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

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

The eligibility criteria for high school students are as follows:

• Be entering university for the first time in September 2025.

• Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.

• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

• Be born between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009.

Students who graduated in 2024 and are currently taking a gap year are also eligible to apply. 

New Scholarship/Bursary Opportunities: 

University of Guelph President's and Lincoln Alexander Chancellors' Scholarships

Attention all grade 12 students planning to attend the University of Guelph in Sept 2025! The University of Guelph awards 9 President’s and Chancellor’s Scholarships valued at $42, 500 each.  Deadline to apply is January 27th (4:00 PM).  The scholarships recognize academic excellence (90+admission average) and significant leadership contributions to the school and community. There are two different types of President’s and Chancellor’s Scholarships that vary slightly in their criteria. Detailed criteria can be viewed on the University of Guelph’s website. There is not a school nomination process for this scholarship so any student can apply. 

The University of Guelph also awards 10 Board of Governors' Scholarships valued at $20, 000 each. These scholarships recognize academically outstanding students entering university with the highest admission averages of their cohort. This award cannot be held with the President's or Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships. Application is not required.

The application can be accessed online at https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/scholarships/national?scholarships%2Fnational= and is due by 4:00 pm on January 27th, 2025. The application requires two reference letters (due Feb 3rd), so it is important to get started right away! If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. O'Brien in guidance.

Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades:

Schulich Builders will combat the shortage of skilled trades in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our community by awarding 100 annual scholarships to the most promising candidates. Schulich Builders are scholarships for students enrolling in an eligible, full-time skilled trade program at a participating college in Ontario. Each of the participating colleges will award five $20 000 awards for one-year certificate programs and five $40 000 awards for two-year diploma programs. The scholarship can be used to support costs of tuition, tools, and living expenses. 

Any student can apply for the scholarship by applying directly to their college of choice on the Schulich Builders website. Priority is given to nominated students. Centennial can nominate up to five students. If you would like to be considered for nomination by Centennial, please fill in the brief Google Form linked on the Grade 12 Google Classroom by FRIDAY MARCH 21st. 

Note: Different colleges have different application deadlines with the earliest being March 31st. Full details and the application links can be found at https://schulichbuilders.com/. See Ms. O’Brien in guidance if you have any questions.

National Indigenous Scholarship Program - University of Western Ontario

The National Indigenous Scholarship is awarded annually to five incoming Indigenous undergraduate students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) studying full-time at Western’s main campus based on their outstanding academic excellence and meaningful and impactful contribution toward Indigenous communities. The National Indigenous Scholarship recognizes the candidate’s academic achievements, creative and innovative thinking, and previous or intended contributions to Indigenous communities (on and off reserve as well as urban settings). The scholarship is valued at $50,000. Students that would like to be considered must apply online by March 14th, 2025. See details and access the application using the link posted on the Grade 12 Google Classroom. If you have any questions, see Ms. O'Brien in guidance.

*Application deadline is March 14th 2025*