RBC FUTURE LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIPS for INDIGENOUS YOUTH

 DEADLINE: February 7, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 20 scholarships of up to $10,000 each CRITERIA:         

• Identify as Indigenous with Status, Indigenous with Non-Status, Inuit or Métis
• Be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
• Entering post-secondary studies at an eligible post-secondary institution in the 2024-2025 academic year
• Are not an RBC employee or a dependent of an RBC employee

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: Scholarship for Indigenous Youth

UNITED WAY YOUTH LEADERS in ACTION

DEADLINE: February 3, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $500 x 4 scholarships CRITERIA:         

• Accepted to post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during 2024/2025
• Demonstrated leadership
• Community involvement
• Connection with a United Way funded organization
• Financial need

HOW TO APPLY:

• The four-page Youth Leaders in Action application form
• A signed Acknowledgement and Authorization section
• A completed reference form that has been filled out by your supervisor at the United Way Winnipeg agency partner where you are involved
• A copy of your latest academic transcript
• Visit: Youth United

INDSPIRE BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS for POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION and SKILLED TRADES

DEADLINE: February 1, 2024

AWARD VALUE: Amounts vary CRITERIA:         

• There is one application for all of Indspire's bursaries, scholarships and awards, barring a few exceptions. To be eligible for a Building Brighter Futures financial awards applicants must met the following criteria:
• Be an Indigenous person
• Be enrolled in an accredited education program; a professional development program; a continuing education program; a traditional knowledge program or arts training
• Can not be a member of the staff, board or jury at the time of applying for funding support

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application
• Submit Indigenous card (front & back)
• Submit grades
• Submit proof of enrollment
• Submit letter from Indigenous organization regarding educational funding
• Visit: Building Brighter Futures - Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards | Indspire

EnergyRates.ca College Scholarship

DEADLINE: January 31, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $500 CRITERIA:         

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Canadian or American post-secondary educational institution, or planning to enrol in such an institution within the following calendar year.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay of no more than 500 words, in English or French, on any topic you choose, so long as it is about energy in the world of tomorrow.
• Visit: EnergyRates.Ca College Scholarship 2024

 DEADLINE: March 15, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $3000 x 75 CRITERIA:         

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Have English as Canada's first official language spoken.
• Have completed and graduated from an English, French immersion, dual-track or non-official language (i.e., neither English or French) institution.
• Be enrolled in a USB post-secondary program in their second official language of Canada, French, during the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 24 credits taught at USB in an undergraduate university program of a minimum of two years or 80% of a course load in a college program of a minimum of one year. 

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: Post-Secondary Scholarship in French as a Second Language

THE 2024 DALTON CAMP AWARD

DEADLINE: January 8, 2024 AWARD VALUE: $10,000 CRITERIA:         

• Passionate about Canadian journalism and public affairs.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay with a maximum of 2000 words discussing the link between democracy and the media in Canada
• THE DALTON CAMP AWARD - Friends of Canadian Broadcasting

RE/MAX QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: March 13, 2024 AWARD VALUE: 40 awards of $1,000 each CRITERIA:         

• Must be a grade 12 student attending high school in Canada

HOW TO APPLY:

• 1,250-word essay based on one of the three key themes:
• charitable community contribution
• the vision for a "brighter future"
• ensuring future generations have a safe, secure, and affordable place to call "home"
• Manitoba Scholarships - Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program

STORWELL BURSARY

DEADLINE: December 31, 2023 AWARD VALUE: $2,000

CRITERIA:         

• Applicant must have been a foster child with a Canadian foster care program and must agree to having said organization verify placement
  
• Will be enrolled as full-time student at a recognized general/vocational college or post-secondary institution in Canada as of September 2023
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

HOW TO APPLY: Storwell Self Storage Foster Children Bursary Fund

LOANS CANADA'S FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: December 31, 2023 AWARD VALUE: 2 awards of $750 each CRITERIA:         

• Canadian citizens/permanent residents
• Must be enrolled/accepted for enrolment as a full-time/part-time student at an

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay/letter discussing how financial literacy has made a difference in your life; how you have budgeted, saved, invested, paid down debt, applied for scholarships, or had a side hustle
• Compelte the online application form
• Upload proof of enrolment/acceptance

Visit: Financial Literacy Scholarship Canada - Loans Canada

SONS & DAUGHTERS OF ITALY LEGACY AWARD

DEADLINE: December 30, 2023 AWARD VALUE: Two awards, each worth $2,000 CRITERIA:         

• Canadian citizen, of Italian descent and a resident of Manitoba
• Entering full time post-secondary education
• Have not previously received a Sons of Italy award
• Note that preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate the following:
• Participation in the Italian community
• A genuine interest in their Italian heritage
• Good academic standing
• Achievement in their field of training or cultural pursuit
• Co-curricular activities/achievements and/or community service
• Financial need

HOW TO APPLY: Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, Garibaldi Lodge Inc. - Legacy Award

French for the Future National Essay Contest

DEADLINE: December 15, 2023 AWARD VALUE: $1,000 to $12,000 CRITERIA:         

• Must be attending University of Ottawa, Université Sainte-Anne, Université de Moncton, Université de Saint-Boniface, University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean, Laurentian University, Glendon College of York University
• Must be a Canadian citizen
• French as a Second Language: students enrolled in Core, Immersion or Extended programs
• French First Language: francophone/francophone equivalency students

HOW TO APPLY: NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST

Burger King Scholarship

DEADLINE: December 15, 2023 AWARD VALUE: $1,000 to $60,000 CRITERIA:         

• Graduating from grade 12
• Plan to enroll full-time in a post-secondary program
• Be in good academic standing
• Participation in school and community activities

HOW TO APPLY: Burger King Scholars

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD

DEADLINE: December 1st, 2023 AWARD VALUE: $28,000 (over 4 years) CRITERIA:         

• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants
• Graduating high school
• In good academic standing
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which you have not been compensated)
• Planning to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution

HOW TO APPLY: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program (terryfoxawards.ca)

ALL SENIORS CARE VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

DEADLINE: N/A AWARD VALUE: $1,000 - $3,000 CRITERIA:         

• Complete the online volunteer form
• Select an activity you will run weekly for a year.
• Be sure to check-off that you are applying for the Scholarship
• Submit the form and send in your resume

HOW TO APPLY: Volunteer Scholarship Fund – All Seniors Care

2024 Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards

DEADLINE: November 30, 2023 AWARD VALUE: Up to $5,000 CRITERIA:         

• Indigenous student in Grades 11 or 12 pursing post-secondary education in finance, management, commerce, accounting or related fields.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay on the topic: Describe your educational career and life goals.
• Youth Awards Application – AFOA Canada

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

The Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to $120,000 per award. This scholarship was established to encourage our best and brightest students to be the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators. If this describes you then you are encouraged to submit an application to the CMMC Scholarship Committee.  

To learn more about this scholarship and how to apply, contact Mrs. Morran by messaging her on TEAMS with the message “Schulich.”  

UNITED WAY YOUTH LEADERS IN ACTION SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: February 5, 2024 AWARD VALUE: $500 x 4 CRITERIA: 

• Academic potential
• Demonstrated leadership
• Community involvement
• Connection with a United Way Winnipeg donor-supported organization
• Financial need

HOW TO APPLY: YLIA-Scholarship-Application

TD SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

DEADLINE: November 6, 2023  AWARD VALUE: $60,000 over 4 years CRITERIA: 

• Open to all students from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities
• Have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program for next year

HOW TO APPLY: Indigenous Student Scholarships Grants And Bursaries (td.com)

INFORMATION SECURITY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: Open January 15, 2024 & closes February 29, 2024  AWARD VALUE:  $1,000 – $5,000  CRITERIA: 

• Must be pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field in the fall of 2024; 
• GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale); 
• If you need to convert your GPA please visit https://applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/ 
• You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university. 

HOW TO APPLY: Undergraduate Scholarships