Additional Awards
Please be sure to follow the links under each individual award below in order to apply. We have also included additional links for some of these awards where you can locate any additional information provided. Please check these carefully, as they may have different application deadlines listed on their websites!
NEW! Schulich Builders Scholarship
Exciting scholarship news for grade 12s pursuing skilled trades programs at nearby colleges next year!
The Schulich Builders Scholarship will cover tuition, tools and living expenses for students enrolling in a skilled trade program. Priority will be given to students nominated by their high school. Students may also apply directly through participating colleges: Algonquin, Centennial, Conestoga, Durham, Fanshawe, George Brown, Humber, Loyalist, Mohawk, and Sheridan!
Each college will award 10 scholarships per year:
five $20,000 scholarships for one-year certificate programs, and
five $40,000 scholarships for two-year diploma programs
Eligibility:
Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Meet college admission requirements
Are enrolling in a full-time, eligible* skilled trade one-year certificate or two-year diploma program at a participating college starting in Fall 2023 * Each college has their own list of eligible programs, which can be found on their respective websites.
Selection Criteria:
1. Strong work ethic and character, as evidenced by one letter of recommendation by someone directly connected to the student, preferably:
High school staff member
Employer
Co-worker
Community service organization
2. Financial need as determined by each college admission department
3. Willingness to act as an ambassador and promote their career choice in the skilled trades and the Schulich Builders program in high schools and community outreach.
For more information, visit: schulichbuilders.com
To request nomination by our school, please apply HERE by March 31, 2023. Selected nominees will receive an email invitation from Schulich Builders to apply for the scholarship.
Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation
There are 25 bursaries available - each valued at $6,000. The funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition and related expenses such as books, supplies or living expenses. The bursaries are intended for students who can demonstrate financial need, and whose financial need may make it difficult for them to access post-secondary education. Students must be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply, students must:
Be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or Protected Person in Canada
Demonstrate financial need
Have completed high school level education (or equivalent), by Fall 2023
Be accepted to a post-secondary program at an eligible institution in Canada, attending Fall 2023
Be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education*
*First generation post-secondary education students are students whose parents did not attend post-secondary education (i.e. did not attend either college or university).
For more information, please visit their website.
Applications close April 14, 2023 and the full application form is available here.
St. Lawrence College Entrance Scholarship
Graduating with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Entering a full-time program at at St. Lawrence College during the 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 academic years. Please note that program start dates may begin at any point in either academic year during the fall, winter, or spring/summer semesters.
Considerations of academic achievement, special achievement, community citizenship and/or a variety of other qualities found in the Catholic Graduate Expectations
One entrance scholarship of $500 will be awarded to one graduate of St Josephine Virtual High School who is going to St. Lawrence College after graduation. Please apply HERE to confirm interest in being considered for this award.
Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation - Ilana and Steven Rubin Education Scholarship
An education scholarship, valued at $1,800, open to High School students graduating in 2023 and then going on to university, college, or a higher institution of learning that provides programs of at least two years or more. Students applying for the scholarship must graduate from high school with grades averaging between 60%-79% for Grades 11 and 12 combined.
Applications close May 1, 2023 and the full application form is available here.
For more information, please visit their website.
Switch VFX & Animation Entrance Scholarship Award
This is a $1000 award presented to an outstanding Ontario HS Graduate who is pursuing an animation related degree at an accredited Ontario college and demonstrating a commitment to academics. Must be an Ontario Resident.
Submission Requirements:
Application form
Essay discussing interest in animation, personal attributes and professional ambition
Recommendation letter from a teacher
Copy of acceptance letter from on Ontario college animation program
2-3 samples of artistic ability
Find the application HERE. Be sure to send it with all supporting documents to the email address on the application by the application deadline of June 1, 2023.
Schulich Leader Scholarship
Enrolling in a STEM program (Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Business, Applied Scientific Research)
Academic excellence
Leadership, charisma and creativity (strong consideration given to those with financial need)
Entrepreneurial-minded
A scholarship of $80,000-$100,000 will be awarded to up to 100 students across the country, who plan to attend one of their 20 partner universities.
Please see HERE for additional information, application requirements, and to see if you are eligible. Deadline Is January 31, 2023.
New! myBlueprint & Scotiabank Scholarships
Scholarships and Awards
myBlueprint & Scotiabank Scholarships - Students Can Apply Now!
myBlueprint is excited to be partnering with Scotiabank to support students across Canada with financing their post-secondary education
$60 000 worth of scholarships are available for students in their final year of high school across Canada. If you would like more information and to apply, click here Deadline to apply - April 30th
myBlueprint Scholarship
Grade 12 students to enter the $1000 myBlueprint Scholarship Contest (ends on May 31, 2023)
Students can see available myBlueprint scholarships in their student accounts: Dashboard > Tasks > Scholarships (Learn more here: myBlueprint $1000 Scholarship - Terms and Conditions 2022-23)