Scholarships, Awards & Financial Assistance

Don't forget the Internet as an excellent source of information regarding scholarships. For example, ca.yahoo.com has a detailed Financial Aid section with numerous links to relevant sites arranged by sub categories. Another great Internet resource is StudentAwards.com which has a comprehensive database consisting of information concerning thousand of Canadian scholarships, grants and fellowships for all levels of post-secondary education. This website is a free resource and allows you to match a student profile with financial awards that you are eligible for. It's an excellent way to get started on the road to university or college. Another site with Canadian information regarding scholarships is OUSA . .

See the OUAC's Fall edition of INFO for a listing of university scholarships.

For information concerning OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) please visit the OSAP website.

Following is a list of some of the many scholarships available to students, arranged chronologically.

Scholarships And Grants

October

Canadian Cambridge Scholarship

Contact: (416)-934-6006
Information:

• Two available
• Fully funded 1-3 year program, tuition fees, living expenses and return travel
• Outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and "all-round ability to represent Canada abroad"
• Four letters of reference
• 500 word statement
• $50 fee and application to Cambridge University

Due Date: October 15 (Graduate program only); Undergrad program will return

Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation (CMSF)

Information:

• Competitive national scholarships awarded on a provincial winner basis
• Valid at participating Canadian universities
• Academic excellence and significant school and community involvement including playing leadership roles
• Morehead award: affiliated with CMSF pays for tuition, residence at the UNC

Due Date: October 21 (school can nominate 3)

November

Canada Trust Scholarship

Information:

• 20 national awards ( 4 for Ontario)
• Tuition x 4 years, 3500 x 4 - living expenses and summer job
• Strong academic skills and outstanding community leadership
• Letters of support, essay, school recommendation

Due Date: November 1

December

Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute) Scholarships

Information:

• 24 @ (up to) $56,000 (U.S)
• Apply on-line at www.kettering.edu or 1-800-955-4464 ext. 7865
• Specializes in business, engineering, science or math

Due Date: December 1

Wendy's Class Achiever High School Scholarship Awards

Information:

• 2 awards - one male, one female @ 6000 each
• 10 awards @ 1000 each
• Academics
• Extracurricular and community involvement

Due Date: December 7

University of Toronto National Scholarship

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: December 10

Soroptimist Youth Citizen "Awards of Merit"

Information:

• Graduating student: to recognize community, home, school contributions
• Service, dependability, leadership, "clear sense of purpose"
• Two letters of reference

Due Date: December 15

January

DeVry Institute Scholarships (Presidential & Dean's)

Contact: 1-800-268-5960 or e-mail at scholarships@devry.com or highschoolresources@devry.edu

Information:

• Presidential: 2 @ 32,000. Must have written CP Test by March 13
• Dean's: approx. 20 @ $1,000 due January 4, (awarded February) or February 22 (awarded March 2000)

Burger King/McLamore North American Scholarship

Information:

• 269 available (one for each Burger King Community @ 1000 (US)
• "B" average and must work a minimum of 15 hours a week during school year
• Community service and/or co-curricular activites
• Recommendation of school and employer
• Demonstrated financial need
• School nominates 2 (1 male and 1 female)

Due Date: January 31

Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship for Prospective Educators

Information:

• 45 @ $1000
• 1 @ $2000
• 1 @ $5000
• Academic involvement and letters of recommendation, essay, school and community activites, evidence of leadership activites, statment of interest in a teaching career

Due Date: January 31

Queen's University Chancellor's/Chernoff/Bank of Montreal/Dr. Iris May Marsh

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: January 32

February

U of T at Mississauga: various awards

Information:

• contact www.erin.utoronto.ca/awardsor 828-3873

Due Date: February (Date Unspecified)

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award (Canada)

Information:

• $4000 x 4 years, tenable at any Canadian university or college
• "demonstrate the highest ideals/qualities of citizenship/humanitarian service, academic excellence and voluntary community service endeavors, particularly in the face of obstacles"

Due Date: February 1

Vari Scholarships for Future Teachers (Victoria College, U of T)

Information:

• at least 1 @$10,000 renewable + one yr. at Faculty of Ed. (total $50,000)
• school nomination, academics, commitment to teaching, reference letters,personal statement

Due Date: February 1

**NOTE: NOT offered in 1999-2000; will return for 2000 - 2001 academic year

University of Western Ontario: Presidents's, Faculty + National Merit

Information:

• See your copy of INFO
• Huron College also has a National Scholarship

Due Date: February 15

McMaster University: Scholars and Merit Scholarships

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: February 14

Educational Tours Global Citizen Awards (for high-school Juniors)

Information:

• Two awarded
• 10-day expenses -paid trip to London+Paris and $1000 towards university and college tuition
• school nominations
• 1500-word essay

Due Date: February 15

University of Guelph President's Scholarship

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: February 15

Univresity of Waterloo: Mathematics National Scholarships

Information:

• See your copy of INFO + Waterloo poster
• 29 @ various amounts

Due Date: February 15

Trent University: Champlain, Leadership+ Special Scholarships

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: February 24

Herbert H. Carneige "Future Aces" Scholarship

Information:

• $1000
• Maximum 2 candidates per school (one male; one female)
• Citizenship, financial need, "likelihood" of academic success at college

Due Date: February 28

University of Ottawa: Undergraduate Science Scholarships

Information:

• 8 @ $8000
• Involves research work in Summer
• Academics, 2 reference letters from Science teachers re. research abilities

Due Date: February 28

March

Canadian Association Of Principals' Student Leadership Award

Information:

• 21 @ $500
• School nomination
• Top 20% of class
• School + community leadership
• Essay, listing of awards, honors, etc.

Due Date: March 1

Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship (Community College)

Information:

• 56 @ various amounts
• Leadership, interest in community service

Due Date: March 1

Padgett Business Services Award [parents own a small business: 1-20 employees]

Information:

• 1@ $500 (+ eligible for $4000 national award)
• Academics
• Statement re-educational/career applications: at school or Alain Lising (905-282-9898)

Due Date: March 1

U of T Scarborough Alumni Admission Scholarships

Information:

• 3 at $ value of 1st year tuition
• Academics, "concern for quality life" in school/community
• Must attend Scarborough campus
• Letters of recommendation

Due Date: March 1

York University -- The Governors' Awards of Distinction + Bobby Orr Award

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: March 10

See also "Bobby Orr" + other York awards in INFO

Canadian Government : Millennium Scholarship Excellence Awards

Information:

• Up to 900: varying amounts ($4000 one-time to $4800 renewable x 4)
• Academics, leadership and motivational skills, "interest in innovation"
• school+ community involvement

Due Date: March 31

U of T Mississauga Community Volunteer Award

Information:

• 1 @ $2500
• Minimum OAC average 80 %
• Extensive community-based volunteer activities in Peel Region

Due Date: March 26

Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE) Scholarships

Information:

• Black+ racial minority youth re education in: law enforcement, correctional work, criminology, law or criminal justice or Business/Tech areas
• Academics
• References
• Essay

Due Date: March 31

Canadian War Museum: Barnett Danson Award

Information:

• 1 @ $3000; 1 @ $2000; 1 @ $1000
• Entering History program
• 1500 word essay on selected topic
• Letter of reference
• Academic transcript

Due Date: March 31

Laurentian University Dean's Entrance Scholarships

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: March 31

[Other Laurentian Scholarships are due May 1st]

Alcan Scholarship Program (to spend the summer at the Ontario Science School)

Information:

• 4 @ $1250 (2 per semester)
• Academics. leadership, community involvement, initiative, demonstrated teamwork skills, financial need

Due Date: March 31

Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarships

Information:

• # and $ value determined annually [100 @ $1000 in 1999]
• Academics, extracurricular+ community service
• Application, 3 references, personal letter

Due Date: March 31

April

Gary Knechtel Memorial Scholarship (U of Guelph B. Sc in Food Science)

Information:

• 1 @ $2500 (renewable)
• Scholastics, interest in career in Food Science, community and school service, financial need

Due Date: April 1

Vedic Cultural Centre Youth Scholarship Program (South Asian or Indo-Caribbean)

Information:

• 1 @ $5000; 1 @ $1000; 3 @ $500
• At least 1 parent South Asian or Indo- Caribbean origin
• Academics, leadership + community achievements
• Essay
• $10 application fee

Due Date: April 9

Lakehead University: Presidential & other Scholarships

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: April 14

Queen's University International Study Centre Scholarship

Information:

• 10 @ $5000 for study at ISC in England
• Excellent academics, financial need, involvement in school and community activities
• Must have applied to Queen's

Due Date: April 15

CMA Canada Scholarship (Business Studies)

Information:

• 10 @ $1000
• Academics (minimum 80% in BACOAO), minimum 3 business credits (including BAC 3 AO + BAC OAO)
• Leadership skills, volunteer activities, school + community involvement
• Resume
• 500 - 800 word written report
• Reference Letter

Due Date: April 21

The Aird Scholarship

Information:

• 2 awards of $2500 for post-secondary study
• Outstanding scholastic achievement, motivation and initiative
• For students with major, long-term physical disability

Due Date: April 24

OSSTF Federation Family Bursary Program

Information:

• 5 @ $1000
• Child of an OSSTF member
• Involvement/leadership in school + community
• Show interest in "labour/union and/or other social issues

Due Date: April 26

Ontario Public School Boards' Association: Jack McDonald Award

Information:

• 1 @ $5000
• "Sound academics" + "outstanding community service + leadership"

Due Date: April 28

Lincoln Alexander Award (leadership in fighting racism)

Information:

• 1 @ $2500
• Heading to post-secondary
• Must be nominated

Due Date: April 28

Canadian Airline Employees' International Education Bursary (CAAT)

Information:

• 2 awards of $2000
• For a student with a "major, long-term physical disability" intending to register at a community college (CAAT)

Due Date: April 30

The Ontario Parks' Association Foundation Bursary & Scholarship

Information:

• Unspecified amount
• Merit and/or financial need for 1st year students pursuing the fields of public parks, horticulture or conservation

Due Date: April 30

Phi Gamma Delta U of T Entrance Scholarship

Information:

• 1 @ $5000
• Academics, extracurricular + community service involvement
• Must enroll at St. George campus
• Transcript, cover letter and recommendation letter

Due Date: April 30

University of Ottawa: Rectors Scholarship + new Chancellor's Scholarship

Information:

• See your copy of INFO

Due Date: April 30

Student Achievement Program Scholarships (U of Ottawa)

Information:

• 1 @ $3000
• Minimum 80%
• 2 essays (750-1000 words each) on Info Tech topics

Due Date: April 30

May

U of Windsor: Bill Eansor Award

Information:

• 1 @ $5000
• Leadership, community/school involvement, academics (minimum 80%)
• 2 letters of reference
• Preference to U of Windsor alumni's children

Due Date: May 1

Council for Exceptional Children: Deanna Smitheram Award

Information:

• 1 @ $100-2000
• Degree program Guelph, Ryerson, Mt. St. Vincent, Calgary
• Academic ability, leadership, "aptitude + interest in hospitality industry"

Due Date: May 15

PCETA (Peel Co-op Teachers) Student Awards

Information:

• 2 winners in each school of Certificates of Achievement (school nomination)
• 2 Peel winners of PCETA Plaque of Honor (one school nominee)

Due Date: May 10

Educational Computing Organization: Computer Technology Scholarships

Information:

• 5 @ $1000
• Pursuing post-secondary training in a field with computer technology element
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of interest + one page essay

Due Date: May 14

John A. Fraser Scholarship (Peel Board)

Information:

• 1, value varies
• "Exemplary skill" in writing+post secondary English- related/writing course
• English Department nomination
• Sample writing pieces

Due Date: May 19

Ontario Hostelry Institute Awards [CAAT]

Information:

• 5 @ $2000
• Enrolling in CAAT program in Culinary, Food/Beverage or Hotel Management
• Extracurricular, school record, references from: (school + employer), need

Due Date: May 15

H.J.A Brown Scholarship (Peel Board)

Information:

• 1 @ $500
• For a Peel Student planning to enter Physical Education
• Academic achievement, school involvement +school recommendation

Due Date: May 15

Carleton University: "Prestige" Scholarships

Information:

• See your copy of INFO
• 10 Chancellor's + 5 Nortel Networks Scholarships of Excellence @ $20,000
• 5 Richard Lewar Scholarships @ up to $17, 000
• 90%+and other criteria

Due Date: May 15

Daryl Cook Peer Helping Award

Information:

• One Peel award
• For outstanding contribution of a student Peer Helper in a school or community setting (credit course or voluntary program)

Due Date: May 15

B'Nai Brith Halton-Peel Lodge Human Rights Award

Information:

• 1 @ $200+ certificate
• Leadership in developing a project which "promotes acceptance, diversity, and unity" which has had an impact on the classroom, students & school environment

Due Date: May 15

(Submit to Superintendent, Program Services, Peel Board)

A.S.G Bursary

Information:

• 1 @ $1000
• Applying to Business/Commerce
• Minimum 80%, community service, financial need
• Minimum 6 OAC's (at least one Business Studies)
• Minimum 3 years in Peel
• Demonstrated leadership and/or entrepreneurial skills in the school and/or community
• School nomination

Due Date: May 12

R.H. Lagerquist Citizenship Award

Information:

• 1 Peel award
• Gr. 12 work/college bound
• "Outstanding citizenship, involvement in school and community"
• "Selfless contribution for the good of others"

Due Date: May 15

Lloyd- Carr Harris Foundation Scholarship (heading to Business/Commerce)

Information:

• 1 Peel award, value = 1st year's tuition
• Minimum 85% in 6 OAC's
• "Demonstrated interest in and commitment to Business, Commerce/Entrepreneurship in the school/community"

Due Date: May 15

Canadian Action Party Essay Contest

Information:

• 2 @ $40, 000; 2 @ $20, 000, 2 @ $500
• (1 each category: ages 12-17; 18-27) + other prizes
• 800-word essay on "Why Canada is Worth Saving"

Due Date: Postmarked by MAY 15

Joan Habib Award of Merit (CAAT or University)

Information:

• 1 @ $500
• "Success while experiencing personal or academic difficulty"
• Financial need
• Self-nomination or staff nomination in school by April 15

Due Date: Director's Office MAY 15

Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary Scholarships

Information:

• 8 @ $800
• Male or female heading to post-secondary studies
• Academics, community service and demonstrated financial need; letters of reference
• Contact 819-8361

Due Date: May 17

AGF Financial LIfe Skills Scholarships (CAAT or University)

Information:

• 10 @ $20,000
• Minimum 75%
• Involvement in at least one of: community leadership, volunteer, outside interests/hobbies, extracurricular activities; submit sample of work

Due Date: May 26

Harmony Movement Scholarships (CAAT or University)

Information:

• 20 @ $500
• Promoting harmony among different cultural+ religious groups

Due Date: May 30

Harry Jerome Scholarships [Afro-Canadian]

Information:

• 18 at various amounts
• Age 17-30
• Academics
• Financial need
• Contribution to Black Community
• Personal letter
• Budget outline re post-secondary plans
• Two letters of reference

Due Date: May 30

Ontario Clean Water Agency: Churaman Memorial Scholarship (CAAT or University)

Information:

• 1 @ $2000
• entering Environmental Technology program (CAAT) or Engineering or Environment Science program (University)
• Academic achievement, school + community involvement; school recommendation, career plans, student essay

Due Date: May 31

Canadian TAMIL Youth Development Centre Awards of Excellence

Information:

• Tamil descent
• Various categories (eg. academics, community, contribution)
• 3 letters of reference
• Must be completing minimum 6 courses
• one-page essay

Due Date: May 31

June

Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship Foundation

Information:

• 1 (for Ontario) at $2000 (CAAT/University)
• Essay on "Value of Good Sanitation in My School"
• Activity, leadership, photography, employment record

Due Date: June 1

OTIP Member Bursary (Ontario Teacher' Insurance Plan)

Information:

• 4 @ $2500 (2 male, 2 female)
• children/dependents of OTIP members

Due Date: June 1

Peel Society for Education Through Art (PSEA) Visual Arts Bursary

Information:

• 1 @ $750 (CAAT or university)
• For Visual/Applied Arts at post-secondary level
• Nomination student letter, 6-12 artworks in colour slide form + identification sheet

Due Date: June 1

Terry Fox Award (Peel)

Information:

• For a Peel student who has demonstrated outstanding courage in a specified act or acts during the past 12 months

Due Date: June 3

R.N.Chalmers Award (Peel)

Information:

• Graduating
• Deemed "exceptional": contribution to qualify of life in school/community
• To principal by May 19
• To Lyndwood Field Office by June 2

Due Date: May 19 & June 2

Peel Board Music Scholarships

Information:

• C.Lloyd Dobson [Music Teaching career]: $650
• Janice Wilson [Music Performance career]: $500
• School nomination, musical achievement & involvement

Due Date: June 11

Industrial Accident Prevention Association: J.V. Findlay Bursary

Information:

• $500
• For graduating students pursuing post-secondary studies in Occupational Safety, Health or the Workplace Environment (CAAT or university)
• Essay, letter of reference

Due Date: June 12

William Harrison Memorial Awards of Merit

Information:

• 4 @ $500
• Minimum 80%, school extracurricular + community involvement leadership skills
• School nomination
• Preference if intended goal is teaching + financial need

Due Date: June 15

Helen Goslan Award (Peel)

Information:

• $750, enrolling in a post-secondary business diploma program in the secretarial field
• Demonstrated excellence in one or more areas of business education

Due Date: June 23

Mid-Med Bank Scholarship [students of Maltese origin]

Information:

• 1 @ $10,000 ($2500 x 4)
• Applying to Canadian university
• Academics
• Community involvement, essay
• Applications call (416-763-5018 or 416-960-0195)

Due Date: June 30

Harry R. Gairey Sr. Scholarships (Black/African-Canadian)

Information:

• At least 2 @ $1000
• Minimum 80%, 6 OACs, going to university
• Commitment to service in Black/African-Canadian community and/or school/community
• "Concern for and willingness to encourage others"

Due Date: June 30

Mon Sheong Foundation Awards of Excellence

Information:

• 1 @ $1000, 1 @ $750, 1 @ $500, 7 @ $250
• University-bound
• Academic standing
• Voluntary community involvement, personal character, leadership, sportsmanship
• Requires school nomination ( 2 allowed per school ), autobiography

Due Date: June 30

Dr. Albert Rose Bursary (Ontario Housing Corporation) (CAAT or University)

Information:

• $1000 (over 2 years) for post-secondary education
• Student who is tenant in the Ontario Housing Corporation public housing system
• Letter of reference

Due Date: June 30

National Union Public + General Employees Scholarships

Information:

• 4 @ 1000
• Children of union employees
• Application + 750- 1000 word essay

Due Date: June 30

July/August

United Achievers' Club of Brampton

Information:

• Strong academics, community + extracurricular involvements, going on post-secondary studies at college or university
• Black or Caribbean heritage: need

Due Date: July 9

Tylenol Scholarship or Templeton RESPs

Information:

• 50 @ 1000
• applications at participating pharmacies
• 1-800-265-7323

Due Date: July 15

EIPROC Merit Awards ( East Indian)

Information:

• Of East Indian descent: $1000
• Based on ENG0A0 + 5 best OACs

Due Date: July 21

Due Date:

Norman Bethune College Lexicon Award (York University)

Information:

• At least 1 @ 1000
• Entering Bethune College
• Must have" devoted time + energy to improvement of life in school and local community"

Due Date: August 1

University

Due in G & CE Office

Due at University

Carleton: Chancellor's

May 5

May 15

Guelph: President's

February 7

February 15

Lakehead: Various

April 5

April 14

Laurentian: Dean's

March 23

March 31

McMaster: Scholar's/Merit

January 5

January 14

Ottawa: Rector's (bilingual)

April 20

April 30

Queen's: Various

January 21

January 31

Ryerson: National Scholars

February 23

March 1

Toronto: National

December 3

December 10

Trent: Various

February 15

February 24

Waterloo: Mathematics

February 8

February 15

Western

February 7

February 14

Windsor: various + Eansor Award

April 24

May 1

York: Awards of Distinction

March 1

March 10