External awards
External Scholarships and Bursaries
AIA and the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UofAF) Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Young people like you, with bright minds and enthusiasm, are the future of the automotive aftermarket. To help launch your career, several automotive aftermarket associations established the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UofAF) program in 1996.
Entry Requirements:
- Scholarship application along with your essay (at least 250 words in length, no longer than one page, double-spaced), indicating why you believe you deserve to be chosen to receive a scholarship.
- If you are still attending high school or have graduated but not yet entered your post-secondary program, you must submit a high school transcript. NOTE: Transcripts without an official raised school seal will not be accepted.
- If you are attending a post-secondary program, a copy of your current school transcript with official school seal. NOTE: Transcripts without an official raised school seal will not be accepted.
- Letter of recommendation (from a non family member, preferably an employer, teacher or someone other than a family friend).
Award Eligibility:
- Qualified applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school within the past two years.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a college-level program, university or an accredited automotive program. Students must be enrolled full-time for the year of the scholarship. You must be enrolled for September of the year you are applying until April of the following year.
- Priority will be given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.
- Participants must be attending a full-time program in Canada. Graduate programs and undergraduate part-time programs do not qualify.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
TELUS Student Bursary
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: April 24, 2024
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: Wednesday, April 24
Entry Requirements:
- To apply for the bursary, please submit an online application no later than April 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST, by visiting https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/Telus_En/
- Please refer to the Program Guidelines for more details.
Award Eligibility:
- Able to demonstrate critical financial need (see guidelines )
- Between the ages of 17 and 29 at time of the application deadline
- Accepted into or attending a first full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a college, university or polytechnic institute in Canada
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or convention refugee
- Committed to making a positive social or environmental impact during their studies
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: April 26, 2024
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: Friday, April 26
Entry Requirements:
- Completed and signed scholarship application form. First-Time Applicant Application Form
- Photocopy proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with date of birth.
- At least one audiogram documenting hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50dB or greater in the left ear AND 50dB or greater in the right ear).
- Proof of Fall 2024 registration/acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Community Involvement checklist, as outlined in Section 2 of the application form.
- Two Reference Forms submitted via email by your references as outlined in Section 3 of the application form. Reference Form
- Typed 12-pt font, 250-word essay in English or French, or YouTube link or WeTransfer shared link to a 2-minute video in ASL/LSQ, as outlined in Section 4 of the application form.
- Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment (NOA). If the individual is not supporting themselves, then their family’s NOA will need to be submitted. If the individual is independent, then they will need to provide a personal NOA and their spouse’s NOA if applicable, as outlined in Section 5 of the application form.
- An education budget word document/spreadsheet as a PDF or YouTube link or WeTransfer shared link (NO Google Drive shared links) to a 2-minute video in ASL/LSQ, as outlined in Section 5 of the application form.
- Letter of Academic Accommodation related to being Deaf or hard of hearing or Individual Education Plan (IEP), outlining academic accommodations related to being Deaf or hard of hearing, as outlined in Section 6 of the application form.
Award Eligibility:
- 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.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: April 30, 2024
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: Tuesday, April 30
Entry Requirements:
Award Eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Must be active in Canadian sport; as an athlete, practitioner (coach, official, administrator) or educator (teacher, university or college faculty, etc.); and,
- If an athlete, must be engaged in post-secondary education.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Application due date: May 15, 2024
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Application due date: Wednesday, May 15
Entry Requirements:
- Complete application form.
- Submit 2-minute video presentation on the following topics: What program are you studying and what drew you to this program? What excites you most about this field of study? What is one piece of advice you would give your child(ren) when it comes to education?
Award Eligibility:
- You are currently enrolled at an accredited university/college in Canada or the United States for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
- You are a parent looking to further their education.
- Your education will continue in the 2024 Fall semester.
- You are a legal citizen in Canada, The United States, or have a valid student visa.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
WiN Canada Student Scholarship
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: May 15, 2024
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: Wednesday, May 15
Entry Requirements:
1. Complete the scholarship application form.
2. Provide a cover letter and highlight your interest in the nuclear industry and any applicable experience, work or otherwise (i.e. mentoring, volunteering, etc.).
3. Provide a one-page CV
4. Provide a full transcript for your school. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
5. Provide letters of support or reference from at least two (2) of the following:
- Industry professional/professor;
- Professor/teacher/tutors;
- Colleagues/peers;
- Community leaders;
- Work supervisors or employers; or
- Leaders of volunteer organizations;
Award Eligibility:
- Women currently enrolled and in good standing at a Canadian university, technical college, or trade school program who can demonstrate their interest in working in the nuclear industry once their studies are complete.
- Work experience in the industry is an asset, however, it is not a requirement.
- All fields of study will be considered.
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Provincial Smart Home Services Scholarship Programs
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: July 31, 2024
Amount: Various
Application status: Open
Application due date: Wednesday, July 31
Entry Requirements:
Candidate must complete application form.
Award Eligibility:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Candidates Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trades program or plan to start such program within 12 months of applying.
- Must reside in Canada
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.
Haywood Hunt Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Application due date: August 31, 2024
Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open
Application due date: Saturday, August 31
Entry Requirements:
We would like you to write a 500-1000 word essay that expresses your top 5 ideas about how “Artificial Intelligence Can Perpetuate Online Fraud and the Best Ways to Combat This Growing Threat”.
- Your submission must be received by August 31, 2024 at midnight EST.
- Applications should be emailed to scholarship@haywoodhunt.ca in word format, no link to Google Docs or PDFs.
- Applicants should include their name, address, phone number.
- The applicant should state where they are currently attending or planning to attend school in the body of their submission email.
- No additional information should be included.
Award Eligibility:
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or other legal standing that allows them to study in Canada.
- Accepted or enrolled in a Canadian college or university for the 2024/2025 school year.
For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.