Scholarships
Scholarships - be sure to check often as new info is regularly added
Need a Reference Letter for a scholarship, bursary or award from a teacher or coach here at MMR? Please use this template to organize your personal information.
Check this HDSB scholarship website for regional information about a wide variety of awards, bursaries and scholarships : https://sites.google.com/hdsb.ca/scholarships
The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
Applications are now open for The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award, a partnership between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).
This award will provide $1,000 to one graduating English public school student in each of OPSBA’s five regions. Scholarship recipients are students of strong leadership skills and potential, who care deeply about their communities and furthering their own learning. Students must be Canadian citizens entering a post-secondary program (e.g., university, college, apprenticeship, etc.) within Ontario in 2024.
Please see the flyer linked. The deadline to submit an application for this award is June 28, 2024. If you would like more information about this scholarship, please contact Donna Danielli, Central West Regional Chair at daniellid@hdsb.ca.
$1000 bursary opportunity to Public Works Students
Ontario Public Works Association's West Central Branch (OPWA WCB) Bursary Program, now known as Pathway to Public Works. This streamlined initiative encourages students to foster professional excellence and bridging the gaps in labour shortages in the sector.
Eligible students must be from areas including Norfolk, Wellington, Brant Counties, the Cities of Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford, and regions of Waterloo, Halton, and Niagara. They must be part-time or full-time students in universities or colleges, seeking a diploma or degree in Engineering, Environmental, Landscape Architecture, Public Works Administration, or related fields. This year, the award will be $1,000 to a student entering a related post-secondary program.
See website linked HERE for more info.
Use Google Form linked to apply before June 30th, 2024.
Halton Learning Foundation Scholarships
Please see the link below for information about scholarships that are available through the Halton Learning Foundation.
https://www.haltonlearningfoundation.ca/scholarshipsandawards/
All applications are to be submitted on www.awardshub.ca.
Applications open between February and April.
‘Learn with Lerners’ Bursary & Mentorship Program
At Lerners, we believe that diversity and equitable opportunity in the legal industry is integral to providing effective legal representation. That is why we are excited to continue our ‘Learn with Lerners’ Bursary & Mentorship Program as part of our ongoing efforts to help address the systemic barriers experienced early on by racialized people in the legal services industry.
This program is offered to recent graduates of publicly funded secondary schools in Ontario, who are interested in careers in the legal services industry and plan to attend college or university in the 2024-25 academic year.
Our program is designed to financially assist racialized students in their first year of post-secondary education by awarding a $5000.00 bursary in addition to 12 months of invaluable mentorship with a Lerners Lawyer. Building on prior years’ success, we will be selecting (2) bursary recipients in 2024.
Effective immediately, we are accepting applications online through our website.
For more details on this program and to submit applications, please go to https://www.lerners.ca/diversity-inclusion/bursary-program/.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST on May 12th, 2024.
The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities
Funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Person with a disability, defined as functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic – which affects the student's ability to participate in post-secondary education;
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
Enrolling full-time in the 2024/25 academic year for a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Canada; and
Not receiving other financial awards that total more than $2,500 per year (excluding student loans).
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that any funding received from the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship will not negatively affect the status of any benefits and subsidies that they are eligible for
Port Nelson Youth Award
Have you helped make your school or community more inclusive?
The Port Nelson United Church Youth Award was established in 2012 by the Church Council to recognize and celebrate the leadership of young people in the area of being inclusive, particularly pertaining to the needs and concerns of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The award is given annually in the amount of $1000 to a student in their final year of studies in a Halton Region secondary school.
See info sheet for application details.
Application deadline is May 3rd, 2024.
Tom Tittel Memorial Award
This award is open to graduating students who :
are pursuing post-secondary studies in the social services areas (child care, teacher, social worker, etc).
attend a publicly supported secondary school in Ontario
have demonstrated a commitment to their academic studies
have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the area of peer helping in the school.
have demonstrated leadership in one or more community organizations.
The applicant must prepare a 250-500 word overview of activities relevant to the social services area and which also demonstrates their suitability for this award.
Application process: to apply for this award, students must complete the application using this link.
Deadline: April 1, 2024. The value of the award is $250.
Rotary Burlington Lakeshore Student Awards
Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation find worthy candidates for our Student Scholarships/Awards. This year we are offering 12 Scholarships worth $2,500 each and the funds are available to be used for enrolment fees, program supplies or training costs.
The Foundation was established in Burlington in 1991 to provide ongoing educational awards to deserving students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Currently the Foundation offers 4 Academic Scholarships, 1 Vocational Studies Award, and 3 Specialty Scholarships/Awards to individuals demonstrating leadership at a school, university, business or community level and a commitment to community through a volunteer capacity. The Foundation also offers 2 Leap Forward Awards for individuals facing financial or other barriers to education that have reached a crossroads and are now ready, with additional financial support, to take a step forward in learning new skills. Further, we offer 2 Athletic Scholarships for students pursuing high level Athletic training at the post-secondary level. All applications due: May 1st, 2024
More information is available through website: https://rotaryburlingtonlakeshore.ca/scholarships/
Wellington-Halton District Women’s Institute
Dr. Ethel Chapman Scholarship
$1000 in value, open at all graduates
See THIS LINK for application details
Due date: March 31st, 2024
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
We are thrilled to share information about the 24 post-secondary scholarships available to students with physical disabilities. The eligibility for each scholarship varies and may include geographic, program or college specific criteria. We encourage you to check the Easter Seals Ontario website for additional information. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.
Community Scholarship Opportunity: SB Partners Education Scholarship 2024
Scholarship Requirements
The scholarship will go to a Burlington Grade 12 student who has made a commitment and difference in their school and community by demonstrating any or all of the following:
Must demonstrate evidence of volunteerism and good civic engagement in the last year before applying for the scholarship.
Been a role model and inspired others through their leadership and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion amongst their peers.
Broken new ground or old barriers, and being a change agent.
Participated actively as a volunteer.
Made an impact in their school.
Who can apply:
A student can nominate themselves or a peer
A teacher can nominate a student
A parent/mentor can nominate a student
How to enter:
Share a 1-2 minute video about yourself or the person you’re nominating and why this $5000 scholarship would benefit you or the person you’re nominating. Share how you or the person you’re nominating has given back to your school and community through volunteering. Share the qualities you admire about yourself or the person you’re nominating.
Enter between March 1st - April 30th, 2023
Apply now: https://www.dtby.ca/sb-partners-scholarship/
If you are interested in being considered for the MMR End of Year Awards please complete the Student Information and Self Nomination Form, linked here. This self-nomination form is open to all students who are graduating in June 2024.This form will be collecting responses until Tuesday April 2nd @ 3pm.
Meridian’s Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship recognizes and rewards community initiative, innovation and impact among Ontario youth. Each year, we award one leading post-secondary scholarship to a high school graduate who has demonstrated both academic excellence and an outstanding commitment to communities of their own.
Meridian is interested in hearing from students who are using energy, creativity and entrepreneurship to solve or address a vital problem in their community. Whether they are advocating for youth literacy or creating a solution for blue box lids, our past scholarship winners have made a demonstrated community impact.
What They're Looking For:
Grade 12
Grades: 80 - 100%
Volunteer Experience
Additional Notes
See link for details: https://www.meridiancu.ca/about-meridian/community/sean-jackson-scholarship
Applications will open on March 1st and close as of 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
UPDATED Resources and Information
Sharing some excellent resources - see links below. In some cases you may need to create an account to access the application information. The is a ton of information linked in these web pages so be sure to spend some time exploring!!
https://indspire.ca/programs/students/bursaries-scholarships/
https://studentscholarships.org/
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/Scholarships/Browse-Scholarships.aspx
https://scholartree.ca/find-scholarships
Are you planning to attend The University of Guelph in September 2024?
All students with an outstanding academic record (admission average of 90% or higher), who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply for the U of G's prestigious undergraduate entrance awards. See links below for application information. Deadline for applications is January 25th, 2024.
Application information: https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/scholarships/national
Are you planning to attend the University of Guelph-Humber in September 2024?
You may be eligible to apply for The Founders' Academic Merit Scholarship. This award recognizes academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular activities. Every year, 10 students are awarded a Founders' Academic Merit Scholarship. Each recipient receives $9,000 per academic year over four years of full-time study, for a total of $36,000.
To apply you must meet the following requirements:
Applicant must be entering any degree program offered by the University of Guelph-Humber
Applicants must have a minimum admission average of 90% (inclusive of subject requirements) based on grades submitted
Applicant must have demonstrated significant leadership achievements through participation in school and/or community activities
Application information: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/sites/default/files/page_files/Founders%27%20Academic%20Merit%20Scholarship%20Jan%2025_0.pdf
Schulich Leader Scholarship
Who May Apply?
Schulich Leader Scholarship nominees are selected by the high schools from graduating students who are intending to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects in a participating university
Nominees must intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas: Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and business enterprise, Applied Scientific Research.
Students pursuing Environmental/Political/Societal or any Health care related field are NOT eligible
The student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and possess the following attributes:
-Exceptionally high academic grades
-Demonstrated leadership in school life and community life, or provided evidence of entrepreneurial talent
CLICK HERE for FAQs and info and HERE for the nomination guide.
CLICK HERE for eligible University/STEM programs
How to Apply? MMR Schulich Nominee Application
Schulich Leader Nominees must provide two written references, at least one must be academic
When to Apply? Schools must submit their nominated candidate by January 30, 2024. School Applications must be submitted electronically to Mrs. Francis in Guidance on or before 4 pm January 16th, 2024.
Queen’s University Major Entrance Scholarship and Awards
Are you planning to apply to Queen’s University Major Entrance Scholarship and Awards? The Chancellor’s Major Entrance Award does require a separate application and a nomination from the high school. Students interested in applying for the Queen’s Chancellor’s Award will need to complete the PRACTICE application linked and submit it to Mrs. Francis in Guidance by 4pm on November 30th to be considered as a School Nominee.
Who May Apply?
Applicants who demonstrate creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership qualities can apply for a major entrance award when entering Queen’s University. Financial need is also a consideration for some of Queen’s major entrance awards.
When to Apply?
All Queen’s University Major Entrance Scholarship applications are due in SOLUS no later than December 8, 2023.
**Be sure to apply for admission to Queen’s via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by no later than November 20 to ensure that you gain access to SOLUS to submit your Major Admission Awards (MAA) application prior to December 8. Only School sponsored students may apply through SOLUS. It takes 4-6 business days to receive your SOLUS log in from the date you applied to Queen's University. Two nominees per school are permitted.
See Mrs. Francis in Guidance if you have questions or need help.
https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/major-awards
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Are you a student in your final year of high school? Have you shown a commitment to making a positive difference in your community? You may be eligible for a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership valued at up to $70,000 over 4 years towards a post-secondary college or university education. Apply online between September 6 and November 15, 2023.
See link for more info and application details
Loran Scholarship
Applications for the 2024 Loran Award are open! Deadline for submission is Wednesday October 11th, 2023, 8pm.
The only award of its kind in Canada, the Loran Award (www.loranscholar.ca) is valued at more than $100,000 over four years of university undergraduate studies, including an annual stipend, matching tuition waivers, mentorship, funding for summer work experiences, and participation in an extensive network of past and present Loran Scholars.
Selected on the basis of strength of character, commitment to service, and the potential for leadership, Loran Scholars are young people who are humble, inquisitive, and thoughtful; who shun the status quo and pursue unique paths; who collaborate and bring others along; and who will act in the face of injustices to build a better future for all.
See information and links for learn more! https://apply.loranscholar.ca/candidate_profiles/new