Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) 14th Annual Scholarships Application

BFCN Scholarships and Awards for Black students

BFCN are happy to share that the 2025-2026 BFCN Scholarships & Awards application cycle is now live! BFCN will once again be awarding six $1000 scholarships and awards to Black students pursuing post-secondary education in accredited Canadian institutions. All online applications and supporting documents must be submitted by July 31, 2025.

Click the following link to learn more and apply for the 14th Annual BFCN Scholarships: https://bit.ly/BFCNScholarships2025 

How to Apply

• Complete and submit the online Google Form application
• E-mail copies of applicable supporting documents (i.e. proof of acceptance and/or enrollment, a headshot photo, and/or an official transcript) to info@bfcn.ca by July 31st 2025. Ensure that the email subject heading is: BFCN Annual Scholarships 2025-2026: YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR LAST NAME
• For any questions about the application or process please email info@bfcn.ca

$5000 Black High School Student Scholarship and Internship Opportunity

The ICON x KPMG Scholarship Internship program provides up to 10 outstanding Black high school seniors across Canada with a $5000 scholarship PLUS a 6-week paid internship at KPMG starting on July 7, 2025. 

Click here for the poster.

Eligibility: • Grade 12 students enrolled in a Canadian publicly-funded high school • Must have community or leadership experience

Applications close on Friday March 7, 2025 at 11:59PM EST. 

Parents of Black Children’s 2025 Scholarship Award

In collaboration with the Black Education Fund, Parents of Black Children Canada (PoBC) is proud to announce the Young, Gifted and Black Scholarship for 2025. This initiative supports the academic aspirations of outstanding young Black individuals across Canada. We are offering five (5) one-time scholarships of $1,000 each to recognize and empower Black excellence in post-secondary education.

Application Period: May 1st, 2025 – May 31st, 2025
Notification of Award: August 2025

   CLICK HERE TO APPLY   

✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
– Identify as a member of the Canadian Black community
– Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
– Be enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution (university, trade school or college)
❌ Ineligibility Criteria
You are not eligible if:
– You have previously received the Black Education Fund or PoBC Young, Gifted and Black Scholarship
– You are employed by PoBC, or are affiliated/related to a PoBC employee, Co-founder, or Board member
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Program Manager, Givens Owusu at givens.owusu@parentsofblackchildren.org. 

Canadian Croatian Choral Society Music Award/Scholarship

• The Merit Award of $2000 is granted to a student based on musical merit
• It is designed to support a student entering or currently studying music at a post-secondary school level
• Eligible applicants include grade 12 students who are planning to attend full time music studies at a college, university or recognized music institute program in the fall
• Each applicant is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• Each Merit Award winner is required to perform as a guest artist at our annual CCCS Spring Concert and attend the dress rehearsal. This year the concert will take place on Sunday, May 25^{th 2025}.
• Each winner is also required to present the award to the next recipient at the following year’s Spring Concert

All the criteria and eligibility, and the application are available on their website https://canadiancroatianchoralsociety.com/merit-award/

If anyone should have any questions regarding the application, they are welcome to reach out to our Artistic Director Mia Milicevic at:  mia@ccccschoir.com

Carribean Heritage Student Scholarship

Scholarship opportunity for students of Caribbean heritage:  DUE: MAY 30th, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Students of Caribbean Heritage
• Strong academic record and completion of the final year of secondary school in Canada
• Acceptance letter to pursue studies at a recognized Canadian college or university
• Actively involved in the community and extra-curricular activities
• In need of funding and a resident of Halton Region

You must submit this application by May 30^th 2025 .  With your application, you must include:

• Current high school report card with at least 3 marking periods and
• A Letter of Recommendation from a teacher – please give teachers ample notice

NOTES:  You must be available for an interview.  Please note that only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

District 15 Retired Teachers of Ontario Academic Spirit Award

The District 15 Retired Teachers of Ontario Academic Spirit Award – due May 1, 2025

An award of $1,500.

Application due: May 1, 2025

Criteria
• Be a graduating student that is enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program at a university, college or apprenticeship program in Canada in September 2025.
• Demonstrate good academic performance, but not necessarily be considered “academically elite.”
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to their studies and service to others.
• Has overcome obstacles to successfully graduate from secondary school.
• Special consideration may be given to students who have faced financial barriers

2025 HCDSB application for RTOERO academic spirit award
2025 RTOERO HCDSB award cover letter

Full Potential Scholarship

Full Potential Scholarship – due March 6^th, 2025

This scholarship will be awarded to Canadian students (up to 20) with a documented learning disability who are applying to University/College in Canada for the 2025 semester. The scholarship awards students $1,000 each year as well as 40 hours of tutoring credits in the first year and then the hours reduce to 30, 20, and 10 in the subsequent years (renewable up to 4 years). 

Program guidelines

The application is now open and will remain active until March 6, 2025 at 1:00PM EST. Students can apply online: https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/FullPotential/ 

Latin American Scholarship Foundation

Current available scholarships for students are in recognition of Academic Excellence and Community Involvement.  Registration for these scholarships began on May 1st and will continue until June 20th. 

For all grade 12 graduating this June 2025 who wish to apply, our eligibility criteria is found on our website https://latinscholarships.org/registration/

Eligibility Criteria

• Registration form completed and signed
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada
• Be a resident of the province of Ontario
• Copy of your Ontario ID with your address
• Be of Hispanic origin
• Grade 12 Certified transcripts from an Ontario High school.
• Have an average of 80% or more from their grade 12 marks.
• Must be registered to attend the first year of university or college in Ontario.
• Letter of acceptance from the College or University you will be attending in the coming academic year
• Submit 200-word essay explaining why you should be considered for one of the scholarships.
• Submit a minimum of two reference letters from school, organizations representatives, etc. where academic, leadership and/or volunteer activities have been taken/took place.
• Must present a summary of their leadership activities/work carried out, including a description of the type of activity/work, dates, results, achievements, and future projects, if any.

For any additional information about our foundation, contact us via email – lasfcanada@gmail.com

Lerners Bursary Program

The program is designed to financially assist racialized students in their first year of post-secondary education by awarding a $5000.00 bursary.

Effective immediately, we are accepting applications online through our website. For more details on this program and to submit applications, please go to https://www.lerners.ca/diversity-inclusion/bursary-program/. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST on May 25^th, 2025.

Students who graduated high school (or will graduate by June 2025) and have been admitted to a first-year program at an Ontario college or university in September 2025 or January 2026, are eligible for the Learn with Lerners Bursary & Mentorship Program.

Eligible candidates must:

1. Be a member of Ontario’s racialized community (i.e. self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour)
2. Be 21 years of age or less at the start of the 2025-2026 academic term
3. Be interested in pursuing a career in the legal services industry (broadly defined)
4. Have been admitted to a first-year program at an Ontario post-secondary college or university and plan to attend full-time basis during the 2025-26 academic year

Learn with Lerners Bursary Program 2025.pdf

The 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 2024

· 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 2025 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 4th, 2024.

Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award DUE Friday May 23rd, 2025 at 1:00pm

The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students has been established to honour a graduating student who achieves the highest number of community service hours and has demonstrated outstanding achievement through their volunteer efforts.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students pays tribute to students who go above and beyond the required number of volunteer hours.

Each year, an award is given to one graduating student at each of Ontario’s secondary schools.

To be considered for this award, students need to submit:

• a brief summary of their volunteer activities including the name of the activity/organization, name and contact of their supervisor, date(s) of volunteering and total number of hours
• a personal reflection (200 words approx.) describing the IMPACT your volunteerism has had

NOTE: CAS hours (IB program) are not to be included.

You can find the application here

A hard copy of your application must be submitted to your Guidance Counselor by Friday May 23rd, 2025 at 1:00pm.  No late applications will be accepted.

Loran Scholarships

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 LORAN AWARD ARE NOW OPEN!

Loran are thrilled to announce that once again this year they are offering as many as 36 Loran Awards to graduating high school and CEGEP students entering university in the Fall of 2025 who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, andintrinsic leadership potential. They are accepting applications from now until Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET.

For more information please visit https://loranscholar.ca/the-program/how-to-apply/

OJEN’S 2025 BURSARY PROGRAM

Are you considering a career in law? You might be eligible to apply for our bursaries!

The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) invites graduating high school students in Ontario to apply for our bursary program.

Each year, we administer bursaries for high school students entering post-secondary education this fall with an interest in justice sector careers. The bursaries assist students who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to their studies, and financial need. Each successful applicant receives between $1,000-1,500.

When you apply, you are considered for bursaries provided by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario, the Association of Ontario Judges, and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association.

In your application, please describe the legal sector career you are interested in and demonstrate how your post-secondary program will help you achieve this goal.

Submit your application by Wednesday, 28 May 2025.

To learn more, please visit: ojen.ca/program/bursaries-grade-12-students

Questions? Contact: bursary@ojen.ca

Optimist Club of Oakville 2025 Bursary Awards

2025 Don MacDonald Optimist Bursary Award.

• Ten $2500 Bursaries available
• Live in Oakville
• Attending an Oakville school
• Graduating this year
• Have financial need
• Demonstrated leadership.

Applications will be received on the “community education awards hub”.

Deadline is April 24^th, 2025. If you have any questions, please speak with your counsellor

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 November 4^th 2024

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 Queens has numerous other scholarships.  You can view these by looking at All Major Admission Awards.

Nomination form here: Queens Chancellors Scholarship nomination form

Maycourt Scholarship

May Court Club of Oakville – deadline April 14, 2025

The May Court Scholarship Program differs from many others in that it is not marks based. Eligibility for The May Court Club Scholarship Program is as follows:

• Attend a publicly funded high school or adult learning/continuing education centre in Oakville
• Documented demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrate 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 – If your school is only recording up to 40 hours of Community Involvement , students applying for a May Court Club Scholarship should provide details of any additional hours
• 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 3, 2025 – scan this QR code to link to the Awards Hub 

Deadline for submission of an application is 11:59 pm on April 14, 2025.

Oakville/Halton Medical Professional Staff Association Leadership in Action Scholarship

Scholarship Benefits:

Award amount:  $500

The Leadership in Action Scholarship is designed to recognize and support outstanding high school seniors who exemplify exceptional leadership qualities, a commitment to community service, and academic excellence. This scholarship aims to empower the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Applicants must be high school seniors in Oakville with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

– Demonstrated leadership experience through school, community, or extracurricular activities.

– A record of community service, showcasing a commitment to helping others and improving local environments.

– Students should be continuing in post secondary school in a science related program.

To apply, students must submit a personal essay (approx. 400 words) detailing their leadership experiences, community service contributions and academic goals. 

Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted to your Guidance Counselor by TUESDAY MAY 27^TH AT 1:00 PM.

NOTE: Only the successful candidate will be contacted.

St. Andrew’s Parish and Catholic Women’s League Award

St. Andrew’s Parish and the Catholic Women’s League 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, neighbourhood);
• The student has shown a commitment to social justice through helping the vulnerable.  (physically, economically or socially vulnerable)

Students interested in applying are to write a 500 word essay explaining how the criteria above, inspired by the three core values of the Catholic Women’s League,  play a role in their lives:

All letters are due to your Guidance Counselor by Wednesday April 23^nd, 2025

Schulich Scholarship

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 2024/2025 academic year

> Canadian citizen

> 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 Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting Leadership, charisma and creativity)

 3.Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.

 > 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 Wednesday December 4^th, 2024, for the Schulich Leader Scholarship.

Please CLICK HERE for the nomination form.

TD Scholarship

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership (due November 13^th, 2024)

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 4 and November 13, 2024.

https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-banking/community-leadership-scholarship-for-canadians

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 2025. 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 counselor by Wednesday October 2^nd , 2024. 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  October 17^th, 2024.

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 Fundhas established 12 awards and scholarships for graduating female students, who are residents of Oakville, and will be entering a Canadian post-secondary educational institution.  Values ranges from $1000 to $5000.

Many of the awards consider financial need.

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 Monday April 28, 2025 and sent directly to awards@cfuwoakville.ca 

References and an Ontario Student Status form must be submitted electronically by the same date. Only fully completed application forms will be considered.

Criteria for awards and scholarships vary and are based on school/community service, leadership skills, academic achievement, volunteerism and financial need.

Applicants must also be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Wellington-Halton District Women’s Institute – Dr. Ethel Chapman Scholarship

APPLICATION PACKAGE DUE: March 31, 2025

Value: $1000

• The Dr. Ethel Chapman Scholarship is intended for students who have participated in extra-curriculars, demonstrated community involvement and shown leadership
• graduating this year or last
• must include a letter of recommendation from a community leader or past or present employer.
• Must read through and fill out application package including 350-500 word essay (see 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

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:

https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html

• 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 Monday January 13^th, 2025.
• Selected candidates have until Feb 14^th, 2024, to complete their scholarship application

Last Year’s Scholarships

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.

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 22^nd, 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 30^th, 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.

https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-banking/community-leadership-scholarship-for-canadians

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 19^th, 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 31^st

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:

https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html

• 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 12^th, 2024.
• Selected candidates have until Feb 14^th, 2024, to complete their scholarship application