External awards

Award name: CAWIC Bursary

Amount: Various

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, June 30

Award details:

Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is a not-for-profit organization supporting women in the
Canadian construction industry. One of its mandates is to promote education and encourage women to pursue
careers in the construction industry.

This year CAWIC is offering a number of $2,000.00 bursaries to female students enrolled in construction related
studies at Canadian post-secondary institutions. In addition to the CAWIC Bursaries, six $1,000 bursaries are available to those studying in a trades program as part of the Cooper Bursary for Women in Construction (CBWC). To be eligible for the Cooper Bursary for Women in Construction (CBWC) is considering women from the following provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario,
Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

Award eligibility:

• Applicant must identify as a woman.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Completed first year of a diploma or degree program at a college or university and full-time enrolment in
  the subsequent year. 
• Demonstrated clear career objectives relating to the construction industry.
• Evidence of financial need.
• Leadership qualities and involvement in community activities.
• Demonstrated interest in activities that further the advancement of women in construction, and
  involvement in related community activities.

Required Documentation:

• Completed Application Form.
• Two letters of reference, at least one from a current college or university instructor. Letters from family
  members are not acceptable.
• Most recent grade transcript.
• Covering letter describing career objectives in the construction industry as well as the areas in which
  they intend to participate in CAWIC activities.

Award name: Wize College & University Scholarship

Amount: One award of $1,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, June 30

Awards details:

Wize is an ed-tech platform that supports high school, college and university students with their schoolwork through live and on-demand tutoring resources. We're on a mission to make learning simpler, more personalized, and more collaborative. 

Award eligibility criteria: 

• Currently enrolled in an American or Canadian college or university in an undergraduate, diploma (or equivalent) program
  • International / distance students are eligible
• No GPA requirement
• Fill in our short application form (no essays required)

To learn more and to apply, please visit the scholarship page.

Award name: Natatorium Design Scholarships

Amount: Three awards of $5,000 each

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, June 30

Awards details:

Dectron Scholarship

Dectron is offering a $5,000 scholarship designed to help students pursue an education in engineering and increase their awareness of natatorium design. The award will go to one student in Canada or the U.S. who is enrolled in a Mechanical or Building Engineering Bachelor’s degree program for the 2022-2023 academic year.

PoolPak Scholarship

PoolPak is offering a $5,000 scholarship designed to help students pursue an education in engineering and increase their awareness of natatorium design. The award will go to one student in Canada or the U.S. who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or a Bachelor of Building Engineering program for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

Seresco Scholarship

Seresco is offering a $5,000 scholarship designed to help students pursue an education in engineering and increase their awareness of natatorium design. The award will go to one student in Canada or the U.S. who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or a Bachelor of Building Engineering program for the 2022-2023 academic year.

To learn more and to apply to all three of these scholarships, please visit the scholarship page.

Award name: Confident Writers - Scholarship Essay Contest

Amount: Three awards available ($700, $500 and $300)

Application status: Open

Application due date: Monday, August 8

Award details:

ConfidentWriters.com is calling all students to show their literary genius to get published and win big! Your opportunity to win a cash scholarship is here, ready and waiting for you. Have no fear, put away your doubts because you don’t have to be an advanced writer to qualify. Grab your computer and let your imagination run wild onto those pages. This is your chance to make your creativity and imagination get the best of you. 

Award requirements: 

• All scholarship essay submissions must be sent via email as a Microsoft Word attachment. Any essay sent in the body of the email will automatically be disqualified.
• Submit the following information at the top of your essay: your full name and your email address.
  • Scholarship essays that do not have this information at the top will not be accepted.
• Essays should be between 500 to 700 words in length.
• Write an essay on one of the following topics:
  1. Describe a new (unique) idea for a product or service (online or offline) which would improve students’ lifestyles. This should be something new that does’t exist yet.
  2. What is the most difficult aspect of writing an essay? Please explain. (You may consider aspects such as: a) picking a good topic, b) writing an outline, c) writing the first draft, d) editing an essay, e) proofreading an essay, etc.
  3. What is the best way to improve grammar while essay writing?

How the contest will work:

An experienced group of English teachers and editors will review, and judge the essay submissions. Prior to submission for review, your name will be redacted to allow them to review the scholarship essay anonymously, thus ensuring an impartial and just review for all entries.

The judges will score and rank the top three winners, who will then be awarded as follows:

• First prize – $700 scholarship
• Second prize – $500 scholarship
• Third prize – $300 scholarship

All submissions are winners as it takes courage and great talent to write these essays. Regardless of the end result, all our writers are commended for their effort. So, we encourage you to be fearless and have fun with your scholarship essay. Good luck to you all!

For complete information and to apply, please visit the contest page. 

Award name: The Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)

Amount: Two awards of $2,000 each

Application status: Open

Application due date: Monday, August 15

Awards details:

In recognition of the importance of transportation and mobility design engineering for the future of Canada, the CAE has partnered with the SAE Foundation Canada to offer an undergraduate scholarship in transportation and mobility engineering and an award for university students’ outstanding aerospace design. The CAE Bruce Aubin SAE Aerospace Design Award will be valued at $2000 and the CAE William G. Belfry Memorial SAE Scholarships are $2000. The award and scholarship will be given annually to top engineering students from across Canada.

For more information and to apply, please visit the scholarship page. 

Award name: The Ontario College of Teachers Joseph W. Atkinson Scholarship

Amount: One award of $1,500

Application status: Open

Application due date: Wednesday, August 31

Award details:

The Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship Program awards scholarships that provide financial support to teacher candidates. The program identifies exemplary role models and pays direct financial assistance to those with a passion for, and dedication to the highest ideals of teaching.

The Joseph W. Atkinson Scholarship is named in honour of the College’s second registrar. An award of $1,500 is made annually to one student. Teacher candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program who will graduate in 2023 are eligible to apply for the 2022 Joseph W. Atkinson Scholarship.

Candidates must achieve outstanding academic achievement while demonstrating a high level of preparedness for teacher education. Financial awards are made possible through donations. Awards are paid directly to individuals according to the College’s criteria.

Features of the online application include:

• Secure login for applicants.
• An application portal that can be accessed multiple times before final submission.
• Supporting documentation can now be submitted electronically.
• Quick and easy application tool. 

For complete scholarship information, and to apply to this award, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: The Ontario College of Teachers Intermediate/Senior Scholarship

Amount: One award of $1,500

Application status: Open

Application due date: Wednesday, August 31

Award details:

The Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship Program awards scholarships that provide financial support to teacher candidates. The program identifies exemplary role models and pays direct financial assistance to those with a passion for and dedication to the highest ideals of teaching.

The Ontario College of Teachers Intermediate/Senior Scholarship is awarded to an Ontario teacher candidate in the Intermediate/Senior division. An award of $1,500 is made annually to one student. Teacher candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program who will graduate in 2023 are eligible to apply for the 2022 Intermediate/Senior Scholarship.

Applications are assessed on a candidate's ability to demonstrate a high level of preparedness for teacher education through examples of community involvement, background and life experiences. Financial awards are made possible through donations. Awards are paid directly to individuals according to the College’s criteria.

Features of the online application include:

• Secure login for applicants.
• Application portal can be accessed multiple times before final submission.
• Supporting documentation can now be submitted electronically.
• Quick and easy application tool. 

For complete scholarship information, and to apply to this award, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award Name/Title: The Ontario College of Teachers Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Scholarship

Amount: One award of $1,500

Application status: Open

Application due date: Wednesday, August 31

Award details:

The Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship Program awards scholarships that provide financial support to teacher candidates. The program identifies exemplary role models and pays direct financial assistance to those with a passion for and dedication to the highest ideals of teaching.

The Ontario College of Teachers Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Scholarship is awarded to an Ontario teacher candidate in the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate division. An award of $1,500 is made annually to one student. Teacher candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program who will graduate in 2023 are eligible to apply for the 2022 Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Scholarship.

Applications are assessed on a candidate's ability to demonstrate a high level of preparedness for teacher education through examples of community involvement, background and life experiences. Financial awards are made possible through donations. Awards are paid directly to individuals according to the College’s criteria.

Features of the online application include:

• Secure login for applicants.
• Application portal can be accessed multiple times before final submission.
• Supporting documentation can now be submitted electronically.
• Quick and easy application tool.

For complete scholarship information, and to apply to this award, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: The Ontario College of Teachers Brian P. McGowan Scholarship

Amount: One award of $1,500

Application status: Open

Application due date: Wednesday, August 31

Award details:

The Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship Program awards scholarships that provide financial support to teacher candidates. The program identifies exemplary role models and pays direct financial assistance to those with a passion for and dedication to the highest ideals of teaching.

The Brian P. McGowan Scholarship is named in honour of the College’s fourth registrar. An award of $1,500 is made annually to one student. Teacher candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program who will graduate in 2023 are eligible to apply for the 2022 Brian McGowan Scholarship.

Applications are assessed on a candidate’s demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity, their tenacity and ability to overcome significant barriers to achieve their academic and social goals to pursue a career in the teaching profession. Financial awards are made possible through donations. Awards are paid directly to individuals according to the College’s criteria.

Features of the online application include:

• Secure login for applicants.
• Application portal can be accessed multiple times before final submission.
• Supporting documentation can now be submitted electronically.
• Quick and easy application tool. 

For complete scholarship information, and to apply to this award, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: Storwell Bursary for Foster Children

Amount: One award of $2,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, September 1

Award details:

Storwell is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary school and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. The award is non-renewable, but candidates are welcome to apply for it once a year. In addition to the below qualifications, the successful candidate will be an active member of their community, have excellent grades and display financial need.

• Applicant must have been a foster child with either CCAS or CAS or similar official Canadian foster care program
  and agrees to having the above organization verify the same.
• Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada as of Dec 2017.
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application.
• Winner agrees to having his/her name, photo and post secondary institution displayed on our website.

For complete scholarship information, and to apply to this award, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: Ontario Rhodes Scholarship

Amount: Variable

Application status: Open

Application due date: Wednesday, September 28

Award details:

The Rhodes Scholarship, established in 1903, is the oldest international scholarship program in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the program offers over 100 fully-funded scholarships each year for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom - one of the world’s leading universities. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Eligibility:

How to apply:

• Submit your application online, with all supporting documents.
• For more information, visit the Ontario Rhodes Scholarship website.

Award name: creditcardGenius 2022 Scholarship Canada

Amount: One award of $2,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Friday, October 7

Award requirements:

• Be a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled and attending a Canadian university or college, and in at least the second year of their post-secondary studies.
• Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent).
• Submit an essay in Word or PDF (tell us your relationship with money in 500 words or more).
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

For more information, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: moneyGenius 2022 Scholarship Canada

Amount: One award of $2,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Friday, October 7

Award requirements:

• Be a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled and attending a Canadian university or college, and in at least the second year of their post-secondary studies.
• Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent).
• Submit an essay in Word or PDF (tell us your relationship with money in 500 words or more).
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

For more information, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: Choose Better Scholarship

Amount: One award of $2,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Saturday, October 15

Award details:

The Choose Better Scholarship 2022 is the continuation of Laywayback’s yearly scholarship program. It is offered to all students, all over the world, and has a fund support amount of $2000. Its main theme is about choosing better options, following better plans, and making better decisions—to encourage students to “choose better.”

Award requirements: 

• Write a short biography about yourself. Allot a separate page for basic personal information that should include: Full name, school name, age, home address, and phone number.
• An essay on the topic of a “Better Daily Life for People with Scoliosis” to raise awareness about the illness. It should critically discuss the difficulties of living with Scoliosis, what practices or activities people with scoliosis can do to better their lives, and daily choices that could lead to improvement in quality of life. You may also discuss what families, loved ones, and friends could do better to help ease the daily struggles of living with scoliosis.
• Email your applications until Saturday, October 15.

For more information, please visit the scholarship page.  

Award name: David L. Squires Scholarship

Amount: Two awards of $5,000

Application status: Opens Thursday, September 1

Application due date: Monday, October 31

Award details:

David L. Squires was a staff member at the Memorial University of Newfoundland who was always willing to help worthwhile students.  David was also a hard-working and very respected member of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA). The Squires Foundation was created in honour of David L. Squires by his DPMA peers to help students.

Award requirements:

• Demonstrate significant financial need.
• Are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Are in a full-time Computer Science program at a University or College.
• Have successfully completed two full semesters in this program.
• Have reached a high level of scholastic achievement. 
• Note applications are online. 

To learn more and apply, please visit the scholarship page. 

Award name: The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Amount: $28,000 dispersed over four years

Application status: Open

Application due date: Tuesday, November 1

Award details:

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program was established in 1982 in honour of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s most beloved heroes. In his lifetime, Terry captured the hearts of Canadians all across the expansive country. To this day, he is widely recognized all over the world for his extraordinary sense of purpose and the ideals of courage, determination, and altruism. The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program was created to commemorate Terry’s remarkable life and his contributions to cancer research and awareness.

The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.

Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.

If a student’s academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar. 

Award eligibility: 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to all students. To be considered you must be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school.
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award. 

For complete information and to apply, please visit the award page.

Award name: Nora's Nursery Scholarship 

Amount:  $1,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Tuesday, November 15

Entry Requirements:

Participants must submit a 500-word essay or a 2-minute video presentation in response to
the following question:

Tell us why continuing your education is so important to you and how being a parent has impacted your experience?

Award Eligibility:

• You are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in Canada or the United States at an undergraduate or post graduate degree.
• You are a parent looking to further your education.
• Your education will continue in the 2023 spring semester.
• You are a legal resident of Canada, United states or hold a valid Student Visa.

For more information, and to submit the essay visit Nora's Nursery website

Award name: Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2022

Amount: Four awards of $1,000 each

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, December 15

Entry Requirements:

Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you.

Award eligibility: 

• 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 Allied 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.
• 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.

For complete information and to apply, please visit the award page.

Award name: North American Van Lines 2022 Logistics Scholarship Competition

Amount: Four awards of $1,000 each

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, December 15

Entry Requirements:

Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you.

Award eligibility: 

• 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.

For complete information and to apply, please visit the award page.

Amount: $1,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Thursday, December 15

Entry Requirements:

Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship.

Keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read, and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one which clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.

Award Eligibility:

The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.

For complete information and to Submit your application, please visit the award page.