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							Financing Your Education – Electronic Resources

Each University and College has their own scholarships and awards. Some are entrance scholarships
and may not require an application and others are prestigious awards that do require an application. Be
sure to visit the website of the school you are interested in and check out the scholarships,
bursaries and financial aid available!
The following is a list of scholarships that we often advertise to our graduating students. They are listed
under the month in which they are due.

Websites
www.studentawards.com
www.electronicinfo.ca – research university programs, scholarships, residence & admission requirements
www.ontariocolleges.ca – research college programs, scholarships and admission requirements
www.trinitycatholic.ca – search Award, Bursary and Scholarship link under Student Services drop down menu
www.trinitycatholic.ca - follow Moodle link, log in, search under Career Pathways
www.osca.ca - „Master Encyclopedia‟ regarding secondary and post-secondary education
http://osap.gov.on.ca - 2010/2011 applications will be available in April.
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.aucc.ca
www.canlearn.ca – online budget planner for post secondary education. Follow financial planner


September

Esso Imperial Oil
Available to dependent children of active and retired employees. A final average of 70% or higher. See
employer.

October
University of Toronto National Book Award – by nomination. See your guidance counselor

Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY) –
http://www.ccab.com
All Canadian Aboriginal students (status, non-status, Métis and Inuit) who are studying full time in a high
school, college, university, or technical institute in Canada are eligible to apply for funding from FAAY.
     Demonstrated financial need
     Academic and career commitment
     Contributions to family and community
     Leadership and role model qualities

Loran Awards – www.loranaward.ca - $16,000 –
    For undergraduate studies at the following universities: King‟s, McMaster, Queen‟s, Guelph, Ottawa,
      Toronto, Waterloo, Western, York and some outside of Ontario
    Seek well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of leadership and strong commitment
      to service in the community
    In graduating year, minimum cumulative average of 85%
TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership – Deadline – October 31st
http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship

      Have demonstrated outstanding community leadership
      Present a minimum average of 75%



November

Wendy’s Classic Achievers – http://www.wendysclassicachiever.ca
Recognizes Canadian students who excel in academics, extracurricular activities and community service.

Polar Expressions Publishing – www.polarexpressions.ca
    Open to students in K to grade 12
    Poetry and short story contest



December

Fireside Catholic Publishing Essay Scholarship – http://www.firesidecatholic.com/essay.htm

The Violet Richardson Award Program – www.soroptimist.org
Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteers in your community or
school? Do you see challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young
woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible for the Violet
Richardson Award.

Scotiabank Rock your Bottom Line -
www.fundyourfuture.ca/rock
Win $1000.00 from Scotiabank. See contest rules online.

Queen’s University – www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards -

Students applying to Queen‟s who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking,
involvement in school or community activities and proven leadership qualities can apply for a major entrance
award. Financial Need is also a consideration.

Major Entrance Scholarships and Awards
Students applying to Queen‟s who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking,
involvement in school or community activities and proven leadership qualities can apply for a major entrance
award. Financial Need is also a consideration.
Chancellor’s Scholarship (50) $36,000 – School Nomination
Chernoff Family Award (9) $48,000 – $60,000 – Preference to students in rural and remote areas of Canada.
Financial Need.
Dr. Iris May Marsh Memorial Award (4) $48,000 – Permanent family residence in Ontario. Financial Need
and school/community involvement.
Bank Of Montreal Award (3) $40,000 – Financial need and school/community involvement
Hilary M. Weston Scholarship -
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/docs/HilaryWestonAward.Nomination.pdf
To be eligible (for $7500.00) you must:
- have demonstrated your interest in and commitment to mental health issues through community service or
paid work
- plan to register in a full-time graduate level social work program at a publicly funded Ontario university
- have demonstrated academic excellence
- be an Ontario resident

Laurentian University – www.studentawards.laurentian.ca
There are a number of scholarships available to students applying to Laurentian. Refer to form in Ms. Carroll‟s
Scholarship/Bursary cabinet.

Burger King Scholars Program – www.bkmfoundation.com
Each high school can nominate one graduating senior who works 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year,
demonstrates financial need, community service, extra curricular activities and maintains a cumulative average
of 67% or higher.



January
2010 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program - http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/
 Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in community environmental issues
 High academic achievement
 Record of participation in volunteer and extra curricular activity

Burger King Scholars Program - http://haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship, Calvin College, Grand Rapids Michigan
Awarded to top students who intend to pursue a career in research and/or post-secondary education in biology
or one of the related disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry, physics or mathematics at Calvin College,
Michigan.

Victoria College/University of Toronto Vari Scholarship – http://www.vicu.utoronto.ca
# of Scholarships – 2
Potential award - $50,000
Students are nominated by Administration. If you would like to be considered for nomination please see a
guidance counselor.
Nominees must demonstrate through extracurricular activities a genuine interest and commitment to teaching as
a profession. Students must demonstrate high academic standing and financial need and must be applying to
Victoria College, University of Toronto. Check website.



February
Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship – http://www.thechf.ca/scholarships.ca

Kin Canada Bursaries (a program of Hal Rogers Endowment Fund) - http://www.bursary.ca/
Applicants must be in the process of graduating from high school or be currently registered at a post secondary
institution. The applicant must demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship, demonstrate financial need
and not have previously received a bursary from the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund.
Harry W. Arthurs – York Scholarship -
http://www.yorku.ca/alumdev/awards/HarryArthursEntScholarship.html

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award - http://www.terryfoxawards.ca/english/download.html
Must be a graduating student. Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and demonstrate the highest ideals and
qualities of citizenship as well as involvement in humanitarian service and participation in sport and community
service. Up to $7000.00 per year for four years. Approximately 20 awards.

University of Guelph
President’s Scholarships (12) - $26,000
Candidates are nominated by high school principals. Recognize students of academic distinction who have
made significant contributions to their schools and communities, and demonstrate the potential to become
leaders in society. Speak to your Guidance Counsellor in early January.

Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships (2) - $26,000
Candidates are nominated by high school principals. Recognize students of academic distinction who have
made significant contributions to their schools and communities, and demonstrate the potential to become
leaders in society. Students will be an aboriginal, person with a disability or a member of a visible minority.

University of Western National Scholarship Program
Applicants must be applying to Western and have obtained a minimum academic average of 90%. Each high
school can nominate only 4 students.
Speak to your Guidance Counsellor in early January.

Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo www.math.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships
The University of Waterloo, in conjunction with generous sponsers, offers 14 prestigious National Scholarships
to exceptional students entering first year in the Faculty of Mathematics.

McMaster Engineering Entrance Scholarship www.eng.mcmaster.ca/hatch.pdf
Valued at $48,000 ($12,000 per year). Based on a final admission average of at least 93%, demonstrated
leadership qualities and abilities and an involvement in extra curricular activities in the community.

York University – www.yorku.ca/futurestudents

Bobby Orr Entrance Scholarship - $2,200
Kinesiology and Health Science Entrance Scholarship - $2,200
    entering Kinesiology and Health Science Program
    high academic standing
    record of extra-curricular involvement
    demonstrate financial need

Harry W. Arthurs – Alumni Entrance Scholarship
    Must be a child, grandchild or sibling of a York graduate
    Admission average of 90%
    Participation and Leadership in extracurricular student life

Awards of Distinction – Proctor(1), Ross(1), Alumni Entrance (2)
   Admission average of 90%
   Leadership in community, or
   Achievement in sports, or
   Excellence in individual endeavor which demonstrate the wholeness of the person and grace of character
Calvin College – www.calvin.edu
See Brochure for Scholarship Information (Ms. Carroll’s Filing Cabinet)


March
Crimestoppers of HN and Tillsonburg – William Robert Courtnage Community Service Bursary -
http://www.helpsolvecrime.com/student/bursary.php
Applications are open to secondary school graduating students in the Haldimand-Norfolk and Tillsonburg area
who are currently members of their school‟s student Crime Stoppers program and who have been members for a
minimum of two years of their high school career. The bursary is in the amount of $1000.00 each for 2
students.

Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges - http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/
The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges (GWMSC) awards program is designed to recognize
outstanding college students who show a strong commitment to their field of study and are interested in making
positive contributions to their communities.
Selection Criteria:
     A minimum average of 75% in required courses
     Passionate about his/her field of study, curious, and willing to try new things;
     Caring about family, neighbourhood and community; and
     Truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society

Future Shop – Future Leaders Scholarship http://www.bgccan.com/content.asp?L=E&DocID=19

Allan Simpson Educational Fund Awards –
http://grandlodgeofontario.ioof.net/allan_simpson_education_fund.htm
The Allan Simpson Education Fund assists with the costs of post secondary education for young people who are
full orphans.

University of Ottawa – www.scholarships.uOttawa.ca

Numerous scholarships based on marks, extra-curricular involvement and/or financial need.
President’s Scholarship $30.000.00 – bilingual, minimum average 92%, leadership qualities,
Chancellor’s Scholarship $26,000.00– minimum average 92%, leadership qualities
Bank of Montreal Scholarship $5000.00– average of 85%, leadership qualities, financial need
Enrichment Mini-Courses Scholarship – average of 85%, Participation in Enrichment Mini-Courses Program
Faculty scholarships – see details in guide
Follett of Canada Textbook Bursary $500.00– Financial Need

Carleton University – www.carleton.ca/awards
Numerous scholarships based on marks and extra-curricular involvement
Chancellor’s Scholarships (10) $30,000 – 90% average and extracurricular activities throughout high school
Richard Lewar Scholarship (6) $21,500 – 90% average and extracurricular activities throughout high school
Nortel Network Scholarships of Excellence (5) $20,000 - 90% average and extracurricular activities
throughout high school
Cognos Scholarships (2) $20,000 - 90% average and extracurricular activities throughout high school
Riordon Scholarship (1) – Full Tuition - 90% average and extracurricular activities throughout high school
April

Petroleum Services Association of Canada - http://www.psac.ca/career-resources/scholarships-a-grants
Open to all Canadian citizens, 25 years of age or under, who are planning to pursue a certificate, diploma, or
degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada. The program will award five, $1,000 scholarships,
by means of a random draw. Application forms are available at www.psac.ca For more information, visit the
website above or call, toll free: 1-(800)-818-7722.

Ontario Secondary Teacher’s Federation Bursary – http://www.osstf.on.ca
Awarded to students with a proven record of involvement or leadership and interest in the community.

Aird Scholarship – http://www.canadian-universities.net/Scholarships/A/Aird-Scholarship.html
Eligibility Criteria:
     Have a physical disability that is a major, long term impairment
     Plan to register in the first year of an undergrad degree program at university or diploma program at
        college or private postsecondary in Ontario
     Canadian citizen, Ontario resident

Ontario Hostelry Institute – http://www.theohi.ca/
Applicants must be in their final year of high school and must enroll this September in an Ontario Community
College in a diploma program (minimum two years) in one of the following areas of study: culinary, tourism,
food and beverage, resort, hotel, hospitality.

Simcoe and District Labour Council – 519.426.6028
Write a 1000 word essay on “The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety in Their Working Lives” and
win $500.00. The student must be entering first year of postsecondary education.

York University, Visionary Leadership Scholarships
Criteria includes the following: final year of secondary school entering first year of full time undergraduate
study at York, minimum average of 80%, demonstrated financial need, Canadian citizen, desire to continue
service as a leader while at York. This scholarship is valued at $38,000.00.

Arthur Calbeck Memorial Scholarship- http://www.calbecks.com/memorial_scholarship.html
This $500.00 scholarship is awarded to a student from the Brant-Haldimand Norfolk area who is attending
Wilfrid Laurier University and requires financial assistance.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation www.chfscholarships.com
Applicants must be graduating from high school this year and enrolling this September in a university degree
program or a minimum two year college diploma program in Canada in the following areas of study: culinary,
hotel, tourism, events, food and beverage, hospitality, or resort.

May
Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals – http://www.fpcbp.com/
"To me, being Portuguese means . . .". This is open to all Ontario Students of Portuguese descdent who in are
in grades 7 to 12. Essays must be between 300 to 500 words in length (1 to 2 pages), typed and double spaced.
Prizes of $1000.00 will be awarded.

Wal-Mart Canada Community Scholarship Program – http://www.walmartcanada.ca/home
Offers educational grants to graduating high school students who continue their education at the College or
University level.
Ontario Hockey Federation – http://www.ohf.on.ca/ … check programs

Each member of the Ontario Hockey Federation who plans to apply to college or university in the fall, is
eligible for a bursary of up to $1000.00 providing they meet the qualifying criteria.

Conservation Scholarship Award – http://www.lprca.on.ca 519.428.4623 x227
The conservation scholarship is open to: students in their final year of high school who reside within the Long
Point Region watershed, maintain a strong academic average, who will be entering their first year of a full time
undergraduate study in a college or university pursuing an education in a conservation/environmental field, who
have participated or volunteered in conservation relation organizations and/or activities.

Wanda and Scott memorial Golf Tournament – http://www.wandaandscottmemorial.ca - students
recommended by home school. Speak with a counselor if you want to be considered for nomination. Revenue
from this golf tournament will be used to provide the first year of education for a candidate recommended by
the home school. Candidates must be enrolled in a Haldimand/Norfolk secondary school for three years and
pursuing post secondary education in the current year of graduation. Candidates must exemplify a hard work
ethic and determination in their everyday lives.

Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario
Applicants must be intending to further their education in an agricultural or water management related field and
must graduate in 2009 with a minimum B average (70% or greater) from an accredited secondary school within
the DSAO Chapter V district. Valued at $600.

June

Haldimand Federation of Agriculture – applications available in guidance
Each year, the Haldimand Federation of Agriculture sponsors two $500.00 scholarships for students who are
entering college or university and will be studying in the field of agriculture. Applicants must be living in
Haldimand County and must be starting their program in the Fall. The successful candidates must complete the
application and have an interview with a panel of judges. The successful candidates will be presented with a
certificate at commencement exercises.

National Union Scholarships - http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships For children or foster children of a member
of the National Union of Public and general employees
Tommy Douglas Scholarship $1500
Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship $1500 – open to students with disabilities
Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians $1500 – Open to aboriginal Canadian students
Scholarship for Visible Minorities $1500 – Open to visible minorities

Norfolk County Wheat Producers
Awarded to a student who is continuing with post-secondary school studies in agriculture. Value is $200.00.

July
The Vittoria & District Foundation Scholarship Program – 519.428.2509 -
http://www.vittoria.on.ca/programs.htm

Criteria include: resident of Vittoria and district; enrolled in college or university in September; an average of
75% or better in six highest final grade academic courses.

The Holmes Foundation “Make it Right!” - http://makeitright.ca/Holmes_Foundation/