Information and Deadlines for Scholarships

Name / Eligibility Criteria / Selection Criteria / Details / Deadline / Where to Apply
Loran Award (university) / Minimum average of 85%
Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
This is an incredibly competitive, selective award… are you among the top 30 students in the country? / They are looking for:
“well-rounded candidates who are active in both their communities and their school”
“character, service and leadership”
“people of strong moral character who have demonstrated academic excellence and potential as leaders”
students who are “curious by nature, interested in a wide variety of subjects and willing to take meaningful risks” / 30 Loran Awards at $80,000
42 Finalist Awards at $3,000 each
40 Provincial Awards at $2,000 / To be received by October 17, 2012 for nominated applicants
To be received by October 24 for direct applicants / school can nominate up to 3 students
Students can also apply directly if not nominated by the school. One third of all awards go to direct pool applicants
Get application at www.loranaward.ca
Horatio Alger Ontario Scholarship (university or college) / Open to Canadian citizens
In existence for 65 years in the U.S., this award was only initiated in Ontario in 2011. / Financial need (less than $50,000 net family income)
80%+ academic average
Involvement in extra-curriculars and community / Scholarships of $5,000 / November 1,2012 / Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/canadianscholarships
University of Toronto Major Admission Scholarships / “Superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context.”
“Excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities” / 10 President’s Awards which cover 4 years’ tuition, first year residence and a renewable monetary award
10 Arbor Awards worth $5,000 for first year and $1,500 for next three years
The U of T Scholars Program automatically awards 350 admission awards of $5,000 to outstanding students when they make admissions offers. You cannot apply for this. / November 9, 2012 / School can nominate one student
Students who feel they qualify but do not receive their school’s nomination are invited to apply directly to the National Scholarship. If a direct applicant selects a referee outside the school the school may be contacted at a later stage to verify/endorse the student’s achievements
Queen’s University Major Admission Scholarships / 90%+ academic average / “Superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership qualities.”
“Financial need is also a consideration for some of our major awards.” / $36,000-48,000 / December 1, 2012 / School must nominate. School can only nominate two students
TD Canada Trust Scholarships (university or college) / “Students who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community”
Community leadership and academic performance / Up to 20 scholarships nationally consisting of:
$10,000/year in tuition, $7,500/year for living expenses and summer employment at TD Canada Trust / December 7, 2012 / www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/student-life
RBC Royal Bank Scholarships for Undergraduates / Canadian citizens or permanent residents in final year of high school or in first year at college or university / Minimum 70% average / 6 awards of $10,000 (2 reserved for RBC clients) / Application available online in Fall 2012 / http://scholarships.rbc.com/Undergraduate.aspx
A&E “Lives that Make a Difference” Essay Contest / Canadian citizens
Not open to students with family members who work for A&E / Write an original, 300 word essay on an important person who had a significant impact on Canadian society between Jan 1—Dec 14, 2012. The essay must explain whether the impact was positive or negative. The person need not be of Canadian origin. / $3,000 / December 12, 2012 / www.livesthatmakeadifference.com
University of Guelph Major Admission Awards / President’s Scholarship: “students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities”
Students interested in international relations should consider applying to the Pamela Wallin Chancellor’s Scholarship
Students who are members of a racial minority or have a disability should consider applying to the Lincoln Alexander Scholarship / $26,000 over 4 years with summer research assistantship worth $6,000 / January 25, 2013 / www.uoguelph.ca/president/scholars/
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program / “Demonstrated commitment and service to community environmental issues, academic performance, extracurricular activity. Outstanding potential as an environmental leader” / 20 scholarships of $5,000 / January 31, 2013 / www.earthday.ca/scholarship/application.php
Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Scholarship / extensive volunteerism, community service or character-building initiatives and
participation in humanitarian causes (minimum 350 hours) / 20-30 scholarships of $1,000 / January 15, 2013 (no earlier than December 1, 2013) / www.futureaces.org
York University Governors’ Award of Distinction / Excellence in academics community service, arts, sports, or other areas of individual endeavour / $32,000 over 4 years / February 1, 2013 / http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/financialsupport/needs_application/governor-awards-distinction
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award and Scholarship / Canadian citizens or landed immigrants / “Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work” / 20 scholarships of $7,000 / February 1, 2013 / www.terryfoxawards.ca
Vari Scholarship for Future Teachers / 90%+ average and sincere interest in teaching in Ontario / Academic excellence, leadership, community service / $50,000 over 5 years / February 1, 2013 / www.vic.utoronto.ca/Future_Students/awards/Vari_Scholarship_Bursary.htm
Schulich Awards / Must be entering a university program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics / Academic excellence, leadership / 40 awards of $60,000 / February 5, 2013 / School must nominate. School can only nominate one student
University of Western Ontario National Scholarship / 90%+ minimum / All around excellence and ability for creative and innovative thought / $64,000 over 4 years / February 15, 2013 (projected) / School must nominate. School can nominate up to 3 students
Huron University (UWO) Hellmuth Scholarship / Canadian citizens or landed immigrants
90%+ minimum / strong academic record, outstanding achievement in volunteer/community service, athletics, the arts, and/or student life / Up to 10 scholarships of $30,000 over 4 years / February 15, 2013 / www.huronuc.ca/future_students/money_matters/scholarships/
Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship / Canadian citizen
Minimum 87%+ in grades 10, 11 and 12 / “high level of academic achievement, positive contribution to school through involvement in extracurricular activities significant contributions to community service programmes” / 100 awards of $3,000 / March 1, 2013 / www.millerthomson.com/en/our-firm/community-commitment/mt-foundation/programme-information
Toronto Real Estate Board Past President’s Scholarship / Write a 1,000 word essay on provided prompts / academic achievement, a range of leadership qualities and community involvement / 1st prize -- $5,000
2nd prize – $2,500 / March 16, 2013 (projected) / www.torontorealestateboard.com/sidebar/did_you_know/pdf/Scholarship_Application_Form_2012.pdf
The Wiesenthal Scholarship / Minimum 75% average / Demonstrated leadership in projects which promote tolerance, justice & human rights / 1st prize -- $1,000
2nd prize -- $500
3rd prize -- $250 / March 23, 2013 (projected) / www.friendsofsimonwiesenthalcenter.com/downloads/scholarship.pdf
W. Garfield Weston Awards (college-bound students only) / College-bound students
minimum average of 75% in courses required for his or her college program of choice / passionate about his or her field of study
curious, courageous, and willing to try new things
community-minded, truly committed to making a difference in society / 25 awards of up to $50,000 including mentoring and summer employment / March 28, 2013 (projected) / www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/
Hatch Scholarship for McMaster Engineering / 94%+ average / academic achievement, community contribution and leadership experience / 4 scholarships of $48,000 / March 28, 2013 (projected) / www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/schol.html
Ryerson University President’s Scholarship / Canadian
citizens or permanent residents
Minimum 90% average / academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, original thought and creative ability / 6 scholarships (one per faculty) of $40,000 / April 1, 2013 / www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/scholarships
Girl Guides of Canada Scholarships / Must be a current member of Girl Guides of Canada / Academic excellence, community involvement / 5 awards of $2,000, including ones specific to Engineering, Science, Education / April 1, 2013 / http://www.girlguides.ca/scholarships
Scouts Canada Scholarships / Must be a current member of Scouts Canada / Academic excellence, community involvement / 17 awards of varying values / April 1, 2013 / www.scouts.ca/ca/scholarships
Catholic Women’s League Scholarship to St. Michael’s College U of T / Must be a female, Catholic, in financial need intending to study Liberal Arts at SMC U of T
Must have selected St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto as first choice on OUAC application / Upper mid-level academic achievement, financial need / $2,000 / April 15, 2013 (no earlier than January 2, 2013) / www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/students/scholarships/
Forza Giovani “I Primi Passi” Awards / Italian Canadians in the GTA (at least of one parent Italian descent), aged 16-30 / Awards in the categories of Academic Excellence, Community Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Visual Arts and Musical Giftedness / 5 monetary awards per category; finalists will receive $1,000 / April 15, 2013 (projected) / www.forzagiovani.org
Community Champion Scholarship (Toronto Argonauts and Rotary Club) / Must be a graduating student in the TDSB or TCDSB / Academic achievement, community service, financial need, character, leadership ability / 1 award of full tuition for four years at any college or university in Ontario / April 30, 2013 (projected) / www.argonauts.ca/article/community-champion-scholarship
Portuguese Association at York University Merit Award / Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Portuguese descent
Minimum 75% average / Academic strength, community involvement / $500-1,500 / May 13, 2013 (projected) / See Student Services in April 2013
Rotary Club of Etobicoke Scholarships / Graduating students in Etobicoke high schools who have been involved with Rotary Club in the past / Academic and community achievements from grade 9 to present / 1st prize -- $2,000 (x 1)
2nd prize -- $1,000 (x 1)
3rd prize -- $500 (x 6) / May 15, 2013 (projected) / www.rotaryetobicoke.org
Tom Leon Bursary / Financial need
Contribution to school reflecting Catholic values / $5,000 / May 15, 2013 (projected) / See Student Services in April 2013
Catherine Temple Award for Mathematics / For females registered in a math (or math related) program at university. Preference given to students majoring in pure math / Academic excellence, a record of significant contribution to school community, especially in areas related to math
Financial need may be considered / $4,000 / May 25, 2013 (projected) / See Student Services in April 2013
Jean Lumb Award / Must be Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Chinese heritage / Excellence in academics, the arts, community involvement or innovation
Students who have overcome challenges or hardships are particularly encouraged to apply / 4 awards of $1,000 each / May 28, 2013 (projected) / http://jeanlumbfoundation.ca/
Learning Matters Bursary and Oriole Scholarship / Canadian citizen or landed immigrant / financial need, community involvement, academic excellence / $1,000-2,500 / May 31, 2013 (projected) / www.cst.org
Ontario Road Builders Association Scholarship / Must be pursuing Civil Technology at college or Civil Engineering at university / $2,000 / May 31, 2013 (projected) / www.orba.org
Select “Education and Training” and then select “ORBA Scholarships”
Stacey Levitt Memorial Scholarship / For females involved in sports or initiatives supporting healthy lifestyles / Keen interest in sports and healthy lifestyle, positive contributions to school or community, perseverance, financial need. / 5 awards of $500 / May 31, 2013 (projected) / www.caaws.ca/e/grants/levitt
Gowlings Biotech Essay Contest / 1,500 word essay on “Which area of biotechnology research do you find most exciting? In your view, what's the coolest new biotech development or discovery in Canada?” / must be entering a life sciences-related field at a Canadian post-secondary institution to be eligible / 1st prize -- $5,000
2nd prize – laptop
3rd prize – iPod touch / May 31, 2013 / http://www.gowlings.com/Services/LifeSciences/BioTechEssayContest2012.asp
Black Business & Professional Association / The BBPA National Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Black students attending a college or university in Canada
Recipients of BBPA National Scholarships must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 17 and 30 / High academic achievement, financial need and community involvement / Varying Amounts / last Friday in May / www.bbpa.org
Mon Sheong Foundation Silver Jubilee Awards of Excellence / All graduating students eligible (need not be Chinese) / Academic excellence, community involvement, leadership / $2,000 / June 25, 2013 (projected) / School must nominate. School can nominate 2 students
Canadian Federation of University Women, Etobicoke Chapter’s Bursary / Must be a female resident of Etobicoke applying to U of T, York, Ryerson or a Humber College degree program / Financial need / $500-1,000 / Applications will be posted on university websites after June 1, 2013 / See Student Services in May 2013
Holmes Foundation Bursaries / Must be entering a residential construction program at a Canadian college or university / Financial need / 10 awards of $1,500 / July 1, 2013 (projected) / http://makeitright.ca/Holmes_Foundation/

General Scholarship Search Websites:

Set up accounts, complete online student profile, possible matches are emailed to you

www.scholarshipscanada.com

www.studentawards.com

Loans:

·  The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) provides financial assistance programs to qualified students to help cover the costs associated with attending university ( https://osap.gov.on.ca). Also, you may be eligible for 30% off your tuition if your parents make less than $160,000 per year.

·  The level of assistance you qualify for from OSAP is determined by considering your complete financial situation. This includes looking at parental income level, savings, educational costs, living costs and any other resources available to you; each student is assessed on an individual basis. You can get a quick estimate of the level you qualify for by using the OSAP Aid Estimator on their site (takes about 5 minutes).

·  APPLY EARLY! The application for OSAP is available in early spring. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will find out the amount of assistance you will receive. Make sure you submit all requested supporting documentation. Missing documents will delay the processing of your application.

·  RECOMMENDED OSAP APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15. If you apply and submit your supporting documentation by June 15, you should receive your funding in time for the September fee deadline.