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Scholarship Information
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Attention Graduates: There are many scholarships available throughout the year. For complete information visit www.dsbn.edu.on.ca/Awards. Our school website will provide you with a brief overview, month by month, of upcoming scholarship deadlines. Remember, it is your responsibility to do research into the various scholarships for which you could qualify. Your Counselling Department is here to help you. Also see www.studentawards.com and www.studentscholarships.org **For info on scholarships by university please go to www.electronicinfo.ca and select the link searchable scholarships**
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October: TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership
These scholarships are awarded to students in their final year of high school who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community. Each scholarship includes full tuition at any approved university or college in Canada, $7500 a year towards living expenses and an offer of a summer job at TD Canada Trust.
Deadline: October 30 Gene Luczkiw Spirit of Enterprise Award
The purpose of this Award is to foster, cultivate, and spread the “Spirit of Enterprise” amongst the youth of Niagara. This $1,000 Award, which will be awarded annually to a student attending school in the Niagara Region, is not only meant to honour the memory of Gene, but to continue his work. We are asking educators throughout Niagara to help us identify
students who clearly demonstrate the enterprising spirit in their lives. Gene defined Enterprise as “the taking of initiative to achieve a self-determined goal while sharing your achievement with others.” Details of the Award, eligibility, and how students can apply, can be found in Guidance.
Deadline for Submissions: October 31, 2009 November: Wendy's Classic Achievers Scholarships: 2 National Winners - $5,000 each + trip to New York City, 8 Regional Awards of $5,000 each, 20 Regional awards of $1,000 each. 2 awards of $2,500 for Wendy's Crew members. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada who is graduating from a Canadian high school or CEGEP with the intent to enter college or university in the next academic year. Candidates will have achieved at least a 70% grade average in their previous year, have demonstrated involvement in local community, and have participated in at least one extracurricular activity. High schools of the top 10 winners will also benefit by being awarded $1,000 grants. Complete application online (note application must be completed in one sitting). An essay (300 words max.) is required as part of the application. Please see www.wendysclassicachiever.ca for more information, an application, and helpful suggestions.
Due date is November 2, 2009, although there is an "Early Bell" deadline of October 6, 2009 to be eligible for a $20 gift card. Aboriginal Youth Scholarship: $5000. Awarded to an aboriginal student who best demonstrates skill, talent, excellence, and enthusiasm in pursuing a future in broadcasting. Please see
www.muchmusic.com/mays for more information and an application.
Due date is November 30. December: Queen's Major Entrance Scholarships/Awards:
1) CHERNOFF FAMILY AWARD - 8 awards at $12,000 - 15,000 x 4 years (for students from rural or remote areas of Canada)
2) DR. IRIS MAY MARSH MEMORIAL AWARD - 4 awards at $12,000 x 4 years
3) BANK OF MONTREAL AWARD - 3 awards at $10,000 x 4 years. superior academic ability - 90% plus. The candidate must have demonstrated financial need, leadership, and involved in school and community activities. Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident entering the first year of a post-secondary undergraduate degree program for the first time.
Please see www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards for more information and an application.
Due date is December 1, 2009. Queen's University - Chancellor's Scholarship: $9000 x 4 years (50 available). A candidate must be nominated by the school Principal or Principal's delegate (i.e. Vice-Principal, Guidance Counsellor). The candidate student should rank at least in top 5% academically - 90% plus, must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and must demonstrate leadership, creativity and original thinking. Please see www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards for more information and an application.
Due date is December 1, 2009. Violet Richardson Soroptimist Award: The award winner receives $250.00 (Locally) and $250.00 is donated to her volunteer organization. The winner is then eligible to compete at the Eastern Canada Region Level for $1,000 U.S. with an additional equal amount contributed to her volunteer organization. The candidate will be a female, aged 14-17 who has demonstrated significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer. The candidate will be caring, compassionate, creative and committed to making the world a better place. This individual will have demonstrated initiative at identifying and solving a problem. Please see www.soroptimist.org for more information and guidance for an application.
Due date is December 1.
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January |
BBPA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS(Formerly the BBPA Harry Jerome Scholarships): You are eligible for a BBPA National Scholarship if you are a Black youth who is:
1. A Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
2. Between 17 and 30 years of age as of September 1st of the year in which the scholarship is applied for;
3. Enrolled in full-time degree (undergraduate or graduate), diploma or certificate program at an accredited
Canadian college or university for the academic year commencing in the year in which the scholarship
application is submitted. Students commencing their studies in the Fall are eligible.
Selection Criteria:
1. High academic achievement;
2. Financial Need;
3. Recognized contribution to the Black community.
Please see www.bbpa.org for more information.
Due date is Jan 8University of Guelph: National Scholarship Program Twelve scholarships valued at $32 000 each and include a research assistantship position and mentorship by one of Guelph's leading professors. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, innovation, community and school engagement, and leadership. There is a fairly extensive list of requirements, please see below for more information. www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/index.cfmscholarships/national Deadline is Jan 13 Canisius College Music Scholarship: $2,000 renewable scholarships are available to incoming freshman and transfer students. It is not necessary to be a music major or minor to apply for a music scholarship. Requirements include admission to Canisius College as a full-time student Fall 2009 semester
High school music performance experience (solo or ensemble),
application and application tape/CD (five minutes total), two contrasting styles of music: Vocal – two classical or one classical and one musical theater, accompaniment required.
Instrumental – selections of movements or etudes are acceptable. Solo audition by invitation pending review of application and tape/CD. Applicants must include two letters of reference. One should be from a music teacher. Other suggested sources include high school principal, teacher, guidance counselor, community/church leader. Upon review of documentation and tape by the scholarship committee, the final pool of applicants will be invited on campus for an audition and interview to be held in February 14, 2009. Final selection will be made by the scholarship committee. (Those residing outside a 300 mile radius can audition by tape/CD. Call the music office for requirements.)
Please see www.canisius.edu/finearts/scholarships.asp#music for more information and an application.
Due date is January 15. Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers: Up to 10 Medals presented by the Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony in the Provincial Legislature. Nominees must be between 15 and 24 years of age, reside in Ontario, contribute significant time and service without pay to a charity, not-for-profit organization or an individual. Nominees must have made a sustained and innovative contribution in the community, demonstrating leadership, initiative, perseverance, originality, as well as the promise of long-term improvement or greater public awareness of the community activity. The nominee will have proven to be a role model attracting others to volunteering, have inspired and helped peers and community as a whole, to better understand and appreciate the importance of volunteering. Please see
www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours/omyv/ for more information and an application.
Due date is January 18. The Talk About Canada Scholarship Quiz: 1-$5000 prize, 20-$1000 prizes, 40-$500 prizes. Students must correctly answer fifty multiple choice questions about Canada to be eligible. This contest runs from January 19 until March 23. For more information please see www.talkaboutcanada.ca. Top 20 Under 20 National Awards and Mentoring Program: Up to $2000 towards an educational experience. Candidates will have demonstrated significant amounts of Innovation, Leadership and Achievement in their life, school, community, or country. They will be pursuing an education or training, like Canadian secondary, post-secondary or training education, including training or apprenticeship programs, college, and university. Applications must include the endorsement of an "innovation sponsor". Candidates must be under 20 years of age as of year end, and be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. An individual may only win award once.
Please see www.Top20Under20.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is January 22. Canisius College Studio Art Scholarship: Numerous $2,000.00 studio art scholarships are available to incoming first-year students. The scholarships are renewable for four years. Requirements include admission to Canisius as a full-time student for Fall 2009 semester, a slide sheet or compact disc (no zip discs, please) of 10 to 20 works in any medium, within the last two years, properly labeled. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselor, community/church leader. One of the two letters should be from an art teacher familiar with the applicant’s work who can comment on the student’s developing art skills.
Please see www.canisius.edu/finearts/scholarships.asp for more information and an application.
Due date is January 23. Casino Niagara Dependent Bursary Benefit: $800 per dependent per calendar year, for up to two dependents. available to any full-time or part-time employee of Casino Niagara who has a dependent child taking full-time post-secondary courses towards the completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma.
Please contact Casino Niagara directly for more information and due date. Casino Rama's Awards for Excellence Program: $1,500 - $5,000. Candidates must be aboriginal -permanent resident of Ontario -have completed at least one (1) full year of his/her apprenticeship in an accredited program -be currently continuing their course of study in the skilled trades. Please contact:
Sherry L. Lawson, Director Corporate Affairs and Public Relations
Awards of Excellence Program Corporate Affairs Department Casino Rama Box 178, R.R. #6, Rama, ON L0K 1T0
Phone: 705-329-5256
Fax: 705-329-5800 Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship Opportunity: 25 scholarships offered at $1,000 each. Potential recipients will exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities, be in need of financial assistance, and provide evidence of the potential for success. Please see www.futureaces.org for more information and an application form.
Due date is January 31. Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program: 15 awards of $5000 each annually across Canada. Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident who has demonstrated outstanding environmental commitment, community service and leadership during the course of their studies. They must have maintained a high level of academic achievement and be a High school graduate proceeding to Post-secondary studies in Canada.
Please see www.earthday.ca/scholarship and www.toyota.ca for more information and an application.
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February
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Talk About Canada Scholarship-contest continues. Please see January entry. Final date is March 23. Canisius College Scholarship and Grants for Canadian Students:
For the 2009-2010 academic year, students who display exceptional academic achievement will compete for a limited number of Presidential Scholarships ($25,500 per year for four years) and Ignatian Scholarships ($20,000 per year for four years). Applicants who apply for admission by November 15 will be given priority consideration for these scholarships.
Academic Scholarship (Unlimited Number Awarded)
High School averages are based on the Ontario grading system.
Trustee's Scholarship:
$17,000 per year for full-time students living on-campus
$16,000 per year for full-time students living off-campus
Dean's Scholarship:
$13,000 per year for full-time students living on-campus
$12,000 per year for full-time students living off-campus
Benefactor's Scholarship
$9,500 per year for full-time students living on-campus
$8,500 per year for full-time students living off-campus
Academic Scholarship
$6,000 per year for full-time students living on or off-campus
How to Apply: Eligibility for these merit-based awards is determined upon acceptance for admission. No separate scholarship application is required.
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, using the Canisius College Canadian Financial Aid Application available at the Canisius College Financial Aid Office.
Due date is February 1. Canisius College Art History Scholarship: Canisius College offers art history scholarships for new students entering fall 2009 and planning to major in art history. Students who demonstrate an interest in studying the history of art are eligible for $2,000 per year, guaranteed for four years.
Requirements include admission to Canisius College as a full-time student for Fall 2009, letter of application from the student, describing extent of experience with art history and outlining reasons for planning to major in the discipline.
Note: there is no separate application form.
Two letters of recommendation from teachers, including one which discusses the student’s exposure to and experience with art history, and an interview, either in person or by phone, with the Canisius art history faculty.
Please see www.canisius.edu/finearts/scholarships.asp for more information.
Due date is February 1. Kin Canada Bursaries - Hal Rogers Endowment Fund: $1,000 bursaries. A candidate will be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, planning to register as a full-time student in the upcoming year at a recognized University, Community College, Technical Institute or other post-secondary institution for advanced learning. The candidate will have demonstrated high ideals and qualities of citizenship. Please see
www.bursary.ca/documents/2008-09BursaryApplicationEnglishforweb.pdf for an application and more information.
Due date is February 1. Terry Fox Humanitarian Award: up to $7,000 renewable for 4 years. Candidates must demonstrate the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service, participation in sport, fitness and community service, and must be a graduating student, going on to a Canadian post-secondary institution. A candidate will be Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status. For more information and an application please see
www.terryfox.org.
Due date is February 1. Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program: Proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding environmental contributions that youth in Canada make in their communities. Twenty awards of $5000 each will be presented to graduating students from across Canada who have achieved excellence in academic and extracurricular activities, and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the environment. A national winner will also receive a Panasonic notebook computer and a National Award.
For more information see www.earthday.ca/scholarship
Application Deadline: February 28, 2010 University of Guelph Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships: 2 awards of $26,000 (payable over 4 years of study) plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship. Open to entering students of academic distinction who are Aboriginal, persons with a disability or members of a racial minority, and who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrated the potential to become leaders in society. Students cannot apply directly for this award. Nominations must be made by each high school. Each high school can nominate one student who cannot be the President's Scholarship nominee. The nomination process is a two-part process: (a) the school's nomination and (b) the student's supporting documentation. Please see guidance for more information.
Due date is February 1. University of Guelph President's Scholarship: 12 awards of $26,000 (payable over 4 years of study) plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship. Open to entering students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society. Students cannot apply directly for this award. Nominations must be made by each high school. Each high school can nominate two students; one entering a science program and one entering an arts/social science/humanities/business program. The nomination process is a two-part process: (a) the school's nomination and (b) the student's supporting documentation. Please see guidance for more information.
Due date is February 1. University of Toronto - Vari Scholarship/Bursary for Future School Teachers (Victoria College): $50,000 over a 5 year period - 2 or 3 awards given annually. Nominee must demonstrate through extra-curricular activities, a genuine interest and commitment to teaching and have high academic achievement. There must be evidence of financial need and the nominee must plan to attend U. of T. as a Victoria College student. In addition, the nominee must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who is graduating from an accredited Ontario Secondary School.
Please see www.vicu.utoronto.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is February 1 RBC Scholarship for new Canadians Valueof Award: One of twelve scholarships, each worth $3,500.
Eligibility:
1. Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have immigrated to Canada on or after January 1, 1999
2. Students in their graduating year of Canadian high school or CEGEP, and who intend to enrol or enter a publicly funded Canadian college or university as a full-time student in Fall 2010
3. Students who achieved at least a 70% average in their previous year of study Deadline for applications:
February 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. EST Burger King Scholars Program: $1,000. Candidates must be a Canadian or U.S. resident who maintains a minimum B average while working part-time an average of 15 hours/week for 40 weeks/year (part-time year round). Candidates must provide evidence of participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and must enroll in college or university program. Scholarships also available for employees of Burger King.
Please see www.bk.com/scholars for more information and an application.
Due date is February 2. York University Governor's Awards of Distinction- John S. Proctor Entrance Scholarship(1),Alumni Entrance Scholarship(2),
Bruce Bryden Entrance Scholarship (1):
$32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years)plus cost of residence accommodation for first year (approximately $4,000). Candidates must be in final year of study in a secondary school, seeking admission into first-year undergraduate study at York University in any discipline. A candidate must be a Canadian citizen/Permanent Resident/Protected Person with a minimum entrance average of 90%. A candidate must provide evidence of accomplishments in community service, leadership, the arts or sports, or excellence in other areas of individual endeavour which demonstrate the wholeness of the person and grace of character. Please see www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/financialsupport/need_applicaiton/allprograms.html for more information and an application.
Due date is February 2. York University Harry W. Arthurs Alumni Entrance Scholarship: one award of $24,000 ($6,000 x 4 years). Child, grandchild, or sibling of a York graduate with a minimum average of 90% and a demonstrated record of participation, leadership or volunteerism. Please see
www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/financialsupport/need_applicaiton/allprograms.html for more information and an application.
Due date is February 2. York University - School of Kinesiology and Health Science Entrance Scholarships: $2,100 for each - Bobby Orr Entrance Scholarship and Kinesiology & Health Science Entrance Scholarship. Open to a secondary school student seeking admission to the first year of Kinesiology and Health Science undergraduate program. Candidates must have high academic standing, show evidence of extracurricular participation, be an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen/Permanent Resident/Protected Person. The candidate must have demonstrated financial need (for Kinesiology and Health Science Entrance Scholarship only).
Please see www.yorku.ca/futurestudents.
Due date is February 2. University of Waterloo - Faculty of Mathematics National Scholarships: 14 National Scholarships from $14,000 - $25,000 over 4 years. These scholarships are awarded to students (Canadian or Permanent Resident) registering to study Math or Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics and who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and original thought. They must have an entrepreneurial or pioneering spirit and have demonstrated interpersonal skills. Please see www.math.uwaterloo.ca/Scholarships for more information. As of December 15, this year's application is still not available. Please check the above website.
Due date is February 9. J. V. Findlay Scholarship: $1000.00. Must be an Ontario resident and a graduate of secondary school who is pursuing studies in Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Environment, or a related program at an Ontario University or College of Applied Arts and Technology, leading to improvements in health and safety for the workers of Ontario. Please see www.iapa.ca/outreach/findlay_bursary.asp for more information and an application.
Due date is February 13. Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award: $500 and up to $2500. Open to young women who can demonstrate evidence of active commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements, international awareness, and who are dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide. Please see www.zonta.org for more information and an application or see Guidance.
Due date is February 19. University of Western Ontario - National/President's Scholarship Program: Up to 6 President's Entrance - $34,000, over 4 years with first year room & board. Faculty Entrance - up to 8 - $23,000, over 4 years with first year residence. One Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award valued at $64 000. Up to 50 National Merit - $2,000 for one year. Recipients will have displayed all-around excellence including outstanding academic performance (90% +), creative & innovative thought, exceptional extracurricular achievement, and commitment to 'active citizenship' through contributions made to life of school and community. A Nominee must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, who is applying as a full-time student. Only four nominations per school will be accepted. Please see
www.welcome.uwo.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is February 14. Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. Memorial Scholarship Awards: Available to Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Students studying the Ojibwe Language. Candidates must be presently enrolled in a languge course, as a full-time student with good attendance. Candidates must show evidence of involvement in community and/or extra-curricular activities. Candidates must be recommended by an Education Counsellor, Teacher, Elder, Principal or Vice-Principal and they must be dedicated to maintain the continuum of the Anishinaabe language. Please see
www.anishinaabemowin-teg.org/scholarships/application_form.pdf
for more information and an application form.
Due date is February 18. University of Western Ontario - Huron University College National Scholarship: 9 awards of $20,000 over 4 years. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with strong academic records (90% minimum) in a wide variety of courses from the liberal arts and sciences. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding achievement in volunteer/community service, athletics, the arts, and/or student life. Please see www.huronuc.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is February 20. Mathieu Da Costa Challenge: If you are between the ages of 9 and 18, you are eligible to participate in the Mathieu Da Costa Challenge. Submit an original piece of writing in English or French (e.g. short story, poem, song, play, illustrated story, essay, etc.) or artwork (including computer generated artwork) celebrating the contributions made by Canadians of Aboriginal, African or other backgrounds to the building of Canada. Each winner will receive:
an all-expenses paid trip to Winnipeg in April 2009 (accompanied by a parent/guardian) including transportation, meals and hotel, VIP tickets to the Mathieu Da Costa Awards Ceremony, a Certificate of Achievement, and other prizes.
Please see www.pch.gc.ca/special/mdc/faq/index_e.cfm for more information and an entry form.
Due date is February 20. Business On The Move Scholarship For Young Women: 2 awards of $250. Applicant must be a female resident of the Niagara Region, a graduate and will be entering a first year business/entrepreneur program at a post-secondary institution (eg. College, University, private school). To apply, candidates must provide the following: Typed personal statement (250 words), brief biography, reasons for business career, career goals and future community involvement, 2 letters of reference, an Outline of involvement in school and community activities, a Cover sheet with name, address, phone, high school name, program, date and signature. This material must be sent to: Debbie Monroe-Fessler, Business On The Move Scholarship
5775 Aspen Court,
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7V4
Phone: (905) 357-2184
Fax: (905) 357-6772 Canadian Securities Administrators Financial Fitness Challenge: $750. Complete 10-question quiz available on website and be entered to win a $750.00 scholarship. Please see
www.financialfitnesschallenge.ca for more information. Contest runs from Feb. 15 to April 15 on the website listed above. Federated Women's Institute of Ontario Dorothy Futcher Scholarship: $350.00. Candidates must be nominated by a 4-H leader. Candidates are students who have successfully completed 6 or more 4-H Club Projects, have shown steady improvement and personal growth during the course of club work and may have given leadership and carried on club work of high quality, and must be a full-time student. Candidates will be entering first year post-secondary institution studies and may apply only once in any one year. Candidates must have an average of 75% to receive full scholarship. Should other qualifications be equal, the Scholarship may be awarded to club members whose parent or guardian is a Women's Institute member. Please see www.fwio.on.ca for more information. Explore Summer French Language Bursary Program: Discover another region of Canada while learning French. Enjoy five weeks of learning and adventure, friendship and discovery. Please see https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/Plan_Grants_full_sepapp_explore_12345.htm for information to apply online.
Due date is February 28.
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Carleton University Prestige Scholarships: 10 Chancellor's Scholarships - $30,000 over 4 years, 5 Nortel Networks Scholarships of Excellence - $20,000 over 4 years, 5 Richard Lewar Scholarships - $21,500 over 4 years, 1 Riordon Scholarship and 2 Cognos Scholarships. Priority given to applicants who have displayed academic excellence (90%+), demonstrated leadership roles in extracurricular activities throughout secondary school, and who have taken part in community service. Students must maintain A- average for scholarship to be renewed. Please see www.carleton.ca/awards
for more information and an application.
Due date is March 1.Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Award - University of Toronto Chapter: $100 award +a year's student membership in Phi Delta Kappa International. Winners are then eligible for the International level award which ranges from $500 US to renewable awards of up to $5000 over 4 years. Candidates must be high school seniors intending to pursue an education career or undergraduate students who are members of PDK and enrolled in an education program at a college or university. Academic standing, written essay, letters of recommendation, and evidence of leadership activities are also required.
Please see www.pdk-ut.ca for more information.
Due date is March 1. CHAMPLAIN SCHOLARSHIP
BOARD OF GOVERNORS' LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
TRENT UNIVERSITY SPECIAL ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIP:
Trent University's most prestigious scholarships, the Champlain Scholarship, the Board of Governor's Leadership Scholarship, and the Trent University Special Admissions Scholarship are awarded to Canadian students entering their first year of study. Recipients of these scholarships are students who have displayed exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievement and are likely to have a significant impact on the life of Trent University.
The Champlain Scholarship has a value of $5,000 in the first year, and $5,000 in each of the succeeding three years providing that scholarship standing of 80% or more in five full credits or equivalent is achieved each year. Two Champlain Scholarships are awarded each year. Total value over four years of $20,000.
The Board of Governors' Leadership Scholarship has a value of $4,500 in the first year, and $4,500 in each of the succeeding years providing that scholarship standing of 80% or higher is maintained in five full credits or equivalent each year. One scholarship is awarded each year. Total value over four years of $18,000.
The Trent University Special Admissions Scholarship has a value of $3,750 for the first year and $3,750 in each of the succeeding three years providing that scholarship standing of 80% or higher is maintained in five full credits or equivalent each year. Ten Special scholarships are awarded each year. Total value over four years of $15,000.
One application makes you eligible for any of the above scholarships. Previous recipients of these scholarships presented entrance marks of over 90%. If you are not awarded one of these scholarships, you will automatically be awarded a National Renewable Entrance Scholarship provided your entrance marks are at least 80%. Please see
www.trentu.ca/undergraduate/financesandscholarships_scholarshipsapp.php for an application.
Due date is March 1. Global Citizen scholarship In recognition of the importance of global awareness and education, EF is awarding the EF Global Citizen Scholarship to high school students (current Sophomores and Juniors) who are devoted to breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography by embarking on a deep cross-cultural journey to China this summer! The students who receive the scholarship will be exploring the concept of education at a global level. The recipients will experience Chinese culture alongside likeminded students from India while engaging in discussions with host students from the Chinese schools that they will be visiting. Please see www.eftours.com for more info.
Due date is March 1. University of Ottawa-President's Scholarship:
Number: six (one for each direct-entry faculty)
Value: $30,000 ($7,500 per year)
Eligibility criteria: Meet general eligibility criteria;
Full-time registration in a direct-entry faculty or in an integrated program offered with a direct-entry faculty;
Bilingualism (English and French); Minimum 92 per cent admission average; Leadership qualities and commitment to academic and extracurricular activities; Submission of an application form. Submission of an official transcript including the most recent year of completed studies. Please see www.admission.uottawa.ca for more information and an application.
Application deadline: March 1st. University of Ottawa Chancellor's Scholarship:
Number: six (one for each direct-entry faculty)
Value: $26,000 ($6,500 per year). Eligibility criteria:
Meet general eligibility criteria; Full-time registration in a direct-entry faculty or in an integrated program offered with a direct-entry faculty; Minimum 92 per cent admission average;
Leadership qualities and commitment to academic and extracurricular activities; Submission of an application form;
Submission of an official transcript including the most recent year of completed studies. Please see www.admission.uottawa.ca for more information and an application.
Application deadline: March 1st Vicky Hull "Young Women of Distinction" Awards
Started in 1991 in recognition of Vicky Hull who was a young woman active in the YWCA of St. Catharines, the Vicky Hull Youth Leadership Awards were established in her memory to honour young women who, like Vicky, committed themselves to others by displaying a leadership role. Again this year, the YWCA Niagara Region will present the Vicky Hull “Young Women of Distinction” Awards to correspond with the YWCA’s annual Women of Distinction Awards, honouring women throughout Niagara Region who have distinguished themselves by their personal achievements. The Young Women of Distinction Awards will be presented to three young women who display strong leadership qualities in the categories of Arts and Culture, Community Service and Sport, Recreation and Leisure. Applicants must be young women currently attending Secondary School and residents of the Niagara Region. Applications can be picked up in guidance, the form must be filled out in full and returned to the YWCA Niagara Region no later than March 5th, 2010 by 4:00 p.m. DeVry - Dean's Scholarship: $1500 per semester valued up to $13,500. Students who apply to DeVry and submit a qualifying computerized placement test such as SAT/ACT score will be considered. Please see www.devry.edu/finance.html for detailed information and an application.
Due date is March 9. DeVry - Presidential Scholarship: Award of half tuition (up to $32,550). Two per campus and two for online university (48 in total). Students who apply to DeVry and submit a qualifying computerized placement test such as SAT/ACT score will be considered. Scholastic achievement, evidence of community service and extra-curricular activities, along with an essay are required. Please see www.devry.edu/finance.html for detaileed information and an application.
Due date: candidates have one year from high school graduation to apply to and begin course work at DeVry. Brock University National Leaders Award: 15 awards of $8,000 (over 4 years). Candidates will provide evidence of academic excellence, personal leadership activities in such areas as the fine arts, writing, debating, science, extracurricular activities beyond the students' local school class requirements and/or significant citizenship contributions to community or family. Financial need will also be taken into consideration. Please see https://experience.brocku.ca/Undergraduate_Study/leaders.ezc. for more information and an application.
Due date is March 13. Ethel Boyce Award
Five awards available at $1000 each. Administered by Softball Canada given anually to a female and male recipient. The award winners will have exhibited leadership traits and skills in softball. For more info. see www.softball.ca
Deadline: March 15 Allan Simpson Educational Fund Awards: Value varies annually based on the performance of the Fund. The award is open to full orphans (both parents deceased). Open to students pursuing post secondary education. The award is renewable if the applicant maintains a passing average as a full time student at University or College. Please see Mr. McBride in Guidance for an application form.
Due date is March 15. The Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards: 5 awards of $1000. Application for the Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards is open to all senior students who plan on graduating from secondary school in the spring of 2009. To qualify, each student must submit an original work using one of the following media: Text, Visual Art, Web Design, or Audio or Video Production. In addition, each student must include a completed application form found on the website. Please see www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/education/school-programs for more information and an application.
Due date is March 15. Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship Program: 200 scholarships of $1000. The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals for individuals who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, have made a positive contribution to their school through extracurricular activities and have made significant contributions of time and energy to community service programs. Please see www.millerthomson.com and link to the MT Foundation for more information and an application.
Due date is March 15. The Dalton Camp Award: $5000. The Dalton Camp Award will go to the winner or winners of an essay competition on the link between democratic values and the media in Canada. The award is available to up to two Canadians each year. Each award consists of a prize of $5,000, as well as a bronze cast medal by the late Canadian sculptress Dora de Pédèry-Hunt. Please see www.friends.ca/DCA/ for more information.
The deadline for entries is March 15 this year. Diabetes Hope Foundation Scholarship: 20 awards of $2500. Available for students who live with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, who enrich their lives with community and extra curricular activities, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and who are proceeding to post-secondary education. Please see www.diabeteshopefoundation.com/scholarships_about.aspx for more information and an application.
Due date is March 18. Talk About Canada Scholarship-contest continues. Please see January entry. Final date is March 23. Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship For Colleges (GWMSC):
1) Garfield Weston National Award - up to 25 - two to three year awards providing tuition plus up to $8000 for living costs. 2) Regional Award - up to 18 at $4000 entrance. 3) Provincial Award - up to 15 at $2,500 entrance. A successful candidate will be passionate about his or her field of study, curious and willing to try new things, caring about his or her neighbours and community, and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society. Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, in final year of high school or be an adult in the workforce (out of school for minimum of 3 years)entering first-year of full-time college studies. Candidates must have a minimum average of 75% in courses that are required for entry into their anticipated course of college study and Must be accepted at an accredited community college for a 2-3 year diploma studies program.
Please see www.gwmsc.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is March 23.
***Due date extended to April 15*** Royal Canadian Legion Bursary Assistance Program: $300 to $500. The Program is designed to assist students entering or continuing their post-secondary education including courses and programs of a technical and vocational nature, outside of and beyond secondary school. Approved bursary assistance is not based upon scholastic standing but rather on the successful admission status to a post secondary institution or successful completion of one or more years leading to a recognized degree, diploma, or certificate. The program is open to:
1. War veterans and their children and grandchildren.
2. Ordinary and Life members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children and grandchildren.
3. Associate members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children.
4. Ladies' Auxillary members and their children and grandchildren.
Application forms are available from Mr. McBride in the Guidance Office. Applicants must also apply to OSAP.
Due date is March 27. RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program: Candidates must be status Indian, Non-status Indian, Inuit or Metis and provide proof of acceptance to a Canadian university of college, maintain a full course work load, and be in need of financial assistance. Please see www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_awards.html for more information and an application.
Applications accepted from January 1 until March 31. Education and Scholarship Trust of the Trans-Canada Alliance of German Canadians: 6 - $500.00 - $1,500 (maximum of 2 students per school). Candidates must be of German cultural descent. They must have top marks overall in academic and German language courses and must have extra-curricular involvement. In addition, candidates must be accepted by a provincial university for post-secondary study. Please use the following contact for more info:
Chair of Education & Scholarship Trust
85 Inglis Street
Ayr, ON NOB 1EO
Phone: 1-519-632-7700
Fax: 1-519-632-8700 International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Scholarship Fund (James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund): 100 scholarships (31 at $10,000 and 69 at $1,000). Must rank in the top 10% of their graduating class, have or expect to have SAT or ACT scores, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be children of a Teamster member in good standing and plan to attend an accredited college or university.
Please go to www.teamster.org/scholarship for more information and an application.
Due date is March 31. Niagara University Scholarships for Canadian Students: There are a variety of scholarship opportunities for Canadian students considering studying at Niagara University. For more information including how to apply please see
www.niagara.edu/financialaid/incoming_students.htm#Canadian. Ontario Cheerleading Federation Scholarship: $500. Candidates must be graduating from secondary school and planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. Candidates must have a minimum three years of active cheerleading experience, and be able to show evidence of contributions to the school and the community through involvement in cheerleading. Please see ocfcheer.com/scholarships.html for more information and an application.
Due date is March 31.
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Niagara Chapter of Native Women: Award amount varies. Given to a native student going on to college or university. Please fax a letter of introduction, a transcript, and evidence of post-secondary acceptance to 905-871-9262. Girl Guides of Canada National Scholarship: Each year Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada awards a number of scholarships to registered members actively involved in Guiding. Members applying must be, or will be, attending on a full time basis a recognized post secondary educational institution such as a college or university. Please see www.girlguides.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is April 1. Municipal Engineers Bursary Award Program: Up to ten awards of $1000 across Ontario. Candidates must be in their final year of a secondary school. They must have been granted conditional acceptance at an Ontario University in an engineering program. Candidates must have shown an interest in, and contribution to, their community through active participation in extra-curricular activities and/or in civic organizations. Please see www.municipalengineers.on.ca and click on the News and Information link to find more info and an application.
Due date is April 1. RBC Scholastic Achievement Award (Hockey): Up to $5,000 CDN over four academic years for College or University studies if the overall average of 70% is maintained. The scholarship will provide $1,000 a year for the first three years and $2,000 for the fourth year. Scholarship Criteria:
* Must be a 2009-2010 registered player in Minor Hockey or High School Hockey
* Must be a Grade 12 student graduating in June 2010
* Must be planning full-time attendance at an accredited Canadian University or College starting no later than September 2009
* Must have a minimum 70% (B) average at mid-term in Grade 12
* No game misconduct penalties during the current season.
Please go to www.niagaraicedogs.net/page/rbc-scholarship-award for more info and an application.
Due date is April 1. The Roger Neilson/Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Scholarship Award: Awarded each year to four student athletes that will be continuing their post secondary education. Two males and two females are awarded separate scholarships in the amounts of $10,000 each spread out over four yearly payments of $2,500. In addition to these four recipients, the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Association also offers one-time bursaries of $1,000 to four additional scholarship finalists. Please see www.ofsaa.on.ca and go to the Awards and Scholarships link for more info and an application.
Due date is April 1. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards: All-Expenses-paid week of leadership training, June 14-20. This program is intended for mature individuals who have demonstrated self-awareness, leadership qualities and concern for others. Nominees must be between 19 and 25 years of age. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to: communicate effectively, work well with other young men and women, and lead others through involvement in student council or committee positions, community service, church youth activities, or participation in programs such as Rotaract, Interact, or Junior Achievement.
Please see Mr. McBride for more info.
Early Bird due date is April 1. Retail as a Career Scholarship Program: 26 scholarships in total: 1 for $5000, and 25 for $1000. Eligible students must be attending a Canadian college or university full time or part time in Fall 2009. They must by pursuing a retail, business, or marketing related program and be working part time or full time within the retail industry. Please see www.retailcouncil.org/education/programs/scholarship.asp for more information as well as an application.
Due date is April 1. Ryerson University: A number of entrance scholarships available with a value up to full tuition. Please see www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/entrance for more info and applications.
Due date is April 1. Brescia Take the Lead Public Speaking Contest: Grand prize is a fall/winter academic scholarship as well as cash prizes for second and third place. Open to female students in grade 11 and 12. Participants prepare a short speech (no more than five minutes) about women who are catalysts for change in their communities. Go to brescia.uwo.ca/iwil/takethelead/ for more information and an application.
Due date to register is Friday, April 2 and the contest takes place at Brescia on Saturday, April 10. York University Scholarship Opportunities: There are a variety of scholarships available. Please see
http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/financialsupport/scholarshipcdn_app for more information.
Due date is April 4. Ontario Knights of Columbus Bursary Program: 10 bursaries of $500. Candidates must be a member of the Knights of Columbus in good standing or the wife, son, or daughter of a current or deceased member of the Knights in good standing. Please see www.ontariokofc.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is April 12. Engineers Without Borders "Get Outside Your World!" Contest: Prizes for grades 9 to 11 $250 and a class visit from an EWB volunteer. Prizes for grade 12 $1000 scholarship for post secondary studies. Please see youth.ewb.ca/contest for more topics and project options.
Due date is April 15. Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship For Colleges (GWMSC):
1) Garfield Weston National Award - up to 25 - two to three year awards providing tuition plus up to $8000 for living costs. 2) Regional Award - up to 18 at $4000 entrance. 3) Provincial Award - up to 15 at $2,500 entrance. A successful candidate will be passionate about his or her field of study, curious and willing to try new things, caring about his or her neighbours and community, and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society. Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, in final year of high school or be an adult in the workforce (out of school for minimum of 3 years)entering first-year of full-time college studies. Candidates must have a minimum average of 75% in courses that are required for entry into their anticipated course of college study and Must be accepted at an accredited community college for a 2-3 year diploma studies program.
Please see www.gwmsc.ca for more information and an application.
New due date is April 15 (original date was March 23) Lakehead University Entrance Scholarships: Lakehead offers a number of entrance scholarships up to and including free tuition. Some of these require application. Please see http://financialaid.lakeheadu.ca for more info and application forms.
Due date April 15. Sandy Cemas Scholarship Fund: Open to a physically disbled candidate seeking a post-secondary education at a Canadian University who consistently demonstrated high scholastic abilities throughout secondary school, participation in extra-curricular activities, and served as a role model to fellow students.
Due date April 15. Wally McIntosh Memorial Scholarship: 2 awards of $2000. Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Wally McIntosh Memorial Scholarship. Two recipients will be named. The $2000.00 annual entrance award (per recipient) is available to the children of owners, partners and employees of an Ontario Association member contractor. Note that the applicant must:
Be a son or daughter of an employee of a voting member of the Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association.
Be graduating from high school and entering a College or University of his/her choice.
Achieve a minimum of 75% average on six Grade 12 subjects.
Include a recommendation from school principal.
Have demonstrated leadership qualities through involvement in extra-curricular or community activities.
Preference will be given to candidates whose connection is with persons involved directly with the sheet metal industry.
Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Deadline for applications is April 15, 2010 Wally Scott Bursary (Minor Hockey Foundation Ontario): The Wally Scott Bursary is given in recognition of outstanding commitment to community service, athletics, and academics. This bursary reflects the achievements of a young hockey player who is committed to his or her community, athletic ability, and academic achievement. Each approved recipient may receive between $1,000 and $2,500 towards his or her
post-secondary education. Bursary amounts are subject to change depending on available funds. There will
be a maximum of two bursary winners awarded per year.
Please see www.hockeyfoundation.ca and click on the Wally Scott Bursary link for more info and an application.
Due date is April 15. Jack A. MacDonald Award of Merit: Sound academic record throughout their school career, accompanied by outstanding community service and leadership; Awarded to one elementary and one secondary student currently attending an Ontario Public School. Please see www.opsba.org and the "What we do" link for more info and an application.
Due date is April 16. Ontario Mining Association's Video Competition: $2500 to $5000. Create a two to three minute video on the benefits of mining to society. This can be an individual or group project. Please see www.oma.on.ca for more information.
Due date is April 16. CAW Bursaries: 25 of $2000 each. These bursaries are offered to son/daughter of a CAW member in good standing; student must be entering their first year of post-secondary education (university, college, technological institute, teachers' college, nursing school, etc.); those with disabilities, women, persons of colour and aboriginal Canadians are especially encouraged to apply.
Please see www.caw.ca/en/5332.htm for more information and an application form.
Due date is post marked by April 16 (although applications will be accepted until April 30) Minds in Motion Awards-The Justin Eves Foundation:
Financial assistance provided to students with a documented learning disability who have applied to university or community college. Please go to www.justinevesfoundation.com for more information and an application package.
Due date is April 17. InPetroleum Services Association of Canada: In 2010, five public scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded
Applicants must be:
1. A Canadian citizen.
2. 25 years of age or under at the time of application.
Recipients may be asked to provide proof that they meet the above criteria.
Awards will be made only to those pursuing post-secondary educational or vocational studies in a diploma, degree or certificate program at an accredited institution in Canada. Applicants may be in any year of their program of studies, but must be in attendance at the institution within 12 months subsequent to being awarded the scholarship. Only one application may be submitted per individual per year. Anyone who applied in previous years may reapply, however, those who have received PSAC scholarships in the past are not eligible.
Please see www.psac.ca/community/education-fund and follow the links for more info and an application.
Due date is April 23. Aird Scholarship: 2 of $2500. For students with physical disabilities (major, long-term impairment that severely restricts activities), who will be enrolling in the first year of a full-time program at a recognized Ontario post-secondary institution; must be an Ontario resident; a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident; demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, motivation, and initiative. Please see
http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/plan_grants_full_sepapp_aird_12345.htm for more information and an application.
Due date is April 30. Big Dig Scholarship
One award available at $3000
You must be currently in grade 12 or in your first year of college/university sometime in 2010. You must submit a short essay answering the question on the company's website. For more info. see wwww.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php
Deadline: April 30 Ontario Hockey Federation: Amount varies. Eligible candidates must be registered for three years within the OHF in any capacity, have registered during his/her application season, be registrant in good standing with the OHF, be enrolling or enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution and met the admission standards of that institution, and have maintained clear academic status. For more information please www.ohf.on.ca for more information and an application form.
Due date is April 30. Ontario Hostelry Institute College Entrance Award: Eight awards of $2000. 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, Food and Beverage, Hotel, Hospitality, Tourism, or Resort. Please see www.theohi.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is April 30. Financial Reality Check Award: 1st Place: $750, 2nd Place: $500, 3rd Place: $300. Go to www.getsmartaboutmoney.ca/education-programs for the contest guidelines and accompanying forms.
Final day is April 30. Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation Family Bursary: Ten bursaries of $1500 each. Open to children of OSSTF/FEESO members to enter college, university, or apprenticeship programs. Please see www.osstf.on.ca/services and click on the Awards, Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries link.
Due date is April 30. Whipper Billy Watson Education Bursary: $2000 to one male and one female. Candidates must intend to register in September 2010 in the first year of a College of Applied Arts and Technology as a full-time student. They must have a physical disability and have demonstrated commitment to academic study as well as leadership and community service. They must have been active in extra-curricular activities. Please see www.bloorviewschool.ca and click on the Scholarship link for more info and an application.
Due date is April 30.
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Apprenticeship Bursary: Please see www.edu.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices/app_shol.html for an overview and how to get an application. Niagara Cattleman's Association Scholarship for Agricultural Studies: $250. Open to a graduating secondary school student from the Niagara Region who is pursuing post-secondary education in studies related to agriculture. Please contact 905-732-2774 for more information. Branscombe Family Foundation: Up to $20,000 over four years. Approval of applications is based primarily on financial need with academci excellence. Scholarships are only granted to students who will take a full course program at an Ontario university or community college and who will commence this higher learning the following school year. Please see Mr. McBride in Guidance for more information and an application.
Due date is May 1. Jim Fielding Memorial Bursary: Maximum award of $15,000.
Established by his children, Norinne, Murray and Craig, to aid students at Laurentian University. Valued at a maximum of $15,000, equivalent to the cost of tuition, cost of residence (if applicable), Super Saver Meal Plan and cost of books and equipment, this bursary which is renewable for three years, is awarded to aid a full-time student who, without this financial assistance, would not be able to attend Laurentian University. It will be awarded to students who may have struggled academically because of financial and personal challenges that have limited their ability to concentrate on their studies. Recipients cannot be eligible to hold any other awards with a value greater than $1,000. Preference will be given to students pursuing applied studies. Nomination by a teacher, guidance counsellor, or professional speaking of the student’s potential and background is required. Students need not be a proven scholar. The recipients must also submit a letter outlining their financial limitations which hinder their ability to complete their university degree. The recipients must be Canadian citizens and residents of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Students must satisfy the passing-grade requirements of their degree, maintain full-time status, and complete 30 credits (the normal academic workload) in a 12 month period to be eligible to renew the bursary. Jim Fielding Memorial Bursary application required. See www.laurentian.ca for more info.
Due date is May 1. Laurentian University Entrance Scholarships: Laurentian offers a number of entrance scholarships including the 50th Anniversary Access Awards which provide financial assistance to students from outside the Sudbury area. Please see www.laurentian.ca and go to Quick Links/Financial Aid and follow the other links.
Due date is May 1. Nipissing University Entrance Scholarship: A number of scholarships available to students entering Nipissing directly from high school in September 2010. Please see http://nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices/formsapplications.asp
Due date is May 1. Nipissing University Chancellor's Scholarship: $10,000 renewable for up to three additional years at $3,000 per year for a total of $19,000. Chancellor’s Awards are awarded to two full-time students entering the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies who demonstrate academic excellence, exemplary leadership activities and financial need. Criteria:
·A minimum 85% in best six 4U/4M final grades in the previous year
·Personal leadership activities: e.g. excellence in fine arts, writing, debating; excellence in science extracurricular activities beyond your local school class requirements; and/or significant citizenship contributions to community or family
·Demonstrated financial need
To qualify for renewal of these awards, students must maintain an average of 85% in 30 credits in the Faculty of Arts and Science over each Fall/Winter session. Please see http://nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices/formsapplications.asp
Due date is May 1. Nipissing University Schulich Scholarships in Science and Education: $6000. Presented to full-time students entering the first year of a Bachelor of Science program at Nipissing University with a focus on education (BSc with Concurrent BEd or Orientation to Teaching (OTT)) who demonstrate strong academic achievement, community volunteerism and financial need. Please see http://nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices/formsapplications.asp
Due date is May 1. St. Catharines Standard Boy's High School Basketball Tournament Bursary: Applicant must have been a player on a team that has participated in the Tournament and must have achieved the necessary academic standing to have been accepted at a Canadian or U.S. post-secondary institution that requires at least an OSSD for admission. Applications will be judged mainly on financial need but other factors such as character and academic standing will also be considered. The bursary shall be paid in two equal instalments, the first being disbursed upon receipt of proof of registration for the fall term, and the second being disbursed upon receipt of proof of continuing studies in the winter term. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to make application for the disbursement of the bursary and provide the necessary documentation. Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.
Due date is May 1. Great Questions Essay Competition, one award offered at a value of $2000. Using the book Great Questions of Canada, students are asked to write an essay on one of the six Great Questions debate topics. The winning essay will be published on the website and win a trip to Ottawa for the awards ceremonies in 2010.
Your essay must be postmarked by May 7, 2010. Pen Financial Student Scholarship in Honour of Pete Kalogeropolous and Vince Vocal: PenFinancial Credit Union is proud to announce a new, $1,500 Scholarship Program open to all residents of Niagara who are planning to attend, or are currently attending, post-secondary education. All you have to do is submit a two minute video outlining why you're passionate about your chosen program of study. In other words, what do you want to be when you grow up and why? Please see
http://www.penfinancial.com/scholarship/.
Due date is May 7.
Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship Program: 30 to 40 scholarships across the country worth $1500 each. Students must be from a family farming operation with plans to enter their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture. They must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities, and active involvement in their local community. Please see www.monsanto.ca for more info and an application.
Due date is May 14. YMCA of Niagara Frank McNeil Youth Bursary: up to $300. This money is made available to a student to provide an opportunity for them to improve their leadership abilities and develop values that are the foundation of YMCA programming. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 24, contribute significant time and service to a charitable organization, and has demonstrated leadership, initiative and commitment to service excellence. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of the Niagara Peninsula. Applicants must be planning to enroll/participate in an educational opportunity within the next twelve months. Confirmation of registration will be required before the award is provided. It is not required for the application process. Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Due date is May 14. YMCA of Niagara Savoia Scholarship: Up to $300. Candidates will be over the age of 17 and contribute significant time and service to the YMCA or another charitable organization. They will have YMCA experience and have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and comitment to serve others. Candidates will be enrolled in a college or university within the next twelve months and can demonstrate financial need. Please see Mr. McBride in Guidance for an application.
Due date is May 14. YMCA of Niagara Walter Oprzedek Youth Bursary: Up to $250. Candidates will be over the age of 17 and contribute significant time and service to the YMCA or another charitable organization. They will have YMCA experience and have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and comitment to serve others. Candidates will be enrolled in a college or university within the next twelve months and can demonstrate financial need. Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Due date is May 14. Apprenticeship Bursary: $1000. Applicants must be living in the Niagara area and be at least 16 years of age. They must be pursuing a career as a skilled tradesperson through apprencticeship training and one of the following:
enrolled in grade 12 and registered through OYAP, currently attending a pre-apprenticeship or skilled trades training program at a College level, an employed registered apprentice, an unemployed registered apprentice seeking an employer sponsor. For more information and an application please see
www.apprenticesearch.com.
Due date is May 15. Dominion Institute Great Question Essay Competition: $2000
(3 awards available). Open to students 21 years of age or younger; Canadian citizen graduating from high school or any undergraduate student.
Please see www.greatquestions.com/e/bulletin.html for more info and an application.
Due date is May 15. Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association Writing Contest: First place $200 in senior category, $150 junior category as well as $100 for second place in the senior category. The written piece may be any of the following: a letter, diary entry, biography, essay, report, or something else. Go www.hkvca.ca for more information or see Mr. McBride in Guidance.
Due date is May 21. PenFinancial Bursaries: Two of $750. A student may be eligible for a bursary under the program if he/she:
-Is a member of or dependent of a member of PenFinancial Credit Union for at least one year prior to making application. (Students related to credit union staff, committee or board members are not eligible to take part in this awards program.)
-Is currently or has been accepted as a duly registered full-time student at an accredited university or college.
-Has a minimum cumulative grade point average of C (65%) in his/her academic studies for the last academic year.
-Shows leadership in the area of community involvement and/or co-operative activity. Please see www.penfinancial.com for more info and an application.
Due date has been extended to May 22. BMO Financial Group Award
Five awards valued at $2000. Selection is based on academic standing and results from a portfolio interview. A selection committee will also consider supporting documentation demonstrating community involvement and the required creative statement. More information at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/7951/bmo_financial_group_award_scholarship.php
Due date is May 28, 2010. Application requires registering with website. Maurice Izzard Memorial Award: $1000. To commemorate the dedication of Maurice Izzard, principal at Bloorview MacMillan Centre for eighteen years, his family and friends have established an annual award. This award will benefit a newly graduated student with a physical disability, who plans to pursue post secondary education at university, college or any other centre of post secondary education in the Fall of 2010. Please see www.bloorviewschool.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is May 28. Brescia Community Leader Award: Four awards of $1000. Applicants are asked to provide information about extracurricular involvement in their schools, and work or volunteer positions they have held in their community. Must have and maintain a 75% average. Please see www.brescia.uwo.ca/tuition_scholarships/documents/CommunityLeader10-11.pdf.
Due date is May 30. James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award: up to six awards of $2500. The program recognizes Aboriginal students for their creative writing talent. Creative pieces may include, but are not limited to short stories, poems, essays, plays, or songs and must be original work created by the student. Please see www.ontario.ca/bartleman for more info and an application.
Due date is May 31. Learning Matters Education Charity: Six bursaries valued at $2500 each. Applications will be considered on the basis of financial need and other factors including community involvement, academic excellence, and career objectives. Please see www.cst.org.
Due date is May 31. Niagara Men's Chorus Music Scholarship: Open to students who plan on studying music or music education at an accredited post-secondary institute. Please see Mr. McBride for more information and an application.
Due date is May 31. Ralph Bradley Memorial Bursary: $600. 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. The bursary will be payable to the recipient early in the year 2010, upon filing proof of enrolment in the second semester of post secondary studies. The bursary may only be used at post secondary institutions (colleges and universities) within the Province of Ontario. There is no restriction on the program of studies. However, the studies must be in a field which is, in some manner, related to agriculture and/or water management.
Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Due date is May 31. Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship Program: One national award of $6000, 4 first place regional awards of $1500, 4 second place regional awards of $1000, and 4 regional high school graduate awards of $1500. Applicants must be enrolled or expect to enroll in a post secondary program of at least two years in length. High school students must be in their last or second to last year of secondary studies. Applications must be sponsored by a CFIG Member Store. Please see www.cfig.ca/scholarship.asp for more info and an application.
Due date is May 31. First Ontario Credit Union Bursary: Five bursaries of $1500 each. Candidates must have been a member of First Ontario Credit Union for at least one year, have achieved a minimum average of 70%, and have demonstrated the cooperative philosophies of caring, cooperation, and community through school and/or community service. Please see www.firstontariocu.com/community/community/bursariesleadershipprogram.asp.
Due date is May 31. Learning Matters Education Charity: Learning Matters is pleased to make available 6 bursaries across the country. Each bursary is valued at $2,500 and is to be applied towards the cost of tuition. Bursary recipients will be notified in writing by August 15, 2008, and the funds will be forwarded to the applicable post-secondary school by September 15, 2008.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status in Canada, entering or enrolled in a full-time post-secondary undergraduate education program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, able to demonstrate financial need, and one or more of community involvement, academic excellence, and career objectives which will make a positive contribution in Canadian society. Please see www.cst.org/static/public/en/doc/learning_matters_application.pdf for more info and an application.
Due date is May 31. James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Scholarship: Who can receive this award? Every year up to six Aboriginal students will receive this award for their creative writing talent. Creative pieces may include, but are not limited to short stories, poems, essays, plays, or songs and must be original work created by the student. For each category, there will be an 'up to 12 years of age' and '13 to 18 years of age' recipient. Each recipient will receive a certificate and a cash award of $2,500. To be eligible for the award, you must be 18 years of age or under, swubmit an original creative writing piece that has not in any part been copied from any source, self identify as being Aboriginal, and be a student enrolled in a school in Ontario.
Please see www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours for more information and an application.
Due date is May 31.
The OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards: $1000. Open to all young people between 16-29 years of age, who are under the care of a Canadian Physician for the treatment of epilepsy. Must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status. Please see
www.epilepsyontario.org for more information and an application.
Due date is May 31. Lincoln M. Alexander Award: Two student awards and one community award all valued at $5000. Nomination by the school is required. The nominee must have made a significant contribution towards eliminating racial prejudice or discrimination. The contribution should be sustained and innovative, demonstrating leadership and the promise of long-term improvement, greater public awareness or viable change. Scholastic performance is not taken into consideration. Please see www.citizenship.gov.on.ca for more info and an application.
Due date is May 31. Niagara Region Home Economics Association Award Application: One award of $500. Awarded to a graduating student who plans to pursue studies at university in one of the following areas: Food and Nutrition Sciences, Fashion Arts, or Interior Design. Please see Mr. McBride in Guidance for an application.
Due date is May 31. The Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship: 5 Awards of $500. This scholarship is in memory of a very special 18 year old woman who was struck down by a car while she was jogging on Aug. 30, 1995. The Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship is in memory of a very special 18 year old woman who was struck down by a car while she was jogging on Aug. 30, 1995.The Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Memorial Scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded annually to a young woman, a girls’ team, or a sport organization that exemplify Stacey’s ideals and qualities. The scholarship, which honours the memory of Stacey, is distributed among five recipients; each recipient will receive $500.Applications for the Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Memorial Scholarship will only be accepted between April 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Any applications received before or after these dates will not be considered. Please see www.caaws.ca/e/grants/levitt/ for more information and an application form.
Due date is May 31. Teachers Credit Union Post Secondary Bursary: Four awards of $2000. Applicant must be a Teachers Credit Union member and must have graduated, or be in the process of graduating high school. The applicant must have illustrated some involvement in any or all of the following areas: community leadership, extra-curricular activities, special endeavours or circumstances, volunteer services, outside interests and/or hobbies, career and educational objectives. Please see
www.teacherscu.on.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is May 31. Walmart Canada Community Scholarship Program: Six awards worth $4000 each over four years. Applicants must be High School Graduates (or in the process of graduating), who are registering as a full-time student at an accredited Canadian College or University in the Fall of 2010. High academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, and environmental stewardship are all taken into consideration. An essay is required. Please see
www.walmart.ca/about-walmart for an overview of the program and an application.
Due date is May 31. Niagara College Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries:The Foundation was established in 1989 to promote interest in, and awareness of, Niagara College and to seek and maintain funds for the improvement, development and exclusive benefit of the College. Applications for students starting or returning to school in September 2010, will be available in June 2010. Please see www.niagaracollege.ca/finaid/scholarships_bursaries.htm. Fort Erie Native Post-Secondary Fund: Amount varies. Any native student entering post-secondary studies directly from secondary school. Please contact
Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre
796 Buffalo Road
Fort Erie, Ontario, L2A 5H2
Attn: Audra Sewell
Phone: (905) 991-8858 CAA Niagara Travel and Automotive Scholarship: $500. Awarded to a graduating studnt who is proceeding to post secondary studies in auto services or travel-related studies. The application must include a letter of support from the school, and a letter from the applicant outlining their aspirations for their chosen field. Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Due date is June 4. John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award: Two awards are available annually to qualified students – one female and one male – of Native ancestry (Status, Non-status, Metis or Inuit). Each Award is valued at $4,000. To apply, students need to be either entering or attending a college or university in Ontario. To be eligible for an Award, the students must also:
Be entering or enrolled in one of the following program areas: Engineering, Trades, Technology, Business, Environmental Studies or disciplines relevant to OPG’s business.
Provide proof of good academic standing (minimum B average)
Demonstrate strong communication skills. Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities, including volunteer work. Be legally eligible to work in Canada upon graduation.
Have submitted a completed application form, including a brief (500 words) overview of their interest in their Native community or their commitment to Native culture and heritage.
Please see www.mypowercareer.com/Content/Students/StudentAwards/Index.html
for more information and an application.
Due date is June 4. Fellowships for Studying in French: $1500. Available for both university and college students. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to students with the highest marks. Please see https://osap.gov.on and use the search feature to find the application.
Due date is June 11. Fellowships for Studying in French: The value of the award is $1500. If you receive the fellowship and are applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), the amount of the fellowship award will be taken into consideration in your OSAP assessment. The award is nonrenewable. You are eligible if you meet the following requirements: you have never received a Fellowship for Studying in French, or been a full-time student taking at least 60 per cent of a full course load in French at a French language or bilingual post secondary institution in Canada or abroad for two consecutive semesters. You must be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Ontario. You must plan to enrol in a postsecondary program that is approved of for student loan purposes, that lasts 21 weeks, and that leads to a university degree, a college or university certificate, or a college or university diploma. Please see htpp://osap.gov.on.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is June 12. AIA and the Global Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship Program:
$1000. Qualified applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school within the past two years. To receive a scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a college-level program, university or an accredited automotive technical program through either a CAMPE (Canadian Association of Motive Power Educators) college or a CARS approved institute. Contact AIA for a complete list. Students must be enrolled full-time for the year of the scholarship. You must be enrolled for September of the year you are applying until April of the following year.
Priority will be given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket. Participants must be attending a full-time program in Canada. Graduate programs and undergraduate part-time programs do not qualify. Employees of Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium associations and their family members are not eligible. Please see http://aiacanada.com/ for more information and an application.
Due date is June 15. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame / Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Scholarship Program: $1000 a year for four years. This scholarship opportunity is available to high school students who are aspiring to a career in medicine or the health sciences. The value of the scholarship is $1000 per year toward a four-year undergraduate degree at any accredited Canadian university. The scholarship is administered by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), and the selection is made by a committee of university representatives chosen by the AFMC. Recipients will receive the award annually for up to four years, or until the scholar obtains his/her first degree, whichever occurs first. If the recipient is enrolled in a three-year degree program, a request may be made to apply the fourth year of the scholarship to the first year of a professional degree program in medical/health sciences.
Students must maintain a minimum average of 80% in order for the scholarship to continue. Please see www.cdnmedhall.org/student-programs for more information and an application.
Due date is June 15. Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship Foundation: 9 awards of $2000. The winning applicants will be young Canadians who have achieved a high level of academic and leadership standards over the years. Please see www.cssa.com for more information and a scholarship application.
Due date is June 15. OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) Bursary Program: 12 bursaries (6 female, 6 male) of $1500 each. To be eligible to win, you must meet the following criteria at the time of the selection: Your parent, grandparent or legal guardian must be insured through an individual or group policy of an insurance plan or program provided by OTIP. You must be a full-time post-secondary student at a Canadian college or university for the upcoming academic year. Only one application per person will be accepted. Applicants are only eligible to receive an OTIP Bursary once. Six male and six female applicants will be randomly drawn by June 30, 2010, from all eligible applications received. The selected applicants will be contacted by telephone and will be required to submit proof of age and proof of attendance at a Canadian college or university on a full-time basis for the upcoming academic year. The selected applicants will be asked an arithmetic skill-testing question, which must be answered correctly.
Should any of the initially selected applicants either not provide proof of age, or proof of attendance, not correctly answer the skill-testing question, or have previously received an OTIP Bursary, they will be deemed ineligible. Should this occur, another randomly selected applicant will be chosen. This process will continue until a winner is declared.
Only the selected applicants will be notified by OTIP.
Awards will be made by cheque in Canadian funds payable to the winner. A list of the bursary winners will be posted at www.otip.com by July 31, 2010. For more information and an application please see www.otip.com.
Due date is June 15. ECO Canada Scholarship Program: four awards for Canadian students annually of $2,500 to be used towards their first-year tuition in an environmental program at any Canadian post-secondary institution. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have shown leadership in her or his community in the areas of environmental protection, conservation and preservation of natural resources, or environmental sustainability. Qualified students are chosen based on a reference letter and an essay about their environmental accomplishments and ambitions.
The top candidate each year is awarded an additional $2,500 through the Edit Petrovic Memorial Scholarship. Funding for the scholarships come from ECO Canada, and friends and family of Edit Petrovic. To qualify for the scholarship program, students must: Have been accepted to an environmental program in a Canadian post-secondary institution, have graduated high school within the last 12 months, have demonstrated leadership in their communities relevant to environmental issues, and
be a Canadian citizen. Please see www.eco.ca/scholarship for more information and an application.
Due date is June 15. The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award: Two awards of $1,000 each will be granted: one for a student entering their first year of post-secondary education, the other for a student who is already enrolled in a post-secondary program. Who was Sabrina Shannon? The award is dedicated to the life of Sabrina Shannon, an inspirational teenager who tragically suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction in 2003. Her parents, Mike Shannon and Sara Shannon, have kept Sabrina’s spirit alive by advocating for safer school environments. Sabrina’s Law, landmark legislation passed in Ontario in 2005, continues to influence school board policies in Canada. What are the criteria? Applications will be evaluated on a submission essay which describes your efforts to raise awareness about severe allergies and anaphylaxis in your school or community. Your essay should highlight: A strong commitment to educating others The number of people reached directly or indirectly The quality and creativity of the education efforts
What is the process? An Anaphylaxis Canada committee (staff and volunteers) will review and select the recipients based on the award criteria. Applicants will be notified of their application status by July 15th, 2010. Please see www.whyriskit.ca/pages/en/home.php for more information and an application.
Due date is June 15. Niagara College Regional Chair's Bursary: $1,500. The Regional Chair Bursary is awarded annually to a student entering a full-time, first year, Level 1 program at Niagara College in September 2010 . The applicant must have graduated from a High School in the Niagara Region, the year in which the application is submitted. The applicant must live in the Niagara Region. View application instructions and download application form at the Region of Niagara web site at www.niagararegion.ca/chair/school-bursaries.aspx.
Due date is June 18, 2010. Niagara Peninsula Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association Scholarship: Up to 3 awards of $500. Awarded to a graduating student who has wroked on a fruit or vegetable farm at some time and plans to pursue a college or university education. Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Due date is June 18. Niagara Regional Chair Bursaries: 2 of $1500, one for a student going to Niagara College, and one for a student going to Brock University. Please see www.regional.niagara.on.ca/chair/school-bursaries.aspx for more information and an application.
Due date is June 18. Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship: A minimum of $100 up to a maximum of $3500 per year. Available for students who have shown academic excellence in high school. If you wish to be considered for the maximum amount of scholarship available, you must complete the 2010-2011 OSAP Application for Full-Time Students. This is a renewable scholarship. Students who keep their grades up and maintain the scholarship eligibility criteria can receive the scholarship for up to four years in total. You do not have to re-apply for this scholarship as you will automatically be considered for renewal. Please see osap.gov.on.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is June 25. Grimsby Minor Hockey Midget Scholarship: Three awards of $500. To be eligible a player must have played a minimum of four years in Grimsby. Preference will be given to those who have continued to play at the midget level. The player must have demonstrated good sportsmanship, discipline, leadership and citizenship in their hockey play and community life. The player must apply in writing to Gail Priest, 1st VP Admin c/o PO Box 315, Grimsby, L3M 4G3.
Due date is June 29. The Canadian Printing Industries:A number of awards valued at $1250 each. Must be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in a minimum two year program, on a full time basis, in a printing management or technical program (not art or design) in a post secondary Canadian school.
For more information, including a list of eligible post secondary institutions, please see www.cpia-aci.ca/scholarship-trust-fund/index_e.php
Due date is June 30, 2010 Childhood Cancer Foundation Scholarship: A number of schlolarships worth $1500. Candidates must be at least 17 years old and have been either treated for some form of childhood cancer or still be on treatment. For more information and an application form please see http://candlelighters.ca/prog_serv/scholarshp_fnd/guidelines.html.
Due date is June 30. Jack and Janet Cavers Scholarship: $4,000 over 4 years max. for university - $1,000/yr; $1500 over 3 years max. for college - $500/yr. Minimum of 480 marks in best 6 University preparation courses in a maximum of 5 years for University; minimum of 480 marks in best 6 senior division credits in a maximum of 5 years - one credit must be English - for College; show proof of acceptance to a university or college; show need for financial assistance; must attend a School in the former Lincoln County Board of Education. Please see Mr. McBride for an application.
Due date is June 30. Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation Scholarship: 5 awards of $1000 for students going to university or college. 10 awards of $500 for students who take a horticulture apprenticeship within two years of graduating high school. Candidates must complete the application form and provide a two-page essay on why you want to enter into the horticultural industry. Include your interests and experience in the horticulture industry in your essay. Please see www.horttrades.com under the Careers link for more information and an application.
Due date is June 30. Public Service Alliance of Canada Scholarship Program: up to 17 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $4000. The program consists of 14 scholarships for dependant children of PSAC members and three scholarships for PSAC members who are returning to university, college or a recognized institute of higher learning on a full-time basis. PSAC members must be in good standing as of March 31st of the current year. The scholarships are not restricted to first-year students. No more than one scholarship will be awarded to the same family in a given year and no applicant will be awarded a scholarship more than once. The scholarships are awarded primarily based on the merit of the 800-word essay according to the topic determined for the given year. The application will be reviewed as a whole; however the PSAC Scholarship Committee will place most emphasis upon the submitted essay. Please see
www.psac.com/what/benefits/scholarships_guidelines-e.shtml for more information and an application.
Due date is June 30. Royal Canadian Golf Association: A number of different scholarships. All scholarship applicants must be attending or have been accepted at a Canadian university or college with a golf program recognized by the RCGA Foundation. The only exception is the Geordie Hilton Academic Scholarshipthat will accept applicants from other institutions. Preference will also be given to students attending RCGA Foundation-recognized colleges and universities when selecting Connor and Spafford Scholarship recipients. Please see www.rcga.org for more information and an application package.
Due June 30. Tommy Douglas Scholarship: $1500. This scholarship is open to children (including foster children) of National Union Public and General Employees members who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in the following year. Please see www.nupge.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is June 30. United Steelworkers Secondary School Scholarship: 6 scholarships in Ontario of $1000 each. The conditions of these scholarships are:
(1) The scholarships shall be awarded to members, or sons and daughters of members, of the United Steelworkers.
(2) Recipients of scholarships must be prepared to show their level of education is sufficient to allow admittance to an approved institution of higher education, such as university, technological institute, nursing school, etc. People who have already completed some post-secondary studies are NOT eligible for this award.
(3) The student must complete an application form which may be obtained from the office of the District Director or from the Regional Representative of the United Steelworkers in the community.
(4) The application form, to be submitted no later than JUNE 30TH, 2010, must be accompanied by an original essay in either French or English of approximately 1,000 words dealing with one of the following topics:
a) Is there a role for unions today? Your essay should examine what role unions play in today’s economy, and what kind of difference being a member of a union can make. You might want to interview your mother or father about the history of the Steelworkers in their workplace and what difference the Union has made in their lives. What areas or issues could the Union better address in the workplaces of today? How can the union build support of members and their families?
b) Organizing locally and globally: As corporations merge and grow, unions too are seeking out partners and entering into strategic alliances. Discuss in your essay how these global alliances can help workers better address the challenges of, for example, poverty, the spread of AIDS/HIV, or climate change. Pick one of these areas to explore in your paper.
c) Your vote is your say: If democracy is so important to us, why aren’t more people voting in elections? Discuss in your paper why politics and participation in political action is important to our democratic society. What do you think Steelworkers and others can do to help encourage young people to become politically active? What could the Union do differently or better?
Please see www.uswa.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is June 30 Wado-Kai Student Development Fund: 2 awards of $500 across Canada. The Wado Kai Student Development Fund offers two annual scholarships of $500 each. All qualifying secondary students in Canada are eligible for selection.
To qualify for selection the following criteria must be met:
The applicant must be involved in the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. If the applicant is a parent or guardian of the student, the application will be judged on the parent’s or guardian’s accomplishments in the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation and their Sensei’s recommendation as well as the student’s admission grades.
The student must be applying to a post-secondary institution such as university, technological institute, teacher’s college, nursing school etc.
The student’s level of education must be sufficient to allow admittance to the post-secondary institution. Proof of acceptance into the institute will be required before the scholarship is released.
All applications are judged on three equally weighted categories: • Academic accomplishments
• Extra-curricular activities
• Martial arts achievement
Please see www.shintani.ca for more information and an application.
Due date is midnight June 30. Buffalo Sabres Alumni Scholarship Program: $2000 per year for four years (total of $8000). Scholarship is awarded to students who have excelled academically and who have been active in their school and their community. For complete details and an application please see www.sabresalumni.com/scholarship.
Application must be post marked by July 1. Elder and Leemaur Publishers Scholarship: Up to $10,000 based on the submission of an essay. This scholarship is available to current undergraduate students in any field of study and any student in either junior or senior high school. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted. The scholarship essay must be no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the available scholarship:
Topic #1: Many experts believe that voter turnout continues to decline because people have lost faith in their political leaders. Do you agree or disagree? and Why? Topic #2: Many experts believe that we are heading towards a global recession. Do you agree or disagree? and Why? Topic #3: Many experts believe that a major catastrophic event will occur in the year 2012. Do you agree or disagree? and Why?
Please see www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-challengetheexperts.php for more information and instructions on how to submit your essay.
Due date is July 1. Safety Scholars Video Contest: 3 top prizes of $5000. Top 10 filmmakers will receive a free set of Bridgestone tires. Grab your camera – it’s time for the fourth annual Safety Scholars Video Contest, now accepting entries until July 1. This is your chance to jump in the director’s chair and show how we can all be safer behind the wheel. If you’ve got a compelling, creative idea related to safe driving, make a short video (25 or 55 seconds) about it, then register and enter it for a chance to be a 2010 Safety Scholars winner! Please see http://safetyscholarsvideo.com/?/site/scholarship/ for more information.
Due date is July 1. AIA-The Marion Roberts Memorial Scholarship: $500. For children or spouses or employees of AIA Member Companies. The AIA/Marion Roberts Memorial Scholarship Awards were developed by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada to provide financial assistance and encouragement to enable students to further their education at the post secondary school level, thereby improving their potential for personal fulfillment and for making a meaningful contribution to society. Applicants must be the dependent child or spouse, of a full-time employee in an active AIA member company in good standing. Confirmation of the parent's/spouse's employment must be provided by the Member Company and be sent along with the scholarship application. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time post secondary program leading to a degree, certificate or diploma at an accredited university, college, technical school or C.E.G.E.P. (Quebec). An overall score from the selection committee of 100 or more points must be achieved. Please see
www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cfm for more information and an application.
Due date is July 15. Harmony Movement Scholarship: 10 scholarships of $1000. The Harmony Movement was fromed in 1994 to combat inter-racial intolerance. Its mandate is to promote diversity and to combat all forms of discrimination that act as social and cultural barriers to individuals' full participation in society. Applicants must be full-time students, under 21 years of age, and graduating from their final year at a Canadian high school or CEGEP (in Quebec). All applicants must provide proven admittance at a post-secondary institution for the fall of the year of application.
Scholarships may not be deferred to another term or school year.Applicants must agree to be publicly acknowledged and if awarded the scholarship, must provide a photo and brief biography.Members of the Board of Directors or staff of the Harmony Movement and their immediate family members are not eligible for the scholarship. Submission Requirements:
Submissions, as outlined below, must be mailed, faxed, or sent by courier to Harmony Movement by July 31, 2009 or postmarked for July 31, 2009. Incomplete submissions or those received after the deadline will not be considered.Include only the following documents as your submission:
Completed and signed application form
Application Essay
Two Reference Letters
Proof of acceptance to the post-secondary institution that you plan to attend (please provide a photocopy). Scholarship applications are judged according to the candidate’s length of service, the scope of their activity, their leadership qualities, and their role in advocating for diversity. Please ensure that the supporting letters for all the forms address these criteria. Please see http://harmony.ca for more info.
Due date is July 31
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