Name/Amount of Scholarship
Where to get more information |
Criteria
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Deadline
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2008 University of Toronto National Scholarship | - Covers tuition and incidental fees for 4 years of undergraduate study, residence support in first year, and includes additional, renewable monetary award
- Based on exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievement
- Application is available in Student Services
| Early October |
Loran Award (formally Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation) | - Character – CMSF scholars are enthusiastic, passionate individuals who possess a moral force of character
- Leadership – Scholars demonstrate entrepreneurial energy and leadership qualities
- Service – Scholars have made a difference in their communities
- Academics – candidates must have 85% minimum average
| Mid October
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TD Canada Trust | - Final year of high school
- Demonstrated outstanding community leadership
- Minimum 75% average
- Letters of reference and essay required
| Late October |
Wendy’s Classic Achiever | - Academic excellence
- Extra-curricular activities
- Community Service
- Minimum 70% average
- 300 word essay required
| November 1 |
Queen’s University Major Scholarships (Chancellors, BMO…) | - Superior academic ability
- Evidence of leadership
- Some require nomination from principal (see website for specific details)
| Early December |
Fireside Scholarship | - School nominates one candidate based on a 750 word essay focused on “Catholicity”
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Mid December |
Millennium Scholarships - Up to $20,000
- Click for more info
| - Citizenship
- Strong academic achievement
- Leadership
- Innovation
| Mid December
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Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation | - Females planning to enter an engineering program
- Community leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities
| Mid-January |
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship | - Environmental community service
- Extra-curricular activities
- Volunteering
- Academic excellence
| Late January |
Hubert H. Carnegie Citizen Award | - Exemplary citizenship
- Extensive community service
- Demonstrate financial need
- Evidence of potential for success
| Late January |
Vari Scholarship (U of T) | - Must be planning to attend Victoria College at U of T in the faculty of Arts and Science
- Must demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to the teaching profession
- Plan to pursue a career in teaching at the secondary level in Ontario
- Must demonstrate financial need (complete a financial statement)
- High academic standing
| Early February |
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award | - Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work
- Planning to pursue a degree or diploma at a Canadian post-
secondary institution - Satisfactory academic standing
- Three letters of reference
| Early February |
Burger King Scholarship | - Maintain a 75-80% average in high school
- Work part-time an average of 15 hrs/week
- Good conduct at school and job
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan to enroll in a 2 to 4 year program at college or university
- School nominates 1 student
| Mid February |
Western University Major Scholarships | - Outstanding academic achievement
- Creative and innovative thought
- Extra-curricular involvement
| Mid February |
Waterloo Mathematics National Scholarship | - Entering Faculty of Mathematics
- Distinguished results in Math or Computer Science
- Entrepreneurial experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Energetic, curious
| Mid February |
Epilepsy Kingston Award | - Currently under a physician’s care for epilepsy
- Short essay required
| Late February |
McMaster Hatch Entrance Scholarship | - Four scholarships
- Entering the Faculty of Engineering
- 93% average
- Demonstration of leadership qualities
- two letters of reference
| February 29th |
Allan Simpson Educational Award | - Be an orphan (both parents deceased)
- Planning to attend College or University
| Early March |
Ottawa University Major Awards | - 92% minimum average
- 800 word essay
- Leadership
- Bilingual (for some awards- see website)
| Early March |
Carleton University Major Awards | - 90% minimum average
- Strong extra-curricular involvement
| Early March |
Padgett Scholarship | - Dependent of a small business owner (employing less than 20 people)
- Planning to attend a post-secondary institution
| Early March |
Canadian Association of Principals Student Leadership Award | - Leadership
- Academic Achievement
- Essay required
| Early March |
Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards (formally Canadian War Museum History Award) | - Submission of a particular media (text, visual art, web design or audio/video) based on a given theme (see website for specific details)
| Mid March |
Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship | - Must be pursuing college or university in Canada
- Academic abilities
- School/community contributions
| Late March |
St. Lawrence College Foundation Entrance Awards | - Entering a full time program at St. Lawrence College
- Submit a written description with your application
- Submit an estimate of financial need
| March 31st |
Greyhound Scholarships | - 80% minimum average
- Awarded by a draw
- Students drop off transcript to nearest Greyhound depot
| April |
Carol Anne Letheren Leadership & Sport Scholarship | - Female
- Applying to general arts program with emphasis in business, sport management or marketing fields
- Leadership, respect, fun, fairness and peace
- 85% minimum average
- Accomplished athlete in high school, community, provincial level
| Early April |
Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship (for College) | - Leadership potential
- Record of service to school/community
- Minimum 75% average
- Applying to college for 2-3 year program
| March |
Ryerson University Major Awards | - 90% minimum average
- Demonstrate leadership, original thought and creativity
| Early April |
Girl Guides of Canada | - Registered member of Girl Guides
- Planning to attend a Canadian college or university
| Early April |
CIBC Youth Vision Scholarship | - Enrolled with Big Brothers/Sisters
- 60% minimum average
- Planning to attend Canadian college or university
| Early April |
CMA Ontario Scholarship | - Planning to enroll in full-
time business studies at an Ontario university - 80% minimum average (including 80% in Grade 11 Accounting)
- Essay and resumé required
| Early April |
Retail as a Career Scholarship Program | - For students entering in a business or retail related program at a post-secondary institution.
- Needs to be currently working in retail on at least a part-time basis.
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Early to mid-April |
Ontario Knights of Columbus Bursary | - Dependent of a member of Knights of Columbus
- Academic Achievement
- Financial Need
| Mid April |
Pittsburgh Community Benefit Fund | - For students who reside in the former Pittsburgh Township and who are going to post-secondary or trades school.
- Students require community involvement (through academics, athletics, employment, or volunteering).
| April 21 |
PSAC Public Scholarship Program | - Entering college or university in the Fall
- Selection done by a "draw by chance" lottery
- Selection is not based on academic standing
| April 24 |
Ontario Hockey Federation $1,000
Click for more info | - Registered for 3 years within the OHF
- Planning to attend post-
secondary institution - Maintained good academic standing
| Late April |
OSSTF Family Bursary Program | - Dependent of a member of OSSTF
- Must be pursuing Canadian college or university
- Proven record of involvement/leadership in the school and community, showing interest in community, labour/union and/or social issues
| Late April |
Aird Scholarship | - Have a major physical disability
- Planning to attend and Ontario college or University
| Late April |
"Whipper" Billy Watson Education Bursary | - For students with physical disabilities in full-time study at an Ontario college of applied arts & technology.
- See Student Services for application
| Late April |
Canadian Hospitality Foundation | - Entering college or university in the food service/hospitality industry
| Late April |
Spirit of Hospitality | - For students entering post secondary hospitality training programs in the area of culinary or pastry, food and beverage, or hotel.
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Late April. |
Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation Bursary - See Mrs. Cantarutti in Student Services for further details
| - Accepted into a full time trades or technology program at St. Lawrence College.
| April 30th |
Laurentian University Entrance Awards | - Various scholarships
- Application is required
- See Mrs. Cantarutti in Student Services for further details
| May 1st |
L&A Stewardship Council Bursary Program | - For students applying to Environmental Studies or Natural Resources programs at a recognized community college or university.
- Also for students applying to programs in a field of Science applicable to environmental study and Agricultural Studies.
- Leadership roles in environmental projects, school events and volunteer work in the community will be considered.
- Applications available in Student Services
| Early May |
Woodruff Bounty Trust Fund | - Financial need
- Pursuing a post-secondary education in architecture, engineering or applied arts & technology
| Early May |
Royal Bank Lifeskills Award | - Hard worker, innovation
- 65% minimum average with acceptance to Canadian college or university
| Mid May |
OECTA Bursary | - Financial need
- Pursuing post- secondary studies
| Mid May |
Learning Matters Education Charity | - Financial need
- Community involvement
- Academic excellence
- Essay and letters of recommendation required
| Late May |
The Maurice Izzard Memorial Award | - Students with a physical disability who plans to pursue post secondary education at any centre of post secondary education
- See Student Services for application
| End of May |
OTIP/RAEO | - For the children of OTIP insured members going to post-secondary studies.
| Mid-June |
Frontenac Stewardship Council | - Frontenac County students who are going on to post secondary education in the field of environmental studies, forestry or biology.
- Applications available in Student Services
| Mid-June |
J.V. Findlay Bursary | - Pursuing studies in occupational safety, health or the workplace environment
| Late June |
Dr. Albert Rose Bursary | - Financial need
- Planning to attend post-secondary
| Early July |
The Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario Award | - Pursuing a career in the justice sector at college or university
- Financial need
| Late April |
Leonard Foundation Student Awards | - Preference is given to family members of teachers, engineers, clergy and forces personnel, but all may apply and all will be considered
- Financial need
| March 15th |
