This section contains information on potential areas of awards, scholarships and/or bursaries that would apply to all WDHS students entering post-secondary training after they leave our den!
Application Due: Varies
Students can use this to create a personal account. Scholarships Canada will then input your entered data (community service hours, grade average, hobbies/interests, etc) into a search engine and connect you with the scholarships and bursaries that you can qualify for.
Think of it as “Google for Scholarships/Bursaries”!!
Application Due: Varies
Students can use this to create a personal account. yconic will then input your entered data (community service hours, grade average, hobbies/interests, etc) into a search engine and connect you with the scholarships and bursaries that you can qualify for.
Think of it as “Google for Scholarships/Bursaries”!!
Application Due: Varies
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university.
OSAP offers funding through two kinds of money:
When you apply for OSAP, we automatically consider you for both grants and loans. If you don’t want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved. There are also programs to help you repay your student loan once you’re done school. Full-time students may be eligible for free tuition.
OSAP can help you pay for:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program
Application Due: June
Awarded to secondary students pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket. As a bonus, a matching grant is awarded to scholarship recipients who become technicians, which can be claimed up to one year after graduation. Value $1000.
Application Due: Varies
Windspeaker and AMMSA maintain an extensive list of scholarships and bursaries available to Aboriginal students.
If you are a First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, Inuit student in Canada, there are a variety of available funding sources to help offset the financial burden of receiving an education.
Please check the lists to determine which scholarships/bursaries that you may qualify for, and then contact the program administrators listed directly...
http://www.ammsa.com/community-access/scholarships%20
Ontario only: http://ammsa.com/node/29947
Application Due: February
The RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched to support Aboriginal students who have at least 2 years left in their post-secondary school studies. Students are selected based on financial need, and will receive up to $4000 per year. RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories: related to financial services industry and unrelated to financial services industry.
Application Due: November
Awarded to students who are enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry-related program at a Canadian college or university. This includes students pursuing their studies as an automotive apprentice, and studies in the following automotive sectors: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).
Application Due: Varies
Student with an average of 60% or higher, and are planning to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year program at a college, university or vocational-technical school.
Application Due: April
Awarded to a student that has worked to create new and innovative ideas that support the growth and development for children from babies to age 17. Ideas are voted for online, until a winner has been chosen.
Application Due: April
CN is proud to recognize and encourage educational excellence.
Through its Diversity Scholarship Program, CN offers grants to support the post-secondary education of women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, military veterans and people of Aboriginal heritage in Canada.
As part of this program, and to support its hiring needs, CN sponsors these deserving, best-in-class students enrolled in programs relevant to CN’s core business. Selected students will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship, tenable for one academic year.
Application Due: February
The Canadian War Museum is dedicated to the study of Canadian military history and the effects of war upon Canada and its people. Each year, the Museum sponsors a national history award competition for senior high school students, based on a historically significant event or theme.
The Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards are financially supported by the Friends of the Canadian War Museum.
Up to five prizes of $1,000 each are awarded to individual winners. In addition, winning entries will be posted on the Canadian War Museum website.
Open to all senior students graduating from secondary school in the spring of 2018. Each student must submit an original work that satisfies the requirements listed below (text, visual art, audio or video production), and a completed application form.
http://www.warmuseum.ca/learn/school-programs/the-colonel-douglas-h-gunter-history-awards/#tabs
Application Due: June
awarded to a graduating student demonstrating leadership in volunteering to help people who are disadvantaged or less fortunate, either locally or abroad. The student must also have a 75% or above overall average. (Value $500)
Click here to access the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx9yMLtd-gayVXBSSERRQnRIQ2s/view?usp=sharing
Application Due: Varies
The Grand River Conservation Foundation offers three scholarships to help post-secondary students in the Grand River watershed prepare for a career in an environmental field.
Congratulations to our scholarship winners for 2017! Please note that the successful applicants have been advised. Please visit this site in early 2018 for more information about next year's scholarships.
This scholarship helps a university or college student continue study in the conservation or environmental fields.
Applications are open to full-time students who have completed their third year or sixth semester of an honours program at a watershed university (Waterloo, Guelph, Laurier) or second year of engineering at Conestoga College.
This scholarship was created in memory of Allan Holmes, a community leader in conservation and the GRCA's Chief Administrative Officer from 1991 to 2000. The winner is selected by GRCF board members in consultation with the Holmes family.
The McEwen Clean Water Prize was created in 2010 by Murray McEwen, a philanthropist and active community member with a long-time interest in supporting both young people and the preservation of our natural world. The winner is selected by GRCF board members in consultation with Mr. McEwen.
Applicants must be enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate program, or a graduate student in any year with a strong interest in the protection, development and restoration of clean water resources.
The applicant must be registered at a watershed-based university or college: University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College or Nipissing University in Brantford.
Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time in a program focused on long-term improvement of our environment, which could include environmental science, engineering, emerging technologies, First Nations water issues, governance and/or education (with preference given to full time). Preference will be given to a student who has attended programs at a GRCA Nature Centre.
Application Due: February
Awarded to students based on academic average, school involvement, community services. Student must answer the question: “Please explain how a person believing in you has had a positive impact on your success. What did he/she do and how did it help?”
Application Due: April
The National Scholarship Program is one of the ways that Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC) recognizes members who embody the Mission and Values of the organization. This program supports members as they pursue their education goals and rewarding career path.
Scholarships are open to girl and adult members who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized college, university or trades program. Whether you're studying engineering, education, political science, or anything in between, there's a scholarship that's right for you!
Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time studies.
Welcome to the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) website! We provide financial education assistance for students looking to continue their education at a post-secondary institution and are governed by a Board of Directors. Clients of the GRPSEO are potential and present students with the Grand River Territory lineage. We are committed to aiding students with their educational goals.
With increased demand and limited resources, funding is limited and there is no guarantee for approval. Each year, the available post secondary funding falls short of what is required by our students. This is in part due to the annually increased tuition rates at post-secondary institutions and an increase in the number of eligible post secondary applicants from Six Nations. With that said, GRPSEO is here to provide funding, as well as provide information about alternative sources of funding to help you become successful in your post secondary education.
This website was designed to help facilitate student inquiries as best as possible. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the GRPSEO. You can also find GRPSEO on Facebook and Twitter for quick information, updates and reminders!
Indspire provides hundreds of scholarships and bursaries to thousands of students every year, regardless of pathways. Successful futures are created through hard work, creativity, and perseverance. Each one of us has a unique potential to achieve, and for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students, Indspire is here to help make that happen.
Application Due: May
This is an award open to all Aboriginal Students in Ontario. For submission forms and more information visit: http://ontario.ca/bartleman
Application Due: April
Libro Credit Union Student Award Program supports youth who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their community while balancing academic success. Libro will grant 20 scholarships of $3000 to youth.
Applications are found at: https://www.libro.ca/community/student-programs
Application Due: May
given to young Ontarian's who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination.
Please note: all nominations must come from the school.
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/lma.shtml
One of the most important mandates of the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation is to nurture and advance the horticultural industry through the funding of industry-related scholarships. Each year the Foundation makes available a number of scholarships in the following categories. These awards are determined by available funding and the applications received.
Application Due: December
This award recognizes Ontarians who have gone above and beyond to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
There are four categories – the Champion Award, Employee Engagement Award, Role Model Award and Youth Leadership Award.
Youth Leadership Award
This award recognizes a young person, between 16 and 24 years old, who shows leadership and commitment to developing the potential of people with disabilities.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-inclusion <- scroll down as info is BELOW the Lincoln M Alexander information.
Application Due: October
Awarded to a graduating student with an average of 85% or greater.
Student MUST be nominated through the Guidance Department.
http://loranscholar.ca/apply/?gclid=CP_wpuqXkcsCFcJahgodu60OIw
Application Due: May
Is to recognize a graduating Norfolk student for his or her LEADERSHIP in the community and/or school. The purpose of this AWARD is to assist the student in his or her continuing education. An essay must be written, along with letters of recommendation. (Values $500)
Click here to access the form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx9yMLtd-gayZHBSM2NLeG5NRjg
Application Due: April
Provides bursaries of up to $1000 to students who have shown academic achievements, hockey involvement, and community involvement.
Application Due: May
Awarded to students that are active through the Ontario KofC Squires program OR have a relative that is a member of the KofC; marks are not the only criteria used, as they will look at financial need and service to the church and community
Application Due: January
Eight students in Ontario are awarded a medal for their volunteer contributions.
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/youngvolunteers.shtml
Application Due: January
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards are in recognition of continuous years of service to a single community organization. To apply, click on the link below, find the specific icon for the award you wish to submit a nomination for, download the PDF, read the information carefully and submit in time for the specific deadline.
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/youngvolunteers.shtml <- scroll down for award information as it is BELOW the info for Ontario Medal
Application Due
Poetry: November
Short Story: December
Each year we hold two contests, which are open to Canadian students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Over $10,000 is awarded in cash prizes to schools and students who participate!
•All work must be original and will be checked for plagiarism.
•Entries should not have been previously published (online postings should be removed prior to submission).
•Please do not submit work already sent to other contests or publications for consideration (aka no simultaneous submissions).
•Students may submit one entry to each contest.
Application Due: March
bursaries up to $700 to students entering post-secondary institutions or apprenticeship programs. Students must be children or grandchildren of members of the Canadian Legion or Ladies Auxiliary.
http://www.on.legion.ca/remembrance/youth-programs/bursaries
Application Due: May
Awarded to a student who shows an outstanding commitment to helping their community through volunteer work, starting a social cause, or finding a creative way to solve a problem for people in need. Winner will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship to pay for post-secondary education goals.
https://www.meridiancu.ca/About-Meridian/Community/Sean-Jackson-Scholarship.aspx
Application Due: April
a student who demonstrates perseverance and determination to do their best in spite of challenges. Sponsored by the Brant Community Foundation.
All paperwork is processed by the Guidance department. Students wishing to be nominated for this award, must speak with the Guidance Department.
Application Due: Unknown
Awarded to students between the ages of 14 & 17, who have demonstrated community involvement by identifying a problem & trying to solve it, and have had significant accomplishments as volunteers.
http://www.soroptimist.org/members/program/program_violetrichardson.html
Application Due: October
Available to all students across Canada who are now in their final year of high school, have demonstrated community leadership, and have a minimum overall average of 75% in their most recently completed school year.
Application Due: Feb
Awarded to students who have demonstrated large and significant community service within their community.
Application Due: February
•A young person who has demonstrated extraordinary innovation, leadership, achievement and impact in their school, community, country or abroad. Under the age of 20 (no older than 19 years of age as of December 31, 2014).
•Have a desire to pursue some form of education or training, whether that be Canadian secondary, post-secondary or training education (high school or equivalent, CEGEP, GED, college, university, training or apprenticeship programs).
Application Due: Unknown
Awarded to two (2) members of the graduating class of secondary schools in Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg who have participated in their student Crime Stoppers program and have demonstrated a commitment to the program’s success for a minimum of three (3) years. Value $1000.
Click here to access the form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx9yMLtd-gaySlZ6bmRRaHFXUEk
Application Due: June
awarded to students residing in Ontario and beginning their first year in full-time studies leading to a diploma, certificate or degree from any publicly-funded Ontario college or university. (Value $1,000)