Name/Amount of Scholarship Where to get more information
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Criteria
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Deadline
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2008 University of Toronto National Scholarship
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- 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
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Early October |
Loran Award (formally Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation)
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- 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
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Mid October
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TD Canada Trust
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- Final year of high school
- Demonstrated outstanding community leadership
- Minimum 75% average
- Letters of reference and essay required
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Late October |
Wendy’s Classic Achiever
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- Academic excellence
- Extra-curricular activities
- Community Service
- Minimum 70% average
- 300 word essay required
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November 1 |
Queen’s University Major Scholarships (Chancellors, BMO…)
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- Superior academic ability
- Evidence of leadership
- Some require nomination from principal (see website for specific details)
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Early December |
Fireside Scholarship
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- 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
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- Citizenship
- Strong academic achievement
- Leadership
- Innovation
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Mid December
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Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation
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- Females planning to enter an engineering program
- Community leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities
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Mid-January |
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship
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- Environmental community service
- Extra-curricular activities
- Volunteering
- Academic excellence
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Late January |
Hubert H. Carnegie Citizen Award
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- Exemplary citizenship
- Extensive community service
- Demonstrate financial need
- Evidence of potential for success
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Late January |
Vari Scholarship (U of T)
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- 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
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Early February |
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
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- 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
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Early February |
Burger King Scholarship
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- 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
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Mid February |
Western University Major Scholarships
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- Outstanding academic achievement
- Creative and innovative thought
- Extra-curricular involvement
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Mid February |
Waterloo Mathematics National Scholarship
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- Entering Faculty of Mathematics
- Distinguished results in Math or Computer Science
- Entrepreneurial experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Energetic, curious
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Mid February |
Epilepsy Kingston Award
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- Currently under a physician’s care for epilepsy
- Short essay required
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Late February |
McMaster Hatch Entrance Scholarship
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- Four scholarships
- Entering the Faculty of Engineering
- 93% average
- Demonstration of leadership qualities
- two letters of reference
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February 29th |
Allan Simpson Educational Award
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- Be an orphan (both parents deceased)
- Planning to attend College or University
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Early March |
Ottawa University Major Awards
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- 92% minimum average
- 800 word essay
- Leadership
- Bilingual (for some awards- see website)
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Early March |
Carleton University Major Awards
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- 90% minimum average
- Strong extra-curricular involvement
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Early March |
Padgett Scholarship
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- Dependent of a small business owner (employing less than 20 people)
- Planning to attend a post-secondary institution
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Early March |
Canadian Association of Principals Student Leadership Award
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- Leadership
- Academic Achievement
- Essay required
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Early March |
Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards (formally Canadian War Museum History Award)
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- Submission of a particular media (text, visual art, web design or audio/video) based on a given theme (see website for specific details)
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Mid March |
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- Must be pursuing college or university in Canada
- Academic abilities
- School/community contributions
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Late March |
St. Lawrence College Foundation Entrance Awards
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- Entering a full time program at St. Lawrence College
- Submit a written description with your application
- Submit an estimate of financial need
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March 31st |
Greyhound Scholarships
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- 80% minimum average
- Awarded by a draw
- Students drop off transcript to nearest Greyhound depot
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April |
Carol Anne Letheren Leadership & Sport Scholarship
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- 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
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Early April |
Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship (for College)
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- Leadership potential
- Record of service to school/community
- Minimum 75% average
- Applying to college for 2-3 year program
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March |
Ryerson University Major Awards
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- 90% minimum average
- Demonstrate leadership, original thought and creativity
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Early April |
Girl Guides of Canada
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- Registered member of Girl Guides
- Planning to attend a Canadian college or university
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Early April |
CIBC Youth Vision Scholarship
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- Enrolled with Big Brothers/Sisters
- 60% minimum average
- Planning to attend Canadian college or university
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Early April |
CMA Ontario Scholarship
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- 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
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Early April |
Retail as a Career Scholarship Program
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- 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
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- Dependent of a member of Knights of Columbus
- Academic Achievement
- Financial Need
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Mid April |
Pittsburgh Community Benefit Fund
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- 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).
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April 21 |
PSAC Public Scholarship Program
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- Entering college or university in the Fall
- Selection done by a "draw by chance" lottery
- Selection is not based on academic standing
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April 24 |
Ontario Hockey Federation
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- Registered for 3 years within the OHF
- Planning to attend post-
secondary institution
- Maintained good academic standing
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Late April |
OSSTF Family Bursary Program
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- 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
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Late April |
Aird Scholarship
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- Have a major physical disability
- Planning to attend and Ontario college or University
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Late April |
"Whipper" Billy Watson Education Bursary
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- For students with physical disabilities in full-time study at an Ontario college of applied arts & technology.
- See Student Services for application
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Late April |
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
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- Entering college or university in the food service/hospitality industry
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Late April |
Spirit of Hospitality
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- 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
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- Accepted into a full time trades or technology program at St. Lawrence College.
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April 30th |
Laurentian University Entrance Awards
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- Various scholarships
- Application is required
- See Mrs. Cantarutti in Student Services for further details
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May 1st |
L&A Stewardship Council Bursary Program
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- 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
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Early May |
Woodruff Bounty Trust Fund
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- Financial need
- Pursuing a post-secondary education in architecture, engineering or applied arts & technology
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Early May |
Royal Bank Lifeskills Award
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- Hard worker, innovation
- 65% minimum average with acceptance to Canadian college or university
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Mid May |
OECTA Bursary
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- Financial need
- Pursuing post- secondary studies
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Mid May |
Learning Matters Education Charity
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- Financial need
- Community involvement
- Academic excellence
- Essay and letters of recommendation required
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Late May |
The Maurice Izzard Memorial Award
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- Students with a physical disability who plans to pursue post secondary education at any centre of post secondary education
- See Student Services for application
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End of May |
OTIP/RAEO
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- For the children of OTIP insured members going to post-secondary studies.
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Mid-June |
Frontenac Stewardship Council
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- 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
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Mid-June |
J.V. Findlay Bursary
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- Pursuing studies in occupational safety, health or the workplace environment
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Late June |
Dr. Albert Rose Bursary
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- Financial need
- Planning to attend post-secondary
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Early July |
The Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario Award
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- Pursuing a career in the justice sector at college or university
- Financial need
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Late April |
Leonard Foundation Student Awards
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- Preference is given to family members of teachers, engineers, clergy and forces personnel, but all may apply and all will be considered
- Financial need
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March 15th |