LOCAL S TO APPLY FOR *The awards/scholarships listed below are based on those available last year. All money, availability and deadlines to apply, are subject to change by each organization. Students must consult the web pages for the most current information. Student Services is not responsible for any of these changes. Revised November 7, 2016 NAME OF DEADLINE CRITERIA AMOUNT LORAN AWARD *apply online at: www.loranscholars.ca/apply Sponsored applicants - October 19 Direct Pool applicants October 26 - minimum cumulative average of 85% - students who demonstrate character, promise of leadership and strong commitment to service in the community. - Entrepreneurship and broad academic and extracurricular interests Up to $100,000 HORATIO ALGER CANADIAN PROGRAM * apply online at: www.horatioalger.ca (apply between August 1 October 25) OCTOBER 25 - demonstrate critical financial need - involvement in co-curricular and community activities -display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity - maintain a minimum grade average of 65% Up to $10,000.00 TD CANADA TRUST FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP * apply online at: www.tdcanadatrust.com NOVEMBER 18 - students who have made a difference in community and shown outstanding community leadership - minimum average of 75% - up to $70,000 BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM * apply online at: http://www.burgerkingscholarship.com DECEMBER 15 -cumulative high school average of 80% -students who demonstrate active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity (student government,team sports) $1,000, $5,000 and $25,000 scholarships available YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD (ZONTA CLUB OF NIAGARA FALLS) *application form at www.zonta.org JANUARY 20 -active commitment to volunteerism -experience in local government, student government or workplace leadership -knowledge of Zonta International and its programs local award district level award
KIN CANADA BURSARIES (HAL ROGERS ENDOWMENT FUND) * download application at: www.kincanada.ca (available early fall) FEBRUARY 1 - plan to register at a recognized university or college or technical institute - demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship - application endorsed by Kinsmen/Kinette TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD * application form at www.terryfoxawards.ca FEBRUARY 1 - involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work - maintains a satisfactory academic standing $7,000.00 per year up to $15,000.00 in total VARI /BURSARY FOR FUTURE TEACHERS *apply online at www.vic.utoronto.ca FEBRUARY 1 - Nominees registered at Victoria College in the University of Toronto for studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science pursuing a career in teaching - demonstrated interest and commitment to teaching as a profession - achieved high academics (90% + average) Total award of $50,000 over 5 years HERBERT H. CARNEGIE FUTURE ACES FOUNDATION AND CITIZENSHIP AWARD *apply online at www.futureaces.org (available December) FEBRUARY 2 -must have demonstrated contribution to society by having exhibited exemplary citizenship through extensive volunteerism, community service and by participating in humanitarian causes TOP20UNDER20 AWARD *apply online at www.top20under20.ca (available mid November) FEBRUARY 15 -must have demonstrated significant amounts of innovation, leadership and achievements in life, school, community To be announced ALLISTER YOUNG ARTS & CULTURE ENDOWMENT FUND * application form available in Student MARCH 15 - residents of the City of Niagara Falls - active artists in any creative arts field in the City of Niagara Falls - accumulated substantial volunteer hours in the arts or in an arts organization in Niagara Falls IBAO/OSAID ANNA PYLES MEMORIAL *application form available online at www.osaid.org MARCH 22 - must be a recognized leader of the OSAID Chapter and have participated in the OSAID program for at least 2 years - must have helped organize at least two school-wide campaigns/events as well as one community-wide campaign. 1,000.00
NIAGARA UNITED SOCCER CLUB (ELIZABETH DEMPSEY BURSARY) (available in March) MARCH 31 - graduating student who has played with the Niagara United Soccer Club for 3 or more years and is currently participating in some capacity in soccer RETAIL AS A CAREER *complete applicatio at: www.retaileducation.ca (available in January) MARCH 31 - enrolled full-time or part-time at a Canadian college or university - pursuing a retail, business or marketingrelated program - currently working part-time or full-time within the retail industry Up to $5,000 GIRLS TRIBUNE TOURNAMENT *application in Student Services (available February 2016) APRIL 1 - members of all basketball teams who have participated in a minimum of two Tribune Basketball Tournaments - must have met the academic criteria to be accepted into a post-secondary program To be announced CONSTABLE DALE RACINE EDUCATIONAL BURSARY (available in March) APRIL 7 - academic success - good citizen of school and community -demonstrated strong moral character - commitment to the betterment of school and community NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SECONDARY STUDENT SENATE AWARD (information available in Student Services early 2017 on how to apply online) APRIL 14 - graduating student at NCDSB high school - students who are leaders within their schools, and actively portray the virtues of our Catholic faith in their day to day lives NIAGARA NEWCOMER BURSARY FUND (available in April) APRIL 20 - graduate who is a newcomer to Canada - pursuing post-secondary studies -active in volunteerism and community service 5 bursaries of $1,000
BRANSCOMBE FAMILY FOUNDATION *application form in Student Services (available December) APRIL 25 (due in Student Services) - minimum average of 80% - graduates taking a full course program at an Ontario university or college - based on financial need (financial documentation required) and acadeic excellence * successful applicant will be chosen by the Branscombe Family Foundation *amount of award determined by Foundation OHF BURSARY PROGRAM *applications in Student Services (available in January) APRIL 29 - registered for 3 years within the OHF in any capacity (player,trainer,coach, official) - registrant in good standing with the OHF - enrolling in post-secondary Amount of bursary may vary annually JUSTIN EVES FOUNDATION (MINDS IN MOTION AWARD) *application available at www.justinevesfoundation.com APRIL 30 - graduate with a documented learning disability, meeting the accepted definition of this disorder (see website) Up to $3,000.00 available CLUB ITALIA BURSARY *application available in Student Services MAY 1 (due in Student Services) - one of the student s parents must be of Italian descent - must have plans to enroll in a post secondary institution bursary LARKIN ESTATE AWARD * pick up application in Student Services (available March) MAY 2 -graduate of a Catholic high school in Niagara Region - financial need - must be enrolled full time in the Faculty of Arts at St. Michael s College (University of Toronto) or in a school of Nursing, in a degree course in nursing, or in social service work *Amount varies annually MERIDIAN S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITIES (SEAN JACKSON ) * download application at www.meridiancu.ca/scholarship MAY 8 - academic average of 80% or higher - demonstrated leadership and a strong commitment to his/her community through initiating innovative community projects and/or volunteerism - Accepted into a Canadian college or univ. $10,000.00
ONE FOUNDATION FOR NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM * application available at: www.onefoundationfornhs.com MAY 11 - scholarship opportunities for students pursuing post-secondary education in health-related fields To be determined ONTARIO ENGLISH CATHOLIC TEACHERS OF NIAGARA AWARD (available in spring) MAY 13 - love of learning demonstrated through sharing of knowledge with others and through involvement in activities over and above those required for credit earning purposes - community service involvement i.e. parish involvement, work with senior citizens, canvassing for charity, involvement in social justice issues, etc. * selection to be made by OECTA TREBLAIRES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAY 20 - graduate who has accepted an offer of admission for Music or Dramatic Arts $400.00 *application form available in Student Services (available in spring) MONSANTO FUND OPPORTUNITY *application available at www.monsanto.ca (available in February) MAY 29 - available to Canadian high school graduates from family farms enrolled in an agricultural or agricultural-related program $1,500.00 NHQG (Niagara Heritage Quilters Guild) MAY 30 - graduate continuing on to post-secondary education in the field of textile/fibre arts - student showing personal growth and leadership in school and community NIAGARA MEN S CHORUS DIANE MCQUADE & PAMELA ROBBS AWARDS MAY 31 - student who plans to study music or music education at an accredited post secondary institute (available in 2016)
NIAGARA REGION HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION AWARD ORBA CIVIL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM *download application at: www.orba.org (available in spring) DR. J. CZEREVKO MEMORIAL (Ukrainian Canadian Congress Niagara) (available in April) OTIP BURSARY PROGRAM *apply online at : www.otip.com/bursary CIBPA NIAGARA EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM *application available at www.cibpaniagara.com (available April) FWIO PROVINCIAL (Federated Womens Institutes of Ontario) *application www.fwio.on.ca (available early 2017) NATIONAL UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES S: - Tommy Douglas Scholarship - Scholarship for Visible Minorities - Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians - Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship MAY 31 MAY 31 JUNE 10 JUNE 15 JUNE 30 JUNE 30 JULY 6 - graduates pursuing a university program related to Home Economics in one of the following areas: food sciences, nutrition, dietetics, family studies/relations, human ecology, early childhood studies, fashion arts, interior design, consumer studies -graduates entering into first year of a program in civil engineering / technology /technican program at an Ontario college or equivalent - enrolled full time in post secondary - shows above average academic skills - demonstrates leadership and community involvement and is of Ukrainian heritage -applicant or relative of applicant must be insured through OTIP - must be of Italian heritage or pursuing curriculum majors in Italian studies - high grade average - proven financial need - community involvement - must complete 500 word essay (see www.fwio.on.ca for details) - excellent academic achievement - parents/grandparents must belong to or retired from one of the National Union Components or affiliates. - entering first year of a public, post secondary educational institution fulltime in 2016-2017 - further information on each scholarship available online at www.nupge.ca $1,500.00 At discretion of committee At discretion of committee *application in Student Services (available in January 2017) * APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON THIS CHART ** MORE AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT: www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com and www.studentcounsellor.com