The Scholarship Report – A One-stop Digital Resource For Ontario High Schools, Students, And Parents – Link And Password Have Been Posted To Gr 12 Google Classroom

Attention 2026 Grads! Guidance counsellors will be holding a Scholarship Information Session in the GI room at lunch on Monday, Sept 29th!

Come on out to learn about available scholarships, the application process, and tips on applying! 

Hopefully many of you are thinking about applying for scholarships and bursaries for post secondary education.  There are many varied opportunities that will come up throughout this next year.  Some scholarships and bursaries are offered directly through the post secondary institution, while others are awarded/funded by outside groups and organizations (eg. The Loran Scholars Foundation, TD Scholarships for Community Leadership).  For an extensive list of scholarships and bursaries and their approximate application due dates see the chart that is linked below titled ‘Scholarship Info for CCVI Grads’.  Please note that there are many scholarships and bursaries that exist, therefore not all will be included in this document.  For this reason it is very important that you do your research to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities, particularly when it comes to scholarships specific to your post secondary institutions of interest.

For major scholarships that require nomination by our school, as well as a few other significant scholarships, we will be making announcements and posting the announcements to the Grade 12 Google Classroom.  For all other scholarships you will want to follow the chart posted and keep track of important dates on your own calendar.

You will also find below, and posted to the Google Classroom, tips on applying for scholarships and tips for scholarship interviews.  If you have individual questions or need support in the application process, you can book a guidance appointment.

Good luck with your research and applications!

View Scholarship Info for CCVI Grads:   Scholarship Info for CCVI Grads 

Helpful for students applying for scholarships.

• Applying For Scholarships

• Scholarships Interview Tips

• The 6 Most Common Mistakes When Applying to Scholarships​

• How to WIN the Loran Scholarship

New Scholarship/Bursary Opportunities: 

Loran Scholarship - Character, Service, Leadership

Attention all 2026 Grads! Each year the Loran Scholars Foundation recognizes up to 36 university bound Canadian high school graduates with Loran Awards valued at $100, 000 over four years. They also grant up to 124 finalist and provincial & territorial awards ($6,000 or $3,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.  They are seeking promising young people who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and sparks of exceptional leadership potential. There is no limit on the number of students that can apply from Centennial.  If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, you must apply directly to the Loran Scholars Foundation by Thursday, October 16th. Visit loranscholar.ca for more information and to access the application. If applying, be sure to figure out who will be your referee as soon as possible and connect with that person well in advance to go over what is required.

If you have any questions, speak to Ms. O'Brien in guidance.  

The eligibility criteria for high school students are as follows:

• Be entering university for the first time in September 2026.

• Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.

• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

• Be born between January 1, 2004 and September 1, 2010.

Students who graduated in 2025 and are currently taking a gap year are also eligible to apply.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships (U of T) - For INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Each year the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships are offered to approximately 37 outstanding INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS by the University of Toronto.  Tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support will be covered for four years by the scholarship.  

The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.  

Along with the criteria described above, students interested in being considered must also be:

• an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);

• enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2025/2026 or have graduated no earlier than June 2025; and

• beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026.

To apply to this scholarship, you must be nominated by Centennial and be planning to apply to the University of Toronto. If interested in being Centennial’s nominee, please complete and submit the assignment that has been posted to the Grade 12 Google Classroom by 3:30pm Wednesday, October 1st.  Further details are posted to the Grade 12 Google Classroom.