Looking for some scholarships to apply for? Here are a list of some along with their application deadlines:
SCHOLARSHIPS 2020-2021
OCTOBER DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Loran Award
Outstanding academics, character and leadership. School nomination required.
Website: www.loranscholar.ca
Scotiabank National Scholarship
Academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement
Horatio Alger Ontario Scholarship
Student with financial need who as demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as strength of character and a good academic record and a desire to contribute to society.
Website: www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships
NOVEMBER DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
U of Toronto National Scholarship Award
Outstanding academic achievement and extra-curricular achievement.
Website: www.adm.utoronto.ca
TD Scholarship
Outstanding community leadership.
Website: www.td.com/scholarship
DECEMBER DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Queen’s University – Major Admission Awards incl. Chancellor’s Scholarship
Outstanding academics, leadership, and financial need.
Website: www.queensu.ca/studentawards
MUST APPLY TO QUEENS BY NOVEMBER 20TH, 2020
Father Ted Colleton Scholarship Program
Participation in school life/community activities. Submission of a 1,000 word essay about a pro-life issue www.theinterim.com
House of Common Page Program
Attending one of the National Capital Region universities in the fall. An overall average of at least 80%, fluent in both official languages, interested in the parliamentary system, superior interpersonal skills.
Website: www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage
Rev. John C. Holland Awards
Significant contribution to the African-Canadian community as a youth leader.
Website: www.johnhollandawards.com
JANUARY DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
University of Guelph National Scholarship Program
Outstanding academics, innovation, leadership and volunteer work.
Website: admission.uoguelph.ca/topscholarships/
Jeff Dickins Memorial Award
Academic achievement, athletic involvement and community involvement. School nomination required.
BK Scholars
Outstanding achievement in academics and volunteer activities.
Website: www.bkmclamorefoundation.org
Western University – National Scholarship Program
Minimum 90% average in Grade 12 U/M courses. Extra-curricular involvement and community service. School Nomination required.
Website: https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Outstanding academics, character and humanitarian volunteer work.
Website: www.terryfoxawards.ca
Schulich Leader – School Nominated
Entering a University Program in one of the following areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Exceceptionally high grades, leadership and entrepreneurial talent, financial need. If you wish to be considered a nominee, see your guidance counsellor.
Website: https://www.schulichleaders.com/
Zonta International’s Young Women In Public Affairs Award
Active global citizen entering a post-secondary program to prepare for a future leadership position in social policy-making, government or volunteer organizations.
Website: www.zonta.org
University of Waterloo – Faculty of Mathematics National Scholarships
Entering a Mathematics or Computer Science university program in the fall at the University of Waterloo. Outstanding academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement and leadership experience. Participated in academic competitions.
Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-entrance-awards/awards/mathematics-national-scholarships
YWCA Young Woman of Distinction Award
For a young woman who has made a commitment and significant difference in her community.
MARCH DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Allan Simpson Educational Fund Awards
For Orphans (both parents deceased) attending university or college in the fall.
Website: https://grandlodgeofontario.ioof.net/allan-simpson-education-fund/
Miller Thomson National Scholarship
Outstanding academic achievement and contribution to school and community.
Dalhousie Scholarships
Various academic and leadership scholarships for students applying to Dalhousie University
Garfield Weston Awards
For outstanding college-bound students who are Passionate about their field of study and community-minded and truly committed to being involved and making a difference in society.
Website: http://www.westonfoundation.org/
St. Thomas Aquinas Centre For the Arts Foundation Scholarship
For students pursuing post-secondary education in the Arts. Have displayed excellence in artistic ability, community work and citizenship.
Hatch Scholarship – McMaster University
Final admission average of 94% and entering the faculty of engineering at McMaster. Leadership demonstrated.
APRIL DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Knights of Columbus Bursary Program
A member (or son/daughter) of a member of the Knights of Columbus of Ontario in good standing. Academics, financial need and service to church and community.
Website: https://ontariokofc.ca/programs/faith-in-action/community/bursary/
MAY DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Laurentian Entrance Awards
Attending Laurentian University in September 2015.
Website: https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/scholarships-bursaries
Jean Lumb Awards
For High School Students of Chinese Heritage.
Website: www.jeanlumbfoundation.ca
ORBA Engineering Scholarships
For graduating high school students entering a first year Civil Engineering Technology or Technician program at College and/or Civil Engineering program at University
Website: https://orba.org/scholarships/
RAS Scholarships
The Rockton Agricultural Society offer two scholarships for $1500 to qualified students that are pursuing post-secondary studies or are in a provincially regulated trades program.
Website: www.rocktonworldsfair.com/contact/volunteer
OCTOBER DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Loran Award
Outstanding academics, character and leadership. School nomination required.
Website: www.loranscholar.ca
Scotiabank National Scholarship
Academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement
Horatio Alger Ontario Scholarship
Student with financial need who as demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as strength of character and a good academic record and a desire to contribute to society.
Website: www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships
NOVEMBER DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
U of Toronto National Scholarship Award
Outstanding academic achievement and extra-curricular achievement.
Website: www.adm.utoronto.ca
TD Scholarship
Outstanding community leadership.
Website: www.td.com/scholarship
DECEMBER DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Queen’s University – Major Admission Awards incl. Chancellor’s Scholarship
Outstanding academics, leadership, and financial need.
Website: www.queensu.ca/studentawards
MUST APPLY TO QUEENS BY NOVEMBER 20TH, 2020
Father Ted Colleton Scholarship Program
Participation in school life/community activities. Submission of a 1,000 word essay about a pro-life issue www.theinterim.com
House of Common Page Program
Attending one of the National Capital Region universities in the fall. An overall average of at least 80%, fluent in both official languages, interested in the parliamentary system, superior interpersonal skills.
Website: www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage
Rev. John C. Holland Awards
Significant contribution to the African-Canadian community as a youth leader.
Website: www.johnhollandawards.com
JANUARY DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
University of Guelph National Scholarship Program
Outstanding academics, innovation, leadership and volunteer work.
Website: admission.uoguelph.ca/topscholarships/
Jeff Dickins Memorial Award
Academic achievement, athletic involvement and community involvement. School nomination required.
BK Scholars
Outstanding achievement in academics and volunteer activities.
Website: www.bkmclamorefoundation.org
Western University – National Scholarship Program
Minimum 90% average in Grade 12 U/M courses. Extra-curricular involvement and community service. School Nomination required.
Website: https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Outstanding academics, character and humanitarian volunteer work.
Website: www.terryfoxawards.ca
Schulich Leader – School Nominated
Entering a University Program in one of the following areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Exceceptionally high grades, leadership and entrepreneurial talent, financial need. If you wish to be considered a nominee, see your guidance counsellor.
Website: https://www.schulichleaders.com/
Zonta International’s Young Women In Public Affairs Award
Active global citizen entering a post-secondary program to prepare for a future leadership position in social policy-making, government or volunteer organizations.
Website: www.zonta.org
University of Waterloo – Faculty of Mathematics National Scholarships
Entering a Mathematics or Computer Science university program in the fall at the University of Waterloo. Outstanding academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement and leadership experience. Participated in academic competitions.
Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-entrance-awards/awards/mathematics-national-scholarships
YWCA Young Woman of Distinction Award
For a young woman who has made a commitment and significant difference in her community.
MARCH DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Allan Simpson Educational Fund Awards
For Orphans (both parents deceased) attending university or college in the fall.
Website: https://grandlodgeofontario.ioof.net/allan-simpson-education-fund/
Miller Thomson National Scholarship
Outstanding academic achievement and contribution to school and community.
Dalhousie Scholarships
Various academic and leadership scholarships for students applying to Dalhousie University
Garfield Weston Awards
For outstanding college-bound students who are Passionate about their field of study and community-minded and truly committed to being involved and making a difference in society.
Website: http://www.westonfoundation.org/
St. Thomas Aquinas Centre For the Arts Foundation Scholarship
For students pursuing post-secondary education in the Arts. Have displayed excellence in artistic ability, community work and citizenship.
Hatch Scholarship – McMaster University
Final admission average of 94% and entering the faculty of engineering at McMaster. Leadership demonstrated.
APRIL DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Knights of Columbus Bursary Program
A member (or son/daughter) of a member of the Knights of Columbus of Ontario in good standing. Academics, financial need and service to church and community.
Website: https://ontariokofc.ca/programs/faith-in-action/community/bursary/
MAY DEADLINES
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITERIA
Laurentian Entrance Awards
Attending Laurentian University in September 2015.
Website: https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/scholarships-bursaries
Jean Lumb Awards
For High School Students of Chinese Heritage.
Website: www.jeanlumbfoundation.ca
ORBA Engineering Scholarships
For graduating high school students entering a first year Civil Engineering Technology or Technician program at College and/or Civil Engineering program at University
Website: https://orba.org/scholarships/
RAS Scholarships
The Rockton Agricultural Society offer two scholarships for $1500 to qualified students that are pursuing post-secondary studies or are in a provincially regulated trades program.
Website: www.rocktonworldsfair.com/contact/volunteer
