External awards
External scholarships and bursaries
These awards are offered by external companies, organizations or associations for post-secondary students at various institutions, with deadlines throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.
Awards
Pink Pearl Canada Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Application due date: March 2, 2027
Pink Pearl Canada invites self-identifying young women facing cancer to apply to their $1,000 post-secondary education scholarship to help alleviate the financial stresses you face while navigating a cancer diagnosis as a student.
Your time spent as a student isn’t easy. Whether you experience stress over exams, or money, there can be plenty on your plate. Pink Pearl would like to help alleviate your stresses by granting a $1,000 scholarship to a Canadian women facing cancer. Our organization considers Canadians who self-identify as female that are involved in their community; are/will be attending a post-secondary institution; and have been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18 and 40.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Orvil L. Davie Memorial Bursary
Amount: $1,000 (up to 3 awards)
Application status: Open
Application due date: November 30, 2026
HRAI is pleased to share that applications are now open for the Orvil L. Davie Memorial Bursary, which provides financial assistance to students pursuing education related to the HVACR industry.
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be currently registered in an eligible program and remain enrolled after the application deadline.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Consent to HRAI being informed of their successful program completion.
- Complete all application sections and submit by the deadline.
Eligible programs may include: Sheet Metal, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, Gas Fitting and HVAC-focused Mechanical Engineering. Programs may be offered through public or private career colleges or industry training, including provincial apprenticeship programs.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Review It Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Application due date: Saturday, May 15
To be eligible for the Review It Scholarship a student must:
1) Be attending a college or university no later than September of 2027
2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year
3) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the United States or Canada
4) Submit your movie review no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on the day of the deadline.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application status: Open
Application due date: Sunday, November 15
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.
- Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.
- Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Be a citizen of the United States or Canada.
The scholarship winner will be announced roughly six weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on the day of the deadline. No late applications will be reviewed. View the online application.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
10 Words or Less Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (1); $500 (1)
Application status: Open
Application due date: Sunday, November 15
The 10 Words or Less Scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. It is a fun opportunity for students to show off their creativity in just a few words. It celebrates clever thinking, big ideas, and the power of saying something memorable without saying too much.
To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship, a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 17-25
B) Be attending college or university in the Fall of 2027
C) Be attending a college or university in the United States or Canada
In order to apply for our scholarship, follow these instructions:
1) In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the scholarship.
2) Before or after writing your answer, you will need to "Like" or “Follow” our Facebook page at facebook.com/myscholarships.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Got a Spine Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application status: Open
Application due date: Sunday, May 2
To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:
1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2027.
2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2027.
3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.
5) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2027.
6) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on the day of the deadline.
*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
B. Harper Bull Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 (3 scholarships available)
Application status: Open
Application due date: Sunday, November 1
These scholarships are for post-secondary students completing their studies in pursuit of a career in the environmental or cultural heritage sector.
Eligibility requirements:
• Be enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma program during the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Be completing post-secondary studies in a field that relates broadly to the work of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Examples of eligible programs include: Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Forestry, and Civil Engineering.
• Reside in or attend a post-secondary institution within TRCA’s jurisdiction.
Applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
• Scholarship application form
• One 500-word essay outlining how the applicant demonstrates the values of conservation and sustainability that allow communities to coexist with their natural environment.
• Two letters of reference, including one academic reference and one work-related reference.
Visibility Drip Digital Marketing Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 plus a 3-month internship offer for winter
Application status: Open
Application due date: Tuesday, December 1
We are proud to announce the Visibility Drip Digital Marketing Scholarship, created to ease the financial load on hardworking students while encouraging them to think critically about the future of search, small business, and the open web.
Eligibility requirements:
Canadian college/university students across all provinces (preference to Alberta-based students); minimum 3.0 GPA; preference for marketing, business, communications, computer science, or design students
Application: 750–1,000-word essay, submitted by email
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Charitable Trust's Fellowships and Awards
Amount: (14) $5,000 - $11,000 (one year)
Application status: Open
Application due date: Open to the first 225 submitted applications.
We are excited to announce the launch of this year’s Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Charitable Trust's Fellowships and Awards, offering 14 awards for full-time Master’s and Doctoral students for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Award details:
- Value: $5,000–$11,000 (one year)
- Eligibility: Applicants must:
- Identify as a woman
- Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold Protected Person status
- Be enrolled or accepted into a full-time graduate program at an accredited university
- Graduate in spring 2027 or later
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Amount: $500
Application status: Open
We are excited to announce the Hellamaid Scholarship, a $500 award given every semester designed to support Canadian students in their academic pursuits. At Hellamaid, we believe that a clean and organized environment plays a crucial role in fostering productivity, mental clarity, and overall well-being—key components to academic success. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at any accredited Canadian college or university.
As passionate advocates for education and community well-being, Hellamaid launched this scholarship to inspire and empower students to achieve their academic goals. We recognize the importance of both clean spaces and strong communities in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, and we are committed to helping students and their communities thrive.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.