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
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Awards |
Bursaries |
Scholarships |
Admission Scholarships |
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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 December 31.
Canerector Foundation Scholarship - for students entering a program in manufacturing, transportation, or construction 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)