Scholarships, Bursaries, & Financial Aid

OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS

Value: Full tuition at U of T across 4 years of study

Deadline: Monday Nov 2nd 2026 I Nomination Application Deadline is October 19th. 

Eligibility:

  • Final year of secondary school
  • Canadian or PR of Canada
  • Minimum cumulative average of 90% academic average in your last completed year of high school. 
  • Must apply to the Faculty of Arts & Science (excluding Rotman Commerce) or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the St. George campus through the OUAC by the application deadline
  • Demonstrate a drive to build and lead, curiosity & engagement and exceptional character

More info/ apply: https://www.wolfscholars.com/apply

**Optional - if you'd like the school to nominate you, please See Career Centre TEAMS or Ms. Mytkowicz for nomination form. 

Value: Full UBC tuition

Deadline for Nomination: Monday October 26th, 2026 at 3:00pm

Deadline for application IF NOMINATED: November 15th, 2026

Eligibility:

  • You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study permit
  • Applying for your first undergraduate degree
  • Demonstrate superior academic achievement (all A's or equivalent)
  • Demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree
  • Meet UBC admission requirements
  • *** Not eligible programs for this award: UBC-O Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Bachelor + Master of Management, dual degrees and joint degrees
  • Vantage One Award: Not yet meet UBC's ELAS standard and beginning studies in the UBC Vantage One program 
  • *** If you apply for the International Scholars program, you will NOT be considered for the merit-based awards including International entrance Scholarships and Outstanding International Student Awards

More info: International Scholars | UBC | Undergraduate Programs and Admissions

See Career Centre TEAMS or Ms. Mytkowicz for nomination form. 

Value: $48,000

Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 3:00pm

Deadline for application IF NOMINATED: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026

Eligibility:

  • Superior Academic Ability (90%+ in all your high school grades)
  • Creative and original thinking 
  • Outstanding leadership qualities
  • Strong Involvement in school/ community
  • Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Applying to Queen's University

More info: Future Students Major Admission Awards | Registrar & Financial Aid Services

See Career Centre TEAMS or Ms. Mytkowicz for nomination form. 

Value: $5000

Deadline: November 30th, 2026

Eligibility:

  • Woman residing in BC
  • High school graduate or current post-secondary student who is enrolled in, accepted to, or returning to complete a Business or Finance program at an accredited BC institution. (Grade 12 students with early acceptances can apply for in the fall)
  • Interested in pursuing a career in the mortgage or finance industry
  • Able to demonstrate financial need

More info/ apply: https://capitalwest.ca/cwm-women-in-business-scholarship

What: The Indigenous Student Bursary for the 2026/27 year is now open. The Environmental Public Health Bursary for Indigenous Students provides financial support to new and returning Indigenous students pursuing a Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)-accredited Environmental Public Health program.

Managed by the Environmental Health Foundation of Canada and funded by Indigenous Services Canada, the bursary provides $12,000 to $20,000 per student per year, intended to cover tuition and some living costs. It is renewable each year, subject to funding availability and proof of satisfactory completion of the previous year.

Deadline: December 15, 2026

More Info: www.ehfc.ca/bursaries-information

To apply: Clone of 2026 Environmental Public Health Bursary for Indigenous Students

Deadline: December 15th, 2026

Value: $1000 - $60,000

Eligibility:

  • General Track
    • Be living in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
    • Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0+ on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent
    • Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2027-28 academic year at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational-technical school
    • Be first-time applicants who are graduating 2027 high school seniors (Gr. 12)
  • Employee-based Track
    • Living in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
    • Be an employee of Burger King LLC or a participating Burger King Franchise OR
    • Be a spouse or domestic partner of an employee of Burger King LLC or Franchises OR
    • Be a dependent of an employee of Burger King LLC or Franchises
    • Be a graduating high school senior (Gr. 12)
    • Have a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
    • Plan to enroll part-time or full-time without interruption for the 2027-28 academic year at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational-technical school
  • *** Scholarship America will only review the first 30,000 community applications and will review all Employee applicants across all tracks. Any additional applications will not be reviewed or considered even if submitted by the deadline. 

More info/ Apply: BURGER KING℠ Scholars - Scholarship America

Value: $1000 x 5

Deadline: Wednesday, December 30th, 2026

Eligibility:

  • High School Graduation Scholarship
    • Gr. 12 students 
    • Plan to pursue an engineering or technology studies at a recognized institution in BC
    • Meet 70% or B academic threshold
  • International Student in Engineering Scholarship
    • Applicants who hold a valid study permit and are enrolled in or pursuing engineering or technology-related studies in BC 

More info/ apply: Scholarship Program | SPEATBC

Value: $1000

Deadline: Thursday, December 31st, 2026

Eligibility:

  • 16 - 30 years old
  • You do not have to be 2SLGBTQ+ or South Asian, but you must have demonstrated involvement, commitment and leadership in the 2SLGTBQ+ community whether locally, nationally, and/ or internationally. 

More info/ apply: https://januaryfilm.com/youthaward

Value: $1000 (x 2 for Gordon Smith) and (x3 for Dr. M. Wosk)

Deadline: Thursday, December 31st, 2026

Eligibility:

Gordon Smith Youth Environmental Stewardship Award

  • Between the ages of 12-18
  • Volunteered for environmental stewardship efforts in a Metro Vancouver Regional Park
  • Demonstrated leadership in conservation and inspire other young people to get involved in environmental work

Dr. M. Wosk Environmental Leadership Award

  • Between ages 15-19
  • You are passionate about gaining skills in ecological issues and environmental preservation. 

More info/ apply: Scholarships and Awards - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation

Value: $1500 x 5

Deadline: January 15th, 2027

Eligibility:

  • Young women in Gr. 12
  • Demonstrate that they make a difference in their community and/ or school
  • Planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution after graduation 
  • Preference goes to young women in the Tri-Cities, BC (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra)

More info/ apply: https://soroptimisttricities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bk-award-application-writeable-2023d-1.…

Value: $1000

Deadline: Monday, March 15th, 2027

Eligibility:

  • Gr. 12 student
  • Respond to one of three questions:
    • What does "home" mean to you?
    • How have you demonstrated leadership or charity within your community to make it a better place?
    • What is one dream you hope to achieve, and what motivates you to pursue it? 

More info/ apply: REMAX Canada 2027 Quest For Excellence

Value: $1000

Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2027

Eligibility:

  • Must be a Canadian or Permanent Resident 
  • Must be a full-time student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution
  • Must not have previously been awarded a Kin Canada Bursary
  • Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need

More info/ apply: https://www.kincanada.ca/EN/Web/OurBursaries/Apply.aspx

Value: $500

Deadline: April 30th, 2027

Eligibility:

  • Be a high school senior
  • Be a legal resident of the US or Canada
  • Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2027
  • In under 1000 words answer the following question: Pursuing a college education is a significant financial investment. Write an essay explaining the total cost you expect to incur in completing your education, how you plan to finance those expenses, and the career you hope to pursue after finishing your studies. 

More info/ apply: https://studentscholarships.org/managed/lift-parts-express-scholarship

Value: $2000

Deadline: Wednesday, June 9th, 2027

Eligibility:

  • Create a 1-2 paragraph introductory document that explains why you chose to apply for Valour Canada's History and Heritage Scholarship.
  • YouTube video 4-6 min long that educates viewers about your chosen memorial, monument or place. Describe it, then compare and contrast its historical context with your opinion of its current meaning. Finish with some commentary about the role of Canadian war memorials in the 21st century. Your response should reference at least two of Valour Canada’s six pillars of character (communication, cooperation, courage, responsibility, resilience, thoughtfulness).

More info/ apply: VCHH Scholarship | VALOUR CANADA


For most institutions, you will gain access for scholarship application after you submit your admission application.  

See websites for full details, requirements and deadlines. 






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