SCHOLARSHIPS  2007 - 2008

The following list of scholarships represents just some of the opportunities available to students.  Everyone is encouraged to conduct a personalized search for bursaries and scholarships at www.studentawards.com or refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid List available in the Guidance Office. Students are also encouraged to explore scholarship and bursary programs that may be available through their parents' workplaces.

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1.The Loran Award (Canadian Merit Scholarship)

2.TD Canada Trust Scholarships

http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship

-demonstrate outstanding community leadership

-present a minimum average of 75%

Deadline: October 31, 2008

 3.Millenium Scholarships

www.excellenceaward.ca

-service to the community

-academic achievement

-demonstrated capacity for leadership

-demonstrated interest in innovation

Deadline: December 1, 2008

 4.House of Commons Page Program

-bilingual-80% average

-outstanding involvement in community and school activities

-strong leadership qualities

Deadline: December 1, 2008

 5.Burger King Scholars

http://www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org/

-70% average

-working 15 hours a week (anywhere)

-community service and/or extra curricular involvement

-demonstrate financial aid

 Deadline: February 2009

 

6.Wendy’s Classic Achiever Scholarship

www.wendysclassicachiever.ca

-70% average

-participated in at least one extracurricular activity

-demonstrated involvement in your local community

-enrolling in a post-secondary program Sept. 2009

Deadline: November 3, 2008

7. Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

www.terryfox.org

-demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship

-involvement in humanitarian service

-participate in sport, fitness and community service

-will be attending post-secondary institution in Fall 2009

Deadline: February 1, 2009

8.Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges

www.gwmsc.ca

-75% minimum average

-college bound in Fall 2009

-demonstrate leadership qualities

-school and community involvement

Deadline: April 2009

 

9.Canadian Association of Principals - Student Leadership Award

www.cdnprincipals.org

-1 nominee per school

-demonstrate leadership in the school and community

-academic achievement (top 20% of class)

-Deadline: March 1, 2009

 

10. Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship Program

www.millerthomson.com then link to MT Foundation

-high academic standing

-extracurricular involvement

-volunteer work in the community

-attending post-secondary institution in Fall 2009

Deadline: March 15, 2009

 

11 .Community Living Association

-applications available in the Guidance Department

-2 bursaries

1 for a student entering into a University program in Special Education

1 for a student entering into the Developmental Services Worker Program at a Community College

Deadline: March 2009 

12.CMA Ontario Scholarship

http://www.cma-ontario.org

-overall 8o% average in Gr. 12

-80% in Gr. 11 Accounting and 1 other Business course

-leadership skills

-enrolling in a Business program in an Ontario University

Deadline: April 2009

13.Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarships

http://www.chfscholarships.com

-scholarships are available for students pursuing University or College   programs in tourism, hotel and hospitality

-work experience in a related field

-scholastic record

-leadership and ability to get along with others

-professional promise based on reference letters

Deadline: April 2009

 

14.Retail Council of Canada

http://www.retaileducation.ca

-candidates must be pursuing post-secondary studies in  a retail or business

related field

-complete a 500 to 700 word essay

Deadline: late April, 2009

 

16. Noreen Young Bursary

applications are available in the Guidance Office

-candidates must be entering a post-secondary program in Sept. 2008 in Visual or Performing Arts (Music, Theatre, Graphic Design, Broadcasting)

-candidates must present a portfolio consisting of 5 to 10 pieces of their work, as well as a current sketchbook.

-applicants in the Performing Arts should be prepared to demonstrate their ability in a chosen short performance.  Interview required.

Deadline: April 2009

17. Laurentain University Leadership Award

            -applications available in the Guidance Office

            -candidates must be attending Laurentian University in the Fall of 2009

            -demonstrate leadership within the school community

            -candidates must have contributed in a positive way to making their school and community a better place


           Deadline: May 1, 2009


18. RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarship

                www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills

                -candidates must be graduating from their last year of High School

                -present a minimum average of 65%

                -must be attending College or University Fall 2009

                -demonstrate community leadership, community involvement

                Deadline: May 2009

19. Enrichment Mini-Course Program Scholarship

20. Arts Carleton Place Student Bursary Award

21.Ontario Hockey Federation - www.ohf.on.ca

-candidates must be applying to a fulltime program in a Canadian College or University

-must be in good academic standing

Deadline: end of April 2009

www.royalbank.com/lifeskills

-candidates must graduate with a minimum average of 65%

-be attending College or University

-illustrate some involvement in extra curricular activities

-Deadline: beginning of May 2009

24. Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Auxillary Bursary

-applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office

-candidate must be applying to a Health Science Program (Nursing, Lab Tech.) college or university bound

-demonstrates financial need

Deadline: May 2009

 

25. Learning Matters Bursary

applications available in the Guidance Office

-candidates must be entering a post-secondary program in Fall 2008

-must demonstrate financial need and one or more of the following: community volunteering, academic excellence, and a career objective which will make a positive contribution to Canadian society

-scholarship is worth $500.00 and a culinary Co-Op experience at a select Ontario hotel

Deadline: May 2009

 

26. Carleton Place Civitan Bursary

applications available in the Guidance department

-candidates must demonstrate volunteer work beyond the required 40 hours

-Deadline: June 30, 2009

 

27. Legion Bursary

applications available in the Guidance Office

-candidates must be attending College or University in the Fall of 2009

-students will be considered on financial need, academic effort, and performance, and appraisal of their work ethic, determination and leadership

Deadline: June 30, 2009

 

28.Aimimg for the Top

http://osap.gov.on.ca

-must be attending University or College in Fall 2008

-academic excellence

-scholarships range from $100.00 to $3500.00, depending on financial needs

Deadline: June 2009

 29. Workers’ Health and Safety Centre Scholarships

http://www.whsc.on.ca

-candidates must be attending College or University in the Fall of 2008

-essay or poster contest: How might the Workers Health and Safety Centre best work with youth to promote their health and safety, and our mutual vision of hazard free workplaces?

Deadline: late June, 2009

30. Monsato Opportunity Scholarships

www.monsato.ca-candidates must be entering a post-secondary program in Agricultural Sciences or Forestry, and be from a forestry or farming background

Deadline: mid July 2009

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Notre Dame Scholarships and Bursaries

Ample scholarships and bursaries will be awarded at Notre Dame's Graduation Ceremony in October 2008. These awards are donated by community organizations and recognize a variety of student achievement and involvement in the school and wider community. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in volunteer efforts outside their required 40 hours, and should be striving to achieve high academic standards in their studies. These bursaries and awards do not require an application; the Graduation Committee will go through a selection process to determine eligible candidates. A list of these awards is available in the Guidance Department.

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Other Financial Links

http://www.osca.ca - Scholarships & Financial Aid at Ontario Colleges and Universities

-follow the links to Student Resources > Scholarships and Financial Assistance > Scholarships & Financial Assistance at Ontario Colleges
or Universities
-this site provides bursary and scholarship information for all colleges and universities in Ontario

http://osap.gov.on.ca - Ontario Student Assistance Program

-Application and information. Apply in the spring, following
acceptance to post-secondary program

http://www.scholarshipscanada.com - Scholarships in Canada

-lists more than 28,000 entrance scholarships
-$44 million in scholarships

http://studentawards.com - Student Awards

http://www.canlearn.ca - CanLearn Interactive

-budgeting and planning for post-secondary education
-scholarship search

http://www.edulinx.ca – Tools and information about financing post-secondary education