OSAP, Scholarships & Bursaries

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

OSAP is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university. OSAP is open to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons. Other eligibility criteria may apply.

For more information about OSAP, visit their website or speak to your Guidance counsellor.

Scholarships / Awards / Bursaries

Awards	Bursaries	Scholarships	Admission Scholarships
Given in recognition of outstanding achievement. May be in the form of certificates, plaques, or money.	A non-repayable grant of money awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic achievement is often considered.	A non-repayable grant of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Most are based on merit (i.e. academic achievement to athletics).	A scholarship or award given to a student entering their first year at post-secondary institution.

Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program

Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. Apply by September 1.

Weston Family Scholarship - for students entering a program in the skilled trades at Algonquin College.

Looking for more scholarships?

Sign up for www.studentawards.com
Look at www.ontarioscholarships.ca
Check out https://scholartree.ca/
Another source is www.grantme.ca
How about ScholarshipsCanada.com
And there's always Yconic.com
Refer to the Scholarship Report emailed bi-monthly
Ask your employer
Talk to your family about:

military background (for Legion Scholarship)
union membership (for National Union of Public and General Employees scholarships)
family income (for scholarships for financial need)
possible scholarships at their workplace (eg. for teachers/ RCMP/Ottawa Hydro)

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