Black Excellence Scholarship Award – closes April 5, 2024
The Black Excellence Scholarship Award recognizes eligible candidates from Grade 12 across Halton. This Award highlights the importance of empowering youth through education and exemplary leadership skills.
Criteria for the award is available here . Grade 12 students of African/Caribbean descent are encouraged to apply.
The application closes on April 5, 2024.
District 15 Retired Teachers of Ontario Academic Spirit Award 2024
RTOERO District 15 Halton is offering an Academic Spirit Award of $1500 to one deserving student from the Halton Catholic District School Board.
The application form is included below and more information about RTOERO can be accessed on the RTOERO website – https://rtoero.ca.
Eligibility:
– graduating students who plan to engage in post-secondary learning at an accredited Canadian college, university or apprenticeship program beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
– The student does not need to be an academic “elite”. We are looking for students who have contributed to their school and community while overcoming an obstacle to their learning.
– Financial need may be considered.
Deadline is May 17, 2024. The instructions for application submission are on the form.
If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn MacLennan at district15halton@gmail.com
2024 Award Cover Letter
2024 HCDSB application for RTOERO academic spirit award
The Don McBain Memorial Award
- 3 $5000 scholarships for Indigenous students from Ontario pursuing their first year of post-secondary studies.
- The submission deadline is April 26, 2023.
- Visit the Don McBain Memorial Award webpage for info regarding the award: https://www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca/programs/don-mcbain-memorial-award
Easter Seals – various scholarships for students with physical disabilities
- Deadline for all scholarships is April 19, 2024.
- More information on each scholarship and any associated criteria can be found at Services.EasterSeals.org/scholarships.
- Questions: contact Alison Morse at scholarships@easterseals.org.
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
St. Thomas Aquinas is now accepting nomination letters for The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships. Please read the eligibility requirements below carefully:
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:
· an international student (i.e., a non-Canadian requiring a study permit).
· currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2023
· beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2024 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2024 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
Pearson Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity, who are accepted as leaders within their school, and who have the potential to contribute to the global community in the future. They can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their breadth of interest, intellectual energy and impact on the life of their school and community.
Please submit your one-page nomination letter to student services by October 27th, 2023.
Loran Scholarships
The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person’s character. We believe that integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures. To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. Tenable at 25 partner universities, the Loran Award is valued at more than $100,000 over four years, including mentorship, funding for summer work experiences and participation in an extensive network of past and present scholars. This year, we are offering up to 36 Loran Awards. In addition, we are granting up to 124 Finalist and Provincial & Territorial Awards ($6,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.
Eligibility Criteria for High School Students
- Be entering university for the first time in September 2024.
- Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Be born between January 1, 2002 and September 1, 2008.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the 2024 Loran Award are now open!
The deadline for all applicants is: October 11th, 2023 before 8pm ET.
For more information, including the application please visit
https://loranscholar.ca/becoming-a-scholar/#how-to-apply
If you have any questions, please speak to your guidance counselor.
MacDonald Optimist Bursary Award for 2024
Ten bursaries of $2,500 each will be awarded to deserving Oakville high school graduates, based on financial need and student involvement at school and in the community. To apply, go to the Education Awards Hub (www.AwardsHub.ca) of the Oakville Community Foundation (theocf.org), or visit www.oakvilleoptimistclub.com (click on Menus and scroll down to Projects and Bursaries), or contact your school’s guidance counselor.
May Court Club of Oakville – deadline April 17, 2024
The May Court Scholarship Program differs from many others in that it is not marks based. Eligibility is as follows:
- Attend a publicly funded high school or adult learning/continuing education centre in Oakville
- Documented demonstrated financial need
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to their school and/or community at large through volunteering – successful applicants typically substantially surpass the mandatory provincial requirement of 40 hours of volunteer service
- Accepted into an eligible post-secondary program of their choice in Canada including degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs
Scholarship applications will be available through the Oakville Community Foundation’s Community Education Awards Hub beginning February 5, 2024 – scan this QR code to link to the Awards Hub
Deadline for submission of an application is 11:59 pm on April 17, 2024.
The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board (OMDREB) due April 30, 2024
The OMDREB Annual Scholarship rewards up to four students with bursaries toward post-secondary education. New for this year, the financial grant is being increased from $2,500 to $3,000 per student!
Below are links to the Scholarship Package and the Formal Application.
Submissions for eligible applicants are being accepted until April 30, 2024. Please note that it is the responsibility of the student and their parent/guardian, if they are under 18 years of age, to review the organization’s privacy policy and process.
Click here to download the 2024 Scholarship Package
Click here to download the 2024 Scholarship Application
Queens University Chancellor Scholarship
Students interested in applying for the Queens Chancellor Scholarship and plan on attending Queens are asked to please submit the completed application to Student Services by Monday October 30th.
This Scholarship does require a school nomination. For more information about the scholarship please visit https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/major-awards
Please note Guelph has numerous other scholarships. You can view these by looking at All Major Admission Awards.
Nomination form here: https://secondary.hcdsb.org/sta/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/09/Queens-Chancellors-Scholarship-nomination.pdf
The Rotary Clubs of Oakville
The Rotary Clubs of Oakville are jointly offering up to 30 Rotary Education Awards of $2,000 each for the 2024-2025 post-secondary year. Students who plan to be registered at a post-secondary institution for studies in the 2024-2025 academic year will be chosen to receive an Award of $2,000.
The application deadline is April 30, 2024
To be eligible for this Bursary award:
- The student must be a resident of the Town of Oakville
- The student must be attending a high school that is administered by either the Halton District School Board or the Halton District Catholic School Board. The student must be graduating in 2024 and going on to full-time post-secondary education in the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 school year at a university, college or skilled trades apprenticeship program
- Applicants must have financial need to be considered
- Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to volunteerism through participation in school and community activities
All applications should be submitted through: www.awardshub.ca hosted by the Oakville Community Foundation. The application deadline is April 30, 2024
St. Andrew’s Award (sponsored by the CWL and St. Andrew’s Parish)
St. Andrew’s Parish is offering an award of $300 to a St. Thomas Aquinas graduating student. The criteria are as follows:
- The student demonstrates a commitment to their faith;
- The student demonstrates service to the community (church, school, home);
- The student has shown a commitment to social justice through helping the vulnerable. (physically, economically or socially vulnerable or vulnerable in terms of the infringement upon their most fundamental rights including freedom of conscience)
Students interested in applying are to write a 500 word essay explaining how you demonstrate the criteria above.
All letters are due to your Guidance Counselor by Monday April 22nd, 2024
Schulich Leader Scholarship (sponsored by the CWL and St. Andrew’s Parish)
A Schulich Leader is a Nominee who has been selected by one of our 20 partner universities to receive $120,000 or $100,000 to pursue an undergraduate degree in an eligible STEM program. In addition to this large financial award, they join an elite network and benefit from student enrichment opportunities throughout the year. Only Schulich Leader Nominees are eligible to become Schulich Leaders
Student eligibility criteria
> Graduate high school or cégep in the 2023/2024 academic year
> Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
> Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of our partner universities (see reverse) (view eligible programs at schulichleaders.com/universities)
> Meet the following criteria:
1. Academic excellence, AND
2. Leadership, charisma and creativity.
Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.
> Be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas: (A) Technology; (B) Engineering; (C) Entrepreneurship and business enterprise; (D) Applied scientific research.
We are NOT considering students who:
> Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
> Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
> Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research
How to Apply
Nomination applications are due Thursday November 30th, 2023, for the Schulich Leader Scholarship.
Please click here for the nomination form.
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership (due November 15)
Have you shown a commitment to making a positive difference in your community? You may be eligible for a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership valued at up to $70,000 over 4 years towards a post-secondary college or university education.
Apply online between September 6 and November 15, 2023.
University of Toronto National Book Award
The University of Toronto National Book is awarded to a student who demonstrates superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional extra-curricular achievement in a broad context, regardless of which post-secondary institution they plan on attending in September 2024. You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, currently in your final year of secondary school.
If you would like to be considered for this book award, please email a one-page nomination letter to your guidance councillor by Thursday October 5th, 2023. In the letter, please outline why you should be the school’s nominee.
The award winner will be presented with a Book at Graduation in June
If you have any questions, please speak to your counselor.
University of Toronto National Scholarship Program
The University of Toronto is now accepting applications for its National Scholarship Program. The selection of National Scholars is based on superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional extra-curricular achievement in a broad context. The National Scholarship competition is open to all interested Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in their final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP.
Information about the program can be found by visiting https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarship/ The completed application is due by Thursday October 19th, 2023.
If you have any questions, please speak to your counselor.
University Women’s Club of Oakville Scholarship Fund
The University Women’s Club of Oakville Scholarship Fund has established several awards and scholarships for graduating female students, a resident of Oakville, who will be entering Canadian post-secondary educational institutions.
A complete list of criteria for each scholarship or award, and applications, are available at the CFUW Oakville website https://cfuwoakville.ca/scholarship-awards-information/
All applications must be completed (including financial information if required) by April 22, 2024 and sent toawards@cfuwoakville.ca
References and the Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status form, along with the mid-term marks and volunteer hours must be submitted electronically by the same date. Only fully completed application forms will be considered.
Awards and scholarships go to a female student, who is a resident of Oakville, based on academic achievement, volunteerism, leadership, involvement in school/community volunteering and financial need who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must also be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Wellington-Halton District Women’s Institute – Dr. Ethel Chapman Scholarship
APPLICATION PACKAGE DUE: March 31, 2024
Value: $1000
- The Dr. Ethel Chapman Scholarship is intended for students who have shown personal growth, leadership and community involvement
- graduating this year or last
- must include a recommendation from a community leader or past or present employer.
- Must read through and fill out application package
- Application must include the signature of one of the following: Principal, Vice Principal or Guidance Counselor, and must include all accompanying documents and must be received on or before the deadline date of March 31st
Enter application here
WESTERN-NATIONAL-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION
National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate’s commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life. For the Western National application, see the application below.
For more information about each scholarship in the program please visit:
- STA can nominate up to 4 students for the National Scholarship Program (note: a school can nominate 1 additional student (in addition to the 4) if that student is an international (visa) student).
To be nominated please read the criteria carefully and complete the STA Nomination Application
- This completed application is due to student services by Friday January 12th, 2024.
- Selected candidates have until Feb 14th, 2024, to complete their scholarship application
