between seventeen and twenty-five years-of-age at the time the application is submitted. They must be enrolled full time in a Canadian college, university, apprenticeship program, technical institute, or private college. If the applicant is not a Libro Owner, they must have a primary home address within southwestern Ontario as defined by postal code (postal code begins with N). The applicant may be enrolled in school away from their primary home address.

Eligibility: They must have demonstrated commitment to their community through leadership and volunteer activities. Minimum grade/GPA: 67%.

Amount: $2,000.

Deadline: May 20

Required: Essay or two-minute video; a list of organizations that you volunteered with in 2024, your involvement with each one, and the number of hours you volunteered.

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Jean Lumb Awards

Presented to eight outstanding students of Asian heritage 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 20

Sandra Schmirler Foundation: Spirit of Sandra Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to students who will be committed to curling during the 2025-26 curling season. They must be a Canadian citizen.

Eligibility: The applicant must be studying full time at the postsecondary level in the 2025-26 academic year. They must be committed to holding a fundraising event for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation by May 31, 2026.

Amount: $5,000.

Deadline: May 23

Required: A letter of acceptance to the post-secondary institution; 800-word essay; high school marks or university transcripts (a screenshot is acceptable); two reference letters; a head & shoulders photo in jpeg format; multimedia presentation (five-minute maximum).

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) Charity Foundation Scholarship

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Target applicant: Open to any UFCW member who has been active since January 1, 2023. The children and/or dependents of active members are also eligible to apply if they are unmarried and under the age of 20 on May 25.

Eligibility: Awards are given based on several factors including scholastic achievements, community involvement and an essay.

Amount: $8,000 ($2,000/year).

Deadline: May 25

Required: The online application (or request an application); an essay; your Official Grades Transcript; the Part B Form.

Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN): Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law

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Target applicant: Open to Grade 12 students in Ontario pursuing postsecondary studies related to a career in the justice system at an Ontario university or college.

Eligibility: Students must demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to their studies and be in financial need.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 28, 5 p.m.

Required: A 250-word essay; an Academic Reference from a teacher, principal, guidance counsellor, supervisor or mentor.

Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA): Future Veterinarian Bursaries

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Open to equity-deserving students who demonstrate financial need and a passion for veterinary medicine.

Award: Three $1,000 bursaries.

Deadline: May 30

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union AFL-CIO (IW) Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to sons and daughters of active members (or deceased members who were in good standing at the time of their death) of the International Association with five or more years of continuous service at the time of their child’s application. The sons or daughters of these members must be currently in their senior year of high school.

Eligibility for both scholarships: The applicant should rank in the upper half of his or her graduating class. They must attend an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada and be enrolled in a full-time degree program. Scholarship awards are based on the academic standing of the student during his or her four years in high school, extracurricular activities and leadership, character references and citizenship.

John H. Lyons Sr. Scholarship:

Eighteen $1,000 scholarships (renewable) and several one-time $500 awards.

Eric S. Waterman Scholarship:

Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, labor-management relations, or a field related to the construction industry.

Amount: $5,000.

Deadline: May 30

Canadian Wildlife Foundation (CWF): Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to students pursuing higher education in the field of conservation.

Eligibility: They must be citizens of Canada or landed immigrants.

Amount: $500-$4,000

Deadline: May 31

Required: Three letters of reference; transcript; copy of acceptance letter or confirmation of enrollment from the university or college. The application requires applicants to list in chronological order their academic training, starting with undergraduate years. As a high school student, respond with N/A.

A Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) Diversity Scholarships

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Open to those who live in a CHFT member co-op and who are actively involved and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their community.

Amount: $5,000 over four years.

Deadline: May 31

Army Cadet League of Canada: (17-4) Major Terence Whitty, CD, KCStG Memorial Bursary

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Target applicant: Open to an active Army Cadet on the awarding date of June 30 who is enrolled or accepted at an accredited postsecondary educational institution.

Amount: $1,000 (Reimbursements)

Deadline: May 31

Required: A copy of Cadet Information Card; a copy of postsecondary educational acceptance letter; copy of latest educational transcripts; supporting letters from Cadet Corps CO, a League representative, and the applicant. At least one of the supporting letters shall specifically outline the financial need for the bursary.

Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association (CHHA) Scholarships

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Target applicant: Open to graduating high school seniors and/or students enrolled full time in a degree or certificate program at an educational institution.

Eligibility: Students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their Christian faith and are involved in harness racing are encouraged to apply. Financial need and the course of study are considered.

Amount: $1,000-$1,500

Deadline: May 31

Required: Personal essay; photo collage; two letters of recommendation; proof of acceptance from an institution of higher learning; a transcript from your latest high school or college; proof of tuition (and room & board if applicable); a financial aid award letter including other scholarship awards (if applicable).

James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Awards (Government of Ontario)

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Award: Six $2,500 awards.

Deadline: May 31

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Lupus Canada Scholarship

Target applicant: Open to students diagnosed with lupus.

Eligibility: The applicant must be entering, or currently enrolled in, a post-secondary educational institution.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: May 31

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada Youth Bursary Fund: The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary

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Target applicant: Open to Canadian citizens who have been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash.

Eligibility: Applicants enrolled in a full-time, post-secondary educational program in the fall.

Amount: $5,000 and $10,000

Deadline: May 31

Required: Documentation indicating that the crash was a result of impaired driving; a personal statement (maximum two pages); an up-to-date transcript of your school grades and past transcripts if you wish.

Government of Ontario: Lincoln M. Alexander Award

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Two Student Awards and One Community Award. Nomination required.

Recognizing young people who have shown strong leadership in eliminating racial discrimination.

Award: $5,000.

Deadline: May 31

Ontario Parks Association Foundation (OPAF) Scholarships & Bursaries

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Target applicant: Open to students enrolled in a college or university pursuing studies in a program that has a focus on parks, horticulture, landscaping, conservation, or environmental resource management.

Eligibility: They must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants.

Awards: Five $2,000 bursaries and three $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: May 31

How to apply: Application form available online to print.

Required: A personal letter; a current resume; two reference letters—one academic, one non-academic; your transcript. If second term grades are not finalized, submit grades from first term that are final.

Perimeter Institute: Luke Santi Memorial Award for Student Achievement

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Target applicant: Open to a graduating Canadian high school student who has been accepted into a full- time academic program in physical sciences at a Canadian university in the fall.

Eligibility: The applicant must demonstrate academic success in the last year of studies and a passion for physics outside of the normal academic environment. They must have an interest in a wide range of activities outside of physics. Minimum grade/GPA: 80%.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 31

Required: Information Form; Personal Profile (including a short essay); Two Reference Letters; High School Transcript & Interim Report Card; Proof of University Acceptance; Statement of Honesty.

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) National Bursary

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Target applicant: Open to the spouse, child, or grandchild of an active TCRC Member.

Eligibility: The applicant must be enrolled and accepted into a Canadian Postsecondary Education Institution.

Amount: $500

Deadline: May 31

Required: A 500-word essay.

Spinal Cord Injury Canada

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Award: $1,000-$1,500.

Deadline: May 31

Union of National Employees (UNE) Annual Bursaries

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High School Scholarships:

Target applicant: Open to students in their last year of high school who are entering their first year of college, university, or vocational training on a fulltime or part-time basis.

Amount: $1,000

Required: A 1200- to 1500-word essay.

Laurier Auger Bursary:

Target applicant: Open to a UNE member (or their partner or child) who is entering the first year of postsecondary education. Dependent children and spouses of members who have died during the previous twelve months shall be eligible for this bursary. Financial need and scholastic achievement will be considered.

Amount: $2,000

Required: A letter of recommendation; and a 250-word essay.

Deadline for both bursaries: May 31

Brock University: Chancellor’s First Nations Award

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Tuition including ancillary and material fees for four years, a single residence room and standard meal plan during the Fall and Winter terms for up to four years, and textbooks.

Deadline: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Abbvie IBD Scholarship

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Award: Fifteen $5,000 scholarships.

Deadline: June 9

Barbados Canada Foundation (BCF) Scholarships

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Award: $4,000.

Deadline: June 13

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Unifor Scholarships

Award: Twenty-three awards are “distributed to best reflect the regional, sectoral, and membership diversity of Unifor.”

Deadline: June 20

Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC): Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship

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Award: Three $20,000 scholarships. Two renewable.

Deadline: June 21

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UCBeyond Scholarships

Open to students who live with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs). These include (but aren’t limited to) rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondylarthritis.

Award: Eight scholarships for up to $5,000.

Deadline: June 27

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Scholarships

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Award: $250-$8,000.

Deadline: June 28

Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): Four Directions Scholarship

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Must be recommended by Secondary School, First Nation Community or Education Counsellor.

Award: Four $1,000 scholarships.

Deadline: June 30, 4 p.m.

Autism Ontario: The David Conforti - Reach for the Stars Award

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Award: One $500 award

Deadline: June 30

Required: Application form, two reference letters and a copy of the diagnosis from a medical/psychological professional.

Golden Jubilee Scholarship

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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: July 10th, 2024

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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.

Deadline: July 31, 2024

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BFCN Scholarships & Awards

The BFCN scholarships and awards were created to recognize outstanding Black students with bright futures as upcoming leaders and dreamers in their communities. BFCN will be awarding four $1000 scholarships to qualifying students pursuing education at an accredited Canadian University or College.

The Bill 7 Award for 2SLGBTQI+ Students

Deadline: July 31, 2025

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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.

Deadline: Friday, August 2, 2025 @ 5 p.m.