Scholarship Information

Scholarship Information 20/21

Please listen to announcements for any scholarship related information. Once information comes into the student services office this page will be updated.

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Community Education Awards HUB

Students are encouraged to access the Community Education Awards Hub to view awards available to Oakville High School Students. You will need to create an account at the Awards Hub.

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The Loran Award 2020
The Loran Scholar Program provides graduating students who demonstrate exemplary character, service and leadership with the opportunity to apply for scholarships valued up to $100,000 over four years of university.  It also offers a mentor and internship program. Students applying for this prestigious scholarship must have a cumulative average of over 85% for the past 3 years. See the website: http://www.loranscholar.ca/ for more information.

High schools can sponsor up to 3 individuals each year for this award. If you’d like to be considered for a sponsored application, please complete the nomination application and email it your guidance counselor no later than Monday, September 28^th, 2020. The nomination application can be found here.

Please note students do not have to be sponsored to apply for this award. Students who are not being sponsored by the school can apply to the direct pool by October the 22^nd.

University of Guelph Scholarships

Information regarding the University of Guelph National and International Scholarship Programs can be found by visiting https://admission.uoguelph.ca/topscholarships

Every year 11 of Canada’s best and brightest future leaders are awarded one of U of G’s top scholarships! Worth $42,000 each, the following scholarships recognize academic excellence and leadership.

• The President’s Scholarships recognize students entering with a minimum of 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and communities.
• The Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships recognize students entering with a minimum of 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and communities. In addition, students must be Indigenous; or a person with a disability; or a member of a racial minority.
• The Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship is awarded to the top international student. It recognizes a student of academic distinction who has made significant contributions to their school and their community and demonstrates the potential to become a leader in society.

Scholarships are $8,250 annually for four years, plus one $9,000 stipend for a full-time summer research assistantship position after first year. The research assistantship provides you with research experience while working with faculty.

Applications are due January 25, 2021. 

University of Toronto National Book Award.

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto. Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. It is a non-monetary award. The book will be presented to the student at their secondary school graduation ceremony at the end of the school year.

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 7th, 2020. In the letter please outline why you should be the school’s nominee.

University of Toronto National Scholarship Program.

The University of Toronto is now accepting applications for their National Scholarship Program.

Information about the program can be found by visiting https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarship/about/

The online application https://www3.adm.utoronto.ca/National/index.php  is due by Thursday October 22^nd 2020.

If you have any questions please speak to your counselor.

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 (link) to Student Services by Friday October 30th. This Scholarship does require a school nomination.

For more information about the scholarship please visit http://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/financial-assistance/admission-scholarships-bursaries-and-awards/major-admission-awards