- Following is a list of Scholarships sorted by due dates from September - August. Cursor through the list to see which ones you would qualify for.
- Next, go to the website indicated for more information. If no website is listed, come into our Guidance department for further information.
- You can also Search by university, annual dollar value range, required grade range at www.electronicinfo.ca . Click on "Scholarships" for details.
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- A new resource that seems quite helpful is www.scholarshipquesthelper.com.
Scholarships with Fall Due Dates: CIBC and Youthvision Scholarship Gr. 10 students enrolled in a mentoring program with Big Brothers/Big Sisters or YMCA $35000 for 4 years of study x 30 awards September www.aucc.ca Imperial Oil Higher Education Award Child of Imperial Oil Employee. Average 70% Full tuition and compulsory fees. September Peterborough County Cattlemen Member of 4H, 4 beef projects $250 September Young Miracle Maker Ages 14-18, volunteer with children $500 Canada Savings Bond, $2500 donated to charity September Peterborough Horticultural Society College or University, in horticulture or a related field $1000 September 15 Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary Child or legal ward of member of Pipeline Industry Association. $6000 bursary September 30 - www.pipeline.ca Canadian Merit Scholarship Canadian citizenship or resident status, average of 85%, application to select university. Application and interview required. Up to $75000 for four years of study x 30 awards. Smaller sums also available. Oct. 20th, 2006 for sponsored applicants, Nov. 4th, 2006 for direct pool application - www.cmsf.ca Foundation for Advancement of Aboriginal Youth Bursaries and Scholarship Aboriginal Students. Volunteerism. Academic performance, leadership and role model qualities. $750 x 39 awards$2000-$2500 x 64 awards October 14 - www.ccab.com TD Canada Trust Scholarships Outstanding community leadership and academic skills for university Up to $60 000 over 4 years x 20 awards October 31 - www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship Shaw Memorial Scholarship Associate diploma program in agriculture at U of Guelph/Ridgetown October 7 Scholarships with Winter Due Dates: AUCC Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Canadian citizen or permanent resident for two years who is identified as disabled. $5000 x 10 awards (may be renewable) December - www.aucc.ca Governor General’s Academic excellence, highest gr 12 grad going to university Bronze medal December - www.gg.ca/honours Soroptimist Foundation Various awards are available to women in various parts of Canada (including Violet Richardson Award for Volunteering) Award amounts vary December 1 - www.soroptimist.org Burger King Scholars Program Average over 67%, working part-time 15 hours/week, community service, school nominates $1 000 x 1500 awards December 15 - www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org Basilicata Cultural Society Bursary Must be of Basilicata origins (at least one grand parent Basilicata) and Canadian Resident. Essay required. $3000 x 2 awards December 15th, 2006 Wendy’s Classic Achiever Scholarship Average over 70% $2 000 X 10 awards, $1 000 x 20 awards, $500 x 180 awards December 29 - www.wendysclassicachiever.ca House of Commons Page Program Accepted into Ottawa, Carleton, St. Paul or UQO, bilingual. 40 position valued at $12000 + travel costs December 5 - www.part.gc.ca Zonta International Foundation Young Women in Public Affairs Award Active commitment to volunteerism, leadership and dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide $1 000 x 1 award, $500 x 2 awards Usually near the start of the year – determined by local clubs www.zonta.org Father Ted Colleton Scholarship Pro-life movement January 10 Canada- Millennium Excellence Award Leadership, commitment to community, academic record. Application form. $4000 x 711 awards (with opportunity for national award of $5000) January 19 - www.millenniumscholarships.ca Top 20 Under 20 Awards Program Under 20 as of December, significant achievement, innovation and leadership $2 000 x 20 awards January 20 - www.top20under20.ca Peterborough Lakers Lacrosse Former Minor Lacrosse participants, apply during 1st semester at post secondary January 28 - www.ptbolacrosse.com Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Students who are hard of hearing, deafened or deaf. Academics, community involvement and determination to cope with hearing loss. $1000 x 2 awards January 31 - www.chha.ca MENSA Canada Scholarship Program Essay outlining goals and steps taken to achieve goals. $750-$1000 x 2 awards January 31 - www.mensacanada.ca RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program All status, non-status Indians, Inuit or Metis are eligible. Also, those with interest in pursuing a banking career are considered for summer and postgraduate employment at RBC $4000 annually for 4 years x 5 awards January 31 - www.rbc.com/community /resources/scholarships Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program Outstanding environmental commitment, community services and leadership $5 000 x 15 regional awards January 31 - www.earthday.ca Wal-Mart Canada Community Scholarship Financial need, extracurricular activities and community involvement $4 000 over 4 years x 3 awards January 31 - www.wal-mart.com Hazel Fund YMCA College or university, volunteerism February KIN Canada Bursaries Qualities of citizenship Many $1000 awards February 1 - www.bursary.ca Phi Delta Kappa International Members of PDK $500-5000 over 4 years February 1 - www.pdkintl.org Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work, with satisfactory academic standing $7 000 annually x 20 awards February 1 - www.terryfox.org Canada- Millennium Bursaries Merit and financial need. Based on application for financial assistance through Canada Student Loan Assessment $1000-$4000 February 15th for fall entrance, October 15th for January entrance. Special Bursary Awards – Aboriginal Health Careers Canadian resident Aboriginal individuals either of 1st Nation status or non-status, Metis or Inuit, studying any field in health sciences February 17 - www.naaf.ca Scholarships with Spring Due Dates: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Allan Simpson Educational Fund Awards University or college, Canadian resident, orphan, preference to those whose parents were Odd Fellows Two installments paid Early March Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges Attending college, leadership, service to school or community, potential for success National - $8000 x 30 awards, Regional - $4000 x 20, Provincial $2500 x 20 March - www.gwmsc.ca Ministry of Citizenship Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Outstanding achievements volunteering Insignia pin March Padgett Business Services Scholarship Dependent child of small business owner (fewer than 20 people) Academic record, extracurricular/community activities, future plans $500-$2000 March 1 - www.smallbizpros.com Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Parents are clergy, teachers, military, graduated from military college, Engineering Institute, and Mining Institute. Working part time, participating in fitness/military activities. Nomination required. $1000-$1500 x 140 awards March 15 - www.leonardfnd.org St. John Ambulance Bursary Program Must be a Community Service volunteer or Instructor with St J A, entering program in nursing Awards vary March 15 Carol Anne Letheren Leadership and Sport Scholarship Female students only. Enrollment in business, Sport Management, Marketing or Phys. Ed. Program. 85% average. Letters of recommendation. $1500 per year for 3 years March 30 - www.olympic.ca Ontario Hydro Award Entering program in biology, forestry, environmental science, engineering at collegeEntering tech at Confederation College or Lakehead March 30 Canadian Association of Principals Leadership Award Leadership in community, top 20% of their class. One student/school nominated. $500 x 21 awards March 31 - www.cdnprincipals.org Canadian War Museum History Award Enrollment in recognized degree program in History. Essay required. $1000 x 5 awards March 31 - www.warmuseum.ca Miller Thomson Foundation Academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement $1 000 x 200 awards March 31 - www.millerthomson.com Bursary Awards – Fine Arts Canadian resident Aboriginal individuals either of 1st Nation status or non-status, Metis or Inuit, studying in the arts March 31 - www.naaf.ca McDonald’s Employee Scholarship Hourly paid employee of McDonalds with 6 months continuous employment. Must be willing to continue work during non-academic periods . $5000 per year for two years x 9 awards April Roberta Bondar Scholarship College or university in science, applied science or technology, math, involved in Girl Guides $1000 April Canadian Airlines “Whipper Billy Watson” Physically disabled, attending college $2000 April - www.bvmschool.on.ca/bursaries CMA Canada Scholarship Business studies at university, completed grade 11 & 12 accounting with 80% , volunteer, school and community involvement $1000 x 10 awards April - www.cma-canada.org Ontario Parks Association Rederation Pursuing career in public parks, horticulture, forestry, conservation Amounts vary April OSSTF Bursaries College or university, child or guardian of a teacher $1000 x 5 April - www.osstf.on.ca/services/scholarships Township of Cavan, Millbrook, Monaghan Nursing program, academic Up to $5000 April Ontario Association of School Business Officials Public works or parks program, athletic April Young Entrepreneurs, Peterborough Area Economic Development Corp Returning to school, summer program Up to $1500 April - www.ontariocanada.com 4-H FCC Scholarship program 4-H members only- Project plan that improves safety, reduces hunger or enhances community $1500 (With opportunity to win national grand prize of $2000) April 1 - www.4-h-canada.ca Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship Enrolment in hospitality-tourism program at select university, financial need, scholastic record, leadership qualities. $1000-$2000 April 1 - www.chfscholarships.com Girl Guides of Canada Well-rounded member of Girl Guides of Canada. Letters of reference required. $1500 x 10 awards April 1 - www.girlguides.cawww.guidesontario.org Scouts Canada Scholarships Member of Scouts Canada $1500 x 25 awards April 1 - www.scouts.ca CAW scholarships Essay required April 15 - www.caw.ca/education Retail Council of Canada - Retail as a Career Working in retail and applying to retail program April 21 - www.phf.on.ca Ontario Hockey Federation 3 years in Hockey Canada program April 28 - www.ohf.on.ca Larry Fine Leadership Value of cultural diversity May Donald Cummings Apprenticeship and Industry Training Registered in an apprenticeship program, learning disability, employment recommendation $500 May - www.ldac-taac.ca Joanna Townsend Applied Arts Pursuing education or career in any of the various applied arts programs, learning disability $1000 May - www.ldac-taac.ca Dr J Malcolm McCulloch & Mary Margaret Edison Award Nominated, volunteer, financial need, community leader, 1 female and 1 male $500 May Ontario Hostelry Institute College program in Culinary, Food and Beverage or Hotel $2000 x 8 awards Early May - www.ohischolarships.com Baptie Fund Cavan, Millbrook, Monaghan resident - worthy student $500 Early May IDentity for Scholarships Artwork May Teletoon Entering Animation $5000 x 3 awards, $3000 x 3, $2000 x 3 May - www.teletoon.com 4-H IVOMEC Scholarship 4-H members only- community and volunteer involvement. Applicants may use one of several media. $1000 May 1 - www.4-h-canada.ca Petro-Canada Olympic Torch Athletic Scholarship Fund Member of a Canadian National Team Tuition support of $1500/year May 1 - www.olympic.ca RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarship Minimum average of 65% in high school. Also demonstrate involvement in one or all of: community leadership, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, outside interests and hobbies $2007 x 10 awards May 12 - www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills Dominion Institute Great Canadian Questions Essay Competition Completion of an essay on specific topic $2000 May 15 - www.greatquestions.com Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, The Carol Thomson Memorial Fund Diagnoesd with Documented learning disability. Short essay required. $1000 May 15 - www.ldac-taac.ca Harry Jerome Scholarship Black African or Black Caribbean student who is Canadian citizen or permanent resident. High academic achievement, financial need, contribution to Black Community. References required. $2000 x 6 awards May 30 - www.bbpa.org/Harry/applications Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Nation Scholarship Academic and extracurricular involvement.Sponsorship by an Independent Grocery store with CFIG membership.Essay required. $1500-$8000 x 8 awards May 31 - www.cfig.ca MADD Canada Bursary Fund Student who has lost parent/ guardian in impaired-driving related accident. Up to $2000 May 31 - www.madd.ca Stacey Levitt Scholarship for Women Athletic involvement and participation May 31 - www.caaws.ca CUPE local 5555 Memorial Bursary Child or ward of member or deceased member See guidance for application May 31 Greyhound Canada Scholarship 80% average. Transcript provided to nearest Greyhound Depot. $2500 x 10 awards May 6 - www.greyhound.ca Scholarships with Summer Due Dates: Occupational Health and Safety, JV Findlay Bursary 1000 word report, studying Occupational Safety/health at college $500 June - www.lapa.ca Ontario Rehabilitation Studies in social services, essay June Clarence and Grace Watterson Financial need, extra curricular and academics June Canadian Golf Foundation Competitive golf June Workers Health and Safety Centre Studying Labour studies $1000 x 8 awards June - www.whsc.on.ca Kawarthas Music Scholarship Studying in area of music June Mattinson Endowment Fund Entering university, with a disability June OTIP Bursary Children or dependents of someone insured through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan $2500 x 4 June - www.otip.com Land of Shining Waters Bursary 4H Scholarship Resident of Peterborough County, financial need $250 June Friends of “We Care” Post-secondary in food services, with physical disability June Imasco Scholarship Entering university, with a physical disability June Wally Beavis Memorial Scholarship 6 seasons in Peterborough minor hockey $400 June Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship High level of academic and leadership standards $2000 x 8 awards June 1 - www.cssa.com CN Native Educational Award Inuit, status or non-status Indians or Metis entering a program leading to career in engineering business, computer science, communications and tech studies $1500 x 5 June 1 - www.naaf.ca Bursary Awards – Business, Science and General Education Canadian resident Aboriginal individuals either of 1st Nation status or non-status, Metis or Inuit, studying in the fields of business, science, law, engineering, info tech, tech studies, education, social work and social sciences June 1 - www.naaf.ca Conservation Foundation McCulloch Studying biology or environmental field June 1 RL Beck Bursary Studies in chemistry, biological sciences and studies related to water June 1 – offered alternate years Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Submit application on line 10 weeks before program begins www.osap.gov.on.ca Aird Scholarship Outstanding achievement, motivation and initiative, physical disability $2500 x 2 Via osap application Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Great-West Life, London Life & Canada Life Students entering a health or medical science program. Average of 85%, financial need and interest in career in medicine or health sciences. $1000 x 2 awards (renewable for up to 4 years) June 15 - www.cdnmedhall.org 4-H Co-operators Scholarship 4-H members only- Personal background, community involvement and knowledge of accident prevention. Essay required. $1 000 x 10 awards June 20 - www.4-h-canada.ca CAB Canada Scholarship Jim Allard Award Strong character and leadership qualities, enthusiasm for career in Canadian broadcasting. Essay required, application form. $2500 June 30 - www.cab-acr.ca CAB Canada Scholarship Ruth Hancock Award Strong character and leadership qualities, enthusiasm for career in Canadian Broadcasting, community involvement and/or volunteer work. Essay required $1500 x 3 awards June 30 - www.cab-acr.ca Canadian Printing Industries Scholarships Enrollment in first year of printing management or technical program. Commitment to career in printing industry. Average of 80% $1250 (variable number) June 30 - www.cpia-aci.ca/b_schol.html Harmony Scholarships Leadership in activities that promote social cohesion and diversity. Nomination and two letters of reference. $1000 x 10 awards June 30 - www.harmony.ca Navy League & Royal Cdn. Benevolent Fund Scholarships Serving and former Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Awards vary June 30 www.navyleague.ca RCGA Foundation Scholarships Golf proficiency and academic achievement June 30 - www.rcga.org Xerox Canada Aboriginal Scholarship Treaty, Status or Non-status Indian, Metis or Inuit entering information, technology or business $3 000 x 8 awards (renewable for up to 4 years) June 30 - www.xerox.ca (select “Community Relations”) Harry S Gairey Memorial Scholarship Entering university, must be Afro-Canadian heritage June 30 Ontario Housing Bursary “Dr Albert Rose” Tenant in public housing, 1 for college, 1 for trades/apprenticeship, academic, extra curricular Up to $3000 July - www.mah.gov.on.ca Peterborough District hall of Fame Academic, organized sports July Century 21 Gerry Carey At least 2 years in Peterborough Minor Hockey including Jr B July Monsanto Canada Scholarship Enrollment in forestry/agricultural program. Academic excellence, leadership capabilities. Reference letters, application essay required. $1500 x 50 awards July 15 - www.monsanto.ca Lindsey Morden Claim Services Ltd. Parent or immediate relative employed in insurance. Financial need, scholastic attitude, athleticism. $1000 x 1 award per province July 31 - 780-424-3320 Town of Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes) Scholarship University only, Kawartha Lakes resident accepted at Trent July 6 Monsanto Agri-Business Scholarship From a family farm and entering agriculture or related at university, academic, leadership $1000 x 10 August - www.monsanto.ca/advantages/scholarships Hubert F Sills Scholarship Entering university in an engineering program August 1 Enbridge Consumers Gas College only, entering gas technician program August 14 Canadian Paraplegic Association Student with Spinal Cord injury. Academic standing and financial need. $2500 x 2 awards August 15 - www.canparaplegic.org Public Service Alliance of Canada PSAC members’ children $1000 - 4000 x 12 awards August 15 - www.psac-afpc.org Knights of Columbus Scholarship August 23 Canadian South Asian Club Bursary Of South Asian origian, academic achievement, extracurricular, financial need $1000 x 1 Email
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TD 4-H Agricultural Scholarship 4-H members only- students entering program in Agriculture or agri-business. Academic achievement, career plans and 4-H involvement. $2000 x 10 awards www.4-h-canada.ca Athlete Assistance Program Athletes among top 16 internationally for competition at major sporting events. I.D.’ed by Provincial or National Sport Organization $6000-$132000 annually + tuition www.pch.gc.ca/progs National Union of Public and General Employee Scholarships Variety of scholarships available to children/foster children of National Union of Public and General Employees. Essays required. $1500 www.nupge.ca Epilepsy Scholarship Award Student under care of physician for treatment of Epilepsy $1000 x 30 awards www.epilepsy.ca Lincoln Alexander Award Program Exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination $5000 x 2 awards www.gov.on.ca National Aboriginal Special Youth Award Canadian resident Aboriginal individuals either of 1st Nation status or non-status, Metis or Inuit $10 000 www.naaf.ca Petro Canada Education Award for Native Students Native students of Canadian or Inuit ancestry entering studies relating to oil and gas industry $5000 x 5 www.naaf.ca Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships Children/grandchildren of Legion members and /or War Veterans CanWest Media Works System Broadcasters of the Future Award- Aboriginal People’s Internship Award $10000 + internship at Global Television Studio 1-800-387-8001 CanWest Broadcasters of the Future Award- Scholarship- Internship for Canadian with a Physical Disability $15000 + tuition for one year of broadcasting/journalism program + internship at Global Television Studio 1-800-387-8001 CanWest Broadcasters of the Future Award- Scholarhsip Award for Canadian Visible Minority Student Pursuing education in broadcasting $4500 1-800-387-8001 |
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