Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Paying for post-secondary education can be expensive and a challenge. Below are a number of links that are either related to scholarships, bursaries or student loans in which counsellors can help facilitate parents and students in funding their next careers.

Scholarships
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CanLearn

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award empowers young people, ages 14 to 24, to give back to their communities, explore their interests and passions, commit to their health and wellness, and gain an appreciation for the natural environment. With guidance from Award Leaders and assessors, young Canadians are given a supportive, non-competitive youth development platform that deepens self-awareness, builds confidence, and broadens skills and experience to further their growth as active, responsible citizens.

ScholarshipsCanada.com is part of the SchoolFinder Group.
The site has been helping students find scholarships since 1997. Our mission is to help students realize their dreams.
We do this by making it possible for students to attend the school of their choice without being limited by the cost. The website lists all relevant scholarships and bursaries free of charge. We endeavour to update each listing on an annual basis. Students are matched to scholarships and bursaries when they create an account. In addition to matching, ScholarshipsCanada.com provides additional resources such as Scholarship Deadline Alerts. These are available in the Dashboard. We do not charge for posting scholarships and bursaries on the site. We do not charge students for using the site. Revenue is generated through banner ads, email campaigns (for which students must opt in) and feature scholarships

The Study in Canada Scholarships program provides students from post-secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries/territories with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.
This student exchange program replaces the full-degree-based Study in Canada Scholarships program piloted in 2020. At least 50 scholarships will be awarded in the next competition, with the number increasing each year.

Specialty Scholarships

Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges

Deadline -
March 31st, 2023

Since 2007, the Weston Family Awards in Northern Research (previously The W. Garfield Weston Awards in Northern Research) have provided unparalleled support to young scientists undertaking research in Canada’s North.

Funded by the Weston Family Foundation, these annual awards are some of the most prestigious in the country for students pursuing a master’s degree, doctoral degree or postdoctoral fellowship. Since the awards program’s inception, nearly 300 young scientists have been supported resulting in a community of Weston Family Northern Scientists at the forefront of northern scholarship.

Schulich Leader Scholarship

Students are nominated by school

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. Up to one hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $80,000* for science and math scholarships. Schulich Leaders benefit from an immersive network that will accelerate their career trajectory and access to invaluable resources

Loran Scholarship

Deadline -
October 12th, 2022

In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, we’re investing in the future of Canada. We offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.

TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

Deadline -
November 15th, 2022

Since 1995, TD has awarded millions in scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community leadership. TD Scholarship for Community Leadership recipients receive up to $70,000 for tuition and living expenses as well as opportunities for paid summer employment, peer networking and mentorship. Supporting young community leaders is one way TD is helping build a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

The Sky is the Limit