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AWARDS ORGANIZED BY MONTHLY DEADLINE
LEGEND:
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Must be nominated / chosen
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SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES OFFERED AT POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS:
University Students: Click here to see the list offered by Ontario Universities.
College Students: You must visit each individual College website to see any scholarships/awards that you can apply for.
University Students: Click here to see the list offered by Ontario Universities.
College Students: You must visit each individual College website to see any scholarships/awards that you can apply for.
OCTOBER
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Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Value: Several Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application. The Association will use the one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible. |
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Loran Scholars Foundation Award
Value: Several Eligibility: High school students going to University Description: To be eligible to apply for the Loran Scholar Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students must be nominated. See attached for more information from Mr. Dunn |
NOVEMBER
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TD Canada Trust Scholarship
Value: See Website Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Must have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. |
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Violet Richardson Award/ Soroptimist for Volunteering
Value: See Website Eligibility: Female high school student Description: Contributed to their community through volunteer initiatives |
DECEMBER
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Burger King Scholarship
Value: Several Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Based on academic achievements/records and participation in school/community activities. |
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Father Ted Colleton Scholarship
Value: 3 Awards of $1500, $800 and $500 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Must create a personal Profile. Must provide a Letter of Recommendation. Must write an essay expressing your views on life and family issues on a stated theme. (see Guidance for more details) Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2019 |
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Fireside Essay Scholarship
Value: 5 x $1000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Essay required |
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Queen's Major Admissions Awards
Value: See Website Eligibility: High school students going to University Description: All but one requires an average of 90 % or higher. The Chancellor's requires a school nomination and St. Mary may nominate 2 students who are applying to Queen's. The other major admissions awards are based on financial need and some involve place of residence. |
JANUARY
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Mensa Canada Scholarship
Value: $2000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Applicants are invited to write a short essay in which detail their career plan, list their accomplishments to date, and describe what they plan to do order to achieve their future career goals. |
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The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers
Value: A medal, a framed certificate and a lapel pin Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Must have donated a large amount of time to a charity, a not-for-profit organization or a person and be a role model and inspire other young people to volunteer. |
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Willow Beach Field Naturalists Scholarship
Value: 3 x $250 Eligibility: Three annual awards of $250 to successful applicants from three of the Northumberland County's elementary and secondary schools. Description:
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FEBRUARY
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Northumberland Hills Hospital Student Scholarship
Value: $1000 Eligibility: Any community student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a full-time health profession or allied health profession program at an accredited university or community college within Canada is eligible. Description: Academic as well as extra-curricular activities are considered and priority will be given to candidates pursuing graduate, junior- and senior-level studies in the following categories. PRIORITY HEALTH CAREER CATEGORIES:
Deadline: February 15 Annually |
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Schulich Leader Scholarships
Value: $100,000 Eligibility: High school students going to University Description: Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership and academic excellence. Financial need & additional criteria required. |
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Value: See website for details Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work. Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work. |
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Town of Cobourg Civic Awards
Value: Hoselton Studios Sculpture and Certificate awarded at Awards Ceremony Eligibility: High School students Description: Must have made an outstanding contribution to the community and school. See brochure for details. Nominees must be a resident of Cobourg. IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE A GREAT NOMINEE ASK SOMEONE TO NOMINATE YOU! ALL NOMINEES RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE AND ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AWARD CEREMONY Students can be nominated for any of the awards listed below not just the "Outstanding Youth". Major Awards (these awards require three letters of recommendation):
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Hal Rogers Endowment Fund/ Kinsmen
Value: See Website Eligibility: High school students Description: Must have made an outstanding contribution to the community and school |
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MARCH
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Municipality of Port Hope Civic Awards
Value: Award Eligibility: High school students Description: Must have made an outstanding contribution to the community and school. Nominees must a residents of the Municipality ONLY for Outstanding Youth Award all others can live outside Port Hope and Hope Township. Civic Awards (these awards require one letter of recommendation):
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The Royal Canadian Legion Bursary Assistance Program (Provincial)
Value: $750 per scholastic year Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description:
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APRIL
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Girl Guides of Canada Scholarships
Value: See Website Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Scholarships are open to girl and adult members who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized college, university or trades program. Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time studies. |
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Larry McGrath Memorial Scholarship
Value: 3 x $2000 Eligibility: High school students Description: Share why you feel you should receive this scholarship, your hobbies, interests and work experience. A copy of your most recent grades transcript. Brief letters of recommendation (maximum of 2) from: • School counsellor or teacher • Hockey coach Deadline: April 15 of current hockey season |
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Sean Jackson - Meridian Scholarship
Value: $10,000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Awarded to a high school graduate who has demonstrated both academic excellence and an outstanding commitment to communities of their own. Meridian is interested in hearing from students who are using energy, creativity and entrepreneurship to solve or address a vital problem in their community. Whether they are advocating for youth literacy or creating a solution for blue box lids, our past scholarship winners have made a demonstrated community impact. Deadline: April 30, 2020 |
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West Northumberland Wild Scholarship
Value: 2 x $250 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Recipients are determined based on their hockey and academic achievements as well as their community involvement. Deadline: April 1 annually |
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OFSAA Alumni Scholarship
Value: see website Eligibility: Deserving student athletes attending a Canadian post-secondary institution Description: participation in high school sport, involvement in areas of school and community, attainment of an academic average of at least 80% Deadline: April 15, 2020 |
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4-H Agricultural Grants / Scholarships / Awards
Value: $1000 and up Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Several in the agricultural area to apply to. Deadline: May 1st annually |
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James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Awards
Value: 6 x $2500 Eligibility: High school students Description: This award recognizes Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent. Creative pieces may include, but not limited to short stories, poems, essays, plays or songs) that has not in any part been copied. Deadline: May 1st annually |
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Kelman Scholarship
Value: $500 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: The Kelman Scholarship has been established to support and outstanding high school student that is interested in the protection of water quality and is planning on attending a post-secondary institution in a related field of study. Application form, teacher reference and 500 word essay required. Deadline: TBD |
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Knights of Columbus Charities Foundation Bursary (Provincial)
Value: 6 x $1000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Family connection to the Knights organization is required. Must have applied for admission into a full-time program at a University or College in Ontario. Marks, although important, will not be the only criteria used by the evaluation committee. Proven financial need and service to the church and community will be heavily weighted. Deadline: May 1st annually |
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Lincoln M. Alexander Award
Value: Certificate and $5000 Eligibility: High school students going into College or University Description: The Lincoln M. Alexander Award honours youth who have demonstrated leadership in eliminating racial discrimination in Ontario. Recipients must be entering a post-secondary education program. Deadline: May 31st annually |
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OSCA-ACOSO Anthony Di Lena Student Pathways Awards for At- Risk Students
Value: $500 Eligibility: High school graduates Description: In order to be nominated, a student must fulfill one or more of the following criteria:
Deadline: May 15th annually |
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Ontario Road Builders Association Scholarship for Civil Engineering
Value: $2000 Eligibility: High school students going to University Description: Must be a graduating high school student entering first year of a Civil Engineering program at an Ontario University. |
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Ontario Road Builders Association Scholarship for Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship
Value: $2000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or equivalent Description: Must be a graduating high school student entering first year of a Civil Engineering Technology or Technician program at an Ontario College or equivalent. |
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Rodger Henderson Memorial Scholarship - Ten Thousand Villages **NEW 2019**
Value: $500 Eligibility: High school graduate pursuing post-secondary Description: Interested students must complete an application form and submit a 400-500 word essay describing their interest in fair trade/social justice and how they plan to pursue it through their post-secondary education and beyond. Deadline: May 31, 2020 - Applications must be submitted directly to Ten Thousand Villages store in Cobourg. |
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Tam Grant Memorial Bursary
Value: $1000 Eligibility: High school equivalency programs, College|Trade|Vocational Programs, Bachelor or Graduate Degrees, Credited Home Study Courses Description: Recipient must be diagnosed with schizophrenia (individuals with other serious and persistent mental illnesses will also be considered). Be receiving medical treatment for their illness. Submit a completed application package by both the applicant and a signed physician release form. |
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TransCanada Empower Communities Scholarship
Value: Various Eligibility: High school students pursuing any post-secondary education Description: TransCanada offers three types of scholarships to students who live in the communities where they do business across Canada and the US.
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Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Bursary
Value: see website Eligibility:
Description: Each year, the OHF awards scholarships to outstanding young people who display an incredible amount of commitment both at the arena and in the classroom. The bursary recipients are determined on the basis of academic achievements, hockey involvement, and community involvement. Deadline: May 15, 2020 |
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The RBC Capital Markets Diversity Scholarship
Value: 8 x $5000 & possible job opportunity with RBC Summer 2021 Eligibility: High school student going going into post- secondary education (see website for all criteria) Description: Awarded to exceptional undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in banking or finance. Deadline: May 31, 2020 |
JUNE
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Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship - OFSAA Athletics
Value: 2 x $5000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Awarded to a male and female athlete that will be continuing their post secondary education at a Canadian College or University. Preference shall be given to a student whose character is reflective of qualities that Brian Maxwell demonstrated in his life: honesty, integrity, compassion and an unwavering quest to accomplish the best he could academically and athletically while supporting his fellow team members. |
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Chris Garrett Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1500 Eligibility: High school students going to College Description: Applicant must be accepted into a Community College Police Foundations Program the following year after graduation with the intention of pursuing a career in law enforcement. Deadline: June 1st |
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CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship
Value: $2500 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to positively impacting social and workplace issues in their community. Deadline : June 1, 2020 |
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Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
Value: $1000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Provincial Scholarship This scholarship is provided for students furthering their formal education as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution (in their first year). |
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Kaitlyn Bates Foundation and We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centre Scholarship
Value: $1500 Eligibility: Applicants can be entering post-secondary studies, or are already enrolled in full or part-time studies at a post-secondary institution. Description: Candidates will be chosen based on their commitment to fostering healthy communities and seeking a post-secondary education in a healthcare field. Deadline: End of June annually |
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Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival
Value: $1000 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Up to four bursaries are available for students enrolled in Northumberland County secondary schools who intend to continue their post-secondary education in the performing arts, other arts related programs and media studies. Applicants will be required to provide:
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Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan Bursary
Value: 12 x $1500 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: You or your relative (e.g. child, step-child, grandchild, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, spouse, etc.) must be insured through an individual or group policy of an insurance plan or program offered by OTIP. Deadline: June 15, 2020 |
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Workers Health & Safety Centre Scholarship Contest
Value: 2 x $2000, 3 x $1000 Eligibility: High school students going to post-secondary for the first time. Description:
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JULY
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The John G. Ewart Rotary Scholarships
Value: $5000 in scholarships are awarded annually Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description: Applicants must be residents of the County of Northumberland who are or were secondary school students in the County. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial needs, athletics, student council activities, or other student activities, or any combination of same with the overall purpose of advancing the education of the applicant. Mail applications to: The John G. Ewart Scholarship Fund of the Rotary Club of Cobourg C/O Jason Ewart 163 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 3B6 Deadline: July 15 Annually The Moorman Trust Education Fund
Value: Varies Eligibility: High school students going to College, University, or Trade School Description: The purpose of the Fund is to provide Educational Grants to residents of the Municipality of Port Hope who are or were secondary school students in this Municipality or for those students who reside in this Municipality and attend St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg. Awarded on the basis of financial need. Deadline is July 31, 2020 |
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Michael Moore Memorial Scholarship Award
Value: $800 Eligibility: High school students going to College or University Description:
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