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 ExternalBill 7 Award
  

The Bill 7 Award is a scholarship for students with a demonstrated financial need who already accessed available public financial support.  To be eligible to receive a Bill 7 Award scholarship, individuals must also meet ALL of the following three criteria:

  • You are attending or accepted by a Post-Secondary Educational Institution in the Province of Ontario
  • You are pursuing your FIRST post-secondary program of study
  • You identify as2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (2SLGBTQI+)





https://bill7award.ca/No8/1/2025Awards12-August
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The deadline to apply for the scholarship is July 15th, 2025.

​The Reflections Scholarship supports students who have lived experience with an eating disorder by helping them pursue their academic and career goals through education. It is awarded in recognition of someone's strength and courage in facing their eating disorder as well as their enthusiasm and tenacity for their chosen academic path and the career they plan to follow.

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The Make It Right Charity Award application submissions will be available throughout the year. The selection process takes 15 days and all correspondence will be via email. The selection committee will determine the number of awards granted each calendar year.



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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN IN APRIL 2ND, 2025.

 Application Deadline: July 15, 2025​

Please see website for details and application

Scholarship

Four (4x) $2,500/scholarship awards
are awarded to outstanding high school graduates, undergrads/graduates, and trade students.
One (1x) $2,500/scholarship – Dr. Julie Nguyen Medical award
awarded to a medical student.

Bursary Awards
Two (2x) $1,000/bursary awards
One (1x) $1,000/bursary Dr. Julie Nguyen Medical award
awarded to undergraduates admitted to science programs and intend to enter medical school.



Please see website for details and applicationNo7/15/2025Scholarships11-July
 ExternalEagle Ridge Hospital Auxilliary
  

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary awards two bursaries annually, in the amount of $2500, to graduating students in the Tri-Cities who are planning to pursue a career in the healthcare field.

Please see website for details and applicationNo3/31/2025Bursaries07-March
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Please check website for updates

Each year, we award scholarships to deserving athletes who have demonstrated excellence on the ice and in the classroom. These scholarships provide financial assistance to help our players pursue their post-secondary education and reach their full potential.

https://pcaha.ca/scholarships/No3/31/2025Scholarships07-March
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​See website for details and application

The British Columbia Retired Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (BCRPVPA) awards up to ten (10) bursaries/scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each, to students who graduate from the BC public school system and who are continuing their education at an accredited post-secondary institution. (Students planning a “gap year” should apply in the year in which they register in a post-secondary program.)

Applicants who are pursuing education in trades, technical and career fields, as well as those entering universities and colleges, are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be judged on their demonstrated
leadership and service activities within the school and community as well as academic skills. Financial need of applicants will also be a consideration.



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The BC Hydro Power Pioneers annual Community Service Awards recognize students who dedicate a significant amount of their time and energy to volunteering in their local communities. There are up to twenty $500 awards available to students in British Columbia.



Please see website for detail and applicationNo3/31/2025Awards07-March
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If you are enrolling at UFV in the academic year immediately following your high school graduation, you may qualify for a UFV Entrance Scholarship award. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, community/school involvement, volunteer experience, and leadership endeavours.

DEADLINE: March 10, 2025


https://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/awards/ufv-entrance-scholarships/No3/10/2025Scholarships07-March
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)Capilano University
  

The Capilano Community Leadership Entrance Award recognizes BC high school students with documented leadership and volunteerism in the community and demonstrated strong academic standing. Valued at up to $3,500 towards tuition and tuition surcharges, twenty of these awards are offered each year to BC high school students with a maximum of one student per school, per year.​

1.​. All Capilano Community Leadership Entrance Award applications require a completed nomination statement from a BC High School Representative.
2. Representatives may complete as many nominations as desired; however, only one student per high school may receive an award.
 3. Students must also submit a completed online application and a Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet. 



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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

​Various scholarships:

Our entrance awards are given to new students to recognize and support achievement in academics, sports, and the arts. Some awards also look at financial need, and many awards are given for your commitment to community involvement and leadership.

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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  
  1. ​Submit your application form and required supporting documents by March 31, 2025 11:59 PM PDT. 


​​SFU Entrance Awards: Entrance awards are based on community contributions and financial need, and are available to domestic high school applicants.

SFU Indigenous Undergrad Student Entrance Award: This award is based on demonstrated involvement within the Indigenous community through service and/or cultural contribution.


SFU Bursaries: SFU offers a number of large-value entrance bursaries to assist students for whom the cost of attending university would be a significant impediment. Entrance bursaries are available to domestic high school applicants.


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 ExternalCoquitlam Foundation
  

There are a number of bursaries and scholarships:


Scholarships and bursaries are put into place for either a specific post secondary institute, a particular area of study, for having accomplished or been involved in a sport or some other reason. It is important when considering applying for one between December and March every year that you review the criteria for each fund.


DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 31, 2025, at 4:00PM (PST)


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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

The Commitment Scholars Award celebrates and recognizes demonstrated leadership in, and commitment to, racial justice, social justice, or diversity initiatives by a student in their high school or in their community. 

The award provides dedicated financial, academic, and career support to help students complete their degree.​




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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)U of A
  

This award assists domestic students entering the University of Alberta without having completed any post-secondary coursework and who have demonstrated financial challenges and barriers to attending university. Through the program, students will be considered for up to $8,000 per year in award funding. Up to 30 new students per year will qualify for the award.​​

Please see website for details and applicationNo2/15/2025Awards06-February
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David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship was established by the TEAL Charitable Foundation to honour David C. Lam, the 25th Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. During his lifetime, David C. Lam was respected for his commitment to excellence, English language study and public service. The scholarship is valued at up to $4,000. The David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship is awarded annually to an English language student who wishes to study at a post-secondary institution, has excelled academically and has taken an active part in community and/or school service. ,

Please note that applicants for the David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship must be documented permanent residents or citizens of Canada. International students on study visas are not eligible for this award​



https://tealcharitablefoundation.ca/david-lam-bc-teal-english-language-learner-scholarship/No1/31/2025Awards05-January
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Each of the refugee awards is awarded to a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and new culture in Canada. Each refugee award is valued at $4,000.


Please see website for details and applicationNo1/31/2025Awards05-January
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

​*Grade 12 students if you would like to be considered for a nomination, please hand in a short paragraph on how you meet the criteria to Ms. Tsang by 3:30pm on January 17, 2025* 


National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.


 Each school is able to nominate up to 4 students for the National Scholarship Program (note: a school can nominate 1 additional student (in addition to the 4) if that student is an international (visa) student).  Schools are not nominating students for a specific scholarship.  The nomination is for the student to be considered for the scholarships available within the National Scholarship Program.

Application Deadline:  February 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST​


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 ExternalMinistry of Education
  

​Grade 12 students, if you would like to be considered for a nomination, please hand in a short paragraph of how you meet the criteria to Ms. Tsang by 3:30pm on Friday, January 17, 2025

The B.C. Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career or area of post-secondary study.

Each school may nominate only one student.

Note: students may apply for both the B.C. Excellence scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship but they can only be awarded one.

online applications are due by 3:00 pm PST on Monday, February 17, 2025. 



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 ExternalKin Canada
  

  • To be eligible you must:

    1. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
    2. Plan to register as a full-time student in the 2025-2026 school year at a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. University, College, Trade School, Technical Institute)
    3. Demonstrate high ideals, community involvement and knowledge of Kin, and
    4. Not have previously received a Kin Canada Bursary.

    ​PoCo resident grads should direct their application to Kinsmen Club of Port Coquitlam  







https://form.jotform.com/kincanada/bursaryapplicationNo2/1/2025Bursaries06-February
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)University of Guelph, ON
  

Check website for deadline and changes

Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership and innovative contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society. In addition, students must be: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis); or a person with a disability; or a person of colour/racialized person.

https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/apps/awards?id=E0689No1/25/2025Awards05-January
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)U of Calgary
  

*​Please note Prestige Awards - applications close Dec 1​, High school Awards and Bursaries Applications close​ March 1*

  1. To be considered for Prestige and High School entrance awards:

    1. You must be high school applicant to be considered. You will be given access to the award application 24 to 48 hours after you have submitted your application for admission.
    2. You can access the award application through my.ucalgary.ca. You will need your eID and password which you created when you applied for admission.​



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Eligibility Criteria

  • Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.

    To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

    • In good academic standing.
    • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
    • 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.

    • Applications are submitted online and must be completed before the deadline of 11:59 pm PT on December 1st.​​


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**Grade 12 international students, if you would like to be considered for a nomination, please hand in financial needs form and a paragraph of how you meet the criteria to Ms. Tsang  by 3:30pm on October 24, 2024**​​​

​​Financial Need Information Form .pdf

5. Apply for the International Scholars Program by submitting the application by the November 15 deadline.

6. Submit your admissions application to UBC by the December 1 deadline.


Start your award application before October 31. You will need time to gather in-depth financial information for your household, including household income, expenses, and assets.


There are four categories of prestigious need-and-merit-based awards available through UBC’s International Scholars Program.

You won’t select which award you wish to receive when you submit your application – our team will automatically consider you for the awards that you are eligible for.


Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award
International Impact Award
Vantage One Excellence Award

 Please note: If you apply for the International Scholars Program, you will not be considered for merit-based awards, including International Major Entrance Scholarships and Outstanding International Student Awards.

​​

Please see website for details.


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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

To be considered for the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award :

 

  • You must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements.
  • You must demonstrate financial need.
  • You must be a Canadian citizen,  permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.
  • You must be entering directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution.
  • You must 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.

 

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.

 

How do you apply?

 

  1. Submit your UBC application by December 1
  2. Complete the UBC Entrance Award Application by December 1​




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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

The Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) are for both domestic and international high school applicants who demonstrate potential to enrich the university community through ongoing academic and community contributions.

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​*grade 12 international students if you would like to be considered for a nomination-- deadline to hand in a short paragraph to Ms. Tsang about how you meet the criteria is extended to Monday, Oct 7 by 3pm.

Please see website for more details! ​

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

  • an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
  • enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024
  • beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).
  1. Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2024.  You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
  2. Submit all necessary documentation online by November 8, 2024.

Pearson Scholarship Deadlines

  • School nomination deadline: October 11, 2024
  • Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 18, 2024 
  • Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 8, 2024​


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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)University of Toronto National Book Award Program
  

*Grade 12 students if you would like to be considered for a  nomination for the U of T National book award, please write a short paragraph about how you meet the criteria  hand in ​to Ms. Tsang by 3pm on Thurs, September 26 2024. Terry Fox is able to nominate one student who will then receive a link to apply for the U of T National Scholarship application. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

The deadline for U of T National Book award nominee to apply for the 2025 National Scholarship is October 17, 2024 (11:59pm EDT)


  • Eligibility Criteria:

      • an original and creative thinker
      • committed to school and community
      • a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
      • enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
      • a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
      • currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP
      • intending to begin university the following academic year (or intending to take a gap year)
      • a National Book Award nominee​



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 ExternalRE/Max of Western Canada
  

The 2025 Quest for Excellence scholarship program is open until March 9 2025 11:59PM ET.
  • The RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program is a cash scholarship that recognizes students for their ongoing community contributions and pursuit of leadership. Through this scholarship program, RE/MAX Canada is pleased to offer 40 scholarships of $1,000 each to students across Canada (except for Quebec).

    The 2025 Quest for Excellence program will invite eligible students to write and submit an essay based on one of three key themes: charitable community contribution; the vision for a brighter future; and ensuring Canadians have a safe, secure and affordable place to call “home.”


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 ExternalTD Scholarships
  

**Please see website for details and application

    • TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who:

      • Have demonstrated community leadership
      • Are in their final year of CEGEP (for students in Quebec), or high school (for students outside Quebec).
      • Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% (outside Quebec), or a minimum R score of 26 (in Quebec), in their most recently completed school year
      • Are Canadian citizens, have permanent resident status, or have protected person status under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Note: Applicants with protected person status must also have a study permit as permitted under the Act.​


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