A SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS for 2017-2018:
Updated August 18, 2017
Please note that this is a projected list of scholarships for 2017-2018. While it is expected that these scholarships will be offered on a yearly basis, changes may occur within the organization offering the scholarship that may cause variability. The eligibility criteria, dollar value and deadline dates may also vary from year to year. This page is updated throughout the course of the school year, withthe previous year’s information highlighted in yellow until it is updated for the current year. Please visit this scholarship webpage frequently to view updates and revisions.
This list is not exhaustive; there are many other scholarships and bursaries available to students. Please check the university or college you plan to attend for awards specifically available for enrolled students. Students are encouraged to see their local high school guidance counsellor for information on in-house scholarships and bursaries.
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AES Engineers Scholarship
October6, 2017
$500
This scholarship is awarded on the basis of character and an essay. Students are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Loran Award
October18, 2017
Sponsored applicants: Check with Guidance for school nomination deadline
Direct pool applicants: October 25, 2017
$2,000 – $100,000
Character, service and leadership are the selection criteria for the Loran Scholar program. Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 85% and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Students can apply on their own (direct pool) or asked to be nominated (sponsored). Check with the school guidance department for procedure and deadline associated with sponsored applications.
Morehead-Cain Award
October 31, 2017
$13,000 + annually US$
Canadian applicants must show moral force of character, scholarship, physical vigor, and leadership. This award is only tenable at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. It includes full tuition and out-of-state feesfor up to four years of undergraduate study, plus a laptop computer. There is also anopportunity for four summer internships in the areas ofoutdoor leadership, publicservice, international research and private sector.
Blyth Cambridge Scholarship Program
October 19th
$100,000+
Candidates must show academic excellence, intellectual depth,personal integrity and success beyond their studies. These key requirements should be reflected in grades and letters of recommendation. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) and afull time student in their graduating year at an accredited Canadian secondary school.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
October 25, 2017
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their last year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record. Applications open August 1 at:
Thelma Sewell Memorial Scholarship
October –submit before the last working day in October
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have been admitted in a Home Economics / Family Studies program at a Canadian university.
House of Commons Page Program
Applications accepted October- December, annually
Students are selected to work as Pages in the House of Commons. Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region.
Indspire Scholarship:Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades, and Technology Programs
November 1; February 1
Indspire is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to deliver programs that provide the tools necessary for Indigenous peoples, especially youth to achieve their potential. Applicants must be applying for Post-Secondary Education Programs that arepart-time or full-time certificate or diploma programs (1month to 4 year programs)
Indspire Scholarship:Post-Secondary Education (PSE)
November 1& February 1
It is awarded to studies in business, science, law, engineering, computer studies, education, social work, social sciences, and technical studies. Fine Arts: in fields such as visual, performing, media, theatre, production, graphic and literary arts. Applicants must be attending full-time one-year certificate or diploma programs, undergraduate and graduate degree programs from an accredited postsecondary institution. Study outside of Canada is considered only at the graduate level
University of TorontoNational Book Award
November 4, 2016
The University of Toronto National Book Award Program isintended to recognize and reward the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. Eligible students must be nominated by their school officials so see your school counsellor about this award.
University of TorontoNational Scholarship Program
November 4, 2016
Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award.
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholarship
November 1
$25,000/year
The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholarship Program is a comprehensive, merit-based scholarship Program that seeks to attract, encourage, and equip extraordinary students who will have a transformational effect on the Notre Dame community, the Church, and the world. Recipients will receive four years of merit scholarship awards of $25,000 per year toward the cost of attendance at the Notre Dame University. Components of the program include fully funded summer enrichment experiences, seminars and service-learning projects during the academic year, career advising, and alumni mentoring and networking.Candidates selected by Admissions for HYSP consideration will be invited to submit an HYSP supplemental application in January. When semifinalists are determined from that pool (late February), HYSP will select finalists to come to campus to interview for HYSP in late March.
TD Canada Trust Scholarship
November 18, 2016
$70,000
Scholarships are open to Canadian students who are in their final year of high school, have demonstrated outstanding community leadership and have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year.
AFOA-PotashCorp Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Awards
November 25, 2016 (9PM EST)
(3) $5,000
Students are asked to submit a 1,500 word essay on the questions noted in the application form and submit 2 letters of recommendation. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education and considering a career in the areas of finance and/or management/commerce (including financial management/planning, business administration, commerce, accounting and economics).
Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket
Nov 30, annually
(5) $700
Applicants must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry related program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university. This includes students pursuing their studies as an automotive apprentice. It also includes studies in any of the following automotive sectors: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).
The Dalton Camp Award
December 1, 2016
The Dalton Camp Award will go to the winner or winners of an essay competition on the link between democracy and the media in Canada.
D&R SobeyAtlantic Scholarship
December 1, 2016
(8) $80,000
The DR Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is awarded to residents of Atlantic Canada entering the first year of the undergraduate Commerce program at Queen’s School of Business. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, proven leadership and involvement in school or community activities.
10 Words or Less Scholarship
December 1, 2016
This scholarship is open to anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2016.
Job-Applications.ca Working Parent Scholarship
December 10, 2016
$1000
This award is designed to benefit working parents in Canada who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must submit a 600 to 1000 word essay.
Burger King Scholarship
December 15, 2016 (or, first 50, 000 applicants)
$1,000-50,000
Recipients are selected based on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.
French for the Future's National Essay Contest
December 16, 2016
$1,000 to $12,000
This contest is open to students in grade 10, 11 and 12. Students must submit a 750 word essay in French on a chosen theme. Scholarships may be applied to entrance at the University of Ottawa, Université Sainte-Anne, Université de Moncton, Université Saint-Boniface, University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean, University of Lethbridge, Laurentian University or Glendon College of York University.
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award
December 30, 2016
$500
Applicants must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within his/her community over the last 12 months and meet eligibility criteria.
Rubincam Youth Award: National Genealogical Society
December 15, annually
$500
This scholarship is open to high school students in grades 10–12 or between the ages of 16–18.
Best Price Nutrition Scholarship Fitness and Health
December 31, 2016
$1000
This scholarship is to be used towards academic costs for the 2016 school year.
UFCW Canada Migrant Workers Scholarships 2015
December 31, 2016
(20) $500
Persons who entered Canada to work under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program such as a live-in caregiver, a seasonal agriculture worker, or a temporary foreign worker in any industry (“the Applicant”) are eligible to apply. An Applicant can nominate his/ her children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. The Nominee Child may be living in any country, can be of any nationality, must be between 4-25 years of age, and must be attending or hoping to attend an educational institution.
Tema Center Memorial Trust Scholarship
December 31, annually
$2500
Applicants for The Tema Conter Memorial Trust Scholarship Award must be enrolled in any correctional, emergency services, emergency communications (dispatcher) or military program offered at a post-secondary educational institution. The student must be enrolled on a full-time/part-time basis (as defined by the institution.)
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STEAM Horizon Awards
January 9, 2017
($25,000)
Applicants for this award must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,16-18 years of age as of January 9th, 2017 who have been recognized for accomplishments, either formal or informal in a STEAM related capacity, and who are enrolled or preparing to enroll in first year post-secondary education in a STEAM related field at a Canadian university or college with an academic average of 85% or higher.
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Mensa Canada Scholarship
January 31, 2017
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in a full-time program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, accredited by the applicable provincial Ministry of Education.
Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship
January 31, 2017
This scholarship is open to young women students enrolled in any year of study in a Canadian post-secondary school who are making a contribution to their school’s leadership teams or student councils.
The Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence
January 31, 2017
$1000
This scholarship is awarded annually to an Atlantic Canadian high school music student as chosen by a member of the alumni. The award recognizes talented youth who are committed to the serious study of music.
Union Plus Scholarship
January 31, 2017
$500 - $4,000
This scholarship is open to members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children. The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Awards must be used for the 2016-2017 school year. Students may reapply each year
McEuen Undergraduate Scholarship
January 31, annually
(Tuition, residence and stipend)
For study at the university of St. Andrews, Scotland. Student must not be over 21 years of age and must be qualified to gain admission to a Canadian university. Academic and leadership potential are considered. Tenable for a 3-4 year course of studies towards an undergraduate degree. It is renewable on the basis of satisfactory performance. Covers all tuition fees, residence costs and a stipend for basic expenses.
Investors Group Amateur Athletes Fund
January 31, 2017
Applicants must be active Senior National team athletes.
Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation
February 1, 2017
$1,000
Applicants must have Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, landed immigrant or refugee status and demonstrate exemplary citizenship through community service, volunteerism and humanitarian causes.
ExploraVision Awards
February 6, 2017
$10,000
All entrants must be US or Canadian citizens or legal residents living within the US, US Territories or Canada and enrolled full-time in a public, private or home school. Students enter projects as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor.
Kinette and Kinsmen Clubs
February 1, annually
$1,000 (number of bursaries varies)
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Students are evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
February 1, annually
Up to $7000/year up to 4 years
The Selection Committee will consider the extent to which candidates demonstrate the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship and humanitarian service while in pursuit of excellence in their academic, amateur sport, fitness, health and voluntary community service endeavours.
ArtsNB Scholarship
Feb. 1, annually
Up to $2,500/year
The artsscholarship program recognizes and encourages NB students who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts.
Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation Scholarship
February 1, annually
Up to $2,500
This scholarship is open to a graduating high school students who is entering a full time course of study in any of the various fields impacting the right of way profession. Areas of study may include (but are not limited to) law, surveying, engineering, planning, real property appraisal, public administration or environmental studies.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
February 1, 2017 (Due to nomination process, schools will need to set a deadline before this date. Check with guidance for the school deadline)
$60,000 or $80,000
Schulich Leader Scholarships are for students enrolling in one ofthe STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas of study at the 20 participating Canadian universities. Each high school in Canada selects one student to represent their school as a Schulich Leader Nominee. From this pool of nominees, 20 participating universities across Canada will each choose one outstanding student to be their Schulich Leader, each of whom will receive a four-year scholarship.
Canadian Engineering Ambassador Awards
$5,000
February 3, 2017
Applicants must be female undergraduate engineering students enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program at a Canadian university and must be leaders, volunteers and an active person in their community and elsewhere.
Indspire Scholarship:Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades, and Technology Programs
November 1 February 1
Indspire is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to deliver programs that provide the tools necessary for Indigenous peoples, especially youth to achieve their potential. Applicants must be applying for Post-Secondary Education Programs that arepart-time or full-time certificate or diploma programs (1month to 4 year programs)
Indspire Scholarship:Post-Secondary Education (PSE)
November 1& February 1
It is awarded to studies in business, science, law, engineering, computer studies, education, social work, social sciences, and technical studies. Fine Arts: in fields such as visual, performing, media, theatre, production, graphic and literary arts. Applicants must be attending full-time one-year certificate or diploma programs, undergraduate and graduate degree programs from an accredited postsecondary institution. Study outside of Canada is considered only at the graduate level
CWA Foundation Secondary School Award
February 17, 2017
$2000-$2500
This award was founded in 2014 for the purposes of promoting and encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education in welding. The awards are for students who show an aptitude and passion for the welding industry and/or financial need, and are applying to a certified welding program offered by a publically funded Canadian College or University.
Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award.
February 17, 2017
$3000
This is a National award established for the purposes of promoting and encouraging the pursuit of a career in Welding Engineering. This award will be given to a Canadian secondary student who shows exemplary academic excellence, a demonstrated passion for the welding industry, and community involvement, that is entering a full-time technician or technologist program in welding with a desire to pursue a career in the industry.
Colonel Douglas H. Gunter Award
February 24, 2017
(5) $1,000
Open to all graduating students. Students must submit an original work using one of the following media: text; visual art; or audio or video production.
RBC Students Leading ChangeScholarship
February 28, 2017-3:00pm, EST
(15) $10,000
This scholarship recognizes Canadian students that show a passion to lead and inspire positive change in their community.
Stacey Levitt Memorial Award
February 29, 2016
$2500
The award is open to anyone currently attending a Canadian secondary school. An essay is required.
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program
February 28, annually
(10) Up to $4000/year for 2-4 years
This program assists Aboriginal students to complete a post-secondary education.
Canadian Assoc. of Principals Award
March 1, 2017 (Schools will set an earlier deadline to select the school nominee)
(12)$250
Schools may nominate 1 student in the top 20% of the class. The selected studentmust demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Atlantic Co-Op Scholarship: McEwen Scholarship
March 1, annually
(2)$4,000
For students whose parents are Co-op members or a studentemployed at Co-op planning to pursue a post-secondary education. An essay must accompany the application. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership, and interest in co-operation and co-operatives.
Beaverbrook Vimy
March 1, 2017
The Beaverbrook Vimy scholarship is awarded on the basis of essay submissions, reference letters and motivation letters. Participants must be 15-17 years old with a 70% grade average at school and proven leadership skills. Winners take part in an intensive scholarship program in Europe, participating in educational seminars and museum events, including visits to the iconic Vimy War Memorial and other historic battlefields and gravesites, in England, Belgium and France.