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Scholarship  
The following list is not a complete list of all available scholarships. More scholarships can be found at www.studentawards.com

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP             www.adm.utoronto.ca

  
Superior academic performance, original and creative thought; exceptional achievement in a broad context; excel in academic pursuits; have an enthusiasm for intellectual exploration; involvement in the life of the school and community . Value:  15 available – 4 years tuition, 1^st year residence, varying renewable cash award.

CANADIAN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION        
www.cmsf.ca

These awards are offered to well-rounded students who combine distinguished talents with character, leadership potential and a commitment to the community.

There are two types of scholarships:

School Nominated: Eligible students request that the school nominate them for the scholarship. The school may nominate up to three candidates. Students who are offered a school nomination must return their completed Canadian Merit Scholarship Application Form to Mr. Brass by October 12.

Direct Application: Students who are not nominated by the school for this scholarship may apply directly if they so wish. The deadline for mailing applications in this category is early November received in Toronto . Value at the Local Level $1,000 – 2,500 for one year. National level scholarships can be worth nearly $50,000 over the course of four years. They include tuition, residence meals and other costs.  

TD CANADA TRUST     
www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarships

Awarded for outstanding community leadership. Value: Full tuition for up to 4 years at a Canadian college or university, $3,500 per year for four years toward living expenses; guaranteed summer job at Canada Trust. Total value exceeds $50,000.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA LEADER OF TOMORROW            www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/

Academic achievement (minimum 90% to apply), leadership potential, community and school involvement

Value: minimum of 6 @ $5,000 each .

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ADVANCED EARLY ADMISSION
www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/

Academic achievement in Grade 11. Student must apply for admission by this date. Value: $1700.

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG ADVANCED EARLY ADMISSION
www.uwinnipeg.ca/current/services/awards.shtml

Academic achievement in Grade 11. Student must apply for admission by this date. Value: $1700 .

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY                  
www.ucalgary.ca

Not Nominated. Outstanding Achievement Awards. For truly exceptional students. Min. 85% average to apply. Outstanding academic merit throughout high school, exceptional contribution to school or community life and a strong indication of academic promise; must be Canadian citizens. Value:  10 Chancellor’s Club Awards @ $6,000 x 4 years; 21 Other Awards @ $3-4000 x 1 year not renewable

Entrance Awards – December 1

Scholar’s Advantage – December 13. No nomination .

Priority service and benefits for those with an over 80% average $500 award for those presenting an over 88% average.

HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM         www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/pages/opening-e.htm

80% average or above, attending Carleton or the University of Ottawa , fluently bilingual .

BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP
www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

79-95% average throughout high school; 15 hours of work per week, community service and extra-curricular. Financial need .

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
www.ualberta.ca

Not Nominated Note: The same award has a June 15 deadline for Grade 11 students who wish to apply. The student only applies once. Minimum 80% average. Value: $1,000 – 3,000.

THE WENDY’S CLASSIC ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

 210 scholarships worth $130,000 in total. Community service, academic and co-curricular requirements. Information and application at www.wendysclassicachiever.ca

WENDY’S SCHOLARSHIP                   
www.wendysclassicachiever.ca

Must apply on-line. Extracurricular activities and local community involvement .

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CANADIAN MILLENNIUM EXCELLENCE AWARDS www.millenniumscholarships.ca/index_flash.html

Demonstrated positive and verifiable service to the community, academic achievement; demonstrated capacity for leadership and ability to motivate others; demonstrated interest in innovation Value: Local Award - $4,000 for 1 year; Provincial Award - $4,000 for up to four years; National Award - $5000 for up to four years.

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARDS  
www.terryfox.org

Dedication to community service, humanitarianism, perseverance and courage in the face of obstacles (defined as – physical disability, personal problems, social circumstances or any factors which call for courage, unselfishness and fortitude), and the pursuit of excellence in fitness and academics. Value: $6000 annually .

McGILL UNIVERSITY               
www.mcgill.ca

Basic – 90% over past two years and /or rank in top 5% of the class. Major – 92% average over last two years and rank in top 1-2% of class. Leadership qualities.

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY            
www.queensu.ca/

Chancellor’s - Nominated - Superior academic ability; proven leadership and creativity. Value: 40 at $6500 x 4 years

Chernoff Family Awards  -Superior academic ability; creative and original thought; proven leadership qualities and financial need. Preference to students from rural and remote areas of Canada . Value: 6 at $12,000 x 4 years

Dr. Iris May Marsh Memorial  - Superior academic ability; proven leadership abilities and involvement in school/community activities. Permanent family residence must be in Ontario . Value: 2 at $12,000 x 4 years

Bank of Montreal- Superior academic ability; creative and original thought; proven leadership qualities and financial need. Student’s permanent family residence must be in Ontario . Value: 1 at $10,000 x 4 years .

TOYOTA EARTH DAY SCHOLARSHIP
  www.earthday.ca/scholarship/

Demonstrated commitment and service to community, environmental issues, academic achievement, record of participation, involvement and extracurricular activity at school and community. Demonstrated capacity for leadership; outstanding potential as an environmental leader.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA EARLY ADMISSION
www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/

Academic achievement in Grade 12. Student must apply for admission by this date. Value: $1700 .

UNIVERSITY of WESTERN ONTARIO      
www.uwo.ca

President's and Faculty Entrance Scholarships – Nominated.  Minimum 90% average; all around excellence and an ability for creative/innovative thought; well rounded in other areas of interest/achievement; applicant must have support (letter) from Principal. Students attending Huron College are not eligible. Value:  President’s - 11 at $30,000; Faculty – 15 at $20,000

National Merit Awards - Minimum 90% average; all around excellence and an ability for creative/innovative thought; well rounded in other areas of interest/achievement; applicant must have support (letter) from Head. Students attending Huron College are not eligible. Value: 50 at $2,000 x 1 year.  Guaranteed Residence.

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY         
www.mcmaster.ca

Not Nominated. Scholars and Merit Awards for the most outstanding student: high academic standing; extracurricular and community activities. Value: 5 available @ $25,000; 7 available @ $15,000 .

YORK UNIVERSITY      
www.yorku.ca

Awards of Distinction: No Nomination.;90%+ average, extracurricular involvement, leadership, service to the community. Value: 3 at $8000 x 4 years plus free residence in first year .

TRENT UNIVERSITY     
www.trentu.ca

Champlain Scholarship - Not Nominated; 90%+ average; exceptional academic and extra-curriculars Value: 2 at $15,000 spread over 4 years.

CANADIAN ASSN. OF PRINCIPALS STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD   
www.cdnprincipals.org

Nominated; Top 20% of class academically, extracurricular school and community service; leadership Value: $500.00 .

FOLK ARTS COUNCIL OF WINNIPEG - MARK AND DOROTHY DANZKER SCHOLARSHIPS OF EXCELLENCE

  5 at $1,000 each. Resident of Manitoba for at least 50% of your life, demonstrate an active involvement in preserving cultural heritage through volunteer work or employment in any cultural heritage; volunteer in a cultural activity in the general community; minimum 75% average or better. Application at www.folklorama.ca

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY      
www.queensu.ca/

Kathleen Ryan First Year Option. Queen’s university student participating in the CUSAP First Year Option at the International Study Centre. Academic ability, need and school or community involvement. Value: 10 at $7500 x 1 year .

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY  
www.sfu.ca

No Nomination - High academic standing, community service, extracurricular .  Value: $20,000 over 8 semesters .

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA                  
www.uvic.ca

Not nominated  - Broad range of scholarships. Top Value: $2500 x 4 years .

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   
http://students.ubc.ca/finance/

Nominated -Scholastic excellence (top 1-2% or class); Extracurricular achievement Leadership in school programs and/or community service. Essay and two letters of reference required .

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO               
www.uwaterloo.ca

National Scholarship in Math and Computer Science. For applicants to Faculty of Math only. Math and computer science excellence, extracurricular activities .  Value: 8 at $18,000; 16 at $14,000

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG EARLY ADMISSION
www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/

Academic achievement in Grade 12. Student must apply for admission by this date. Value: $1700.

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA       
www.ualberta.ca

Scholastic Distinction - 95% or greater average in Grades 10-12. Value: varies $15-25,000.

ACADIA
www.acadiau.ca

85% or greater in grades 11 and 12 .

UNIVERSITY of KING ’S COLLEGE
www.ukings.ns.ca

88% average or above, scholarly essay of previous work required.

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BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY
www.ubishop’s.ca

Apex Award for Leadership – outstanding leadership .

RYERSON POLYTECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
www.ryerson.ca

President’s Entrance - Canadian citizen or permanent resident, minimum 90% average, leadership potential and original thought/ creativity. Value: 4-6 at $5000.

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
www.uoguelph.ca

President’s - Nominated.  Academic excellence, community/school contributions, leadership potential. Value: 12 at $20,000 over 8 semesters .

Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships – Nominated.  Academic excellence, community /school contributions, leadership potential. Visible minority. Value: 2 at $20,000 over 8 semesters .

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
www.stfx.ca

President’s Scholarships: Academic success, leadership and dedication to others. Value: $8,000 for 4 years

St. FX Canadian Scholarships - Academic achievement and province of origin. Value: $5,000 for 4 years

St. FX Merit Scholarships - Academic achievement.  Value: $2,500 for 4 years.

 

 

www.remax-western.ca/4002_quest_for_excellence.html

Grade 12 students are encouraged to enter the RE/MAX essay bursary contest and to write an essay on an interest or passion selected from the following list of topics: Leadership, Sports, Technology& trades, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Community Service. There will be 24 $500 bursaries awarded in Western Canada. Application Deadline is March 2/07

FOLK ARTS COUNCIL OF MANITOBA

Minimum 75% average, volunteer in cultural activity in the general community; demonstrate an active involvement in preserving cultural heritage through volunteer work or employment in any cultural heritage; between age 17 and 25; a resident of Manitoba for at least 50% of your life. 5 scholarship valued at $1,000.

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY        
www.dal.ca

Alumni Leadership Awards - 80% average and a leadership role on extracurricular school life.

MOUNT AL LISON UNIVERSITY
www.mta.ca

Bell Scholarships -$32,000 – ($8,000 p.a. x 4 years) - Strong academics, leadership, volunteer work, extracurricular involvements, work experience and good citizenship.

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA  
www.ualberta.ca

Leadership Awards – no nomination. Min 80% average, exceptional leadership qualities as demonstrated by service and community involvement. Value: $1,000 – 5,000.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP

4 scholarships of $1,000 each. Continuing at one of Manitoba ’s universities, overall minimum 80% average, interested in a career as a CA, involved in school and community activities.

BROCK UNIVERSITY
www.brocku.ca

Leadership Award – leadership potential as well as academic excellence and some element of financial need.

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA  
www.uottawa.ca

Rector’s and Chancellor’s - 92%+ average; bilingual (for Rector’s only), exceptional extracurricular life. Value: $26,000 and $30,000 spread over 4 years .

MILLER THOMSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
www.millerthomson.ca/

High level of academic achievement, positive contribution to school through extra-curricular activities, significant amount of time and energy to community service programs. Go to the foundation on the web site. Applications available December 1 on the website.

THE MANITOBA CO-OPERATOR SCHOLARSHIP

Value $1,000. Manitoba resident entering a journalism, communications or broadcasting program in Canada

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
www.uwinnipeg.ca

Special Entrance Scholarship and deadline for entrance scholarships requiring an Entrance Scholarship Application. All scholarships that follow  require the applicant to have outstanding academic performance, extra-curricular contributions to school and community, and strength of character: 

6 – 10 Alumni Entrance Scholarships available – value: $4,000 for one year; 
1 Marsha Hanen Scholarship – value: $4000 renewable at $2,500 for up to three additional years; 
1 Walter Leatherdale Scholarship – value: full tuition for one year. Student must be from a rural community.

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
www.lakeheadu.ca

90%+ average, exceptional leadership and citizen qualities. Value: 2 at $5000 x 4 year .

MTS
www.mts/ca/careers/scholarships

Must be studying at a Manitoba university or community college in Business, Computer Science or Computer/Electrical engineering. Consideration given to equity groups. Value: $1,000 .

MANITOBA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

For a Manitoba student entering Journalism program who has a desire upon graduation to work for a community newspaper. Applicant must have a background of involvement in community activities and possess a good work ethic. Value: $750 .

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP

80%+ average, work experience, community and school involvement, communication skills, interest in a career as a Chartered Accountant, recommendation of a faculty member; must be planning to attend a Manitoba university. Value: 4 at $1,000 .

MANITOBA SPORTS FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must have participated in amateur sport in 2000 as a member of one of Sport Manitoba’s recognized sport partners; not have received this scholarship more than three times previously, be attending university as a full-time student and be a resident of Manitoba .

GERRY HAMMOND AWARD

To a young woman who has made a significant contribution to her school and community, demonstrated scholastic achievement and shows promise of becoming a “woman of achievement”. Should be a role model for younger women: individual achievements of an outstanding nature; strong leadership and communication skills; involvement in the school and community. Value: $1,000 .

SJR ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

One scholarship is to be tenable for one year at St. John’s College , the University of Manitoba . The other scholarship is to be tenable for one year at any university of the student’s choice. Value: $1,500 .

CARLETON UNIVERSITY
www.carleton.ca

Chancellor’s - 90%+ average, extracurricular activities throughout high school.   Value: 10 at $5000 x 4 years

Nortel Networks - 90%+ average, extracurricular activities throughout high school. Value: 5 at $5000 x 4 years

Richard Lewar - 90%+ average, extracurricular activities throughout high school .  Value: 10 at $5000 x 4 years.

COACHING MANITOBA BURSARY: 4 - $500 BURSARIES WILL BE AWARDED TO ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE STUDENT FROM WINNIPEG REGION AND ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FROM RURAL MANITOBA WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO COACHING IN MANITOBA.STUDENTS WHO ARE OR WILL BE ENROLLED IN THE UPCOMING SCHOOL TERM IN A POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION AND ARE CURRENTLY COACHING FOR A SCHOOL, CLUB, OR COMMUNITY CANTER ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. FOR INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION SEE www.coachingmanitoba.ca

RBC FINANCIAL
www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills

Criteria: Minimum 65% average; community leadership, extracurricular activities, special endeavors and /or volunteer service . Value: 10 at $2003.

 

PHI DELTA KAPPA

For prospective teachers. Value: 2 at $300.00.

NORTH WINNIPEG CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each. Member of the North Winnipeg Credit Union on the day the selection committee meets, Ukrainian descent, co-curricular life, volunteer work, activity in the Ukrainian community and academic achievement.

BLUE CROSS

High academic standing, financial need or special needs. Value: $500 .

MANITOBA HYDRO 50^TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP
www.hydro.mb.ca/in_the_community/awards_bursaries_scholars.shtml

Attending a Manitoba institution; Enrolled in a discipline relevant to Manitoba Hydro’s hiring needs; Minimum 75% average; Provide evidence of community leadership/volunteer activities. 10 available. Value $1,000 .

MANITOBA HYDRO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY BURSARIES
www.hydro.mb.ca/in_the_community/awards_bursaries_scholars.shtml

For students entering engineering at the U of Manitoba; Directed to students with disabilities, women and/or visible minorities. Value: $600.

MANITOBA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

3 valued from $500 - $1000. Academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.

MANITOBA LOTTERIES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AWARDS

28 awards of $500. Member of one of the following groups: Aboriginal, persons with disability, visible minority, women in or aspiring to be in male dominated occupations. Must be entering a Manitoba post-secondary institution.

ITALIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY BURSARY

Student must have passed Italian 40S. Good overall standing . Extracurricular involvement and a keen interest in the community at large . Value $150.

ST. JOHN ’S COLLEGE – UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
www.umanitoba.ca/colleges/st_johns/programs/scholarships.shtml

H. Irvine Graham Entrance Scholarship - A demonstration of how the student is “well-rounded” and has overcome difficulties to realize his or her full potential. Exceptional academic promise, diversity of interests and potential for leadership. Membership at St. John’s College . Value: up to $6500 .

Wilmot Entrance Scholarship - Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated interest in his/her community, athletics and/or other activities. Academic potential will be considered but will not be the main criterion. Membership at St. John’s College . Value: up to $3,000 .

Chipman Entrance Scholarship - Best combined academic achievement with evidence of leadership potential. Where applicants are roughly equal preference will be given to i) mature students, ii) single parents and then iii) those with greater financial need. Membership at St. John’s College . Value: $1700 .

UST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA SCHOLARSHIPS

 Value: undeclared. Filipino descent, attending U of Manitoba, minimum 85% average, community and school activities. Deadline September of first year university.

Criteria:Be a resident of Blanshard, Miniota, Hamiota, Woodworth, or town of Hamiota

Graduate from Hamiota, Rivers, Virden, Birtle

Be Canadian

Enrolled in university, college, medical services

Enrolled in medical field of some kind

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