External awards

The Global Undergraduate Awards is the world's leading academic awards program, open to all undergraduate students in almost every academic discipline and attracting submissions from hundreds of universities on every continent. 

This unique opportunity allows undergraduate students to have their work recognised by an international panel of expert judges working in some of the world’s top academic institutions.

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

GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a $2000 (USD) scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship will be awarded to one student twice a year.

Eligibility:

• Student in good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Declared STEM major
• Open to international students

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

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin’s dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.

Award:

Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually. One scholarship is awarded to an individual entering post-secondary education from high school. The second scholarship is awarded to an individual who has already completed at least one year of post-secondary study.

Eligibility:

Open to any individual in Canada pursuing post-secondary education leading to a diploma or degree in agriculture.

How to apply:

Each applicant will be required to fill out the following application form and forward it and the other requirements to the OYF Program Manager by the June deadline.

Applications must be received by the deadline by the Program Manager. The winner will be announced by September 1.  Payment will be made upon receipt of proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution in agricultural studies.

Applications will be forwarded to the judging panel by the Program Manager with the personal information concealed to ensure applicants are judged anonymously.

The winner will be notified by September 1, and an official announcement will be made in the October OYF Newsletter.  An official presentation will be made at either the National OYF Recognition Event or Regional Event, whichever is closest in traveling distance to the winner.

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

CNIB post-secondary scholarships help support people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in their educational journeys. From youth entering apprenticeships or skilled trades to adults enrolling in continuing education or certificate programs – and everyone in between – there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available.

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

Row Zero is offering a college scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded to one student each year pursuing an undergraduate or graduate course of study in a field focused on data analytics. The data scholarship is available to current and future students enrolled in a data analytics themed program. Analytical programs include but are not limited to accounting, economics, engineering, business, data analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, information science, or any other analytical field at a college or university anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Entry requirements

Row Zero is looking to award its scholarship to a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that develops their analytical skills and with a passion for spreadsheets. Your submission requires:

1. A link to your resume or Linkedin profile.
2. Write an essay (500 word limit) or record a Youtube video (two minute limit) about your career goals, passion for analytical thinking, and the role spreadsheets have played and will play in your career.

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

The aim of Valour Canada’s History and Heritage Scholarship is to support Canadian students in their educational pursuits in an engaging, thought-provoking, and memorable manner. The student who creates the best video response to the question provided below will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to be put towards their post-secondary education. The runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship.

Students must create and submit the following two items to enter the scholarship contest:

A one or two paragraph introductory document that explains why you chose to apply for Valour Canada’s History and Heritage Scholarship (.doc or .pdf format please). This will not be evaluated.

A YouTube-compatible video between four and six minutes long that educates viewers about your chosen memorial, monument, or place (see the question below). Your video should open with a still screen title page that includes: the video title, your name, your town/city, and your school. Your video should close with a still screen showing your references (as per Chicago-style formatting requirements). Your video should not have music.

Note: Regarding the video submission, applicants should provide a link to a Dropbox folder, Google Drive, or similar, that holds the finished video file. MAKE SURE TO SAVE YOUR VIDEO AT A HIGH RESOLUTION, but please make it smaller than 1 GB.

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

With the Irene Adler Prize, I’m awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution.

The annual essay competition is open to entrants worldwide, and up to two $250 honorable mentions will be also awarded.

Entry Requirements:Entry is free of charge.

1. There is no age restriction.
2. The Irene Adler Prize winner will receive a $1,000 US scholarship. Up to two awards of $250 apiece will be given for honorable mentions.
3. The competition is open to women commencing or continuing to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution in 2026-27.
4. Applicants may hail from any country worldwide.
5. The application period begins on January 30, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
6. Each application consists of two (2) elements:
7. A 500-word essay in English based on one of the following five essay prompts:
   • Illustrate what you have learned and gained from meeting a person (or people) from another culture.
   • What development in recent history makes you most optimistic about the future of women?
   • Describe the most unforgettable dream asleep, or awake you have ever had.
   • Write a fictional short story with a female protagonist and a dramatic twist ending.
   • Show what the rise of women’s sports worldwide means through non-fiction storytelling.
   • Each essay must have its own original title. The applicant’s name, mailing address, phone number, and email address must appear on the first page. All personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
   • B. A completed entry form

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

The Fraser Institute hosts an annual Student Essay Contest to promote student participation in economic discourse on current events and public policy. This contest affords winning students the opportunity to have their work peer-reviewed and published early on in their academic career. In addition, we offer exciting cash prizes for the top five winning submissions!

Join the conversation, showcase your ideas on public policy, and enter our essay contest for the chance to win the grand cash prize!

2026 Student Essay Contest - 

“What would the Essential Scholars say about Canadian economic prosperity today?”

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

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.

Eligible candidates must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Be entering the third or fourth year of their first bachelor’s degree in Autumn 2026
  • Exception: Students enrolled in Quebec institutions must be entering the second year of their first bachelor’s degree
• Be enrolled in their studies on a full‑time basis
• Have applied to or registered for a 1 to 2 semester academic exchange at a recognized Canadian university for 2026–2027
  • The exchange must be credit‑bearing and completed through a formal exchange agreement or a national/provincial exchange program
• Pursue the exchange primarily (more than 50 per cent of courses) in their second official language
• Demonstrate sufficient language proficiency to study in that language 

Ineligible programs of study include:

• Translation
• Professional degrees pursued after a first bachelor’s degree (e.g. B.Ed., LL.B., M.D.)

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

The GVI Foundation was created to enable participants to amplify their impact on GVI’s meaningful social and environmental projects worldwide, and is GVI’s partner in achieving sustainable impact goals. 

Launched in 2024, the GVI Foundation Grants allow for increased impact across the globe.

Eligibility Requirements:

The GVI Foundation Grant can be used to cover GVI conservation and community development programs abroad, including volunteering, under18/teen volunteering, internship, professional apprenticeship and research fellowship programs. 

The following GVI programs do not qualify for grants: virtual internships, group programs and online programs.

The grants are made according to specific criteria which include your motivation and your circumstances. 

To assess your circumstances, we will discuss your situation and ability to pay for a GVI program. 

To assess your motivation, we will discuss your reasons for wanting to join a GVI program, focussing on the impact you want to create as well as the personal goals and motivations you have for doing a GVI program. 

Please note that we require participants to cover as much of the program fees as they possibly can, so that the fund’s resources can help as many other participants as possible.

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

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:

1. Value: $5,000–$11,000 (one year)
2. Eligibility: Applicants must:
   1. Identify as a woman
   2. Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold Protected Person status
   3. Be enrolled or accepted into a full-time graduate program at an accredited university
   4. Graduate in spring 2027 or later

 Applications are now open, and eligible applicants may apply at: https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/CFUW_EN/

• Scholarship Type: Test-based
• Total Amount Granted :INR 2,50,000 per student
• Number of Scholarships: eight
• Level of Program: Any (graduate/postgraduate/diploma)
• Application Deadline: May 2026 (tentative)
• Nationality: Open to students worldwide
• Please visit GyanDhan Application Portal

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.

Amount: $5,000

Application open date: Friday, May 1

Application due date: Wednesday, June 17

We’re launching a $5,000 award specifically for an Indigenous student pursuing studies in architecture or engineering, along with mentorship opportunities like co-op placements, coffee chats, and networking events with professionals in the field.

Entry requirements:

Submitting all materials in one PDF is preferred for ease of review, but not mandatory.

•  A personal statement regarding how this award will support you and your future goals in architecture or engineering.(Recommended 250 to 1000 words)
• Two References total - one community based and one academic.
• Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance Letter.

You can submit your PDF in through email at:
Email: info@indigenousaeaward.ca

Award eligibility:

• Open to Indigenous students anywhere in Canada.
• Students must have interested in architecture or engineering.
• It is not required to be currently enrolled in either program.
• Selections will be made based on personal need, merit and a complete application. Academic grades/GPA are
  not heavily weighed

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

Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open 

Application due date: Wednesday, July 1

Entry requirements:

• • A 500 to 1,000-word essay outlining financial need, human rights advocacy, challenges, accomplishments, and aspirations
  • Admission decision letter (when available) for the 2026–2027 school year
  • Documentation supporting financial need (requested from the winner)

Award eligibility:

Students from any major at Canadian post-secondary institutions who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to human rights

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

Application status: Open 

Application due date: Friday, May 29

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan offers scholarships to Canadian students who wish to study at Japanese universities. The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly allowance and a round-trip flight between Japan and Canada.

Award eligibility: 

Undergraduate students in certain fields of study and graduate students pursuing a master's or doctorate in any university subject.

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

Through our growing partnership with Smart Serve, we’re helping launch 100 scholarships worth $2,000 each for Ontario students who are planning to begin a hospitality or tourism program in the province this fall. Smart Serve has always been a strong advocate for hospitality workers across the province, and this initiative is their way of supporting students right at the start of their journey.

Here’s the link to the application: https://yconic.55rush.com/smartserve2026/

On behalf of Stampede Auto, Calgary’s trusted destination for quality used vehicles, we are pleased to introduce the Stampede Auto “Driven Toward the Future” Scholarship—an initiative designed to empower students who are passionate about mobility, innovation, sustainability, and the evolving future of used vehicles.

Official Page: https://stampedeauto.com/used-cars-calgary-scholarship/

Submit Applications To: scholarship@stampedeauto.com

Amounts: $5,000
Application status: Open 

Application due date: Tuesday, June 30

 Award eligibility:

The scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD and is open to any resident of Ontario who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026.

 Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship

How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply

Submission Method: Applicants must compile all required documents into a single PDF (see the links above) and submit via email to info@drakelaw.ca with the subject line: "Scholarship Application - [Applicant's Full Name]".

Amount: $750
Application status: Open 

Application due date: Tuesday, June 30

We believe today’s students are not just users of technology—they are some of its most insightful critics. Through this initiative, we hope to encourage thoughtful discussion around consumer behavior, marketing influence, and personal decision-making in a fast-moving digital world.

Entry requirements:

Essay topics (choose one):

Students are invited to submit a 750 to 1,000 word essay on one of the following prompts:

• “iPhone 13 vs 14 vs 15 vs 16: Breaking the Upgrade Cycle – Why I Sold My iPhone”
• “From iPhone 13 to 16: What Changed, What Didn’t, and Why I Made the Switch”
• “iPhone 13 to 16: Upgrade or Overspend? A Student’s Perspective on Smart Tech Decisions”
• “Sell My iPhone to Buy the Newest Model: Smart Move or Status Symbol?”
• “Camera, Chip, or Hype? What I Learned Comparing iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16”

 Award eligibility:

• High school seniors (class of 2026) and current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution
• Current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution
• Students from any field of study—technology, economics, marketing, literature, business, or even film. If you’ve got insight, you qualify.
• We welcome submissions from all academic backgrounds, and there are no GPA or major restrictions.

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

Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open 

Application due date: Saturday, August 15

Entry Requirements:

Essay Question (Mandatory Topic)

“How can an integrated restoration plan simultaneously address immediate structural recovery, long-term water and fire resilience, compliance with HPD violations, and sustainable home renovation — without sacrificing affordability for the homeowner?”

• Format: Essay only
• Length: 1,500 to 2,000 words
• File Type: PDF only
• Requirements: Original, well-researched, and unpublished essays that include real-world examples, case studies, or hypothetical scenarios.

Award Eligibility:

• Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and postgraduate students in the U.S. or Canada enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, or institute.
• Essay must answer the single core question
• One entry per student
• Work must be original and unpublished

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

The Leaside Garden Society (LGS) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for their 2026 Founders' Scholarship.

This year, one $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time postsecondary student planning to enroll in their second or subsequent year of a horticulture-related program at a recognized Canadian institution.

Detailed information about the Scholarship, including eligibility criteria and the PDF application form, can be found in the the links below, or in their Documents Library.

LGS scholarship description and instructions

LGS Scholarship application form

1. A completed LGS Scholarship Application Form that can be found in the Documents Library on the LGS website at www.leasidegardensociety.org 
2. An unofficial transcript from the present year of their program,
3. An essay (250-500 words) describing why they should receive the scholarship,
4. A description of any links with the Leaside community, if applicable,
5. The name and contact information of two references relevant to their course of study.
   • (References will be contacted in July or August.)

The application package should be TYPED and submitted by email to leaside@gardenontario.org or by mail to:
Leaside Garden Society
c/o 464 Broadway Avenue
Toronto ON M4G 2R5

MADD Canada offers one(1) bursary of $10,000 that will be awarded to the applicant with the highest score in honour of Louise Joanne Twerdy.  Additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 will also be available. Winning applicants may not reapply in subsequent years.

Criteria: 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.

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