External awards

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.

Amount: $1,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Friday, December 15

Entry Requirements:

• Complete all required sections of application form.
• Your application must include a copy of your most recent transcripts, some verification of enrollment at your college and a brief essay.
• Your brief essay should be between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. 

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, please see the rules here.

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

Amount: $2,000

Application status: Open

Application due date: Sunday, December 31

Entry Requirements:

Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life.

Award Eligibility:

• Applicant must have been a foster child with an official Canadian or American foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the same.
• Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized general/ vocational College or post-secondary institution in Canada or USA as of Sept.
• Canadian or American 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 the Storwell website.

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

Amount: $500

Application status: Open

Application due date: Friday, March 1 

Entry Requirements:

• Applicant must submit an essay that adheres with the expectations outlined on the application page.
• Essay Topic: Consumer trends can encompass any category of product — tech, vehicles, fashion, appliances, apps, gadgets, etc. — as long as it is about a product or service that you think won’t be obsolete any time soon. What do you think everyone will still be searching for on buying guides like Rank-it.ca in a few years? 

Award Eligibility:

• Applicants must be enrolled in an American or Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or planning to enroll in such an institution within the following calendar year. 
• The subject of the essay must fall within the parameters described above. 
• The essay must be written in English or French, and have a length of no more than 500 words (not including title, applicant name, etc.) 
• The scholarship funds must be used for some education-related expense, such as tuition, books, school fees, room and board, etc.  
• The winner of the scholarship grants Rank-it.ca non-exclusive publication rights to their essay, so that we can feature their winning essay on our website.
• Rank-it.ca reserves the right to select a panel of judges and scoring methodology at its own discretion.  

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

Amount: $500

Application status: Open

Application due date: Wednesday, March 6

Entry Requirements:

• A copy of your most recent transcripts.
• A copy of the Letter of Acceptance/Confirmation of Enrolment from the institution you will be/are attending.
• Recommendation Letters (2) outlining your character and outstanding contributions made to your community. 

Award Eligibility:

• You live in Canada, are a Canadian resident, and self-identify as a young woman, facing any type of cancer between the ages of 18 to 40 and are still between the ages of 18 to 40. Note: If you’re in remission/have overcome your cancer journey, you must have been diagnosed/still be between 18 to 40 to apply.
• You are attending an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution as a full/part-time student as of September 2023 (if not currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, the scholarship is contingent on acceptance by July 1, 2023).
• You have been/are involved in extracurricular activities
• You have a minimum grade average of 65 per cent or higher in your last year of study.
• Asset: You have attended Pink Pearl Canada programs/events. 

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