*Courtesy of ScholarTree.ca

It might sound obvious but the goal of putting in time and effort to complete scholarship applications is to hopefully win the scholarship money. But if this is the goal, then why do over 25% of scholarship applications get disqualified or overlooked? The answer is because of some easily avoidable mistakes.

Having personally reviewed thousands of scholarship applications over the past year, we have summarized some of the most common mistakes I’ve seen students make and how to avoid them.

1. Ignoring the Instructions

This is one of the easiest mistakes to avoid. Pay attention to the questions in the application, the questions will contain a lot of information that is vital to your success.

• Answer all the questions in full. Sometimes there are three separate questions baked into one. Make sure your answer clearly hits every point.
• Watch the word count and follow the instructions. If the question says “max. 200 words” do not go over 200 words. It doesn’t mean you have to write 199 words to be successful, but you should definitely aim for somewhere above 100 words if possible.
• Use keywords from the question in your answer. E.g. if the question includes words like “community”, “selflessness”, “innovation” etc., try to incorporate similar words in your answer.

*ScholarTree Tip: always look at the “about us” section on the company’s website to understand their key values. Then, try to highlight and incorporate these values and themes in your application where possible.

2. Uploading Files that are Incompatible

Ideally, scholarship providers will specify the type of file to use when uploading attachments, e.g. word document, pdf, etc. If they do, make sure you follow it, or you run the risk of having your application being overlooked because the file is incompatible.

If they do not specify the type of file to use, the safest option is a PDF or word document because these formats are usually compatible with any type of computer or operating systems. So, for Mac users or for those of you who like using Google docs…spend the extra few minutes converting your files before submitting an application so that you never have to worry about being disqualified for incompatible formatting.

3. Submitting an Incomplete Application

When working on an application, it’s so easy to accidentally miss a question or forget to upload a document especially for scholarships with several requirements. To avoid this mistake:

• Read the requirements carefully before you begin
• Make a checklist of all the requirements (including any specific documents that need to be included)
• Before you submit the application, review your checklist to make sure nothing has slipped through the cracks.

To avoid this mistake, ScholarTree makes it impossible for students to submit scholarship applications through our site if they are incomplete because you will not be able to click ‘submit’ until all questions are answered.

4. Providing Incorrect Contact Information

The most common way scholarships are awarded through email. Most scholarship providers will notify the winner by email, and if they don’t hear back for a period of time, they may try to contact the winner over the phone if they are feeling generous. The more likely scenario is that they will simply move on to the next student on the list. To avoid this, it’s vital that you provide accurate contact information and an email that you check regularly.

For ScholarTree users, remember that the email and contact information you use to sign up on our site is the information that is passed along to scholarship providers. We hear from a lot of students who sign up with a high school email address that they cannot access after graduation so make sure the email you choose is one that you will be able to access on an ongoing basis.

5. Forgetting to Proofread

Whether you agree with it or not, people tend to discount writing that has spelling and/or grammatical errors. To avoid this costly mistake, here are some strategies to try before submitting an application:

• Use tools like Grammarly (it’s free and much better than the standard spell check)
• Print out a hardcopy. There is something about looking at your words on a piece of paper that makes the formatting and spelling errors jump out much quicker than staring at a screen so don’t underestimate the benefit of reviewing your application with a paper and pen.
• Peer review: get a friend, a parent or a teacher to review your application and essay. If possible, give your peer reviewer a hardcopy so they can easily provide comments and feedback on the flow and readability of your writing.

6. Not Checking the Deadline

To state the obvious, if you miss a scholarship deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship. But let’s go a bit deeper to talk about timeliness and in particular, time zones. For students who live in a time zone other than Eastern Standard Time, you need to pay very close attention to the deadlines stated in scholarship applications. As a good rule of thumb, if an application says 11:59 pm on March 31st, it’s almost guaranteed this means 11:59 EST.

**ScholarTree Tip: we also recommend that you set reminders in your calendar or on your phone for scholarship deadlines. While ScholarTree automatically sends email notifications two weeks in advance of a scholarship deadline to make sure nothing is missed, many other scholarships will not have this feature.

Award: up to $3000

Awards Available: 25

Deadline: June 15, 2024

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada wants to support the next generation of workers who will contribute to the Canadian economy across a wide variety of vocational and technical sectors. Scholarships of up to $3,000 are available for 25 deserving applicants who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and are pursuing paths to employment.

Award: $5000

Awards Available: 8

Deadline: May 15, 2024

The Timms-Engen Grant program invites application for post-secondary grants. For students graduating in June, 2024 there are 8 individual grants available. These are valued at $5000 each.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Be a current full-time student in the Surrey School District

-Have applied to attend full-time studies at a post-secondary institution during 2024-25. The post-secondary program can be academic, technical or trades training.

-Have a Canadian SIN

CRITERIA:

The grant will be awarded based on evaluation of the following criteria:

1) Financial Need

2) Personal reference letters from two staff members at their school

3) Student statement of future goals and ambitions

4) Student statement of current strengths

Please see the attachment for the application.

Award: up to $40,000

Deadline: May 31, 2024

Rick and Amanda Hansen believe that people of all abilities should have the right to a barrier-free education. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education.

Funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1 to 4 year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada.

Eligibility Criteria

Person with a disability, defined as functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic – which affects the student's ability to participate in post-secondary education;

Under the age of 30 years as of the application deadline (May 31, 2024);

Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

Eligible for domestic tuition at a publicly funded post-secondary institution or training program at a public university, college or institute in Canada;

Enrolling full-time in the 2024/25 academic year for a 1 to 4 year post-secondary program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Canada; and

Not receiving other financial awards that total more than $2,500 per year (excluding student loans).

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that any funding received from the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship will not negatively affect the status of any benefits and subsidies that they are eligible for.

Award: $1,250

Awards Available: 27

Deadline: EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 19, 2024 @ 3PM

Categories:

-Applied Design, Skills and Technology

-Fine Arts

-Physical Activity

-International Languages

-Technical & Trades Training

-Community Service

-Indigenous Languages & Culture

Award: Various

Deadline: April 4, 2024

Surrey Schools is pleased to offer a number of scholarship and bursary opportunities to its graduates. They are made possible through the contributions of individuals, corporations and community service organizations directly to the school district.

Award: Various

Deadline: EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 19, 2024 @ 3PM

In-School scholarships are awards provided by Johnston Heights Secondary School or community partners to recognize students for their involvement in the school and/or community. You must meet the specific criteria established for the award you are applying for.

To apply, follow the instructions in the attached Word Document below and view the PowerPoint Presentation.

Click on the file 'JH Scholarships Descriptors 2024' to see a sampling of awards available. Please note that scholarship amounts and donors vary each year and will need to be confirmed.

Award: $2500

Awards Available: 3

Deadline: May 19, 2024

The Brandon Walli "Phones Down, Eyes Up" Memorial Scholarship is open to Canadian students graduating secondary school in 2024 who are pursuing a post-secondary education in the arts, creative arts or music. Geotab is proudly hosting this scholarship in Brandon Walli's name for students who show the same love of arts and music that Brandon possessed. Brandon Walli tragically lost his life at the age of 23 while crossing the road in 2016.

Brandon and his father Tom Walli shared a passion for music, and so this scholarship is a continuation of that, hopefully bringing enrichment and joy into the lives of others through the arts and music, as it did for them.

Who should apply:

• High school students graduating in 2024 who are focusing on Arts, Creative Arts, or Music in their post-secondary school studies.
• We are looking for students who also have community and volunteer experience.

Application (scholartree.ca)

Amount: $3400

Awards Available: 55

Deadline: June 17, 2024

At the Horatio Alger Association of Canada, we are dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of Canadian students. Through our non-profit scholarship organization, we provide valuable financial assistance to individuals pursuing Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) programs, including Adult Education initiatives.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE Scholarship Program, an applicant must:

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
• Applying or enrolled for Fall 2024 in a vocational or technical certificate program at a government or not-for-profit institution with direct pathways to employment
• Demonstrated financial need ($C100,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
• Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Award: $300

Deadline: April 8, 2024 @ 11:59 pm

This award is open to grade 12 students who are enrolled in Core/Intensive French.

Eligibility Requirements:

-Be a Core/Intensive French student in the 2024 graduating class

-Complete all the questions in the Google Form Application

-Answer each question with a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 250 words.

Award: $2000

Awards Available: 2

Deadline: May 13, 2024

There are two Indigenous Student Awards of $2,000 each. Open to any current Grade 12 student or recent graduate (within the last 24 months) of a Surrey public secondary school during the 2023/24 school year who identifies as an Indigenous Student.

Awards Available: 6

Deadline: May 13, 2024

Jennifer Wadge was the President of the Surrey Teachers’ Association from 2012 until her untimely death in 2015. She was a graduate of Surrey public schools and taught at a number of elementary schools in Surrey. She was a dedicated and passionate supporter of teachers and students, she championed social activism, and she believed whole-heartedly in the importance of an adequately funded public education system. She was known for her clear thinking, her articulate incisive views, her composed demeanour, and her passion for the issues. Jennifer was deeply committed to the principles of social justice, seeing them as a cornerstone of our work in an equitable society.

The Jennifer Wadge Memorial Social Justice Award was created to commemorate our former president, Jennifer Wadge, and honour her commitment to the social justice values of our union. There are six awards of $2,000 each (two for graduating children of STA members and four for students graduating from Surrey schools). These awards will be conferred on the the applicant’s involvement in social justice work in the school based on community, and their written statement of commitment to social justice issues.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to any current Grade 12 student at a Surrey public secondary school during the 2023/2024 school year.
• Complete the Jennifer Wadge Memorial Social Justice Surrey Student Awards (application form for Surrey Students) by May 13, 2024.

https://studentlifenetwork.55rush.com/cls2024?ref=scholartree

Student Life Network (SLN) is Canada’s largest student resource community. They help you improve your grades, find the right school, reduce your debt, and line up your dream job. Become a member to take part in their ongoing quest to help and inspire every student in Canada through life-changing giveaways, exclusive opportunities, and student-created content.

To date, eleven students have won life-changing prize bundles in the annual ‘Canada’s Luckiest Student’ giveaway. Designed to relieve all the stresses of being a student, the grand prize bundle includes rent money for a year, groceries for a year, a trip to Europe, ice cream for a year, new electronics, your cell phone paid and a $20,000 cheque! The total prize bundle will be worth over $50,000 and will keep growing until the contest closes on May 31st, 2024. The earlier you enter, the more entries you can earn in the grand prize draw.

Open to all students in Canada. You can enter for free in 2 minutes.

Award: Various awards available

Deadline: April 15, 2024

**Please note that there are various scholarships and awards available. Click on the link above to access the list of scholarships and awards available, along with the eligibility requirements.

Award: $1000

Deadline: April 4, 2024 by 3pm

Download and complete the application. Applications must be received by April 4 by 3pm. Please email your application to Ms. Crocker at crocker_m@surreyschools.ca with the following information in the subject line:

Fraser Valley Realtors' Bursary -- Last Name, First Name

The Fraser Valley REALTORS Charitable Foundation was established through the generosity and foresight of Fraser Valley REALTORS. The FVRCF believes in the power and potential of our communities' youth and is committed to ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to pursue their full potential.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status.

2. The candidate must be a graduate of the Surrey School District.

3. In order to receive the funds the candidate must have plans to attend an accredited Canadian university, college or technical school in the 2024/25 school year.

4. For our purposes, “post- secondary institution” shall be defined as follows: a. A recognized Canadian university b. Canadian colleges offering transfer courses c. Canadian institutions which prepare students for specific trades and vocations and which are recognized and supported by the government (eg. BCIT)

5. Bursaries are classed as earnings and reportable to CRA. Recipients of a bursary will be required to provide their social insurance number, if they have not already done so, prior to receiving their award.

6. Please note the winner’s name and application will be shared with the FVRCF and may be published in local newspapers subject to completion of a Media Release Form. Consent is optional. 7. The funds provided through the FVRCF Bursary is intended to be flexible and can be used, not only for tuition, but for other related expenses as well

*Financial Need Confirmation must be verified and signed by Administration and a Counsellor to support your application.

Award:

Deadline: April 19, 2024 by midnight

This year, the Indo Canadian Business Association of British Columbia is proudly celebrating the 21st Annual Student "Achievement Awards" Banquet on May 31st, 2024.

Since its inception in 1992, ICBABC has been a non-profit organization that promotes networking within the Indo-Canadian business community. The Achievement Awards were introduced in 1997, and $400,000 in scholarships funds have been awarded to students across the lower mainland to date.

ICBABC's Annual Student Achievement Awards supports outstanding students as they further pursue their academic endeavors at a post-secondary institution. The vision of the awards program is to invest in and develop strong leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, a moral force of character, instincts to lead, and commitment to intellectual and personal development.

Please be advised that the deadline for applications is April 19, 2024 and requires students to also submit their complete transcripts, which must be sealed, and two reference forms. For students applying in the Sports Achievement Award or the Special Needs Award category, they will have to answer an additional essay in addition to the two essays all applicants will answer, as indicated on the application.

Awards are available in the following three categories:

1) Academic

2) Sports

3) Special Needs

To apply, complete the attached application and either email or mail/drop-off your application by midnight on April 19th, 2024 to:

EMAIL:

awards@icbabc.com

cc: jasleenr.8@hotmail.com

MAIL or DROP-OFF
Indo-Canadian Business Association of BC

Unit #201 - 7945 - 132nd Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 4N2

Award: $3000

Deadline: April 26, 2024

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) proudly offers scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students to help break down financial barriers to participation and support the costs associated with accommodations, tuition, residence, and educational resources in a higher learning environment.

CHS’ National Scholarship Program, which launched in 2017, is the largest scholarship program in Canada that exclusively supports Deaf and hard of hearing students.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
• Have documented hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50 dB or greater in the left ear AND 50 dB or greater in the right ear).
• Be 17 years of age or older and attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2024 as first-time or returning students.

Award: $1000 per award

Deadline: May 20, 2024 11:59 pm ET

The 27th annual Jean Lumb Awards will be presented to outstanding high school students who have achieved excellence in one of the following areas:

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be:

Deadline: June 30, 2024

The Immediate Entry Bursary is available to any eligible Indigenous student in BC who is graduating under the Dogwood Program and who will be transitioning directly to NVIT (Merritt or Vancouver campuses) after high school. The bursary will be awarded in the amount up to $2,896 to be applied to the tuition for the program of choice.

Students must apply and be accepted to NVIT by June 30, 2024, make an appointment with the Academic Planner, and be registered in a minimum 60% course load for each semester of their first year of studies to be considered eligible for the bursary.

Award:

Deadline: September 1, 2024

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to announce the return of two scholarship opportunities! The competition runs from January 1st, 2024 to September 1st, 2024 giving you plenty of time to see how many donated devices you can collect.

1. $1 Million Dollar scholarship – Collect 1 million laptops and smartphones (suitable for donation) Canada-wide, and win.
2. $100K Dollar scholarship for 100K approved devices

People can ship their items at no charge to ERA, using ERA’s shipping labels, get the items picked up for free from their homes by FedEx, UPS, Canada Post, or direct from an ERA truck if in the appropriate location. Non-approved items will be accepted, but only with a small fee. Items collected that pay the fees will also be counted towards the scholarship count totals.

Accepted Items for both Scholarships:

• laptops
• tablets
• smartphones
• desktop computers
• retro gaming consoles and computers, handheld gaming devices
• corporate computer equipment
• servers, switches, business routers
• scientific equipment

Eligibility Requirements:

• The competition is open to students who reside within Canada.
• You may enter the competition on January 1st, 2024, and final results need to be in by September 1st, 2024.
• No purchase is necessary to enter the competition.
• ERA will announce the winners of this scholarship in October 2024 on our social media platforms and website (subject to change).
• ERA will contact the winners of this scholarship. If the winner does not answer within a week they will be disqualified.
• If you win the competition, you will be tagged in all communication related to the scholarship.
• If you enter, ERA will own the rights to all marketing material submitted and can use these marketing materials as they wish. This includes any social media accounts you create for the 2024 ERA scholarship competition. Passwords for these accounts must be turned over to ERA at the end of the competition or you will be disqualified

Deadline: December 31, 2024

The Storwell Self Storage Foster Children Bursary Program has been running for over 10 years in order to support foster children as they pursue post-secondary education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must have been a foster child with an official Canadian or American foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the same. Youth who were involved in kinship care or other alternative living situations can also receive consideration for this award.

Youth who were part of a Children’s Aid Society (CAS) agency or similar program will also be eligible to apply for this award.

Applicant will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized general/ vocational College or post-secondary institution in Canada or USA by the start of the next school semester.

Applicant must be a Canadian or American Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application.

The bursary application deadline is December 31st of each year.

Award: $1000

Deadline: April 16, 2024

The British Columbia School Superintendents Association will award six regional scholarships to students planning to pursue post-secondary studies. Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2024. One winner will be chosen from each of the six BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan). Each winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider demonstrated distinctive leadership that has made significant impacts to the social, ethical and collaborative fabric and practice of school(s) and community. Letters of reference will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. The applicant must submit a short description (450 words maximum) of how their leadership has made a difference in the life or lives of others in their school and/or community. Leadership examples may include, but are not limited to, the following domains: arts, trades, physicality, scholastics, social justice, equity, well-being, diversity, advocacy, and cultural responsiveness.

Deadline: December 15, 2024

At North American Van Lines, we strive to be fully and consistently committed toward cultivating the future of young professionals across Canada and beyond—this is why we place the importance of quality education above arguably all other metrics when it comes to our priorities as an organization.

We don’t simply feel that education is important—we factor it into our central philosophy, in everything from our business practices to our way of life. Because of this, we’re excited to begin offering the opportunity for qualifying Canadian students to receive our new scholarship, intended for students in the area of business, logistics, and similar fields, with four lucky winners being selected to receive an award amount of $1,000 each.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).
• Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
• Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
• Employees and professional affiliates of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
• The applicant must comply with CRA rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, please see the rules here.
• Your scholarship may be tax deductible. However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due. We cannot give any tax advice

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 1, 2024

Save-On-Foods, Urban Fare, PriceSmart Foods and Bulkley Valley Wholesale are proud to have partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to establish a Joint Diversity and Training Trust to support and maintain a respectful and positive working environment. Our goal is to work collaboratively to promote diversity awareness and build strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships within the diverse communities that we serve.

We help students who share this commitment by offering the Joint Diversity Scholarship. We offer $1,000 scholarships which will be awarded to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their community and have not previously received the Joint Diversity Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students who are B.C. residents and are going to be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution within the province of B.C. in the Fall of 2024.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a B.C. resident who will be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution within the province of B.C. in the Fall of 2024.

• Not a team member or member of their family.

• Not a previous recipient of the Joint Diversity Scholarship.

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to include the following:

• Examples of how you have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in your community.

• Two letters of reference from individuals who can speak to the meaningful contributions you’ve made to your school and community as it relates to supporting and promoting diversity initiatives.

• A copy of your most recent transcript.

Award: $500-$1000

Deadline: May 1, 2024

This program is funded by the Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society, which is wholly operated by Surrey Fire Fighters’ Association Local 1271 of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Within the Surrey Fire Fighter’s bursary program, Mike Starchuk, retired Fire Fighter and Current MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale sponsors three bursaries for students in the Cloverdale community. One of the most important factors which will determine whether or not your application is successful is the extent of your community involvement. Surrey fire fighters volunteer thousands of hours annually to the community through a variety of fundraising efforts and community service. The time given by an individual is priceless. This bursary is our way of recognizing and rewarding students that contribute to the community. Without you, there would be a loss. Surrey fire fighters thank you.

Award:$1000

Deadline: June 15, 2024

The Confratellanza Italo-Canadese was founded in 1904 and is committed to the preservation of Italian cultural heritage and contributing to the enrichment of the multicultural community in the Greater Vancouver area. This year we are offering several $1000 scholarships to assist eligible students in their post-secondary studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

-open to this year's graduating students planning to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution for the first time in 2024

-Must be of Italian origin (i.e. having at least one parent or grandparent of direct Italian descent

-Must be living in a city or municipality within the 21-member Greater Vancouver Regional District

-Have an academic standing sufficient to qualify for entry into the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Submit a completed application form with supporting documentation post-marked no later than June 15, 2024

Award: $1500

Deadline: Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis

-For Canadian youth between 15-29 years old

-Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all

-A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident

-Grades and transcripts are not required

-Hundreds of scholarships available

-Not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC

Click the link above for more information

YVR Art Foundation is accepting applications on a rolling basis and up to 10 awards will be distributed in 2023. Aspiring Artist Awards are for BC and Yukon Indigenous youth between the ages of 15 and 20 who reside in BC or the Yukon. Aspiring Artist Awards are $500 each and are awarded on an annual basis to youth to support their self-directed work in the visual arts through the purchase of supplies, attending workshops and much more.

Visit the link above for more information and to download an application form.

Award: $1500

Awards Available: 7

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Each year, the Assumption Life Foundation gives out 6-7 bursaries of $1 500 to students who attain certain academic standards and who have financial needs. To qualify for one of these bursaries, the applicant needs to be enrolled as a full-time student in a CEGEP or a post-secondary institution, such as college or university. The applicant must also show an average of 70%. These scholarships are offered to Canadian citizens.

The application form for these bursaries must be submitted electronically between January 1st and April 30th of the current year for scholarships for the next Fall semester.

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for this bursary, a student must be Canadian, enrolled full time at a post-secondary learning establishment (cegep, college, university) as of next fall, have an academic average of at least 70%, and require financial aid to continue his/her studies. The electronic application form for this bursary is available between January 1 and April 30th.

Award: $10,000 and $5000

Awards Available: multiple awards

Deadline: May 31, 2024

Louise Joanne Twerdy (July 26, 1967 – October 11, 2014) was a compassionate voice for victims/survivors of impaired driving and a powerful leader whose determination was instrumental in legislative changes that improved Canada’s impaired driving laws, police enforcement powers and the judicial system. She came to MADD Canada after her 16-year old son, Mike, was killed by an impaired driver in 1999. In the years following Mike’s death, both Louise and her other son, Erik, were injured in separate impaired driving crashes. In 2000, Louise led the establishment of the MADD St. Paul Chapter in Alberta and in 2001 she was elected National President of MADD Canada. After her term as President, Louise took on the role of MADD Canada Chapter Services Manager – Western Region. She supported existing MADD Canada Chapters and Community Leaders, built MADD Canada’s presence in new communities, promoted legislative and enforcement initiatives, and, most importantly, ensured that victims/survivors of impaired driving received the support they needed. The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to one student each year who aspires to have the same leadership, dedication and compassion that Louise Twerdy exhibited throughout her lifetime.

MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash and who are enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program. Injuries must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants’ lives. Proof of injury and relation to impaired driving will be required.

Award: $1000

Awards Available: 1

Deadline: June 28, 2024

ScholarTree was created with the goal of helping to combat the ever growing student debt problem.

ScholarTree.ca is the first website of its kind, a place that brings together students and scholarship donors. ScholarTree was built to greatly improve the scholarship process for both students and Scholarship Providers. Our hope is, no more scholarships go unawarded because students can't find them and that we can increase the number of scholarships available by making it so anyone with as little as an extra $100 can create a scholarship.

Simply tell us what you think of ScholarTree to be entered in the giveaway! One lucky student will be selected at random and receive the $1000 prize.

Application (scholartree.ca)

Award: $1500

Awards Available: 12

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Each year, the Assumption Life Foundation gives out 7 bursaries of $1 500 to students who attain certain academic standards and who have financial needs. To qualify for one of these bursaries, the applicant needs to be enrolled as a full-time student in a CEGEP or a post-secondary institution, such as college or university. The applicant must also show an average of 70%. These scholarships are offered to Canadian citizens.

To qualify for this bursary, a student must be Canadian, enrolled full time at a post-secondary learning establishment (cegep, college, university) as of next fall, have an academic average of at least 70%, and require financial aid to continue his/her studies. The electronic application form for this bursary is available between January 1 and April 30th.

Award: $1000

Awards Available: 6

Deadline: June 5, 2024

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families, and future generations by studying, measuring, and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship, and choice on their well-being.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the Fraser Institute has regional offices in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. We produce research about government actions in areas that deeply affect Canadians’ quality of life such as taxation, health care, aboriginal issues, education, economic freedom, energy, natural resources and the environment.

Categories and Prizes:

Showcase your ideas on public policy and the role of markets by entering our essay competition. $9,000 in cash prizes will be awarded with $3,000 of this is designated just for high school students! Winning essays may be published in Fraser Institute journals and authors will have the opportunity to experience the peer review process.

Award: $2500

Awards Available: 8

Deadline: June 29, 2024

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers a number of scholarships for children or grandchildren of a current or retired member who are entering the first year of their post-secondary education.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 30, 2024

Shim Law is a full service law firm located in Calgary, AB. We are always looking for ways to support our next generation of leaders which is why the Annual Shim Law Scholarship was created.

This year, we want to focus on divorce law and have our 2 topics to be centered around this practice.

For this scholarship, please choose 1 of the specified topics below.

Eligibility Requirements:

Who Can Apply

• Any Canadian or American University/College
• Any University/College Program
• Any Years of Study
• The winner will be based on how creative and informative they answer the topics above. It will be reviewed by our team at Shim Law.

What to Submit

• Applicants must submit a infographic regarding one of the topics above
• Application deadline is June 30, 2024 at 12:00 am – any submission after this will not be accepted
• Please show proof of enrolment when submitting your scholarship application

Application Instructions

• Please submit your applications to wchan@shimlaw.ca and include:

• Name, Phone Number and Mailing Address
• Proof of Enrolment at a Canadian/American University
• Your creative and informative piece as an attachment to my email
• Have your subject line as “Shim Law Scholarship 2024”

Visit: https://shimlaw.ca/scholarship-award/

Award: $5000

Awards Available: 15

Deadline: June 30, 2024

In 2007, Canada Company established the Scholarship Program to recognize the sacrifice Canada’s military members make in service to our country, and to honour their legacy through the children they have left behind.

About Scholarship

With the funding received from corporate and public donors, Canada Company oversees the Scholarship Program Fund. An independent Scholarship Fund Oversight Committee supports Canada Company in ensuring that bereaved children have the opportunity to receive scholarship grants for their post-secondary education. This oversight committee also determines the eligibility criteria, disburses the funds, and makes recommendations to Canada Company for future funding requirements.

In response to the ever-evolving needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and its members, Canada Company has announced an enhancement to the Scholarship Program. Thanks to additional contributions made to the fund in 2016, Canada Company was to expand its Scholarship Program to include the children of serving military members who have taken their own lives, as deemed attributable to their military service.

Award: $500-$1000

Awards Available: 3

Deadline: April 13, 2024

The BC Greenhouse Growers' Association is pleased to announce that as of January 1st, 2024, we will be accepting applications for three scholarships.

Criteria:

• Good academic achievement
• Pursuing post-secondary studies in a related field of study (Examples: Integrated Pest Management Coordinator, Greenhouse Technician, Packhouse Operations Manager, Grower)

Preference will be given to students who:

• Excel in the agricultural classes offered at their secondary school
• Are recognized by faculty as significant members of a gardening or greenhouse club
• Have an agriculture background or work experience

Application Requirements that applicants must provide:

1. A letter of reference from either a principal, teacher, or employer
2. A short introduction that includes your education and career goals
3. A statement of how a scholarship would help your career
4. A copy of your most recent high school transcript

To Apply:

Send the required documents to Gary@bcgreenhouse.ca with the subject line "BCGGA Scholarship application - your name"

Award: $1000

Deadline: April 15, 2024

CRCCS is offering $1000 bursary for graduating students who have lost a parent and/or sibling.

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All bursaries require that candidates are in good academic standing, contribute to their communities, and will be furthering their education at a post-secondary institution upon graduation. Graduating students have endured loss and it shapes who they are. Despite their adversity and loss they are taking a step forward and focusing on the positive.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Grade 12 graduating student

• Loss of a parent and/or a sibling

• Enrolled in a certified post secondary program within the same year of graduating

• Involved in the community/volunteer work

• A BC Resident

Award: up to $3000

Deadline: April 30, 2024

The Investment Agriculture Foundation has an exciting opportunity to share for secondary students interested in or planning to work in BC agriculture this summer! Students working in BC agriculture for the summer season can qualify for a bursary of up to $3000 through the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for a bursary students must work for a BC-based employer for a minimum number of hours in the summer. This includes BC-based businesses working in:

• Primary agriculture
• Food, beverage, or seafood processing
• Fishing or aquaculture

Award: $2000

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Groceries taste even better when they’re free. So what if instead of paying for your groceries, your local grocery store paid you instead? Feed your wallet and your brain with a chance to win $1,000 for school and $1,000 for groceries. Load up on the good stuff and fuel your future success.

No essays or GPA required.

The winner of the contest will be selected by random draw in early May 2024

Award: $2000

Awards Available: 2

Deadline: April 15, 2024

Jaymie-Lynn Robertson, a vibrant young woman who cherished life passionately, left us too soon at the age of 23 due to SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). Despite being diagnosed with epilepsy at 20, Jaymie-Lynn refused to let it hinder her love for working with children and animals. Her resilience continues to inspire all who knew her.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be between 17-19 years of age
• Be entering college or university studies in a BC post-secondary institution
• Be a Canadian citizen

Application Requirements:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Submit a 300-word essay on how epilepsy has impacted your life

Award: $3,750

Available Awards: 12

Deadline: May 3, 2024

Scotiabank is investing $60,000 (16x $3,750 awards) in student scholarships distributed across four streams:

Award: $3000

Awards Available: 10

Deadline: April 26, 2024

H&R Block Canada is proud to partner with myBlueprint as part of our commitment to supporting Canadians and fostering confidence within our communities.

This partnership holds immense importance for us because it enables us to make a meaningful impact on high school and post-secondary students. By offering education on taxes, we are equipping young individuals with essential financial literacy skills, empowering them to make informed decisions about their finances.

We believe that by investing in the education and financial literacy of the younger generation, we can contribute to their long-term success and the well-being of our communities. Together with myBlueprint, we are working towards a brighter future for Canadian students.

The H&R Block Canada Future Finance Experts Scholarship is 10 x $3,000 awards that will directly support the winners’ tuition and other post-secondary expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible to apply to the myBlueprint x H&R Block Scholarship Contest, applicants must: ● Be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) ● Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents ● Be 16 years of age or older Employees, officers, directors, representatives, and agents of H&R Block, Administrator, and those of their respective affiliates and each of their advertising and promotional agencies as well as their mandataries and the immediate family of such employees, officers, directors, representatives, agents, and mandataries and individuals living in the same household with such persons are not eligible to enter the Contest. “Immediate family” is defined as parents, siblings, children, or spouse.

Award: $1000

Awards Available: 5

Deadline: May 17, 2024

Back for 2024, myBlueprint Scholarship Contest provides students a chance to win 1 of 5 $1,000 awards to fuel their educational pursuits.

How students enter to win:

1. Log in to your myBlueprint Accounts

2. Click the Tasks > Scholarship Tab

3. Read through the Terms and Conditions

4. Click Enter Draw > Confirm Entry

https://myblueprint.ca/

Award: $1500-$4000

Deadline: Applicants to Concordia University are automatically reviewed for this award.

For new students applying from high school in the rest of Canada

Award amounts are guaranteed to all students who meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

• Fall 2024 undergraduate bachelor's degree applicants completing high school in Canada (outside of the province of Quebec).
• Must be enrolling in a post secondary institution for the first time
• Must be enrolling at Concordia for at least 24 credits for 2024-25
• Must be paying the tuition rate for out-of-province Canadian students. Students who qualify for Quebec residency are not eligible.
• The admission average will be based on the grades available at the time of the admission assessment. The average is calculated based on the requirements set for each province and the courses required for admission to the program of interest.
• All conditions listed in the offer of admission must be met.

No application is required. All eligible students will automatically be guaranteed for this award.

Renewal

The awards will be renewable (for the same amount each year) for the normal duration of the degree if the candidate:

• Completes at least 24 credits in the previous academic year
• Maintains a minimum of 3.3 GPA
• Has a minimum of 24 credits left to complete in their degree requirements.
• Is enrolled in a minimum of 24 credits in the current academic year (no gap years)
• Has not obtained Quebec residency

To have their award renewed, students must continuously meet the eligibility criteria. If a student fails to maintain the criteria once their studies are underway, they will lose eligibility for all subsequent terms.

Award:$2000

Awards Available: 3

Deadline: September 10, 2024

AVAILABLE TO: The applicant must plan to attend UFV as a full time Trades student in the academic year immediately following their Grade 12 graduation. The applicant should have exhibited a high level of leadership, determination, effort and motivation for study in their selected trade.

This scholarship is not available to students who will be receiving another tuition scholarship for the same academic year.

https://scholartree.ca/find-scholarships