Value: <$1000 

Deadline: Friday November 20th, 2026

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizens, Permanent residents and individuals currently residing in Canada
• 14-30 at the application deadline
• Individual and team submissions are both eligible
• All work must be original and owned by the applicant(s)
• Use of AI to create, write, design or substantially develop content is prohibited. Basic spelling, grammar and accessibility tools are permitted, provided they do not generate or substantially alter the original content
• One submission per applicant
• Submissions may be in English or French
• Create a project (written, film, photograph, visual/ digital art, music, other creative format) to answer Which sustainable development goal matters most to you and how would you help advance it? 

More info/ apply: Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026 - UNAC

Value: <$1000 

Deadline: Friday November 20th, 2026

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizens, Permanent residents and individuals currently residing in Canada
• 14-30 at the application deadline
• Individual and team submissions are both eligible
• All work must be original and owned by the applicant(s)
• Use of AI to create, write, design or substantially develop content is prohibited. Basic spelling, grammar and accessibility tools are permitted, provided they do not generate or substantially alter the original content
• One submission per applicant
• Submissions may be in English or French
• Create a project (written, film, photograph, visual/ digital art, music, other creative format) to answer Which sustainable development goal matters most to you and how would you help advance it? 

More info/ apply: Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026 - UNAC

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Value: <$25,000

Eligibility: 

• BC residents: must be a Canadian citizen or PR of Canada and 17 years old or older
• Must be enrolled in a full-time or part time degree, diploma, trades, or certification program to claim your award
• Must be a Beem member at the time of claiming your award. You don't need to be a member to apply
• Students may receive the award up to two times through the Purple Cap Awards or Beem's Million Dollar Bursary

More info/ apply: The Purple Cap Awards | Beem Credit Union

What: UBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian citizens and permanent residents to join our community. The Presidential Scholars Award program offers the most prestigious awards available to students who are entering UBC. 

Value: One-time award of approximately $5,000, and renewable awards of up to $40,000 on the Okanagan campus, and $80,000 on the Vancouver campus, each payable over four years.

Eligibility: 

• High school students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Students who excel across the board & demonstrated   academic & leadership achievements in arts, community,   athletics, & school.

Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must apply to UBC by December 1, and indicate that they would like to be considered for the award when asked in their UBC application. All sections of the online application must be completed by December 1, including paying the admission fee, in order to qualify.

Deadline: December 1st, 2026

To be evaluated for the Presidential Scholars Award, high school applicants must answer “Yes” in the Awards section of the online application. Applicants will be evaluated on their first-choice degree based on their academic profile and personal profile. We will not evaluate second-choice degrees for a Presidential Scholars Award.

Deadline: Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 

Eligibility:

• Be a Canadian citizen,  permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.
• Be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Enter directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution.
• Apply to a direct entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree.

Although you can specify two undergraduate degree choices in your application to UBC, your award application will only be considered for your first-choice campus and degree. Awards are not transferable between campuses.

The Centennial Scholars Entrance Award is separate from the Presidential Scholars Award. You are eligible to apply for both awards, provided you meet the criteria.

A completed UBC Admission Application must be received by December 1st, 2026.  You will receive your student ID shortly after to complete the Scholarship applications.  

Completed Entrance Award applications, including the Student Application Form, Description of Circumstance, Reference Form and Parent/Guardian Form (if applicable), must be received by December 1st, 2026.

So apply submit your UBC Application early in order to complete your scholarship application by December 1st deadline. 

More Info: UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards | UBC Undergraduate Programs and Admissions

Value: $20,000/ year entering an undergraduate degree

Deadline: Tuesday, December 1st, 2026

Eligibility:

• Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or protected person in Canada
• Self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean)
• Enter directly from high school or transfer from another post-secondary institution
• Be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements
• Demonstrate financial need
• Apply to a direct-entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree

More info/ apply: About the Award - Beyond Tomorrow Scholars

Value: Maximum value of the award is $30,000 dispersed over four years

Deadline: December 1st, 2026 

Eligibility: 

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or Permanent Resident.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year

More info/ Apply: Applicant Information | Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Deadline: Thursday, December 10th, 2026

Value: <$5000

Eligibility:

• Answer the question: "When, if ever, do human rights violations by a country against its own citizens justify armed intervention by other countries? in 2500 words or less

More info/ apply: 2026 WINNING ESSAYS - Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation

Value: Valued at $180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years). 

Nomination Deadline: December 14th, 2026 at 3:00pm

Deadline for application IF NOMINATED:  January 27th, 2027 at 11:5pm EST

Eligibility:

• International student who is in high school entering their first undergraduate degree at York in Fall 2027
• Demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership skills and active involvement in volunteer work and extracurricular activities.
• Have a minimum final admission average of 80% (A) or equivalent.

More info: York U International Scholarship

See Career Centre TEAMS or Ms. Mytkowicz for Nomination Form

Value: $20,000 - $60,000 (or $140k for international students)

Deadline: Tuesday, December 15th, 2026

Eligibility:

• For Canadian and International students 
• Applying to SFU for the Fall term
• Graduating from high school in the year of admission to SFU, or have graduated from high school in the previous year and not enrolled in any post-secondary courses
• Have a minimum average of 90% in courses required for admission to primary program.  Applicants who are not eligible for admission to the primary program will not be considered for the USES competition
• Demonstrate excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities
• Have two complete references - due by January 31st, 2027
• Complete all required items on Student Centre to-do list - due by January 31st, 2027

More info/ apply: https://www.sfu.ca/students/financial-aid/entrance/highschool/uses.html

What: The vision for the BUILD scholarship program is to create a pathway for aspiring students to begin their journey toward a rewarding career in the skilled trades to address the critical skills gap in B.C.’s growing economy.

Value: Up to $20,000 per student towards the completion of the Red Seal Certification

Deadline: December 14th, 2026

Eligibility:

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person in Canada, residing in British Columbia. International students are not eligible. 
• Be between 17-34 at the time of application.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have completed or are enrolled in a Trades Discovery program or an equivalent Trades preparatory program.
• Must have applied and been accepted or waitlisted in a Foundation or pre-Apprenticeship certificate program in the following construction trades that are along the top in-demand in BC: Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Welders, Sheet Metal Workers, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.
• Have faced financial and other life adversities.

Virtual Open House on November 10th, 2026 (3:30-4:30 pm): Learn more about the program and gain insight into what it takes to become a recipient of the Beedie Luminaries Scholarship! Register here.

 More info/ Apply: BUILD Scholarship | Up To $20,000 for Trades Professionals

What: The SHINE (Soaring Higher IN Education) scholarship helps remove financial barriers to higher education and provides wrap-around support for resilient high-school graduates. SHINE supports students to rise above their circumstances and achieve their dreams.

Value: Up to $44,000 per student 

Deadline: December 14th, 2026

Eligibility: 

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person in Canada, residing in British Columbia. International students are not eligible. 
• Currently be in Grade 12 and have a minimum grade average of 75% in the most recently completed school year.
• Plan to enter full-time studies in  a first bachelor’s degree or first diploma/certificate at one of the eligible public post-secondary institutions. 
• Have faced financial and other life adversities.

Virtual Open House on November 10th, 2026 (3:30-4:30 pm): Learn more about the program and gain insight into what it takes to become a recipient of the Beedie Luminaries Scholarship! Register here.

 More info/ Apply: SHINE Scholarship | Up To $44,000 For Grade 12 Students

Value: $1000 x 4

Deadline: Tuesday, December 15th, 2026

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
• Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full-time student of accredited college/ university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field 
• Employees and professional affiliates of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible 
• Submit an essay (400-800 words) detailing why logistics/ supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. 

More info/ apply: Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2025

Value: Up to $60,000 for books/ tuition for a four year undergraduate degree or equivalent, provided the student makes appropriate academic progress in keeping with the scholarship guidelines

Nomination Deadline: Thursday, December 17th, 2026

Deadline for application IF NOMINATED: Sunday, February 7th, 2027

Eligibility: 

• Be a current resident of BC
• Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
• Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
• Have demonstrated financial need (total annual family income not exceeding $80,000)
• Have faced adversity
• Plan to be a full-time student
• Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
• Use funding for a post- secondary institution or college
• Be endorsed by their school principal

More info: The Cmolik Foundation | Undergraduate

See Career Centre TEAMS or Ms. Mytkowicz for Nomination Form

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: $140,000 x 10

Deadline: Monday, January 18th, 2027

Eligibility:

• Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the Fall term to any undergraduate degree
• Face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education
• This may Include students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ and students of all gender identities

More info/ apply: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/fees-scholarships/uggla.html

Value: $1000

Deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 4:30pm

Eligibility:

• Holders of current Lifesaving Society awards and be actively employed by a BC & Yukon Branch affiliate as a lifeguard or Lifesaving Society Instructor, part-time or full-time. 
• Pursuing a post-secondary education in the subsequent term at a university, college or vocational school

More info/ apply: https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/scholarships/db-perks-lifesaving-society-scholarships/

Value: $1500

Deadline: Wednesday, February 10th, 2027

Eligibility:

• Have personally been touched or know somebody that has been touched by mental illness
• Soccer has impacted their life in some way
• Interested in entrepreneurship 
• Financial Need is considered but not required
• Canadian citizenship required

More info/ apply: $1,500 Jay Nijholt Scholarship - ScholarTree

Value: $750

Deadline: Sunday, February 14, 2027

Eligibility:

• Student must be concluding their K-12 education in the 2026/27 school year
• Students must plan to attend a recognized post-secondary institution or a skills and career training program which meets the criteria listed above. 
• Resident of BC and attend one of BC's public schools
• Three categories
  • Open - to any student who demonstrates an exceptional dedication to citizenship in their school or community
  • Indigenous - to students of Indigenous descent who demonstrate an exceptional dedication to citizenship in their school, community, and/ or culture
  • Overcoming obstacles - to students who have overcome significant life obstacles to complete their educational journey, and who demonstrate an exceptional dedication to citizenship in their school or community. 
• Applications should outline how you have demonstrated a significant contribution to your school or community and explain how your values, commitment, and determination have helped in this. Your application should also describe the journey you took to reach this milestone and outline your future plans. 

More info/ apply: https://bcsta.org/bcsta-student-citizenship-awards/

Deadline: February 15th, 2027

Value: $1,000 x 20

Eligibility:-

• Graduating from a BC public school system
• Proceeding to post-secondary education (trades, technical, careers, universities, colleges)
• Excellent achievement in courses taken 
• Demonstrated leadership within the school and community 

More info/ Apply: Student Scholarships

Value: $5000 - $8000

Deadline: Wednesday, March 31st, 2027

Eligibility:

• Scholarships - have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and significant contributions to their school or community
• Awards - minimum GPA of 3.0 and significant contributions to their school and community 
• Applied for admission to Douglas College to begin Fall 2027

More info/ apply: Entrance awards and scholarships | Douglas College

What: WorkSafeBC has officially launched the 2027 Student Safety Video Contest and we invite youth in grades 8 to 12 to participate!

The theme of this year’s contest, I’m Prepared, asks youth to create a short video (2-minute maximum) that explores what they need to stay safe, confident, and ready for the job from their first day of work – from training and understanding workplace hazards, to knowing who to turn to for support.  

There’s a total of $10,000 in prize money (four $2,500 prizes) to be awarded to the winning students and their schools or youth organizations.   

Entries are to be submitted by the teacher or youth organization sponsor.  

Deadline: Thursday, April 1st, 2027 (5pm)

For more info/ Apply: Student safety video contest - WorkSafeBC

Deadline: Sunday, April 18th, 2027

Value: <$1000

Eligibility:

• All Gr. 11 & 12 students in BC and any secondary students currently enrolled in Law 12, Political Studies 12, Social Justice 12, Social Studies 11 or similar course in BC
• Submit an essay on the topic: "In a recent decision, 2026 BCSC 779 (CanLII) | Law Society of British Columbia v British Columbia (Attorney General), the Supreme Court of British Columbia held that the independence of the Bar is an unwritten constitutional principle. Why would an independent bar be so important in a constitutional democracy like Canada?"

More info/ apply: https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/about-us/priorities/rule-of-law-and-lawyer-independence/secondary-scho…

Value: $10,000

Deadline: Monday, May 31st, 2027

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizens
• Themselves been severely injured or who have a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash.
• Enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program
• Injuries must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants' lives.
• Proof of injury and relation to impaired driving will be required. 

More info/ apply: https://madd.ca/pages/programs/victimsurvivor-services/youth-bursary-fund/

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