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The Brandon Langhjelm Memorial Essay Contest
  • Write a 1,200–1,500 word essay on Canadian freedom issues (censorship, expression, equality, bodily autonomy, etc.)
  • Open to Canadians aged 15–25
  • Winners announced December 9, 2025
Up to $2,000Justice Centre for Constitutional FreedomsOctober 26, 2025
Food for Thought Scholarship Contest
  • No essays or GPA required
  • Open to Canadian students (or parents/guardians of students) enrolled in university, college, or high school
  • Minimum 16 years of age; prize split: $1,000 for school + $1,000 for groceries
$2,000SobeysDecember 31, 2025
Student Art Contest – Science Without Borders® Challenge
  • International art contest; 2026 theme: "Microscopic Marine Life"
  • Open to students aged 11–19 enrolled in primary or secondary school (two age groups: 11–14 and 15–19)
  • 1st: $500 · 2nd: $350 · 3rd: $200 · People's Choice: $50 (per age group)
Up to $500Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans FoundationMarch 2, 2026
Grow Beyond Scholarship
  • Submit a 2–3 minute video outlining your vision for innovation in Canada's agriculture sector
  • Open to graduating 2026 Canadian high school students planning to enroll in a first-year post-secondary program (excludes Quebec residents)
  • Only 125 applications accepted; portal closes when limit is reached
6 × $5,000G3April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST
Law Society Essay Contest
  • 2025–26 topic: Based on Roncarelli v. Duplessis (1958), discuss the rule of law as a fundamental constitutional principle and its relevance today
  • Open to Grade 12 students, or those enrolled in Law 12, Political Studies 12, Social Justice 12, or Social Studies 11 in BC
  • Winner: $1,000 · Runner-up: $500 · Late entries not accepted
Up to $1,000Law Society of BCApril 12, 2026
A Voice for Animals Contest
  • Submit an essay, photo essay, or video on an animal welfare or endangered species issue (categories: Companion Animals, Farm Animals, Wildlife, Insects/Invertebrates, or The Endangered Species Act)
  • Open to high school students aged 14–18 worldwide; two age categories: 14–15 and 16–18
  • Winners announced July 2026
Up to $500Humane Education Network & Animal Welfare InstituteMay 25, 2026
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
  • Create original prom attire made entirely from Duck® Brand duct tape and/or crafting tape; submit a high-resolution photo
  • Open to Canadian high school students aged 14+ (excluding Quebec); parental permission required if under 18
  • Top prize: $15,000 each for Dress & Tux categories; eleven additional $1,000 prizes
Up to $15,000Duck BrandJune 3, 2026
Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest
  • 2026 topic: "What would the Essential Scholars say about Canadian economic prosperity today?" — use one scholar's economic theory to examine a current or proposed policy
  • Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students; top 5 winners per category receive prizes; winning essays may be peer-reviewed and published
  • Prizes per category — 1st: $1,500 · 2nd: $1,000 · 3rd: $750 · 4th: $500 · 5th: $250
Up to $1,500Fraser InstituteJune 5, 2026
Ocean Awareness Contest
  • 2026 theme: "Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects, and Inspires Us"
  • Open to students aged 11–18 worldwide; entries can be art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia
Up to $1,000Bow SeatJune 8, 2026
Electronic Recycling Scholarship Competition
  • Develop and execute a community e-waste collection initiative with a marketing plan (laptops, phones, tablets, computers, etc.)
  • Open to full- or part-time Canadian students; competition runs April 1 – November 15, 2026
  • Winners evaluated on quantity collected, marketing effectiveness, and overall organization
Up to $10,000Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)November 15, 2026
Student Essay Contest – Association for Women in Mathematics
  • Write a 500–1,000 word biography of a woman or underrepresented gender identity in mathematics, based on an interview you conduct with them
  • Open to middle school, high school, and undergraduate students; submit via MathPrograms.org
  • Submission window: November 1 – February 1
VariedAssociation for Women in Mathematics (AWM) & Math for AmericaFebruary 1, 2027

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