November

Deadline: November 6

Amount:  up to $10,000

Description:

• For nearly four decades, the Ayn Rand Institute has hosted annual student essay contests on Ayn Rand’s novels. These contests encourage students to seriously engage with Rand’s ideas through reflection on her profound and influential novels. Students who participate will need to read the book they have selected carefully, grapple with its complex themes, and push the boundaries of their writing ability. By doing so, we hope students will achieve a deeper appreciation for Rand’s literary works and develop a curiosity for the philosophy that underlies them.

Criteria:

• Three contest opportunities

• Read the book, write an essay, get the essay marked, possibly win a prize 

Application Website: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/ 

Deadline: November 15

Amount:  up to $70,000 (at least 2 recipients from each of the 5 regions)

Description:

• Since 1995, TD has awarded millions in scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community leadership. TD Scholarship for Community Leadership recipients receive up to $70,000 for tuition and living expenses as well as opportunities for paid summer employment, peer networking and mentorship. Supporting young community leaders is one way TD is helping build a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow. 

Criteria:

• Each scholarship is worth up to $70,000 for tuition fees and living expenses over four years. If you love making a difference in your community, you may have already qualified. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who:

• Have demonstrated community leadership

• Are in the final year of high school (outside Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)

• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

• The application process involves writing an essay describing your community leadership experience, letters of recommendation, and details on your family and personal life.

Application Website: https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-banking/community-leadership-scholarship-for-canadians/ 

Applications Open: August 1

Deadline: November 15

Amount:  up to $16,000

Description:

• The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 - November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on achieving her education dreams.

Criteria:

• You are eligible to apply if you are a woman who:

  1. Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.

  2. Has financial need.

  3. Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.

  4. Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.

  5. Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).

  6. Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.

  7. Does not have a graduate degree and is not pursuing one currently.

  8. Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.

Application Website: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/apply-for-the-live-your-dream-awards.html 

Deadline: November 15

Amount: $500

Description:

Criteria:

• To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:

  • Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.

  • Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.

  • Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)

  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

  • Be a citizen of the United States or Canada.

Application Website: https://odenzascholarships.com/marketingscholarship.php 

Deadline: November 30 (awarded 3 times throughout the year)

Amount: $750

Description:

• Our goal is to help Canadians make better financial decisions, and we believe that financial literacy is the key to this mission. We think that financial literacy is a lifelong commitment, and we want to encourage students to be mindful about their relationship with money early on in their lives.

Criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Be 30 years old or younger

• be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in the academic year at an accredited post-secondary institution

• Submission of a letter outlining how financial literacy has made a difference in your life (more details on application pages)

Application Website: https://loanscanada.ca/scholarship/ 

Deadline: November 30 

Amount: $1000 (2 - one US student & one Canadian student)

Description:

• We've designed this scholarship to financially assist students studying agriculture or intending to pursue a career in agriculture.  

Criteria:

• Scholarship Requirements:  

  • Currently enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian (post-secondary) school   

  • Have at least one semester of school left after 2024

  • Create your profile and upload your resume to our database

  • Follow us on social media!

Application Website: https://www.agcareers.com/ag-education/scholarships/usa-national/agcareers-feed-your-future-scholarship.cfm#gsc.tab=0