External Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries

Barbados Canada Foundation

The BCF Scholarships Program provides scholarships to youth of Barbadian heritage pursuing post-secondary education at Canadian universities and colleges. A total of 91 Scholarships valued at $286,000 have been granted to date, Including scholarships granted by Barbados Ball Canada Aid (now Barbados Canada Association) before Barbados Canada Foundation (BCF) assumed management of the scholarships program.  

Scholarships available are for $4000 each and include:

• The Bass Installation Scholarship
• The Blue Circle Energy Scholarship
• The Gloria Baylis Memorial Scholarships
• The BOCC Scholarship
• The Harold M. Brathwaite Memorial Scholarship
• The Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation Scholarship
• The Diproinduca Canada Scholarships
• The Donald MacKinlay Memorial Scholarship
• The John Rollock Memorial Scholarship

Application: Please visit Barbados Canada Foundation website to submit the application
Application deadline: June 16, 2023
Application guidelines

Bill 7 Award

Criteria: Awarded to a student who identifies as part of the LGBTTTQ community, who is in financial need and who is an Ontario resident.

Blankstyle Scholarship

In 2017 Blankstyle established a scholarship fund as a way to give back. Each year Blankstyle hear from so many inspiring students and wishes to award scholarships for all as we believe each student is amazing and has a bright future! In our effort to provide scholarships to even more students, we offer our scholarship bi-annually and we are currently accepting submissions for the next scholarship cycle.

Eligibility:

• a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or
• a current student enrolled in college courses.

Application Requirements:

• Provide basic background information
• Summarize your accomplishments and aspirations
• Tell us why you deserve this scholarship and how it will help accomplish your goals
• Just for fun tell us how t-shirts have played a role in your life

Important Info:

• $1000 to be awarded
• Apply starting 01/01/2024
• Deadline through end of day 05/31/2024
• Awarding scholarship June 2024
• For more information please visit: https://www.blankstyle.com/blankstyle-scholarship-fun

BridgesEDU Scholarship

BridgesEDU Scholarships’ mission is to help Canadian students graduate with less debt and more career opportunities. So, we’re offering a scholarship open to all Canadian students attending a post-secondary institution in September 2024. 

Scholarship Details: 

• Award - $1,000 
• This award is not based on grades or financial need. It will be awarded to the best essay answering "Why do I deserve this scholarship?” 
• Deadline – June 30, 2024 

Eligibility: 

• Applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution (college or university) in September 2024.  
• If you are in grade 12, you are eligible for this award if you attend college or university in September 2024.  
• Graduate students are ineligible.  
• International students and mature students are eligible for award provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. 
• All required documents must be submitted by June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Late applications will not be considered for this award. 

For more information please visit: https://bridgeseduscholarships.com/the-bridgesedu-1000-scholarship-for-canadian-students/  

Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Toronto (CIBPA)

The Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Toronto (CIBPA) is a non-profit member organization founded in 1952. Since then, they have earned a reputation with Greater Toronto Area communities and government for representing the interests and views of Canadians of Italian heritage.

Their mandate is to promote and cultivate the business, professional, cultural and social interests of their members, and to serve as their local voice, as well as representing the Italian-Canadian community at large. They build and foster forums for the exchange of business and civic ideas and to encourage the growth of close-knit communities. Their organization provides much more than the simple practice of networking or exchanging business cards. They create events and opportunities to build sustainable professional relationships.

And, as their way of giving back to the community and investing in future generations, CIBPA provide bursaries and scholarships to students in need through our dedicated education fund

Scholarship Criteria:

1. Be a full-time college and/or university student at the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate level.
2. Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 years of study.
3. Answer each of the questions on the bursary application form and submit the application form, along with the required supporting documentation.
4. Provide, if requested by the CIBPA Selection Committee, verification of information included in the financial section of the application form (i.e. net income for the last income tax year).
5. Enclose each of the following support documentation with the completed application form:
   • A complete official transcript of marks. These transcripts must be forwarded directly to the CIBPA by the educational institution awarding these marks.
   • Proof of admission that the student has been officially accepted for full-time studies at a recognized college or university for the school year for which this application is made.
   • A passport-size photo.

Application Process:

• For application and link with full details CIBPA EDU FOUNDATION Bursary App

Application Deadline: May 24, 2024

Car Detail Calgary Scholarship Program

Car Detail Calgary is a leading automotive care and detailing service provider dedicated to enhancing and preserving the aesthetic and functional aspects of vehicles in Calgary. With a big team of skilled expert professionals and a commitment to customer-satisfaction, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including car detailing, car wash, windshield replacement and repair, car polish, and paint correction. Our state-of-the-art facilities and use of premium products ensure that each vehicle receives the attention it deserves, leaving our customers with a pristine and rejuvenated driving experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a current student enrolled in a USA/CA college, institute, or university.
• Demonstrate a passion for the automotive industry, especially in car detailing and care.
• Submit a well-researched and creative essay on the topic : "Innovations in Car Detailing: The Impact on Vehicle Maintenance and Aesthetics"

Scholarship Details:

• The selected winner will be awarded a scholarship of CAD 750
• Application Start Date: February 20, 2024
• Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
• Winner Announcement Date: February 28, 2025

How to Apply:

• Write an 800-1000 word essay on the provided topic.
• Submit your essay with your full name, contact information, and proof of enrolment at your current educational institution to scholarship@calgarycardetail.com.
• Include "Car Detail Calgary Scholarship Application" in the subject line of your email.

For more information please visit the Car Detail blog.

Canada Post Aboriginal Incentive Award

Criteria: Awarded to aboriginal students in full-time post-secondary studies who took at least 12 months off from education prior to returning (mature students) and who have completed at least one academic year of a multi-year program based on an application package and letters of reference.

Canada’s Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship

To honour the legacies of those who lost their lives in the PS752 flight disaster, Global Affairs Canada will be offering 176 scholarships to Canadian and international college and university students.

Among these victims were brilliant minds and dedicated students, faculty, and professionals in a variety of sectors who made significant contributions to Canadian educational institutions.

A total of 176 scholarships will be awarded over five years beginning the academic year 2023-2024. The average value of each scholarship will be $25,000. A minimum of 70% of the scholarships are to be granted to international students, reflecting the percentage of international on flight PS752. Family members of the victims of flight PS752 will be prioritized.

We know that over 3,500 Iranians study in colleges and institutes in Canada. Please note that students do not need to be Iranian, but the connections may be easier to establish for them.

Applicants will be asked to outline their reason for applying for the scholarship, their understanding and awareness of the tragedy, why they feel a connection with the victims, and how they will use the scholarship to honour the legacies of victims of flight PS752. Connections could involve a family member, a related field of study (aviation, healthcare), among others.

To apply, please visit: Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program (international.gc.ca)

Application deadline: October 31, 2023

Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund

Criteria: are eligible or serving or former serving members and their dependents of Canadian Forces when warranted by Financial need.

CHFT Diversity Scholarship

Criteria: Awarded to a student who lives in a CHFT member co-operative and is entering his or her first year of college, based on financial need and a positive contribution to his or her school and/or community.

CHHA Scholarships

Criteria: Awarded to full-time hard-of-hearing or deafened student based on academic achievement, community involvement, and the determination to cope with hearing loss.

Children's Aid Foundation

Criteria: Scholarship applications are open to full-time students demonstrating both financial need and the potential to succeed in their program of study. Applicants must be or have been a current Crown (permanent) Ward, be under 26 at the start of their current school program, or under 30 if the student has received CAF funding for the same program in previous years.

CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program

The CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program provides financial support to students who demonstrate financial need and often face greater challenges and barriers to participate and complete post-secondary education.

Eligibility
Note: This must be the first time that the student will be attending a post-secondary institution.

• The student is enrolled full time in the first or second year of a multi-year program at a CICan member institution.
• The student must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, permanent resident, or a protected person.
• Students attending colleges or institutes in rural, remote, or northern areas will be given preference for the 10 bursaries of up to $5,000 each.
• Students must contact the registrar office of the college or institute where they are enrolled, obtain the application form, complete, and return it to awards@georgebrown.ca by September 22, 2023 in order to express their interest and justify their need for financial support.

Community Living Walkerton and District Educational Bursary

Criteria: Awarded to a permanent resident of Bruce or Grey County who demonstrates a commitment to stronger and more inclusive communities.

Criteria:

• Reside in Bruce County or Grey County in Ontario, Canada; it is understood that they may live elsewhere to attend school.
• Be accepted to study full-time at a recognized Canadian institution in a post-secondary program.
• Submit to the selection committee a 500-word essay to demonstrate their personal and/or professional experiences and challenges in promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities.
• Include in the essay an indication of their commitment to being a builder of stronger communities and good citizenship.

For more information, please visit www.clwalkerton.org

Council of Caribbean Associations C A N A D A

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and assist youth from Caribbean countries who are currently residents of Ontario to pursue their educational goals at George Brown College and to recognize effort, community involvement and contributions to the Caribbean community of Ontario.

Beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year, One (1) Full Tuition Scholarship valued up to $6,000 per year up to 4 years to qualified students for the duration of their program.

Criteria:

• Full-time registered domestic students
• Must be a first year or continuing student
  • If not a member of one of the CCAC Member Associations, be no older than 24 years of age as of August 31 in the year of application but whose parents, guardians or grandparents are of Caribbean descent; OR,
  • Be a Financial/Honorary Member of one of the CCAC Member Associations that is in good financial standing regardless of his/her age

• Demonstrate active involved in the community or engagement in extracurricular school activities
• Must maintain a minimum GPA for the program registered in.
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate active involvement in Caribbean Community organizations/programs

Required Documents:

• Completed application form
• A copy of your most recent Academic transcript
• Proof of enrollment (Letterhead of institution signed and dated by the issuing official)

Two letters of reference:

• One from an academic institution attended within the past two years
• One from a community member other than a parent

These letters must explain: 

• How the referee came to know you
• How long the referee has known you
• Why does the referee think you are deserving of the award.

An essay of approximately 250 words, written by the applicant, explaining why the applicant should be selected and any economic factors relevant to the applicant

• Details of academic achievements, volunteer activities and any community leadership roles Assumed
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate active involvement in Caribbean Community organizations/programs

Application guidelines
Application deadline: August 31, 2024

Completed application package must be sent together via email in PDF format to: admin@caribbeancouncilcanada.org
 

CPAC-TDIMM Scholarship

Criteria: Awarded to a post-secondary student who has completed at least two semesters of full-time studies (minimum 60% course load per semester) at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic records and active community involvement in a leadership role.

CPAC Trailblazer Scholarship

Criteria: Awarded to an outstanding student who studies at a recognized high school or post-secondary institution in Canada. He/She must also have played an active and leading role in a uniquely meaningful project or initiative in relation to community or social development, humanitarian improvement, environment, social justice or other issues.

CPAC Education Scholarships

Criteria: Post-secondary students who have maintained a minimum average of 80%, demonstrated social responsibility as well as a determination to pursue academic excellence, and show a financial need.

CSA Group Undergraduate Research Scholarship

The purpose of the CSA Group Undergraduate Research Scholarship is to support undergraduate students in the pursuit of novel research related to standards. The research is to be conducted over a summer term under the direct supervision of an academic advisor.

Research Details:
The research can be conducted in any field (e.g., engineering, social sciences, health sciences) and must include standards as a central component of the research. The research may investigate aspects of an existing standard or may explore an area for future standards development. The topic does not need to be related to an area where CSA Group already has standards.

Award:

• $6,000 per year
• Award duration is for 16 weeks (May to August)

Application details:
Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2024
Notice of Award: March 15, 2024
Award Acceptance: April 1, 2024

Eligibility:
Students must be enrolled in their second year or higher for full time studies in a degree program at the undergraduate level at an accredited Canadian university or college;

• If awarded the scholarship, the student must be actively enrolled in the undergraduate program to hold the award;
• Students enrolled in a certificate or diploma program are not eligible for this scholarship;
• Students enrolled in a professional (e.g. MD, DDS) or graduate program are not eligible for this scholarship;
• Eligibility is limited to enrollment at publicly-funded accredited Canadian universities and colleges.

How to Apply:
Students must submit the following on the CSA submission portal by the deadline:

• Application Form
• Transcripts
• Letter of support from supervisor
• Referee form from a minimum of one referee, submitted directly by the referee(s) on the CSA scholarship portal by the required deadline.

Application instructions can be found on the CSA Group Undergraduate Research Scholarship webpage

Terms of Award:

• Students must submit a final research report to the CSA Group by November 1st on the CSA scholarship portal.
• CSA Group funding must be acknowledged in any published works.
• Students may be invited to attend the CSA Group
• Annual Conference in June to present their work.
• Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered, as applicable. 

Note: CSA Group will provide access to CSA standards, as needed, for the project.
For more information please visit the CSA website.

Desjardins Ontario Credit Union ESG Leadership Bursary

Desjardins Ontario Credit Union is launching the second edition of its ESG Leadership Bursary to acknowledge students who have participated in environmental, social or governance initiatives in the community. The credit union will award three $5,000 scholarships to three post-secondary students from an Ontario educational institution.

Eligibility

 The Program is open to individuals in their province of residence who are:

• Between 18 and 30 on November 30, 2024
• Registered as a full-time student in a vocational school, college or university program recognized by Ontario's Ministry of Education for the 2024 fall term
• Residing in Ontario
• Leaders in one of the following areas:
  • Environment
  • Society
  • Governance

Exclusions

• Full-time permanent employees and board members of Desjardins Ontario Credit Union are not eligible for the Program. Employees, managers and directors of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, the Fédération des caisses populaires acadiennes, their member caisses or credit unions or any other Desjardins Group entity, members of their immediate families (siblings, children, parents), their legal or common-law spouses or persons with whom they reside
• Employees, managers and directors of agencies or service providers involved in organizing the Program, members of their immediate families (siblings, children, parents), their legal or common-law spouses or persons with whom they reside.
• Employees, managers, officers and directors of the agencies and/or service companies that participated in this contest, members of their immediate families (brothers, sisters, children, father, mother), their legal or common-law spouses, as well as the persons with whom they reside.
• Members who have defrauded or attempted to defraud a Desjardins caisse in Quebec, Caisse Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Inc. or any other Desjardins Group entity 

How to Apply

To apply, during the Program Period, students must:

• Fill out the FORMS form https://forms.office.com/r/7zf1byHfhj
• In the form, insert a YouTube link to a video of up to 3 minutes in length that demonstrates their leadership in Environment, Sustainable Development, Society or Governance.
• Submit letter of support (PDF format) from an organization, association, school, etc. explaining how they are leaders when it comes to environment/sustainability, social or governance issues to promotionontario@desjardins.com on the same day they submit the completed form. Failure to submit the letter of support on the same day will void the application.

Deadline

Students must submit their applications before 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on November 30, 2024.

For more information, including selection criteria and how to participate, please visit our website: www.desjardins.com/ontario. 

Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program

Criteria: Awarded to a student with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus based on his or her motivation, goal setting, self-awareness, and potential for success.

Electro-Federation Canada Scholarships

Criteria: Electro-Federation Canada offers a wide array of scholarship opportunities with diverse criteria. Please search through the brochure on the website or visit the Students Awards Office for detailed criteria and application instructions.

Eric Waldron Scholarship Award

Criteria: Provided to a student with cerebral palsy who is a current Lifetime Member of OFCP and who is enrolled in an Ontario College or University, and who has completed his or her first year of instruction at University or College. Enrolment in programs that will lead to working with individuals with disabilities will be an asset.
For more information, please visit the OFP funding page.

Export Development Canada (EDC) Scholarship

As part of our Youth Education Program, EDC provides up to 20 scholarships a year to international business post-secondary students at Canadian universities and colleges, and 7 scholarships to post-secondary students representing the next generation of community champions from a diversity of backgrounds.

Award:

• $5,000 each for the following:
  • EDC Black Community Leader Scholarship
  • EDC Indigenous Community Leader Scholarship
  • EDC 2SLGBTQI+ Community Leader Scholarship
  • EDC DiversABILITY Community Leader Scholarship
  • EDC Latin+ Community Leader Scholarship
  • EDC Future Leader Scholarship
  • EDC Ukrainian Empowerment Scholarship

Application details:
Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2024

Eligibility:

• Student pursuing studies at a Canadian college, university, or CEGEP for the 2024-2025 academic year in a field related to EDC’s work, including one of the following:
  • Business and finance (international business, economics, sustainability, statistics, finance, investments, mathematics) 
  • Operations and administration (operations, commerce, human resources, accounting, communications, project management, information management, data analytics, digital design, graphic design, legal) 
  • Information technology (computer science, software engineering/development, network engineering, business analysis, data analytics, cybersecurity).

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application in our careers portal, under “Search jobs”. The application process ends on March 1, 2024. Scholarships are awarded in the spring and issued in the fall at the start of each academic year.
• Application must include:
  • Personal statement/letter of intent (written response of maximum 1000 words or 3-5 minute video/voice clip) - submit a written or video personal introduction to tell us more about yourself, the studies you’re pursuing, your goals and aspirations, your passion for your career, and how receiving this funding would benefit you.
  • Transcripts - your official transcripts from your most recent academic term, including the grading system specific to your school.
  • Your resume or portfolio – include your resume or portfolio (1-3 samples), highlighting any experience abroad (work, study, internship) as well as any professional experience, volunteer work, extracurricular activities or memberships that show your interest for international business.  
  • Reference letter (maximum 1 page) – a signed reference letter from either a professor or instructor at your current educational institution, your employer, mentor/coach, or individual who is not related to you and is familiar with your community involvement, volunteer, or extracurricular activities. Individual providing reference must declare their relationship to the applicant and include contact information. A two-minute video/voice clip will be accepted.

Note:

• EDC employees and their dependents are not eligible.
• Students cannot receive an EDC scholarship more than once.
• A student can only apply to -and be considered- for one scholarship each year.

For more information please visit the EDC website.

Federation of Portuguese Canadian and Professionals Scholarships

Criteria: Awarded to students of Portuguese descent based on academic merit.

The Flywire Charitable Foundation Academic Scholarship Program

Criteria: The scholarships are open to matriculating; currently enrolled UG; Graduate students worldwide. All majors are welcome to apply.

Foresters Competitive Scholarship Program

Criteria: Awarded to students under 25 years of age who are members or the children of members of the Foresters organization, based on academic performance, community involvement and the assessment of an essay.

Full Potential Scholarship

Full Potential Scholarship is offered to support Canadian students with learning disabilities and gifts in their pursuit of post-secondary education. We are offering both financial aid as well as tutoring support for each recipient. A $9,000 value scholarship over 4 years.

Eligibility:

• Canadian students aged 17+ with a documented learning disability and gift who are applying to post-secondary school.
• Graduating high school students applying to be a full-time student in a post-secondary institution.

Ideal Candidate:

• a student who will appreciate both the financial aid and tutoring support
• a student who will utilize the structured virtual tutoring support offered
• a student who will participate in ongoing dialogue with us throughout the duration as an applicant
• a student who will provide their honest/open feedback at the end of each year

Application Requirements:

• Essays/videos and personal statements
• Letter of support
• Proof of application to a post-secondary institution, followed by proof of acceptance/enrolment
• Documented learning disability and gift

Important Dates:

• Open: Jan. 9, 2024
• Close: March 14, 2024 1:00PM EST
• Announcement: May 2024

For more information please visit: https://www.fullpotentialscholarship.ca/full-potential-scholarship

Flybasis Scholarship Contest 2024

At Flybasis.com, we believe in supporting not just your journey across the skies but also your educational journey on the ground. We are excited to announce the Flybasis Scholarship Contest 2024, designed to empower students who share our passion for travel, human support, flexibility, and data security.

Eligibility:

• Current full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Passionate about travel and technology.
• Students must be studying in USA or Canada.

Application Requirements:

• A 500-word essay on "The Future of Travel and Technology."
• A brief statement (250 words) on how you embody the values of Flybasis - Human Support, Flexible Tickets, and Data Security.
• Your most creative travel photo with a caption explaining its significance.

Important Information:

• Contest Start Date: Monday, January 15th, 2024
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 30th, 2024
• Winners Announcement: Friday, July 5th, 2024

For more information please visit the Flybasis website.

The Future of Freelance Scholarship

Contract Mint is offering a $1000 scholarship to students who are interested in freelancing. This award is open to high school, college and university students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay answering "What is your #1 advice to future freelancers?"

Hellamaid Scholarship

The Hellamaid Scholarship embodies their belief that cleanliness and education together can transform lives. While they proudly serve communities in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, this scholarship is open to all students across Canada. Their aim is to support and empower individuals in their academic journey, helping them make a positive impact on the world around them.

Recipients receive an award valued at $500.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be legal residents or citizens of Canada, currently residing in Canada
• Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at an accredited Canadian university or college
• Applicants must submit an original essay on the topic: “How a Clean and Organized Home Enhances Academic Success and Mental Well-being”
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to community service or volunteer work, particularly in areas related to health, well-being, or cleanliness.

Rules for Submission:

• Essay must be no more than 700 Words, pdf format
• Include proof of enrolment, a headshot, and a social media profile along with your submission
• All entries will be carefully reviewed for originality and AI content

Submission Deadline: Nov 29th, 2024, by 5pm. 

• The winner will be announced on December 15, 2024, on Hellamaid website

How to Submit:

Send your essay, along with your full name, university, and contact details, to awards@hellamaid.com by the deadline above.

Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation

Criteria: Awarded to a 16 to 24-year-old student who is graduating high school based on financial need and outstanding citizenship.

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be graduating high school (or be in the final year of CEGEP) with plans to enter university in the fall of 2020
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65
• Attend high school (or CEGEP) and reside in Canada
• Be Canadian citizens

Innovation in Education Scholarship

We at LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion. In order to achieve this, we have established a scholarship for students who meet certain criteria.

Criteria:

• Must currently be enrolled as a high school, college/university, or graduate student.Graduating high school students applying to be a full-time student in a post-secondary institution.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent).
• Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold an active F1 I-20 or active J1 DS -2019 in the United States or Canada on the date of scholarship selection (25th of each month).
• Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
• Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.
• The essay, idea, or creation must be the applicant’s original work.

Important Information:

• All submissions must be uploaded no later than 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month. The submission window closes starting the 21st and will reopen on the 1st at 8:00 a.m. Students are welcome to reapply each month. Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.
• Scholarship winners will be contacted via email and must respond within five (5) days of the date of the email to accept the award. If no response is received within this time, another recipient will be selected. Students who have not been chosen will not be contacted.

For more information please visit the LA Tutors website.

Jamaican Canadian Association Scholarships

Entrance Criteria: Awarded to a student with a Caribbean / African background who demonstrated remarkable academic achievement or progress through high school while being involved in the community or high school. Recipient must have financial need.
Deadline for application: July 15, 2024

James Lee Foundation Scholarship

Criteria: The scholarship is open to emerging creative talent from across Canada wanting to enter the advertising industry. Entrants must be non-professional Canadian residents over the age of 16. All fields of creativity related to the advertising community will be considered (e.g. writers, art directors, filmmakers, recording artists, illustrators, digital artists, etc.). A minimum of $5000 will be awarded to the winner.

Job-Applications.ca Working Parent Scholarship

Job-Applications.ca is providing an annual scholarship for working parents in Canada who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They are also required to submit a 600-1000 word essay discussing experiences as a parent working their way through school and explain three pieces of advice that would be given to someone in a similar situation.

Kin Canada Bursaries

Criteria: Awarded to a student who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and is enrolled full-time in a secondary institution and shows financial need.

Knowledge First Financial Graduate Scholarship Awards

Knowledge First Financial, a leading Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) provider in Canada, is pleased to announce the availability of ten (10) scholarships for students who are continuing their academic journey at the graduate level.
Criteria: To be eligible for any of the ten scholarships, applicants must be:

• Entering a full-time graduate program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree at a designated post-secondary school**. The student must be starting first year of the program in September
• Within three years of completing undergraduate studies; and
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Knowledge First welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations regarding the eligibility criteria are available upon request

*Additional requirement for Knowledge First Financial student beneficiaries:

• Five of the ten scholarships, including the Arnold Edinborough Award, are designated for students who are beneficiaries of a Knowledge First Financial RESP. The student should have received at least one (1) Education Assistance Payment from their Knowledge First RESP.

For more information, please visit: https://knowledge-first-financial.scholarshipscanada.com

Ad Standards Scholarships

The Ad Standards Scholarship is open and available for undergraduate students at George Brown College enrolled in a marketing or advertising program or enrolled in a business program with an emphasis in marketing/advertising. Each year, Ad Standards awards two $1500 scholarships to students enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college – one for English-language education and one for French-language education.

Eligibility:

• Must demonstrate commitment to volunteerism
• Must demonstrate a record of academic excellence
• Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.

Important Information:
Deadline of application: February 29, 2024

For more information please visit the Ad Standards website.

Advertising Standards Canada's Robert E. Oliver Award
Criteria:

• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Enrolled in a full-time Advertising and/or Marketing program
• Committed to pursuing a career in advertising or marketing in Canada
• Write 250-word essay outlining why they are deserving of the award
• Academic and community service component

To obtain and submit application, please email: awards@georgebrown.ca

Allied Van Lines Scholarship
Allied Van Lines is committed to improving the future of up-and-coming logistics and business professionals in Canada. This scholarship is awarded to a Canadian citizen, or Permanent Resident enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution in a Logistics or equivalent field. Applicant must submit a brief essay of 400 to 800 words detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important.

Amrit Arora Memorial Scholarship 

The Amrit Arora Memorial Scholarship, established in 2024, honors the memory of Amrit Singh Arora. He was a father of four children, including three daughters. He was tough, honest and loving. Although he never attended university, he challenged his family to work hard and always placed a huge emphasis on education. Through his encouragement, instillation of responsibility and strong work ethic, he inspired his family every day. This scholarship is awarded annually to one female student in support of their effort to pursue an education in business studies. 

Eligibility:

• Be a female from India.
• Have average minimum grades of 80% during 9th – 12th grades.
• Be continuing your education in the academic year following high school graduation at a four year accredited Ontario university or college.
• Be planning a career in business studies with a Business major selected at the institution of choice.

Important Info:

• Deadline of Application: May 26, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
• All of the information requested on the application form is also required for eligibility. Academic achievement, personal accomplishments, financial need and response to the personal statement/essay question are all important factors in our choice of a scholarship recipient, but none of these factors alone can either guarantee or disqualify an applicant.

For more information please visit their website.

Corporate Finance Institute Annual Scholarship
Criteria: this award is for both part-time and full-time students that show passion for finance and who can show their determination to improve lives through their careers, as well as someone who shows financial need so that they can attend post-secondary institutions.

Estey Undergraduate Student Essay Competition
Criteria: Awarded based on a research paper on business or accounting/finance or related topics. Students can resubmit papers from the previous year, but all work must represent students' independent and individual work.

RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards Program
Criteria: Awarded to a First Nations (status or non-status, Inuit, or Métis) student in a Financial Services program based on financial need and personal/academic achievement. Also:

• You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
• You have applied or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
• You maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma
• You have at least two years remaining in your post-secondary studies as of September
• You require financial assistance to pursue your education

Aging Matters Scholarship
Criteria:

• An existing college student or incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the Fall, in good academic standing)
• Attending any 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university as a full-time student
• Complete and submit the application form
• Judging will be based on the submission quality of the application, which will include a short, 1000-word or less essay on why Aging Matters to the applicant.

For more information, please visit www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/

Annual Senior Care Scholarship http://www.aplaceformom.com/scholarship
Place for Mom is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree program in a medical, nursing or social sciences-related major; who are interested in the fields of aging and gerontology. Applicant must be planning on pursuing a career that involves working with senior citizens.

Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:

• Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate nursing program working toward an associate or bachelor's degree
• Non-traditional student, defined as a student that did not immediately continue their education after high school (at least a 3-year gap between high school and enrolment in a college or university)
• Note: Past winners and applicants of this scholarship are eligible to re-apply in future years.

Application: Download application form

Apprenticeship Completion Grant
Criteria: Awarded to Registered Apprentices in Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program Trades who complete their Apprentice training.

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
In-Course
Criteria: Awarded to a Registered Apprentice in an Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program Trade who is registered with an employer or equivalent organization and is able to show progress in his or her program by completing the first or second level.

AACE Canada Competitive Scholarships

Criteria: Awarded to a Construction Science and Management degree program student in second year or higher who has excellent academic performance and is involved in extracurricular activities.

Canadian Association of Women in Construction
Criteria: Awarded to a female student in a Centre for Advanced Building Technologies program based on financial need, leadership activities and a career objective in the construction industry.

Carole and George Fletcher Foundation Awards Scholarships
Criteria: Awarded to a full-time applied science or engineering technology student based on academic excellence. Also must have a parent or grandparent who is a member.

E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to a student in a manufacturing or related program based on academic merit (a 3.0 GPA or more).

Kiani Foundation Engineering Technology Endowment

We are pleased to announce that through the generosity of long-time OACETT member and philanthropist Farsad Kiani, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT and the Kiani Foundation, the Fletcher Foundation administers the Kiani Foundation Engineering Technology Endowment, which funds an annual $1,000 bursary to support individuals with demonstrated financial need who are applying for full-time studies in an engineering or applied science technology program in a public Ontario college. Preference will be given to applicants from under-represented populations within engineering and applied science technology (e.g. Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities

Criteria:

• Must be applying for full-time studies in an engineering or applied science technology program in a public Ontario college. 
• Students must submit a completed online Kiani Award application form.
• Must have a copy of their most recent transcript or other proof of enrollment in full-time studies in engineering or applied science technology at a public Ontario college.
• Demonstration of financial need, maximum 500 words; there will be no bursary consideration where gross family income is greater than $85,000.
• Submission of a brief essay or video explaining why they want to pursue this field of study and how the bursary will help.

Additional Information:

• deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.
• Application Form

For more information please visit the application form.

Net Solutions

Net Solutions is offering its annual scholarship giveaway (2022-23) to expand equal access to education in technology-related fields. Students (current and about-to-enroll) is invited to participate in the program. 

Eligible Criteria:

• Anyone currently enrolled as a full-time student in a 2,3 or 4-year program or with an acceptance letter for the same.
• Students pursuing (or about to join) Coursework directly related to or leading to a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or other related areas.
• Students who have a cumulative of GPA 2.5 or higher if already enrolled in a program.

How to Participate: 

Students are required to submit an original 1000–2000-word piece (along with the research resources) on the topic:

• Is the Current Education System (In-Person College/University) the Future of Learning & Desirable Jobs?

To apply please visit: https://www.netsolutions.com/scholarship.