| Ad Standards Scholarship | Ad Standards offers three $2500 scholarships for students enrolled at a Canadian college or university in a marketing or advertising program. The scholarships are awarded to:
- One student enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a primarily English college or university.
- One student enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a primarily French college or university.
- One student enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at an English or French college or university who identifies as being part of an underrepresented community in the Canadian advertising and marketing industry. To apply, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college. Applicants must demonstrate:
- a commitment to volunteerism
- a record of academic excellence
- an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing Candidates may identify as part of an underrepresented community in the Canadian advertising and marketing industry. This could include one or more communities from the following non-exhaustive list of equity-deserving groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), members of visible minorities or racialized groups; members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community; and people with physical, sensory, learning, developmental or mental disabilities/differences. 3 awards of $2,500 available. Application deadline: March 12, 2026 |
| Ben Sandison Memorial Scholarship | In memory of Ben Sandison, supporting students continuing their education in writing, music or fitness.
3 awards of $1,000 available.
Application deadline: June 30 |
| BridgesEDU Scholarship for Canadian Students | The BridgesEDU $1,000 Scholarship for Canadian Students is designed to help one winning applicant pay for education costs. At BridgesEDU Scholarships, our mission is to help Canadian students graduate with less debt and more career opportunities. So, we’re offering a scholarship open to all Canadian students attending a post-secondary institution in September 2026. - Applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution (college or university) in September 2026.
- If you are currently in grade 12, you are eligible for this award provided you will be attending college or university in September 2026.
- Graduate students are ineligible.
- International students and mature students are eligible for award provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
1 award of $1,000 available. Application deadline: June 30, 2026 |
| Consolidated Credit Canada Scholarship Program | Consolidated Credit is proud to offer a $500 bi-annual scholarship to eligible college and university students who meet the valid requirements. Twice per year, we give students the opportunity to win $500 to put towards their college/university expenses.
2 awards of $500 available.
Application deadlines: June 30 and December 15 |
| David Davis Memorial Bursary | Provides bursaries to students who can demonstrate financial need, and who are enrolled in a music program at a college, university or institution in Canada, the United States or abroad. Undergrad and postgrad students are eligible.
1 award of $1,000 available.
Application deadline: October 1 |
| Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation | Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation started in 2004 with the vision of listening to and empowering the next generation of Indigenous youth. Dreamcatcher supports health, education, arts & culture, and recreation & sports. They can provide limited funding assistance for youth in indigenous communities to reach their education goals. Status Members Only - Requires 3 references
Application deadlines: mid-July for September start, mid-October for January start |
| GeniusCash Scholarship | GeniusCash is part of the moneyGenius and creditcardGenius family. Whether it's picking the right credit card to maximize your rewards on every purchase, cutting down your spending on the things you don't care about, or finding the best cash back deals on the products you love, we know how important it is to keep on top of your finances.
To qualify for the GeniusCash scholarship, you must: - Be a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled and attending a Canadian university or college, and be in at least the 2nd year of your post-secondary studies
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent)
- Submit a short writeup (one paragraph) with your application indicating which Quest(s) in the GeniusCash app taught you the most about personal finance and how it will help you in daily life.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
1 award of $5,000 available.
Application deadlines: October 2, 2026 |
| Geritol Follies Bursary | Provides performing arts bursaries to talented and promising students who can demonstrate financial need, are students of voice, drama, dance, or musical instruments and who have graduated from a publicly funded secondary school in Hamilton or Burlington. Undergrad and postgrad students are eligible.
Application deadline: October 1 |
| GyanDhan Scholarship | The GyanDhan Scholarship is a test-based, one-time financial aid of INR 2,50,000 to support students pursuing any level of program abroad (Graduate/Postgraduate/Diploma). The scholarship aims to ease the financial burden for students showcasing exceptional academic performance and leadership potential. It is open to students across all fields of study and does not require any application fee, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. This initiative reflects GyanDhan’s commitment to empowering students to achieve their dreams of international education. This award is open to all students worldwide in all fields of study, provided they have secured admission to a recognized international university. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need, making it a valuable opportunity for deserving students to ease their financial burden. 8 awards of INR 2,50,000 available. Application deadline: May 2026 |
| Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. Annual Scholarship | Eligibility: The student shall be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or other legal standing that allows them to study in Canada. Accepted or enrolled in a Canadian college or university for the 2024/2025 school year. Writing Project: 500-1000 word essay that expresses your top 5 ideas about how “Artificial Intelligence Can Perpetuate Online Fraud and the Best Ways to Combat This Growing Threat”. Evaluation Criteria: The winning post must be creative, express your ideas and thoughts clearly and concisely and above all impress our judges! Please note, that we employ the most advanced AI detection techniques, so rest assured that anything written or partially written by AI will be immediately rejected. 1 award of $1,000 available. Application deadline: August 31, 2026 |
| Hellamaid Scholarship | Hellamaid offers a $500 scholarship each semester to support Canadian students pursuing their academic goals. The program aims to empower and encourage educational growth by offering financial assistance to deserving students. Eligibility: - Applicants must be legal residents or citizens of Canada, currently residing in Canada.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at an accredited Canadian university or college.
Various awards of $500 available. Application deadline: 2025 (ongoing) |
| Indspire – Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships | Indspire provides financial support to First Nations, Inuit and Metis students across Canada to assist them in completing their post-secondary education. Requires proof of Status.
Application deadlines: February 1, August 1, November 1 |
| Innovation in Education | LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, college, and graduate students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, an inventive new app, a series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). Requirements: - Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
- Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada
1 award of $500 available. Application deadline: 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month |
| International Scholarships | Global Affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada's participation in major international scholarship programs. We feature international scholarships offered by Canadian governments, foreign governments, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.
Submit a scholarship application online for Global Affairs Canada funded scholarships available to Canadian and international students. |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) Bursary | Two MLPAO Bursaries of $1000 each are awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education in an Ontario Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program (deadline end of January & June). Eligibility: - be a member of the MLPAO
- be enrolled in a MLPAO approved medical laboratory assistant/technician training program
- have successfully completed at least two months of study
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or landed immigrant
2 awards of $1,000 available. Application deadline: January 31 and June 30 |
| North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship | North American Van Lines is a large moving company and is looking to provide a scholarship to three students who major in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a similar field. Each scholarship is available to current students and to those who are enrolling in college.
2 awards of $1,000 available.
Application deadline: December 15, 2025 |
| Out On Patrol Scholarship | The scholarship will be presented to a student who is a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and is interested in a career in law enforcement. Out On Patrol’s mission is to help foster more diverse and inclusive law enforcement agencies to better serve and represent the community. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 17 - 25, identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, have an interest in a career in law enforcement, are enrolled or accepted into a full-time academic post-secondary program, and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. 3 awards of $4,250 available. Application deadline: November 15 and May 31 |
| S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Studying Single Moms | Applicants must: - be single mothers pursuing a post-secondary education in Ontario, Canada.
- not be previous recipients of the S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship.
- registered with S.W.I.M. This is done by completing the entirety of the scholarship application form.
- complete S.W.I.M.'s photography release form. This is done by completing the entirety of the scholarship application form.
3 awards of $1,500 available.
Application deadline: September 1, 2026 |
| Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards | The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their applications between August 1 - November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on reaching her dreams.
You are eligible to apply if you are a woman who: - Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
- Has financial need.
- Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
- Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
- Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
- Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
- Does not have a graduate degree.
- Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
Application deadline: November 15 |
| SOY Education Scholarship | Apprentice registered with a Training Delivery Agent under the following trades:
Electrical (Construction)*
Plumbing
Motive Power
Millwright
General Machinist
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Sheet Metal
Tool & Die Maker
Mould Maker
Industrial Electrician OR a student who is registered to take a Gas Technician Course or Program. 10 awards of $500 available. Application deadline: October 31 |
| The Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship | We believe everyone has a right to education, and we are committed to providing people in historically underrepresented and Black, Indigenous, people of colour (BIPOC) groups with financial aid.
The number of scholarships awarded will be based on the specific needs articulated by applicants, and the award values will be a variable range between $1,500 and $10,000. Additionally, there will be 10 paid internships (locations to be confirmed annually) available to applicants. Applications will open in 2027. |
| Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program | To be considered, simply fill out our online application. This is an annual bursary, you may apply at any time. Your application will be put towards the next award. The successful candidate is an active member of their community, has excellent grades, and displays financial need. - Applicant must have been a foster child with either CCAS or CAS or a similar official Canadian foster care program and agrees to have the above organization verify the same.
- Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada as of September.
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application
- Winner agrees to have his/her name, photo and post-secondary institution displayed on the Storwell website
1 award of $2,000 available.
Application deadline: December 31 |
| Student Awards Program | Provides bursaries to post-secondary students (of any subject) who can demonstrate financial need, and who have graduated from a publicly funded secondary school in Hamilton. Undergrad and postgrad students are eligible.
Application deadlines: October 1 and February 1. |
| StudyCorgi $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship | StudyCorgi is launching its annual $1,500 scholarship to support creative students in their movie-making skills. Two winners will receive the prizes: a $1,000 scholarship for first place and $500 for the runner-up. To participate, you need to be a current high school, college, or university student. You must provide proof of your enrollment for your submission to be accepted. 2 awards: $1,000 for first place and $500 for the runner-up. Application deadline: September 2026 |
| Villa Charities Undergraduate Student Scholarship | Eligibility: - Registered in an Undergraduate program.
- Must be entering the second, third, or fourth year of the program.
- Have a GPA of 3.5+. See Terms and Conditions for additional requirements.
- Students must be Canadian citizens or have permanent-residence status.
- Online application and supporting documentation submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT deadline (late applications will not be considered).
- Demonstrates leadership qualities through various means such as volunteer community service.
- Exhibits passion in their field of study. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate special interest in Italian heritage and culture as part of their program of study, such as through a co-op, internship, and/or an applied research project.
- Written short questions on leadership experience, volunteerism and the impact it has had on your community, education/career aspirations, the impact receiving a scholarship would have. Answers should show examples and/or describe how you share values that align with Villa Charities’ mission – to enrich lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.
5 awards of $1,500 available Application deadline: June 30, 2026 |
| WorkAid Fund Bursary | This bursary is awarded to support secondary school students in Grades 11 and 12 who are the children or grandchildren of Ontario injured workers, regardless of when the injury occurred or the current status of the claim. Whether the injury occurred recently or decades ago, the generational impact is often long-lasting and this fund recognizes that reality. The bursary can be used toward: University or College tuition, Apprenticeship or trade school enrollment, Training for a new skill or license. We believe that every child deserves a chance, and every injured workers family deserves dignity, recognition, and support. By removing even a small piece of the financial barrier, The WorkAid Fund aims to empower students and honour the sacrifices made by their families. To be eligible for The WorkAid Fund Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Must be a student currently in Grade 11 or Grade 12 at a recognized Ontario secondary school.
- Must be a child or grandchild of an Ontario worker who has an active or historical WSIB claim. (WSIB claim number must be provided for verification purposes.)
- Must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution, college, university, trade school, or skills training program in Canada.
- Must demonstrate financial need due to the impact of a workplace injury within the family.
- Must submit a completed application form, including a short personal essay.
Various awards of $1,500 available Application deadline: Ongoing |
| Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award | There is a $1,000 award at our club level. The winner at the club level will then be
submitted to the District level and then, if chosen, the application will be submitted to the
International level for consideration for a $10,000.00 US award. Women 18-35 at time of application, who demonstrate the following: exceptional
leadership in business related fields of study or industry; entrepreneurial spirit; ethical
conduct; significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women
and girls or climate justice. 1 award of $1,000 available Application deadline: August 15, 2026 |
