Scholarships & Financial Aid

- considers character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted
 - for high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility
 
 - You are not required to be taking Engineering courses

Scholarships - AES Engineering

Application deadline: October 8, 2026

-Recognizes original & creative thinkers, community leaders & high academic achievers 

-Canadian citizen, permanent resident/protected person
-final year of Canadian Secondary 
- planning to start university in upcoming academic year( or planning to take a gap year)
- nominated by your school for U of T National Book Award

https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarships

The deadline to apply for admission to U of T and be considered for the National Scholarship Program is October 16, 2026.

- be entering university for the first time in September 2027

- Present a minimum cumulative average of 88%

- hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status

- be born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011

https://loranscholar.ca/the-program/how-to-apply/

Application deadline: October, 15, 2026( at noon ET)

Grade 12 international students, if you would like to be considered for nomination for UBC International Scholars program, please hand in to Ms. Tsang a paragraph of how you meet the criteria and a financial need form by 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Financial Need Information Form - fillable blank.pdf

Deadline for application if nominated: Friday, November 15, 2026

Please see website for details: https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/

  • significant level of financial need 
  • You meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements
  • You demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standard)
  • You are an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
  • You are entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school.
  • Applicants for 2027 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026.
  • You are applying for your first undergraduate degree.
  • The following degrees are not eligible for UBC International Scholars Program awards: Bachelor of Nursing degree (Okanagan and Vancouver), Bachelor of Dental Science in Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor + Master of Management degree, dual degrees, joint degrees between UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver, and joint degrees with other post- secondary institutions
  • If you apply to the International Scholars Program, you will not be considered for merit-based awards.

-Students Indigenous to Canada living in BC
 - Applicants of any age
 - New or continuing students accepted into a trades program 
 - Demonstrated financial need, as well as life experiences, challenges, and triumphs will be taken into consideration

https://makoladevelopment.com/scholarshipsbursaries/

Application deadline: October 23, 2026

- be in final year of secondary school
 - Canadian or permanent resident
 - min. cumulative 90% academic avg in your last completed year of high school
 - be born between September 1, 2005 and December 31, 2010
 -MUST apply to Faculty of Arts & Sci (excluding Rotman Commerce) or Faculty of Applied Science & engineering at St George Campus through OUAC by Wolf Scholars application deadline
 - Must submit required program or college supplementals by early deadline as well

https://www.wolfscholars.com/apply

Application deadline: Nov 2, 2026, 11:59 AM ET

Deadline to apply to scholarship if nominated: December 8, 2026

See website for details: https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/major-awards

Grade 12 students if you would like to be considered for a nomination for the Queen's University Chancellor's Scholarship, please hand a paragraph of how you meet the criteria to Ms. Tsang by 3:30pm on Friday, November 6, 2026

Apply for admission to Queen’s via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) no later than November 20 to ensure that you gain access to SOLUS to submit your MAA application by December 8. It takes 4-6 business days to receive your SOLUS login from the date you applied to Queen's University.

Criteria: 

  • Superior academic ability
  • Creative and original thinking
  • Proven leadership qualities
  • High school nomination required
  • Terry Fox can nominate up to 2 students 
  • High school grades of 90%+

-open to any woman residing in BC who is:

a high school graduate or current post- secondary student who is enrolled in, accepted to, or returning to a complete a Business or Finance program at an accredited BC institution

- interest in pursuing career in the mortgage or finance industry

- financial need

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

Application deadline: November 30, 2026

See website for full details
 -You must self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African- Canadian, Afro-Caribbean)
 - strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements
 -demonstrate financial need
 - Canadian citizen, PR, or protected person in Canada
 - entering directly from high school
 - Must apply to direct entry undergrad program at UBC
 - your award application will only be considered for your first-choice campus and degree, not transferable between campuses

https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/beyond-tomorrow/

UBC application submitted by December 1, 2026

 UBC Entrance Award application and select the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award by December 1, 2026

See website for full details
 - strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements
 -demonstrate financial need
 -Canadian citizens or PR or protected person in Canada
 - must be entering directly from high school
 - must apply to a direct entry undergrad program at UBC, not have previous degree
 - your award application will only be considered for your first-choice campus and degree, not transferable between campuses

https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/entrance-award/

UBC application submitted by December 1, 2026
UBC Entrance Award Application completed by December 1, 2026

For Canadian citizens & PR
 -recognizes students who excel across the board and who demonstrate academic & leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics and school

https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/presidential-scholars/

Application deadline: December 1, 2026

Students must self-identify as an Indigenous person (ie. First Nation, Metis or Inuit and includes status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non- status and non-registered Indians) with the right to live and work in Canada
 
 - Student must currently be registered in a CIPHI accredited Environmental Public Health program or start a CIPHI accredited Environmental Public Health Program in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

https://www.ehfc.ca/bursaries-information

Application deadline: December 15, 2026, 11:59pm MST

See website for full requirements
 Minimum requirements: 
 - Applying to SFU for fall term
 - Graduating from high school in the year of admission to SFU
 - Have minimum average of 90% in courses required for admission to primary program
 - Demonstrate excellence in both academic & extracurricular activities
 - Complete all required items on Student Centre to do list for admission application status to show as "complete"- due by Jan 31, 2027
 - Have 2 completed references- due by January 31, 2027

https://www.sfu.ca/students/financial-aid/entrance/highschool/uses.html#minimum-requirements

Application period: October 1 to December 15, 2026 (11:59pm PCT)

Please see website for application package & details: https://speatbc.org/scholarship

Application deadline: December 30, 2026

Five scholarships of $1,000 each supporting students pursuing engineering and technology education in British Columbia.

Scholarships are available in several categories, including:

  • Academic Excellence
  • Financial Need
  • Community Leadership and Volunteerism
  • Immigrant/Newcomer Student Achievement


We encourage you to self nominate if:

You are between the ages of 15-19

You are passionate about gaining skills in ecological issues and environmental preservation

Self Nomination deadline: December 31, 2026

See website for details: Scholarships and Awards - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation

We encourage you to self- nominate if:

You are between ages of 12-18

You have volunteered for environmental stewardship efforts in a Metro Vancouver Regional Park

You have demonstrated leadership in conservation and inspire other young people to get involved in environmental work

Self nomination closes: December 31, 2026

See website for details: Scholarships and Awards - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation

Youth who is 16-30 years old and who demonstrate involvement, commitment and leadership in the 2SLGBTQ+ community whether locally, nationally, and or internationally.

https://januaryfilm.com/youthaward

Application deadline: December 31, 2026

- Be a grade 12 student enrolled in the 2026 Mini Med School- Inside the Human Body
 
 - Attend all the Mini Med School 2026 sessions in November 
 
 (attendance for sessions will be tracked by program organizers)

-Priority for one scholarship will be given to a student who self-identifies or who comes from a rural community 
 
 -no minimum GPA required to apply. However it's a competitive scholarship program

https://www.bcchr.ca/news-events/mini-med-school-scholarship/

Application deadline: January 8, 2027 at 11:59pm

Eligible applicants are young women who: 

• are currently in grade 12 

• are planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution after graduation

 • have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers 

• live or attend school in the Tri-Cities area of British Columbia Canada: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra

Application deadline: January 15, 2027

Please see website for details( scroll down to the bottom): https://soroptimisttricities.org/our-programs/live-your-dream-awards-programs/

Ten scholarships are awarded each year to students who 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+ students, and students of all gender identities. The intent of the Uggla Family Scholarship is to promote equity and remove historical and existing discrimination, including barriers to full participation in social, cultural, economic and political life.

Other eligibility criteria include:

Application deadline: January 18, 2027

Application deadline: February 1, 2027 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Please see website for details: https://kincanada.ca/EN/Web/OurBursaries/Apply.aspx?hkey=9b182bff-bde8-4cf8-886e-629efea9ccd4

  1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  2. Must be a full-time student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution.
  3. Must complete the current application form by February 1. Bursary winners are notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club.
  4. Must not have previously been awarded a Kin Canada Bursary.
  5. Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need.

Demonstrate leadership, community involvement, charitable impact, future aspirations through a written essay
https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence-program/

Application deadline: March 15, 2027

For students starting in Fall semester
For students who excel in their studies & contribute to communities, including promotion of social justice and Indigenous Truth & Reconciliation within their schools and/or communities

https://www.douglascollege.ca/fees-and-finances/awards-bursaries-and-scholarships/entrance-awards-and-scholarships

Application deadline: March 31, 2027

Please see website for details and application: VCHH Scholarship | VALOUR CANADA

Both the introductory document and the video must be received by email to Valour Canada by 23:59, June 9th, 2027 (EST)

Students must create and submit the following two items to enter the scholarship contest:

  1. A one or two paragraph introductory document that explains why you chose to apply for Valour Canada’s History and Heritage Scholarship (.doc or .pdf format please). This will not be evaluated.
  2. A YouTube-compatible video (mp4 preferable) between four and six minutes long that educates viewers about your chosen memorial, monument, or place (see the “The Essay Question” below in bold text). Your video should open with a still screen title page that includes: the video title, your name, your town/ city, and your school. Your video should close with a still screen showing your references (as per Chicago -style formatting requirements). Your video should not have music.