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Why sign up for ScholarshipsCanada.com?
100+ Partner Institutions
99,000+ Scholarships, Bursaries and
Contests worth over $199 million
2,000,000+ Annual Unique Visitors
1,300,000+ students, parents, counsellors in our
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Higher Education And
Scholarships
Higher EducationYou will earn more money.Education Level Annual Income
Post-Bachelor $66,535
Bachelor $56,048
College/Trades/Apprenticeship $42,937
High School $37,403
Less Than High School $32,029
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11f0019m/11f0019m2014360-eng.htm
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/university-college-degree-salary-1.3695254
How much does school cost?Expense Cost
Domestic Tuition Costs $3,000 - $11,000
International Tuition Costs $6,500 - $50,000
Residence/Rent $4,000 - $7,000
Other Fees $750
Food $3,500
Books $800
Phone & Internet $1,000
Transportation $1,000
Entertainment $3,000
Total $20,000 - $25,000
Statistics Canada. Table 37-10-0003-01 Canadian undergraduate tuition fees by field of study
How will you pay for everything?
Savings & Work Family & Parents Loans Scholarships & Bursaries
What could a $1,000 scholarship cover?
Textbooks(Annual)
Metro Pass(Annual)
Phone Bill(Annual)
Entertainment(Semester)
ScholarshipMyths
Myth #1
86% of awards do not require an academic
average on ScholarshipsCanada!
Myth #2
59% of scholarship administrators would like more
applications.
3% of scholarships received no applications at all!
Myth #3
10,000+ scholarships are awarded by non-educational
administrators (corporations, associations, trade unions, religious
organizations, etc.)
Myth #4
Scholarship, bursary and contest deadlines are throughout the year!
Myth #5
Only 32% of scholarships require you to be in
financial need on ScholarshipsCanada!
Scholarships, bursaries and contests are often not based on marks.
There is an award for you.More than just schools award scholarships.Deadlines are year round.
scholarshipfor YOU
Scholarship #1Retail As A Career Scholarship Program Retail work/research experience
Reference letter and essay (500-700 words)
No financial need
All years of study
Diploma (college) or Bachelor (university)
No academic average
Worth up to $5,000 (20 available)
Scholarship #2Ulster University Canadian Scholarship
Provided by Ulster University
Available to Canadian students
Renewable over three years (£4,000 first year, £2,000 in years two and three)
Scholarship #3TD Scholarships for Community Leadership Provided by TD Canada Trust
Available to Canadian students
This scholarship will be awarded over the course of your education
Scholarship #4
Annual Scholarship Two $5,000 awards and two $2,500
awards
1,500 word essay and application form
Open to all residents of Ontario who are entering post-secondary
Scholarship #5Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships
160 awards available for up to $5,000
All Canadian citizens can apply
You must be a high school student looking to enroll in a post-secondary institution in fall 2020.
Where To Start?
Before you begin your search for scholarships, take some time to think about these factors:
Year of Study (entrance, first, second, third, fourth, final year, graduate)
Personal Circumstances (amputee, brain injury, foster child, parent, etc.)
Financial Need (pertains to your income; check with the scholarship administrator for more details)
Academic Average (your most recent grades)
Where To Start?
Other factors to consider:
Heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese, Polish, etc.)
Field of Study
Affiliation (companies, religious groups, unions, and associations, that you or your family are affiliated with)
Activities (sports, religious, academic, leadership, community involvement, etc.)
Location (where you live and go to school)
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Understand the requirements: eligible for. Have questions? Contact the award administrator
Finding Scholarships: General Tips
Finding Scholarships: General Tips
Apply to the smaller awards: There is a lot less competition!
Be prepared: Have reference letters, personal statements, cover letters or resumés on hand
three, five or ten awards that you apply for
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