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Beca Colombia: Educational opportunities for Canadians in Colombia

May 16, 2024 – Apply for Beca Colombia by June 9 for an opportunity to learn Spanish or do graduate studies in Colombia!

Scholarships in Japan for Canadian students

April 23, 2024 – Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is offering scholarships to Canadian students for studies in Japan.

Exchange opportunity in Canada for Chinese scholars and professionals

April 17, 2024 – The Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) is offering scholarships to Chinese scholars and professionals wishing to conduct research in the area of Canadian studies.

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Study in Canada Scholarship

The Study in Canada Scholarships provide international students from a wide range of countries and territories with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

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The Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program offers scholarships to Canadians wishing to pursue short-term study, research or Chinese language training at participating institutions in China.

Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program

The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program provides students from Latin America and the Caribbean with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

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Top 64 Writing & Essay Scholarships in May 2024

Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.

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Writing is an extremely important part of success in high school, college, and life in general. For some students, writing is also an intricate part of who they are and how they express themselves. If you are someone who loves English class and is genuinely excited about a new creative writing assignment, then you should keep reading! Writing scholarships, creative writing scholarships, and essay scholarships are great ways to put your talent to use.

Whether you are planning on attending community college, a four-year program, or graduate school, we’ve got opportunities for you. Keep on reading to learn about the top scholarships for writers and creative writers including eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines!

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The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high… Show More

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education. Show Less

$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

“Mom to Scholar” Scholarship for Mothers This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Maria Geiger

The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college… Show More

The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college degree. This scholarship is funded by Scholarships360’s own Maria Geiger, who started her journey toward a B.A. at the same time that her oldest son Will started college. Maria knows firsthand how challenging it is to raise a family, have a job outside the home, and attend college, but would not change the way she did things for the world. Mothers who have a desire to earn their college degree bring unique perspectives that greatly enhance their learning experiences; for some, motherhood is a vocation that enlightens like no other. If you are a mother over the age of 35 who feels that the time is right to begin your academic or career journey, please apply! Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application! Show Less

$40,000 Build a College List Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by The College Board

Create a college list with six schools you're considering - no minimum GPA or essay required!

“Gutsy Graduate Student” Essay Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Ok, so first question–why is this scholarship named the “Gutsy” Graduate Student Essay Scholarship? If you are enrolled in graduate school (during the 2024-25 academic… Show More

Ok, so first question–why is this scholarship named the “Gutsy” Graduate Student Essay Scholarship? If you are enrolled in graduate school (during the 2024-25 academic year) or have heard stories from those enrolled, you already know! “Gutsy” means courageous and determined, which nearly all successful graduate students are. Why else would one continue on with rigorous academics while often living on a shoestring? The rewards of graduate school are numerous, especially the more focused and advanced level of specialized study in your chosen field. Learning with like-minded people who share your passion is fulfilling, and the networking is awesome. The flipside of graduate school is the costly student loans to fund it. With this in mind, the "Gutsy" Graduate Student Essay Scholarship aims to help out a passionate graduate student who is actively looking for ways to fund their higher education journey. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. Good luck on your educational journey, and we hope to read your application!  Show Less

Niche $25,000 “No Essay” Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Niche

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

“College Here I Come” Essay Scholarship for High School Seniors This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

The "College Here I Come" Scholarship for Class of 2024 is open to just who you think: high school seniors graduating in the class of… Show More

The "College Here I Come" Scholarship for Class of 2024 is open to just who you think: high school seniors graduating in the class of 2024! Here at Scholarships360, scholarships are our passion–we know that you can never have enough of them! After all, scholarships are essentially “free money” to help fund your education. We want to help out a lucky high school senior who is just starting out on their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We hope that you apply and look forward to reading your application! Show Less

“Making Waves” Scholarship for Women This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Are you a woman in high school, college, or graduate school enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year? If so, let us help you! Our $500… Show More

Are you a woman in high school, college, or graduate school enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year? If so, let us help you! Our $500 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women aims to help women cover the costs of pursuing their dreams. Whether that dream is starting a business, learning a foreign language, or attending college on the path to fulfilling your dream, the scholarship will cover those costs and make your journey a little easier. No matter your goals, we want to help out a woman who is passionate about their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it. In order to apply, simply write an essay about how the $500 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women will help you fulfill your dreams. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your essay. Good luck! Show Less

$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bold.org

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

“Tuition Solution” Scholarship for STEM Students This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Do you like figuring out solutions to difficult problems? Well, if you’re a current or aspiring STEM major, we have one for you! Our $500… Show More

Do you like figuring out solutions to difficult problems? Well, if you’re a current or aspiring STEM major, we have one for you! Our $500 “Tuition Solution” Scholarship is meant for high school juniors and seniors (graduating class of 2024 or 2025), as well as undergraduate and graduate students enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year who are looking for ways to fund their postsecondary education in STEM. In order to apply, you must write an essay about how your passion for STEM started and how the scholarship will help you fulfill your dreams. No matter which STEM field ignites your interest, we look forward to reading your essays. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. Apply today - it’s time to cell-e-brate you! Show Less

“A Helping Hand” Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

At Scholarships360, we know how hard it can be to pay off the hefty costs of a college tuition. Oftentimes, this is even more difficult… Show More

At Scholarships360, we know how hard it can be to pay off the hefty costs of a college tuition. Oftentimes, this is even more difficult for students coming from low-income backgrounds or for those who demonstrate financial need. This is where our “A Helping Hand” Scholarship comes in! We're offering a $500 scholarship to help out a low-income student who is passionate about their higher education journey and is actively looking for ways to fund it. This award is open to high school juniors and seniors (graduating class of 2024 and 2025), as well as undergraduate and graduate students enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year. In order to apply, students should submit an essay detailing how winning the scholarship would help you fulfill your dreams. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application! Show Less

$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

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Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

“Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

At Scholarships360, our mission is to help students find and fund their postsecondary education. We know that students have a variety of educational and career… Show More

At Scholarships360, our mission is to help students find and fund their postsecondary education. We know that students have a variety of educational and career interests and aspirations. That is why we are offering the “Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support all current postsecondary students, regardless of the type of education they are pursuing. Thus, no matter your own unique educational path, we hope you apply for this $500 scholarship. In order to apply for the “Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship, students must submit an essay about their career ambitions. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application! Show Less

“Commencing at Community College” Essay Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Community college, also known as two-year college, is a golden opportunity for the right student. These schools offer an affordable education to a diverse range… Show More

Community college, also known as two-year college, is a golden opportunity for the right student. These schools offer an affordable education to a diverse range of students in a wide range of majors. If starting your postsecondary education at a community college is right for you, we have a scholarship just for you! The “Commencing at Community College” Essay Scholarship aims to financially support community college students who are passionate about their higher education journeys and actively looking for ways to fund it. In order to apply for the “Commencing at Community College” Essay Scholarship, students must submit an essay explaining how earning their degree at community college will help them achieve their educational and career goals. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!  Show Less

$1,000 Appily Easy College Money Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Appily

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be… Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month. Show Less

“Outstanding Undergraduate” Essay Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

The U.S. is home to over 2,000 four-year universities offering bachelor’s degrees. However, attending such universities can sometimes come with hefty costs that can deter… Show More

The U.S. is home to over 2,000 four-year universities offering bachelor’s degrees. However, attending such universities can sometimes come with hefty costs that can deter students from attending. If you’re in a situation similar to this, we may just have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you: the “Outstanding Undergraduate” Essay Scholarship! With this scholarship, we aim to help out a lucky undergraduate student (enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year) who is passionate about their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it. The scholarship is open to any U.S. citizen who is enrolled as an undergraduate at a four-year university in the U.S. during the 2023-24 academic year. In order to apply, submit an essay explaining how earning your bachelor’s degree will help you achieve your educational and career goals. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application! Show Less

Ocean Awareness Art Contest This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

Are you an 11–18 year old passionate about the creative arts and/or the environment? Consider applying for Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest! The 2024 Ocean… Show More

Are you an 11–18 year old passionate about the creative arts and/or the environment? Consider applying for Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest! The 2024 Ocean Awareness Contest – Tell Your Climate Story – encourages students to become climate witnesses and creatively share their personal experiences about our changing climate reality. Submit works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000 and to join the world’s largest environmental youth community for the creative arts! Show Less

$5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Christian Connector

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.

Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Atlas Shrugged) This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Ayn Rand Institute

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for reading, writing, and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand? If so, we may… Show More

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for reading, writing, and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Ayn Rand Institute Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest! Each year, the contest asks its applicants to write an 800 - 1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of the novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’re familiar with Atlas Shrugged, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply! Show Less

Minecraft Scholarship

Offered by Apex Hosting

Are you a high school or college student with a love for Minecraft? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the… Show More

Are you a high school or college student with a love for Minecraft? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Minecraft Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers $2,000 to one applicant who best writes about how Minecraft can positively influence one’s education and career development. The scholarship is offered by Apex Hosting, a Minecraft server provider dedicated to supporting both new and experienced server administrators. If you’re a high schooler or college student with a love for Minecraft, it’s time to put your passion to good use and apply to the Minecraft Scholarship! Show Less

Top 10 essay scholarships in 2024

Our editors hand-picked the following 10 essay scholarships with an eye for large awards, prestigious organizations, and scholarships that are open to a wide variety of students. Apply with confidence to the following essay scholarships:

• Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship – For high school seniors with financial need, worth up to $55,000 per year
• Questbridge College Match – For high school seniors with financial need, offers a full ride to college
• The Gates Scholarship – For low-income minority high school seniors, offers a full ride to college
• Tylenol Future Care Scholarship – For students enrolling in medical, nursing, or pharmacy school, worth $5,000-$10,000
• Regeneron Science Talent Search – For high school seniors interested in pursuing an individual STEM research project. Worth anywhere between $2,000 and $250,000
• Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship – For high school seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or a business field. Worth up to $20,000
• Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships – For high school students with high financial need, worth up to $49,000
• Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship – For high school seniors with high financial need who plan to study computer science in college. Worth $10,000 per year
• Ron Brown Scholarship – For Black high school seniors who plan to study global entrepreneurship and/or community engagement. Worth $10,000 per year
• Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship – For undocumented high school seniors and college freshmen with high financial need living in a state where public colleges do not offer in-state tuition to undocumented students. Worth $20,000 per year

Creative writing scholarships

Are you a writer who loves fiction, poetry, and screenplays? If so, you can put those talents to use by applying for creative writing scholarships.

Creative writing scholarships are a subset of writing scholarships that support students who enjoy writing poetry, fictional stories, plays, and generally using their imagination to guide their writing.

Here are the top creative writing college scholarships that you can apply for:

HelpTeaching.com Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school and college students who submit a educational short story or informational article (400-800 words) for young students
• Amount : $1,000
• Deadline: June 1st of every year

Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest

• Eligibility: Teens aged 9-12 who write about their own cancer journey or a family member in a maximum of 1,500 words.
• Deadline: Late March

YouthPLAYS New Voices One-Act Competition for Young Playwrights

• Eligibility: Students 19 years old or younger who submit an original one-act play between 10-40 minutes in length (10-page minimum). Multiple winners may receive up to $250 and publication by YouthPLAYS.
• Amount: $250 and publication by YouthPLAYS
• Deadline: Early May

National High School Poetry Contest

•   Eligibility:  U.S. high school students who submit a poem 20 lines or less that is unpublished, the sole work of the entrant, and not entered in any other concurrent contest.
• Amount: Up to $500.
• Deadline:  Rolling

The Narrative Prize

• Eligibility: Students who submit a short story, novel excerpt, poem, one-act play, graphic story, or work of literary nonfiction.
• Amount: $4,000
• Deadline:  Mid-June

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College-specific creative writing scholarships

Some colleges and universities may also offer specific scholarships and financial aid to students with a talent in creative writing! Check with the colleges on your list for these college-specific creative writing opportunities!

Note that some of these scholarships may have requirements for winning students that stipulate that they take a certain number of creative writing classes when enrolled in the college.

Kenyon Writing Award

High school seniors can apply for this scholarship program at Kenyon College which offers up to $15,000 per year of merit based aid. It is based off of your portfolio and does not take into account financial need, high school GPA , or other factors. Submissions typically have to be in by January of your senior year.

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Barbara Caras Memorial Scholarship for Film Students

The scholarship is open to students in Sarasota or Manatee County, Florida who have completed at least one full year at an accredited Florida College and are majoring in Film, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Motion Design, or Illustration. Five recipients will earn a $2,000 award. The application deadline is July 31st of the current year.

Lycoming College Creative Writing Scholarship

The scholarship is open to students majoring in Creative Writing at Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA and must submit five poems and/or a short story not to exceed ten pages. Six recipients will be selected and can earn up to $3,000. The scholarship deadline for the Fall 2023 Class is March 1, 2023.  

Arkansas Tech University Gwaltney Scholarship

The scholarship is open to ATU students who submit individual works of fiction to the Department of English. Recipients earn a one-time cash award every year. The deadline to submit your entry is 2 weeks before the end of the spring semester.

Lake Forest College Carnegie English Essay Contest

The contest is open to first-year students of Lake Forest College who plan to study English either through the literature or creative writing track and submit an essay, between 500 and 1,000 words answering a designated prompt. Four winners will be awarded $2,500 annually. Submission deadline is March 1, 2023.

Austin Peay State University Creative Writing Scholarships

The scholarships are open to undergraduate and incoming APSU students who email a 10-20 page manuscript of fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction, to Lakota Withrow at [email protected] . Awards are for $600 or $1,200. The deadline to apply is March 18th.

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Scholarships for graduate students undertaking research either in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences or humanities.

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Awards for Canadians, permanent residents of Canada and citizens of developing countries pursuing masters or doctoral studies or having completed a master's or doctoral program.

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Towering mountains, fresh air, azure lakes, abundant wildlife, great universities...Canada attracts thousands of international students every year and for good reason. 

However, what isn’t so great is the amount that it costs to study there. Tuition fees are fairly high and in some big cities the cost of living can be quite pricey too. High costs of living can often put international students off studying abroad. 

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That’s where this guide to scholarships in Canada for international students comes in. There are plenty of government-funded opportunities that students can apply for as well as scholarship funds from universities. 

Sometimes universities will also set up scholarships for subjects that are in high demand such as nursing or healthcare. So if you are a bit unsure about what to study, it might be worth checking out which subjects there are scholarships for and choosing that way. 

There are many scholarships for international students so be sure to use this article as a starting point to search for the right scholarship for you. 

Here’s a broad selection of scholarships that are available to international students looking to study in Canada.

Types of scholarships

University scholarships -  Most universities will offer some kind of financial aid for international students, so your institution of choice should be your first port of call when considering funding. 

Financial scholarships -  These scholarships are based on the financial need of the students. The majority of these are only available for US residents but some universities will give out needs-based scholarships to international students.

Merit scholarships -  For students who are either academically gifted, were top sports players in high school or excelled in community or entrepreneurial work.

Country-based scholarships -  These scholarships are targeted at students from developing countries in particular.

Government-funded scholarships -  The Canadian government offers many scholarship programmes for international students, some of which are listed below.

Privately funded scholarships -  Sometimes private businesses or donors will fund scholarships for international students. These are also more likely to be targeted at developing countries and minority groups, or in specific areas of study.

Part scholarships  -These can range from a small one-off payment students can use towards their fees or a larger payment that is staggered to cover certain costs of going to university. 

Government and private scholarships

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships  - These were created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. The scholarship is worth CAD$50,000 (£31,000) per year for three years and can be used towards a doctoral degree or combined master’s and PhD. 

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships  - These are offered to international students doing postgraduate study in natural and social sciences or health sciences. 

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards  - These are for students from developing countries that are already studying at a university in Canada. 

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships  -There are a number of Canadian government scholarships for students choosing to study in natural sciences or engineering.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships   These are open to foreign students applying to a doctoral programme in the social sciences and humanities. The annual value is up to $60,000 per scholar for a maximum of three years. 

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University scholarships 

 - These scholarships at the University of Toronto aim to recognise international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. The scholarship will cover tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.

 — For graduate certificate, diploma and advanced diploma students joining Humber in May, September and January. The funding equates to CAD$2,000 off student’s tuition fees over the course of their first year of studies.

 -These scholarships are worth CAD$60,000-$100,000 for a four-year degree programme for international students who have displayed academic excellence. The university is also offering bursaries for international student who have faced unforeseen costs due to Covid-19. 

 - The university dedicates more than $10 million annually towards awards, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance for international undergraduate students. 

Carleton University offers partial scholarships worth $4,000 - $16,000 to students who meet the admission average criteria of 80 per cent and above. 

 - These awards are open to students of any nationality who have applied to be full-time graduate students at the University of Manitoba . They are valued at $18,000  a year for PhD students or $14,000 a year for master’s students. 

 - The master’s of excellence awards are open to international master’s students starting a research based graduate programme. Students will receive $2,500 per term for a maximum of five months. 

 -There are a number funding opportunities for international students of up to $40,000. 

 -Scholarships are given to international students from undergraduate level up to PhD. The award is a partial tuition fee waiver of $3,500. 

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How To Find The Best Scholarships For You In Canada

On average, Canadian graduates with a bachelor’s degree  owe $28,000  in student debt. Although the government provides different student loan forgiveness programs, they aren’t readily available or enough to help graduates break free from steep loan burdens.

One of the best ways to avoid having too much student debt after graduation is to apply for post-secondary scholarships. In this article, we will go through various methods for finding scholarships in Canada and provide actionable tips for achieving success with your applications. 

Understand Scholarship Deadlines

Imagine working for 4 hours on an essay, but when you go to hand it in, the submission portal has closed. Unfortunately, deadlines can sneak up on you as a scholarship applicant, which is a reality for many applicants. 

Before you even start searching for scholarships to apply for, it’s essential to understand the significance of program deadlines. Most scholarships in Canada have a limited application period. I often suggest checking a scholarship’s deadline before verifying the program’s requirements. 

This strategy can help you avoid wasting time on scholarships that no longer accept applications. Moreover, it lets you prioritize applying for programs with the earliest deadlines and those that will get you results the quickest. 

Look At Your School’s Scholarship Offerings

One of the best starting points when seeking scholarships is your current or preferred school. Most post-secondary institutions in Canada offer scholarships for their students based on academic achievement, financial needs, or program of study. 

An advantage of school-offered scholarship programs is lower competition. Compared to nationally or provincially offered scholarships, those provided within your school will typically have fewer applicants, which means you’ll have higher chances of being selected as a recipient.

The first step in applying for this type of scholarship is to check your school’s website or speak with your guidance counsellor. With either option, you’ll have the chance to determine the scholarships that apply to your current situation. Once you confirm your eligibility for a scholarship program, prepare the requirements and submit your papers before the deadline. 

Check Online For Company Scholarship Offerings

Many corporations, both large and small, offer external scholarships to selected candidates each year as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. To find out which companies have scholarships you are eligible for, regularly check online to get the latest updates.

There are multiple ways to find corporate scholarship programs online. One of them is to use scholarship search engines, which list scholarship programs from organizations, schools, and corporations alike. 

Another method is to look for companies directly related to the program of study you’ve chosen to pursue. If you can’t find information about the scholarship programs of a particular corporation you’re interested in, consider contacting them directly by email or phone. Some companies don’t publicize their scholarships very much, despite offering them, so you need to be willing to put in that leg work to find the best options. 

Utilize Your Network 

School and external scholarship applications aren’t your only options when hunting scholarship programs. It can help to take advantage of your personal and professional network to see whether you’re eligible for affiliate scholarships. 

Affiliated scholarship programs are exclusive to students with connections to certain companies or organizations. To find out about these opportunities, reach out to your family, friends, co-workers and organization members and ask whether they know of any affiliated scholarship opportunities for which you might be eligible.

Moreover, if you have the opportunity to do so, talk to some of the successful scholar alums from your school. They might still know some affiliate scholarship programs they were part of and that you may also be eligible for. Connecting with these alums through your school or via Linkedin can be an excellent way to find out more about scholarships and your school in general. 

Tips To Win The Best Scholarships 

Despite knowing the best methods to find scholarship opportunities, the journey to becoming a scholar may not be easy. Winning scholarships is similar to finding a suitable job; it takes time and effort, and your competition can be steep. 

To help you excel in your scholarship applications, here are some tips I can offer as someone who obtained several scholarships myself. ●      Apply Early :  Cramming is no stranger to many students. However, if you want to win the best scholarships possible, make it a habit to apply early. Many scholarships have time-consuming requirements such as essays, in-person interviews, and tests. If you apply at the last minute, there is a chance you could be rejected by default because there’s not enough time for you to finish all the prerequisites. 

●      Make Applying A Routine:  If you’re serious about winning scholarships, make sending applications a routine, not a one-time thing. Do not focus solely on your dream programs. The more applications you send, the higher your chances of getting financial aid for your studies. 

Set aside a specific amount of time each week to prepare your scholarship applications and make this allocated time non-negotiable.

●      Reach Out To Your School Counselor:  School counsellors tend to be the most knowledgeable about financial aid for students. Reach out to them as early as possible to have a head start in the application process. School counsellors often recommend programs directly, based on your school records and current program. In other cases, they’ll introduce you to a financial aid expert who can walk you through the scholarship opportunities that are best suited for you. 

●      Practice Your Essays:  Many scholarship applications require a self-written essay about your personal life, achievements, or goals. As early and as much as possible, hone your writing skills to have better chances at winning the hearts of the scholarship committee. Online courses are available for essay writing if you want to take formal lessons. There are also beneficial tools like Grammarly to help you know you’re not making any glaring errors in your applications. Alternatively, you can get assistance from your parents or teachers that are willing to review your essays.

●      Consider Small Scholarships:  Most students aim for scholarships that cover the entirety of their tuition fee. While there’s nothing wrong with seeking the big fish, this shouldn’t prevent you from considering smaller scholarship awards offered by your school, community, or companies. The best part about applying for smaller scholarship programs is their easier requirements and less competitive nature. This means you won’t need to prepare for your application extensively, and you have more chances of being chosen as the scholarship recipient. 

●      Tailor Your Applications:  Avoid sending generic scholarship applications and essays. For every program you’re applying for, know the sponsor’s priorities and values, and tailor your submissions to present yourself in a way that fits their description of a worthy student. This strategy helps you stand out and give you more chances of being selected for the scholarship program.

●      Accept Rejections:  When applying for scholarships, learn to accept the rejections that come your way. Not winning one scholarship shouldn’t stop you from applying to other programs that can potentially win you not just one but several offers. 

Treat each rejection as a stepping stone to further improve your application. If you don’t give up sending applications you’ve spent your heart, mind, and time preparing for, you’ll eventually land a scholarship that fits you.

Finding the best scholarships in Canada can feel like a challenging task. However, when equipped with the right methods and tips, they’re nothing students like you can’t achieve. Open your doors to scholarship programs from your school and the awards offered by private institutions and your connections. Remember, as long as you don’t compromise the quality of your applications, the more you apply, the higher your chances are of getting your much-awaited financial aid. Good luck with the next semester! 

Dr. Enoch Omololu , MSc (Econ), is the Founder of  Savvy New Canadians , a popular online financial resource. He is both a personal finance expert and a trained veterinarian and has a master’s degree in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School. Through the years, over 19 million readers have learned about personal finance from his insights on Savvy New Canadians.  Savvy New Canadians  recently launched its  bi-annual scholarship , with the purpose of increasing and improving financial literacy and awareness amongst students in Canada.  

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Immerse Education

The Immerse Education Essay Competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to submit essay responses to a pre-set question relating to their chosen subject. 10 winners will receive a 100% scholarship, with runner-up prizes also awarded. 100% Scholarship Award For Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney & London Summer School Essay Competition.

Categories: Critical Essay

Organization: Immerse Education.

Deadline: January 04, 2025.

Additional awards: Runner-ups: 50% of scholarship.

Categories: Critical Essay.

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Creative Writing Award

The winner will be offered the opportunity to occupy during her or his first academic year the residence room where J. D. Salinger lived; and Leadership standing in the Ursinus writing community. The winner will be expected to join the previous award winners in reading subsequent creative portfolios, and will help the Office of Admission in selecting the next winner. Award winners are also expected to be prominent members of Ursinus’ Literary Society, The Lantern, and the creative writing community.

Categories: Critical Essay, Journalism, Nonfiction, Novel Writing, Personal Essay, Playwriting, Poetry, Portfolio, Research, Screenwriting, and Short Fiction

Organization: Ursinus College.

Deadline: January 15, 2025.

Categories: Critical Essay, Journalism, Nonfiction, Novel Writing, Personal Essay, Playwriting, Poetry, Portfolio, Research, Screenwriting, and Short Fiction.

The Sub Pop Loser Scholarship

Sub Pop Records is extremely proud to offer a grand total of $15,000 in college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. To apply you must submit a one-page essay using any combination of our questions as a guide (or write something completely your own, be inspired and creative!). Applicants must be residents of Washington or Oregon in pursuit of higher education.

Categories: Personal Essay

Organization: Sub Pop Records.

Deadline: March 23, 2025.

Additional awards: Second place scholarship of $5,000, third place scholarship of $3,000.

Categories: Personal Essay.

Islamic Scholarship Fund Program

Students who are Muslim or active members of the Muslim community may apply for the Islamic Scholarship Fund. The ISF awards multiple scholarships each year ranging from $3,000-$10,000, though the amounts and number of recipients will vary. Students must submit applications including essay questions, work samples, and letters of recommendation, and must also be majoring in an ISF-supported field related to media or politics.

Organization: Islamic Scholarship Fund.

Deadline: March 21, 2025.

Additional awards: Multiple awards of varying amounts will be given.

BBB Torch Talk Scholarship

BBB Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating consumers on a variety of marketplace issues; this scholarship is in pursuit of that goal. Applicants must attend high school in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington or Western Wyoming, and will submit a 500-word essay for BBB’s online magazine Torch Talk on one of the given topics.

Organization: Better Business Bureau.

Deadline: March 16, 2025.

Flag House Scholarship Award

Do you know of an unsung history-maker in your community? Is there an organization in your community working to keep the legacy of a historically significant, but often overlooked, individual alive and relevant? Identify a person living or from the past whose professional work, activism, or personal story has made a significant impact on you or your community. Describe why their story is unique and explain how they have changed history. Response should be limited to 350 words.

Categories: Research and Critical Essay

Organization: The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House.

Deadline: March 26, 2025.

Categories: Research and Critical Essay.

Unpublished Writer's Award

The winner of this award receives $1,000, an invitation to accept the award at our annual awards ceremony, promotion on our website, and a feature of their work in our Magajournal and quarterly newsletter. Applicant must email an original, unpublished fiction work (short story or novel excerpt) not to exceed 2,000 typed words on double-spaced pages

Categories: Short Fiction and Novel Writing

Organization: Go On Girl! Book Club.

Deadline: March 31, 2025.

Additional awards: Invitation to awards ceremony, promotion through website and publications.

Categories: Short Fiction and Novel Writing.

Christine B. Dexter Scholarship

The Christine B. Dexter Scholarship was established in honor of Christine B. Dexter after her passing from stomach cancer in 2008. This scholarship awards undergrad students a $2,000 scholarship towards their fall tuition. All recipients demonstrate a history of community service and resilience through their cancer journey.

Organization: Christine B. Foundation.

Marguerite Young Endowment Fund

The Marguerite Young Endowment Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for students who plan to study theology. Candidates must be attending a Protestant seminary as a master of Divinity candidate, preparing for full-time ministry and/or be a seminary intern at a Protestant Church. Application must includes proof of this, as well as a personal essay.

Organization: The Pittsburgh Foundation.

Incight Scholarship

The INCIGHT scholarship is open to students in Washington, Oregon, and California who have a documented disability. Applicants must complete two detailed essay responses (video essays also welcome) in order to be eligible. The number of awards and total amount awarded will be determined during the selection process, and winners will be notified in June.

Organization: INCIGHT.

Deadline: April 01, 2025.

The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship

The AAF-Greater Evansville awards scholarships to deserving high school and/or college students yearly in April. To be eligible, students must plan to pursue a career in advertising, marketing, public relations or graphic design. Application varies yearly but includes various education details and personal statements.

Categories: Journalism

Organization: American Advertising Federation of Greater Evansville.

Categories: Journalism.

Aspiring Literary Scholar Award

The winner of this award receives $1,000, an invitation to accept the award at our annual awards ceremony, promotion on our website, and a feature of their work in our Magajournal and quarterly newsletter. Candidate must submit an essay not to exceed 800 words on the topic "The Power of The Written Word."

Dr. Jerry Pournelle Scholarship

The Dr. Jerry Pournelle Scholarship may be awarded to a candidate of any gender majoring in engineering, math, biological or physical sciences, or “science fiction as literature” as an eligible field of study. Applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on one of several scientific topics.

Categories: Research, Personal Essay, and Critical Essay

Organization: The Heinlein Society.

Categories: Research, Personal Essay, and Critical Essay.

Dr. Yoji Kondo Scholarship

The Dr. Yoji Kondo Scholarship may be awarded to a candidate of any gender majoring in engineering, math, biological or physical sciences, or “science fiction as literature” as an eligible field of study. Applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on one of several scientific topics.

Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship

Project Sleep’s Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship is a national scholarship program to support students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Students must complete an application form that includes a response to the esssay question: "If you could go back in time and speak to yourself on the day you were diagnosed, what would you say? Write a letter to yourself on that day."

Organization: Project Sleep.

What are writing scholarships?

Writing scholarships are financial awards given to students based primarily on written work, though other factors are usually taken into consideration as well. Most writing scholarships involve a prompt or series of prompts to which applicants must respond. Some writing scholarships — especially those that award large amounts of money — require applicants to submit past writing samples, or even a full portfolio.

The good news is that, with so many writing scholarships to choose from, you don’t have to apply for any that are “out of your league.” Indeed, though most students have heard of writing scholarships, you may not realize just how many different varieties there are! Here are five of the most common types of writing scholarships, all of which you can find in this directory.

1. Personal essay scholarships

Personal essay scholarships involve writing on a topic related to your own experience. You’ll often see personal essay prompts like, “How have your experiences influenced your choice of major?” and “What are your career aspirations and how do you plan to achieve them?” Other prompts may ask you to write about a role model, a life-changing event, an aspect of your identity, etc. Suggested length is usually about 500-1,000 words, but varies depending on the level of detail requested and how many essay questions are provided.

Just about every scholarship these days has a personal essay component of some kind. This is because personal essay responses both demonstrate writing skills and give the judges a clear sense of each applicant’s goals. No one wants to throw away money on an aimless student — so if you’re applying for a personal essay scholarship, make sure to convey both your writing abilities and your ambitions in your work!

2. Critical essay scholarships

Critical essay scholarships are more in line with what students might consider  “academic” essays. The prompts typically ask applicants to analyze works of literature. However, unlike open-ended English class essays, most critical essay scholarships provide a very specific prompt (e.g. “Examine The Great Gatsby in the context of its World War II-era revival”).

Critical essay scholarships can also involve non-literary subject matter. Some may ask applicants to evaluate a historical event or figure; others may ask them to defend their stance on a political or legal issue. Though the line between critical and personal essays can sometimes blur, for the purposes of this directory, we define critical essays as those that use evidence from an external source to prove a point.

3. Short fiction scholarships

Short fiction scholarships include scholarships for short stories, one-act plays, poetry, and any other form of fiction that isn’t a novel or full-length script. Short fiction scholarships tend to be easier to find than long-form fiction scholarships, since most judging panels don’t have time to read more than a few thousand words per entry. Therefore, if you write fiction and you’re hoping to nab yourself a scholarship, this category is the way to go! (That said, if you’re a hardline novelist, some places will accept a sample chapter or two as short fiction entries.)

4. Journalism scholarships

Journalism scholarships are for students interested in pursuing a career in news, magazine, and/or online journalism. These scholarship applications almost always ask for writing samples to show the candidate’s interest. Depending on the organization, they may prefer topical news reports, informative articles, thinkpieces, or a mix. Some journalism scholarships provide a prompt and ask applicants to write a new article, but the focus is usually on samples. Speaking of which…

5. Portfolio scholarships 

Portfolio scholarships are the most rigorous kind of writing scholarship, requiring a substantial body of work from each applicant — usually 5-10 pieces of writing, if not more. The upside is that awards for portfolio scholarships tend to be pretty sizable, and may even cover your entire tuition!

If you decide to apply to a portfolio scholarship, make sure you have several strong pieces of work in your oeuvre, and consider writing a few new pieces as well. What you shouldn’t do is rush through a dozen new pieces to throw together as a portfolio. If you don’t have samples at the ready from previous assignments or projects, you’ll be better off applying to a less intensive writing scholarship.

Why apply to writing scholarships?

Applying to writing scholarships is a huge undertaking, especially if you’re pursuing multiple scholarships at once. It can sometimes feel like the effort isn’t worth it, or that you have little chance of actually winning any awards. But in truth, submitting to writing scholarships is one of the best investments you can make in your education, your creative writing skills, and your professional life.

Scholarships for larger amounts do attract more applicants, but that doesn’t mean they’re impossible to land — only that you have to work a little harder to stand out. And you can definitely sway the odds in your favor by applying to lots of small scholarships ($500 or less) for which you’ll have fewer competitors. Remember that every little bit helps! For example, if you plan on taking out student loans, even a $500 scholarship could save you much more in interest down the line.

Another compelling reason to apply to writing scholarships is that oftentimes, you’ve already done the work, or the work required is minimal. For scholarships that require writing samples, you’ll simply submit what you’ve already written in the past — and even for scholarships with specific prompts, you rarely have to write more than a couple of pages. If you were seriously committed, you could apply to a scholarship every day, spending a single concentrated evening on each application.

Jumping off that thought, as English majors love to say: the more writing scholarships you apply for, the better a writer you’ll become. Writing tons of scholarship essays will make you a much more creative and efficient writer. Not only will this help with your personal writing projects, but it will also be invaluable to your education and even your career! Writing is a crucial skill for every major — you’ll always have to write papers and emails to professors, after all — and even if you don’t plan to pursue a writing-based job, you'll still need writing skills to polish your résumé.

Finally, remember that there’s a writing scholarship out there for everyone, no matter what your interests or intended field. This directory includes plenty of creative writing scholarships, yes; but there are also personal essay scholarships for future doctors, lawyers, salespeople, and so much more. You have nothing to lose by giving it a shot, so why not start searching for your dream writing scholarship today? (And if you’re unsure about your writing skills, you might benefit from some of the resources below.)

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What are Schulich Leader Scholarships?

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.

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“A hundred years from now, it will not matter what your bank account was, the sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove, but the world may be different because you were important in the life of a young person.”

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Seymour Schulich, O.C.

Mr. Schulich is among Canada’s greatest philanthropists to date, having donated in excess of $350 million to various causes. His philanthropic efforts are largely focused on education and health care centres across Canada.

Schulich’s 8 Major Benefactions:

• York University: Schulich School of Business (Toronto, ON) • Sunnybrook Hospital: Schulich Heart Centre (Toronto, ON) • Western University: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (London, ON) • McGill University: Schulich School of Music (Montreal, QC) • University of Calgary: Schulich School of Engineering (Calgary, AB) • Technion: Schulich Faculty of Chemistry (Israel) • Dalhousie University: Schulich School of Law (Halifax, Nova Scotia) • Nipissing University: Schulich School of Education (North Bay, Ontario)

Schulich Leader Scholarships represent Mr. Schulich’s largest single benefaction to date in terms of monetary value and international scope. The project is co-administered by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, operating nation-wide in both Canada and Israel.

Seymour Schulich is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Born in Montreal, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1961 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1965, both from McGill University. He obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst degree from the University of Virginia in 1969.

His career began at the Shell Oil Company, and then Eastern Securities Ltd. Later, he joined the newly formed firm Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd., where he became a partner and Vice-President. He moved with the company to Toronto in 1977. His career at Beutel, Goodman spanned 22 years (1968 to 1990). During the last three years he served as President. It was one of the largest pension fund management companies in Canada during this period.

In 1985, Schulich pioneered the concept of royalty payments in the mining industry and created two gold royalty companies, Euro-Nevada and Franco Nevada, in partnership with Pierre Lassonde. As Co- Founder, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation, his team developed it into the largest royalty resource company in the world.

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"Solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges will involve the STEM fields. I am pleased that in removing financial barriers to education, the generous Schulich Leader Scholarships enable some of the country's brightest young minds to pursue their passions while having the freedom to fully take part in campus life. Supporting these scholars to be successful will undoubtedly benefit the economy and the world."

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RE/MAX Canada has announced the recipients of the annual Quest for Excellence scholarship program, which awarded 40 graduating high-school students across Canada with a $1,000 scholarship each, to be presented during their commencement ceremonies.

The 2024 Quest for Excellence program invited eligible students to write and submit an essay based on one of three key themes: charitable community contribution, the vision for a “brighter future,” and ensuring future generations have a safe, secure, and affordable place to call “home.”

“At RE/MAX Canada, we stand proudly beside our communities,” stated Christopher Alexander, RE/MAX Canada’s President. “Through initiatives like The Quest for Excellence, we aim to not only help students achieve their educational goals, but also to inspire a culture of giving back. These programs serve as a beacon, illuminating future leaders within our communities. Cheers to the 2024 recipients for their achievements!”

“The Quest for Excellence scholarship program recognizes promising young leaders from across Canada,” says Anthony Volpini, Executive Director, Marketing at RE/MAX Canada. “This year we received thousands of entries from exceptional students across Canada, hoping to inspire a better future for all. Congratulations to all 2024 recipients!”

The 2024 Quest for Excellence scholarship recipients are:

About the re/max canada quest for excellence:.

The Quest for Excellence scholarship program is an annual program that started in 2000 in Western Canada. Prior to expanding across Canada, the program awarded $16,000 in scholarships to 16 students in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territory, in the amount of $1,000 per scholarship. To date, RE/MAX has disbursed $384,000 through the Quest for Excellence scholarship program. For more information, please visit https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence/

Major Canadian Scholarships to Fund Your Post-Secondary Education

Let’s get this out of the way: these major scholarships are for the best of the best. if you’re a high achiever in one area or more, organizations across canada have some pretty big financial awards – but winning them won’t be easy..

Don’t let our disclaimer dissuade you, though. In the words of the great Canadian Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Consider that millions of dollars worth of scholarships go unclaimed each year. Each of the awards below is worth at least $10,000, with some ranging as high as $100,000! Whether you’re after the Loran, the Schulich, the Commonwealth, or one of the major awards from Rogers, TD, or RBC, you’ll have some pretty steep competition, but we’ll help you every step of the way.

Loran Scholar Award  ($100,000)

In partnership with 25 Canadian universities, plus donors and volunteers across the country, the Loran Scholar Foundation invests in the future of Canada. They offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000 over 4 years) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service, and the promise of leadership. There are also 120 finalist and provincial awards given to promising candidates who aren’t chosen as Loran Scholars.

Eligibility Criteria for High School Students:

• Be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school.
• Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Be at least 16 years of age by September 1st of the following year.

Eligibility Criteria for CEGEP Students:

• Be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in CEGEP. If you are planning to attend university outside of Québec after only one year of CEGEP, you can apply in your first year of CEGEP.
• Present an R score equal to or higher than 29.

There’s no longer a limit to the number of applicants from one single school. If you think you qualify, contact your guidance counsellor, teacher or school administrator to learn about the process at your school. If you are currently attending a CEGEP, you can consult our list of CEGEP representatives for the right person to contact at your school.

Their application process takes place annually in September/October. Shortlisted candidates can submit videos to support their application, after which 250 semi-finalists will be invited to online interviews. Semi-finalists get a chance to connect with each another and get some great interview experience with local leaders, and the best candidates are invited to participate in national interviews.

The 2023 Loran Award application period is now closed.

Learn more by clicking  here . As well, check out our summary and thoughts on this award by clicking  here . For more insight, we’ve also interviewed a number of past winners of the award. Read their interviews  here ,  here , and  here .

Schulich Leader Scholarship ($100,000-$120,000)

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships.

Up to 100 entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada receive awards every year. Engineering scholarships are valued at $120,000 while science and math scholarships are valued at $100,000.

Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship. Speak to your guidance counsellor to get nominated.

Nomination deadline is in late January annually for the following year. Nominees submit their application in February.

Criteria for eligibility include:

• Graduating high school or CEGEP in Canada in the current academic year;
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Plan to enrol in an eligible STEM program at one of their partner universities
• Academic excellence, AND
• Leadership, charisma and creativity (with s trong consideration given to students’ financial need)
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
• Applied scientific research

They are NOT considering students who:

• Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
• Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
• Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research

If nominated, you will receive an email from Schulich Leader Scholarships with the link to your online scholarship application. The online application includes:

• The universities you wish to attend
• Your top three achievements (academic or other)
• Essay demonstrating why you should win
• Optional essay to outline extenuating circumstances
• Short answer to identify where you see yourself in 10 years
• Two single-page letters of reference that include email and telephone contact information for verification
• Copy of up-to-date transcript, credit counsel summary or detailed academic report
• Headshot profile image for publicity

Scholarship application deadline is in February.

Learn more by clicking  here .  As well, check out our summary and thoughts on this award by clicking  here .

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership  ($70,000)

Each scholarship is worth up to $70,000 for tuition fees and living expenses over four years. If you love making a difference in your community, you may have already qualified. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who:

• Have demonstrated community leadership
• Are in the final year of high school (outside Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)
• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

The application process involves writing an essay describing your community leadership experience, letters of recommendation, and details on your family and personal life.

TD selects from a pool of up to 80 finalists to interview with regional selection panels, and from there, at least two scholarship recipients are chosen from each of the five regions:

• Atlantic Canada
• Prairies/Northwest Territories/Nunavut
• British Columbia/Yukon

Scholarship application deadline is November 13, 2020.

Learn more by clicking  here . As well, check out our summary and thoughts on this award by clicking  here .

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award  ($28,000)

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is given to a graduating secondary school student or to a student currently studying towards a first degree or diploma at a recognized Canadian college or university. Based on demonstration of the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service, participation in sports, fitness, and community service. Submission of a transcript reflecting two years of schooling prior to the current year required.

To be considered for the award, applicants must be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CEGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CEGEP in the upcoming academic year.

The 2020 application period is now closed. Stay tuned for details on the 2021 application period.

Learn more by clicking  here . As well, check out our summary and thoughts on this award by clicking here . For more insight, we’ve also profiled some of the winners here .

CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award  ($25,000)

The CFUW AWA will be granted for studies in specific programs of Law, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner or a Masters in Aboriginal Studies as outlined in the application instructions. The award is renewable as it is designed to help a successful winner by providing the award for a second year. In the event the winner does not request the second year of support, this award will be offered every second year.

An applicant for the CFUW AWA will be considered eligible on the basis of the following criteria:

• Canadian Aboriginal woman
• Study in Canada
• Holds or will hold an undergraduate university degree or equivalent before the CFUW AWA for which she applied is granted
• Must have applied to be a full-time student in any year of an eligible program at a recognized or accredited Canadian post-secondary degree-granting institution

Learn more by clicking  here .

National Essay Contest  (Up to $12,000)

Are you in Grade 10, 11 or 12 (Secondary IV, Secondary V or CEGEP 1 in Quebec) and registered in a French program? Do you need a little boost to continue your education in French after high school? Take part in the National Essay Contest for the chance to win a scholarship ranging between $1,000 and $12,000 for a select post-secondary institution.

To participate, you must submit an essay written in French on the following theme: “How has fake news changed your relationship with the media?”

You must indicate on your entry form which of the two categories below you best fit to be judged against:

Category 1: French Second Language (“FSL”): students whose first language is not French or students who are currently enrolled in Core French, Extended Core French, Basic French, French Immersion, or any other version or type of FSL program.

Category 2: French First Language (“FFL”): students who satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

• Your first language is French
• Speak, write and comprehend French with native fluency
• Regularly speak French at home with one or both parents
• Attend or have attended a French First Language school for more than 3 years within the past 6 years.

Submission deadline is December 18, 2020.

The dalton camp award  ($10,000).

The Dalton Camp Award is a $10,000 prize for the best essay on the link between media and democracy, presented annually by FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting. FRIENDS launched the award in 2002 to honour the memory of Dalton Camp, a distinguished commentator on Canadian public affairs.

Eligible essays written in English up to 2,000 words in length are judged on both subject matter and strength of written expression on an anonymous basis by a jury.

Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, regardless of age, student or professional status may enter for the $10,000 prize. Students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution are also eligible for the $2,500 Student Prize. FRIENDS encourages and welcomes applications from across genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs.

Submission deadline is December 1, 2020.

Royal bank scholarships (over $500,000).

RBC has developed a diverse set of scholarship programs worth over $500,000 a year to help address the critical need for students funding across Canada. There are a number of scholarships available for you to consider:

• RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for Aboriginals (10 awards worth up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years) – 2020 application period now closed
• Scholarship Program for the Children of RBC Employees (Canada) (More than 50 awards of $2,500 each)
• RBC Pathways Diversity Scholarship Program ($15,000 scholarship over two years, mentorship opportunities, and more) – Applications will open in Summer 2021

Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund (Up to $10,000)

The Ted Rogers Scholarship is here to help ensure the success of future young leaders by assisting with their educational aspirations and breaking down barriers that Canadian youth face throughout their education period.

A quick overview:

• 150 community scholarships of up to $10,000 were awarded in 2019.
• A $3,500,000 total in scholarships has been given to 1000 recipients since 2017.
• 215 employee scholarships of $2,500 were given out this year

Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Additionally, they must be a participant of one of several Rogers’ community partners, and entering into full-time studies in a first bachelor degree, diploma program, or trades program at a Canadian university, college, or trades school.

Recipients are identified by community partners, who select individuals based on their community leadership. There is no formal application process outside of the community partners.

The 2020 selection period is now closed. Stay tuned for details on the 2021 application process.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply for any of the scholarships you qualify for. Let us know if you have any questions! We’re here to help.

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10 February Scholarships for Canadian Students in 2024

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February is a great month to apply for scholarships. However, finding scholarships can seem like a difficult task. 

To help you or your child pay for tuition and education expenses, we’ve created a list of ten February scholarships for 2024. In the list, you’ll find specific deadlines, award amounts, application requirements, and a few details about each prize. Before applying, always check eligibility criteria because they differ for every award. 

It’s also important to know that there are different types of scholarships . Understanding this can help you find scholarships better suited to your or your child’s student profile. As well, knowing the kind of scholarship you’re applying for can better position you to meet the expectations of a scholarship committee . 

Now, let’s get to some prizes that can help you or your child graduate with less debt and more career opportunities!

List of February Scholarships

1. Kin Canada Bursary

Deadline:  february 1, 2024, amount: $1,000, who is eligible  to be eligible, applicants must:.

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Plan to register as a full-time student in the 2024-2025 school year at a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. University, College, Trade School, Technical Institute).
• Demonstrate high ideals, community involvement and knowledge of Kin, and
• Not have previously received a Kin Canada Bursary.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: Kin Canada Bursaries was established in 1994 by Kin Canada as a legacy to its Founder, Harold Allin Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. (1899-1994) and is funded by Kinsmen and Kinettes across Canada. The program was established to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities, by providing financial assistance in the amount of $1000 to successful applicants in their quest for higher learning at a recognized post-secondary institution.

2. SME Education Foundation Scholarships

Amount: awards range from $2,500 to $20,000.

Who is Eligible? The  SME Education Foundation  annually  awards millions of dollars in  scholarships  to graduating  high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing two -year, four-year or advanced  degrees in manufacturing  or engineering. 

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs, the Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships, issues renewing and one-time awards, and seeks applications from all eligible students, including but not limited to young women and underrepresented communities. The Foundation has awarded 18 million to over 5,000 future industry leaders since 2005 and awards nearly a million dollars in scholarships each year.

3. Jim Roberts Scholarship

Deadline: february 29, 2024, amount: $2,000.

Who is Eligible? This scholarship is awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in an environmental program at any accredited university or college in the United States, its territories or Canada.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: Jim Roberts passed away in November 2007. To memorialize his contributions to National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and the environmental profession in general, a group of his friends and associates convened at the 2008 NAEP Annual Conference in San Diego, California and formed the Jim Roberts Memorial Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is the result of the work of that committee.

4. Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards

Deadline: february 1, 2024, amount: various award amounts.

Who is Eligible? This collection of scholarships is available for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students. 

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: Successful futures are created through hard work, creativity, and perseverance. Each one of us has a unique potential to achieve, and for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students, Indspire is here to help make that happen. Indspire provides hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and awards to thousands of Indigenous students every year!

5. ISC2 Undergraduate / Associate Scholarships

Amount: 20 awards between $1,000 and $5,000.

Who is Eligible? This scholarship is open to graduating high school students and undergraduate students who meet the following additional requirements: 

• Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field in the fall of 2024.
• Must be pursuing an associates or undergraduate degree in 2024. 
• GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• May be attending on campus or online.
• May be attending full time or part time.
• You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: ISC2 and its Center for Cyber Safety and Education are deeply committed to encouraging and supporting students pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, or similar field. The scholarships, sponsored by ISC2, support students globally. Efforts like these can put students on a pathway to long term career success in a rewarding and critically-important field.

6. ISC2 Women’s Scholarships

Amount: 10 awards between $1,000 and $5,000.

Who is Eligible? This award is open to:

• Must be pursuing an associates, undergraduate, graduate, or post graduate degree in 2024. 
• GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale).
• May be attending in the US or Internationally.

7. Ad Standards Scholarships

Amount: 2 awards of $1,500.

• Undergraduate students enrolled in an advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college. 
• One scholarship is awarded to a student from an English post-secondary institution and from a French post-secondary institution. 
• Successful applicants display a commitment to volunteerism, a record of academic excellence, and an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The Ad Standards Scholarship honors Robert E. Oliver, our organization’s first president and a pioneer of Canadian advertising self-regulation. He played a key role in developing the  Canadian Code of Advertising Standards , sat on various charity boards, and was an accomplished educator.

8. Colgate Power of a Smile Challenge

Deadline: february 9, 2024, amount: 2 awards of $2,500.

Who is Eligible? The Power Of A Smile Challenge is open only to students at accredited Canadian dental schools who have reached the age of majority in their province/territory of residence at the date of entry.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: How to Enter: Submit your case study, which must include: Full medical and dental history, Caries Risk Assessments Forms, Restorative and Periodontal Charting, X-Rays, and any diagnostic tool used to develop the treatment plan, complete treatment plan, oral hygiene recommendations and patient outcomes.

9. Co-Operative Housing Federation of Toronto Diversity Scholarship

Deadline: february 13, 2024, amount: various awards at $5,000 each.

Who is Eligible? This scholarship is open to Canadian students who:

• live in a CHFT member co-op.
• plan to attend a publicly funded, Canadian community college or university or graduate program or approved apprentice training program on a full-time basis in the 2024/2025 academic year.
• have used their knowledge and understanding of diversity to make a positive contribution to their school and/or local community.
• have a demonstrated financial need.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The program is for people living in CHFT member housing co-ops. An important element of the scholarship is the strong commitment to diversity shown by the applicants in their communities. Students are awarded their scholarships largely based on their community involvement in their schools, co-op communities and in a variety of community based organizations. To date people from over 116 co-ops have won scholarships.

10. Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary

Deadline: february 25, 2024, amount: cost of tuition and student fees.

Who is Eligible? To be eligible for this bursary, students must meet the following criteria: 

• You require financial assistance to be able to attend a post-secondary institution.
• You must have a combined family income under $50,000 per year. 
• You have the ability academically and emotionally to succeed in a post-secondary educational environment.
• You demonstrate the tenacity to achieve your goals.
• BBF Bursary applicants must graduate from a Surrey public secondary school or learning centre. 
• Students must be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care).
• They must plan to attend and study full-time at an accredited British Columbia public post-secondary university, college, or trade school.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary will be awarded to Surrey students who are in need of financial assistance to attain post-secondary educational goals. Such students should also demonstrate a good work ethic and the academic potential required to succeed in attaining a post-secondary education.

There Are Many More Scholarships with February Deadlines in 2024

Your search for scholarships shouldn’t end here. There are many more scholarships with February 2024 deadlines. So, no matter your grades or student profile, there’s likely a prize for you or your child.

Scholarships can help you pay for education costs. But, scholarships also look amazing on a résumé, which can help you or your child after graduation. It makes sense to apply, so don’t wait! You got this!

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Small Scholarships, Big Rewards

Less competition and other good reasons to apply for smaller awards..

The big leagues

When you're applying for scholarships, you want to get the best bang for your buck. Or rather, the best bucks for your efforts. It can be time-consuming to find, research, and apply for award after award. No wonder so many students gravitate toward the TD Community Leadership and Loran Scholar awards — the chance at a single, huge payout.

Alas, those gigantic awards have a lot of competition. Some of the best and brightest across the country will apply and go through a rigorous selection process to win. Still, most of the thousands of applicants will go home empty-handed.

Smaller awards means less competition

Luckily, good things come in small packages. Lots of students turn up their noses at scholarships of "only" $500, like the STEM Lights Me Up Scholarship . But think: that $500 will cover half your books for the year, and there will be way less competition to win. When the price of admission is a short essay and application form, what have you got to lose? Add another $500 award — like, say, the Unlock your Future scholarship, and suddenly all your books are covered, and you've got $1,000 less in debt.

Shorter submissions mean more time to apply

Smaller scholarships typically have shorter application forms and less strict criteria for eligibility than something major like the Schulich Leader Scholarships , so chances are good that you'll not only qualify, but be able to apply quickly. (Of course, you'll have to put a little effort in. No one wants to receive a sloppy application.)

Because many of these applications are short, you'll likely have time to apply to a lot of them. Sure, the AIA Arthur Paulin Award seeks both a cover and a reference letter, but that's easy enough, and the Senator James Gladstone Memorial Scholarship only has a two-page form to fill out. Easy! The Rod 'Stu' Stuart Memorial Bursary looks only at your financial need and a statement of merit. Or how about the No Strings Attached Community Band award? $100 for a skilled performer on woodwind, brass, or percussion. That's the price of a textbook right there!

Don't let money go unclaimed

Did you know that millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed every year because students don't apply? Crazy, right? Who knows — for a given award, you might be the only applicant, and win by default! Of course, you'll never know unless you try. So don't be a scholarship snob: apply for smaller awards for a better chance at winning.

Now go out there and get that money, one dollar at a time!

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No Essay Scholarships in Canada

There are few no essay scholarships in Canada, but they do exist. Typically, no essay scholarships in Canada are smaller, lesser-known scholarships or they are specific types of scholarships, such as random draw. Many of the easy scholarships in Canada are no essay scholarships, too. In this blog, we’ll look at some no essay scholarships in Canada, the pros and cons of applying for no essay scholarships and tips on how to find scholarships in Canada.

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Loran Scholar Award

• Value: $100,000
• Eligibility: Canadian citizen or permanent resident; minimum average of 85%; be entering university for the first time

CIBC Youth Accelerator Scholarship

• Value: $50,000
• Eligibility: Black students in Grade 11 or 12 who are members of a BGC Club in Canada

CAMECO Northern Scholarships

• Value: $5,000
• Eligibility: Saskatchewan Aboriginal students only

Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award

• Value: $700
• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry related program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university

RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship

• Value: Various amounts between $500-$10,000
• Eligibility: RBC offers 4 different scholarship programs with specific criteria. See details on the RBC website.

Innovation Credit Union Scholarship

• Value: 4 awards of $1,000 each
• Eligibility: Open to all students; random draw

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

• Value: $70,000
• Eligibility: Applicants must be in their final year of high school, have an average of 75% or above, and have demonstrated community leadership.

ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Program

• Value: $750-$1,800
• Eligibility: Full-time Canadian Indigenous students (cannot be children of ATCO employees)

Sobeys Food for Thought Scholarship

• Value: $2,000
• Eligibility: Open to all students over age 16 and parents of students attending university.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Scholarship

• Value: $28,000
• Eligibility: Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident, in good academic standing at a Canadian secondary school. Students must be involved in voluntary humanitarian activities.

Canadian Wildlife Federation Scholarships

• Value: $500-$4,000
• Eligibility: Open to all Canadian students registered at a university in Canada

Fido Stay Connected at School Giveaway

• Value: $2,500
• Eligibility: Open to all students over age 18 and parents of students attending university.

While there are not many scholarships in Canada that don’t require essay submissions, they do exist. Some scholarships ask only for students to fill out an application form, complete a survey, submit a photo or other small requests. Some weird Canadian scholarships m ight ask questions about your specific interests or for a reference letter, but not require a short essay. No essay scholarships are popular because they are faster, easier and less work for the applicant, but they can be hard to find!

If you’re on the hunt for no essay scholarships in Canada, be sure to look at your other options, too. Search for some unclaimed scholarships in Canada or scholarships in Canada for international students t hat work for you.

Other Types of No Essay Scholarships in Canada

Survey and win scholarships.

Sometimes websites like Scholarships Canada will hold “survey and win” scholarships. All you need to do is complete a survey to enter, then a random draw is done where the winner is selected. While these are easy scholarships to apply for, keep in mind that the outcome is random!

Random Draw Scholarships

Random draw scholarships usually don’t have many requirements to enter. You might need to sign up, create an account or enter your personal information and that’s it. As the name implies, though, winners are chosen at random and the applicant pool can be quite large since these are free scholarships in Canada to apply for.

Entrance Scholarships

Entrance scholarships or merit-based scholarships are awarded by universities based on your grades or academic achievements. Typically, you don’t need to submit an essay or any other application materials, as you become eligible once you are accepted to a university.

While applying to no essay scholarships in Canada has some definite benefits, there are drawbacks to applying exclusively for no essay required scholarships, and this can severely limit your options. Here are some of the pros and cons of applying to no essay scholarships in Canada:

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How to Find Scholarships in Canada

Whether you’re looking for no essay scholarships in Canada or broadening your search, there are many resources available and many great places to look for unknown scholarship opportunities. Here are a few of the places you can start looking for ways to fund your education:

1. Scholarship Search Engines

Scholarship search engines sites like Scholarships Canada and Yconic are great places to start looking for potential scholarships. Often, you can search databases for scholarships that are tailored for you, based on your location, what level of studies you are pursuing, what program or field of study you’re interested in, and even your experiences and extracurriculars for college .

2. Community Organizations and Professional Associations

Community organizations and professional organizations such as schools, sports, art associations and charities often have scholarships for Canadian students. Many of them may be unique scholarships in Canada that ask for other application materials other than an essay, such as reference letters or a resume detailing your volunteer experience or community service. It’s worth checking with the local chapters of national or provincial organizations to see what is available to you and what you’re eligible for.

3. Government and School Websites

Universities across Canada and all levels of government have extensive scholarships for students wanting to attend university or who want to get into grad school . While there are rare no essay scholarships offered at this level, these tend to be larger awards with more prizes up for grabs. Check for scholarships with specific eligibility that can weed out some of the competition.

4. Corporate Websites

Companies across Canada offer big scholarships every year. Some of them ask applicants to fill out a form, submit a photo or participate in a social media contest. While the competition pool is usually bigger for these scholarships, they are easy to apply for.

5. Financial Aid Offices

Financial aid offices at universities are usually looking to award scholarships based on financial merit, not on your essay writing skills. If you want to find no essay scholarships, applying for financial aid scholarships might work better, since you will just need to meet the criteria and demonstrate a financial need.

6. Local Organizations and Clubs

For more unique, small-scale scholarships, check with your local clubs and groups. These can be sports or arts clubs, religious or cultural associations, or community service and charitable organizations. While the amounts awarded might not be in the thousands of dollars, every little bit counts when it comes to funding your education, so it’s worth applying for those small scholarships, too.

Keep in mind that there are smaller scholarships out there with specific eligibility requirements. While not all of these are no essay required, they are worth looking into as they tend to have less competition and sometimes simpler application processes.

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Finding no essay scholarships in Canada can be a challenge, since there aren’t many that don’t require at least some written application. And exclusively applying for no essay scholarships can be a disadvantage, since it will limit the number of scholarships you apply for and decrease your chances of winning some money to cover your education. No essay scholarships tend to be competitive since they are viewed as easier to apply to.

While applying to no essay scholarships in Canada means shorter applications, its best to do your research, find a variety of scholarships to apply for and look for those smaller, niche scholarships you can use to fund your education!

No essay scholarships are scholarship applications that don’t have a required essay component.

Yes, there are some no essay scholarships in Canada, although they are not common. Typically, scholarship applications in Canada have at least one required essay or some form of written application component to apply.

Yes. There are some no essay scholarships for international students in Canada. These can include merit or entrance scholarships and some scholarships geared towards international students that do not require an essay.

No essay scholarships tend to have shorter applications, saving you time. They are also appealing to students who are not strong writers.

No essay scholarships tend to be more competitive since the application process is easier. Many of the no essay required scholarships are also random draw or survey and win scholarships, meaning the winners are selected at random, so your chances of winning are lower.

To find scholarships in Canada, check with scholarship database websites, government and school websites, or ask at your local community organizations, clubs and associations. Many companies in Canada also offer scholarships to students.

Yes, there are many free scholarships in Canada offered by the federal and provincial governments, as well as private universities in Canada.

Finding no essay scholarships can be tough. You can usually find them among smaller, lesser-known scholarships, scholarships with niche eligibility criteria or by searching for random draw and survey scholarships. Entrance scholarships also are usually no essay scholarships.

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If you are a Student looking for easy scholarships in Canada, you have to be careful. The country is large and diverse, so it’s difficult to pick out the perfect scholarship for you. That’s why we created this list so that you can go through all of the available scholarships and find one that fits your needs.

With Easy Scholarships in Canada, we have researched and created a list of scholarships available for students who want to study abroad or get a degree abroad. We have also made sure that each scholarship is easily searchable by location and field of study, so you can find exactly what you are looking for.

Canada is a big country with a lot of different people and cultures. One thing that most Canadians share is a love of learning. There are many ways to learn about your home country, and you can find some great scholarships for students just like you who want to study in Canada.

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What Do I need before I can apply for any of the Scholarships in Canada?

Prospects must be citizens of one of the following eligible nations/regions:

• Asia:  Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan
• Europe:  Turkey, Ukraine
• The Middle East and North Africa:  Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia  
• Sub-Saharan Africa:  Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda

Candidates:

• Must be enrolled as full-time students at post-secondary organizations in the eligible nations/territories and pay any tuition fees demanded by these institutions at the time of application and for the full period of the exchange;
• Those who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, or who have a pending application for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible;
• Already partaking in an exchange scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada are not eligible; and
• Already enrolled in a program at a Canadian post-secondary institution are not qualified.

Easy scholarships are scholarships that are easy to apply for and easy to win. They don’t require any extra work on your part, but they do require that you meet certain eligibility requirements and submit an application.

Yes, students can receive scholarships for their school, university, or residents service. The average amount of money that a scholarship will award is around $2,000 to $4,000 per year.

We will work with you every step of the way, from making sure your application is as perfect as possible to processing your scholarship award in some weeks. Below you can find all the available easy scholarships in Canada you can apply for.

1. University of Waterloo Scholarships in Canada

This University offers different types of easy scholarships in Canada through which they celebrate and recognize your achievements. Below are some of the scholarships they offer;

• President’s Scholarships of Distinction
• Presidents Scholarship
• Scholarship Value: $1,000 Entrance Scholarship.
• International Students Entrance Scholarships

Other scholarships and Awards which require an Application

This Scholarships and Awards are available to all students who find it hard to pay their fees and other related expenses.

• Award for Black and Indigenous Students ($5,000 – $20,000)
• General Awards ($1,000 – $3,500)
• Schulich Leader Scholarship ($80,000 – $100,000)

University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship

Scholarship Value: A minimum of $1,000 per term for about 3 terms

Eligibility: This scholarship award is open to all students (Canadian/permanent residents, International/Study Permit students.

2. Queen’s University Scholarships

This particular scholarship requires no application, those who will be receiving these scholarships will be selected automatically. Only by applying for admission into Queen’s, You will automatically be considered for the following admission scholarships:

At Queen’s, they offer different types of scholarships to scholars entering their first year of any 1st entry for undergraduates.

Scholarship Award: $1,500 – $20,000

This university offers most of the easy scholarships in Canada, which include;

• Automatic Admission Scholarships (Requires no Application)
• Principal’s Scholarship
• Excellence Scholarship
• Queen’s University International Admission Scholarship
• Mehran Bibi Sheikh Memorial Entrance Scholarship
• Principal’s International Scholarship – India
• Killam American Scholarship.

Other Available Scholarships

• Prince Takamado Visiting Students Scholarship

3. Université de Montréal (UdeM) Exemption Scholarship for International Students

UdeM exemption scholarship program was created to support talented international students around the world who would like to attend one of the finest francophone research universities in the world, The granting of these scholarships continues for the winter, summer, and fall terms every year.

Scholarship Value: Exemption of tuition fees for international students.

Eligibility:

• Must have a study permit
• Must be neither Permanent nor Canadian Citizens.
• You must be admitted into the Universite de Montreal for a full-time study program.
• You must not benefit from another form of tuition fee exemption through another procedure or standard.

4. University of Alberta Scholarships in Canada

Being one of the easy scholarships in Canada, the University of Alberta scholarships are scholarship awards programs awarded by the Canadian government to encourage international students and also to support those who wish to study, gain professional development, or conduct research in Canada on a brief-term basis.

Scholarship Value: CAD 7,200 – CAD 15,000

• Both Citizens and International students are qualified to apply
• Students currently studying at the University of Alberta

5. University of Toronto Scholarships

The University of Toronto is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, with a wide variety of courses and opportunities.

Through Easy Scholarships in Canada, you can apply for a scholarship from the University of Toronto to help pay for your tuition fees. The application process is simple and easy to complete, so you can focus on your studies without having to worry about applying for scholarships.

Scholarship Value: Unknown

• Only available to newly admitted students of the University of Toronto.
• Students from other Colleges or Universities are not qualified for these scholarship awards.

6. Canada Vanier Graduate Scholarships

This Scholarship was said to have been named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, Canada’s first francophone Governor, a scholarship created to help and reward students who are doing academically well. Basically for graduate students who are researching Health Science, Natural sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities, and a few other subjects

Scholarship Value: $50,000 per year, actually one of the easy scholarships in Canada anyone can easily get.

Eligibility: Foreign Students are qualified for this scholarship, Canadian citizens, and also permanent residents of Canada.

7. University of Saskatchewan Scholarships

These Graduate Scholarships are offered by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) at the University of Saskatchewan.

They made the scholarships available to students in the departments below;

• Education – cross-departmental Ph.D. program
• Art and Art History
• Anthropology
• Curriculum Studies
• Indigenous Studies
• Literature, Languages, and Cultural Studies
• Linguistics and Religious Studies
• Large Animal Clinical Studies
• Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Small Animal Clinical Sciences
• Veterinary Pathology

Scholarships Value: $20,000

• For eligibility, you must be a full-time Graduate
• You must be either a fully-qualified student who is continuing their program or who is in the process of being admitted into a graduate degree program.
• 1st 36 months of a master’s degree program or 1st 48 months of a Doctoral degree program which is a MUST.
• Minimum of 80% average as a continuing student or entrance average as a prospective student.

8. Windsor University Scholarships

This is one of the unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada currently that you can easily apply for as a student on monthly basis to stand a winning chance.

Mainly this scholarship is awarded to international students – The Windsor University fully-funded Scholarship for the MBA program.

Scholarships Value: Ranging from $1.800 – $3,600

Eligibility: Available only to the international students studying at Windsor University

9. Laurier Scholars Program

This award recipients are likely to be linked to a dynamic community of scholars to connect with and receive mentorship and also the Laurier Scholars award is a yearly entrance scholarship that offers high-achieving students a $40,000 entrance scholarship.

Scholarships Value: $40,000 to 7 selected best students

• Wilfrid Laurier University newly admitted students.

10. Laura Ulluriaq Gauthier Scholarship

Easy scholarships in Canada have Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) one of the yearly scholarship award providers to Bright Nunavut Students who showed interest in pursuing post-secondary education.

Not only the Nunavut students are qualified for this scholarship but also students from recognized and accredited universities.

Scholarships Value: $5,000

• Applicants must not be only students of Nunavut Inuit.
• Students from accredited and recognized universities or Colleges in Canada.

11. Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund

Since 2017, Ted Rogers Easy Scholarships in Canada have been awarded to over 375 students yearly. These Scholarships are available to students studying Arts, Sciences, Engineering, and Trades. And it helps them to clear so many expenses.

Scholarships Value: $2,500

• Available to all the students admitted to Colleges in Canada.

12. International Impact Award

An unclaimed Easy Scholarship is available to passionate and committed students finding solutions for multinational issues such as;

• Climate Change
• Social Justice issues
• Equity and inclusion
• Freedom of expression
• Societal Health and wellness.

Scholarships Value: Unknown

• Applicants must meet UBC’s admission requirements
• Only for students applying for 1st undergraduate degree
• Must have passion and commitment to finding possible solutions to global problems
• You must be an international student who is about to study at a Canadian University on a Canadian study Permit.

13. Marcella Linehan Scholarship

This scholarship award is specially made for registered nurses completing a graduate program in Masters of Nursing or a Doctorate of Nursing Program.

The Marcella Scholarship award is awarded annually.

Scholarships Value:

• Full-time $2,000
• Part-time $1000
• You Must be enrolled in a nursing graduate (full-time or part-time) program at an accredited and recognized Institution in Canada

14. Beaverbrook Scholars Award

Only the students who perform academically excellent, exhibit leadership qualities, should be in financial need and also be involved in extra-curricular activities. This Scholarship award is one of the best unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada.

Scholarships Value: $50,000

• Only for students at New Brunswick

15. Ages Foundation Research Fellowship and Bursaries

Ages Foundation Research Fellowship and Bursaries scholarship award is awarded to graduate students who are working on a project or research which has an environmental focus or feature.

• One (1) $15,000  
• One (1) $5,000
• One (1) $5,000 BIPOC award 
• Up to Five (5) $1,000+ bursaries (depending on the total number of outstanding applications)

Eligibility: You must be enrolled as a graduate student in a University in Canada or an international institution.

16. Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship

A scholarship was created to support individuals who have lost one of their parents or guardian or who has already lost both with no life insurance to cushion the effect of the loss.

Scholarships Value: $10,000 each every year.

• Newly admitted students who have been accepted to a university or trade school within Canada.
• Must be a permanent resident of Canada.
• During the time of Application, you must be between the age of 17 and 24 years
• You must have lost a parent or guardian who had no life insurance or little life insurance coverage.

17. De Beers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women

These easy scholarships in Canada are particularly for women and it is being awarded yearly.

Scholarships Value: $2,400

• The applicants must be Canadian citizens or have permanent residence status in Canada.
• Only Available to females
• You must be an undergraduate entering your first year in an accredited university.
• Applicants must be entering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or STEM-related program.

18. TELUS Innovation Scholarship

Eventually, TELUS Innovation Scholarship is one of the unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada created to make access to learning much easier and faster for residents of Northern British Columbia.

Scholarships Value: $3,000

Eligibility: For all the full-time students who are residents of northern British Columbia.

19. Electrical Industry Scholarships

This scholarship was created to help electrical industry students.

Scholarships Value: $1,000

• For you to be eligible for this scholarship you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Completion of 1st year in a recognized or accredited university or College in Canada, with at least a minimum 75% average.
• Applicants with an EFC member company connection will be given preference.

20. Canadian College and University Fair – $3,500 Prize Draw

A funded scholarship in form of a lottery style is designed to help students who are admitted into the university both undergraduates and graduates programs to prepare for their careers.

Scholarships Value: $3,500 and many other prizes.

• Opportunity is open to both international and Canadian students who want to enter colleges.

21. Check Your (Re)flex Scholarship Awards Contest

The easiest scholarship to apply for is the Check Your (Re)flex Scholarship Awards contest because it’s more like a lottery or gambling, randomly anybody can easily win.

Scholarships Value: $500 – $1,500

• Open to ALL

22. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TREBB) Past President’s Scholarship

This scholarship award is offered by a non-profitable corporation known as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board which was founded in 1920 by a small group of real estate practitioners.

Over 50 students have benefited from this scholarship since it was introduced in 2007.

• 2 first place winners $5,000
• 2-second place winners $2, 500
• Soon there will be prizes for 2-third place awards of $2,000 each and also 2-forth place awards of $1,500 each.
• Only available to final-year secondary students

23. Raven Bursaries

A scholarship donated by the University of Northern British Columbia to help the newly admitted student who wants to study a full-time program at the University

Scholarships Value: $2,000

Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and you must be a new student commencing a full-time course at UNBC.

24. York University International Student Scholarship

This is one of the easy scholarships in Canada that can be renewed annually for an additional three years if the award recipient maintains full-time status (minimum of 18 credits each fall/winter session) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.80.

The scholarship award is only available to students applying to the following faculties; Environmental and Urban Change, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and Sciences.

Scholarships Value $35,000 for 4 outstanding students and it’s renewable.

Eligibility: International Students with the best performance aspiring to study at York University and also these individuals must have a study permit.

25. Calgary International Entrance Scholarships

Calgary International Entrance Scholarships is an award for all international students who recently got admission into the Undergraduate program at the University of Calgary.

All scholarship recipients must be good at speaking and writing the English Language, and also the scholarship can be renewed yearly in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year if the recipient can maintain a GPA of 2.60 or more for a minimum of 24.00 units.

Scholarships Value: For 2 persons $15,000 each (Renewable)

Eligibility: Applicants must not be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. For international students entering 1st year into any undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary.

26. Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders

Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders is one of the unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada for international students and citizens of Canada who are enrolling in any of the University’s programs for the first time.

Only individuals applying for an undergraduate program, a graduate, a collegiate program, a professional Applied Continuing Education (PACE) program, or an English Language Program (ELP)

• $5,000 award to 6 undergraduates
• $5,000 award to 3 Graduates
• Three $3,500 colligate awards
• Three $3,500 PACE awards
• Three $3,500 ELP awards

Eligibility: Only Available to Winnipeg University Students.

27. Carleton Prestige Scholarships

This Carleton Prestige scholarship is one of the unclaimed and easy scholarships that can be found in Canada for global students and this scholarship is automatically renewable.

•  Unlimited number of $8,000 awards in renewable $2,000 installments over four years for students who have an admission average of 85 – 89.9%
• The unlimited number of $4,000 awards in renewable $1,000 installments over four years for students with an admission average of 80 – 84.9%.
• Unlimited number of $16,000 awards in renewable $4,000 installments over four years for students who have an admission average of 95 – 100%
• Unlimited number of $12,000 awards in renewable $3,000 installments over four years for students who have an admission average of 90 – 94.9%
• You Must have an admission average of 80 percent or higher into Carleton 
• You Must meet the language requirements
• You Must be admitted into Carleton for the first time
• You Must not have attended any post-secondary educational institutions.

28. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships were created to help needy students fund their tuition fees and also help cover other related expenses like; Books, feeding, rent, and others. Grabbing this opportunity will change your life for the better.

Scholarships Value: Uncovered (fully funded)

• Best performing and exceptional students.
• Available to both Canadian students, International students with study permits, and permanent residents.

29. Graduate Covid-19 Program Delay Tuition Awards

This Graduate Covid-19 Program Delay Tuition award was created to compensate and support graduate students at UBC whose academic work or research progress was delayed due to the pandemic. This is awarded only once and it’s equivalent to their tuition fee.

Scholarships Value: Uncovered

• Applicants must be graduates of the UBC
• Must have been registered as a full-time student in a research-based Master’s or doctoral program in the Summer term (May to August).
• Should be registered in term 8 of their Master’s program or term 17 of their Doctoral program.

30. Global Student Contest Scholarships

Only academically excellent students are eligible for this award, and it’s repeated annually to celebrate outstanding scholars.

• Open to both Graduates and Undergraduates
• Average of 3.0-grade point or above

31. Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships

This scholarship is known for its impact on the leadership development of students. This program encourages and motivates students to have a meaningful impact in their institutions and communities by equipping them with key leadership skills and service to the community.

• For the learning of languages about $20,000 annually for three years.
• For other programs about $40,000 annually for three years for tuition fees and many other expenses.
• Available to all Graduate Students at a Canadian University and also Undergraduates students at a Canadian University.

32. Anne Vallee Ecological Fund

Anne Vallee Ecological Fund (AVEF) is an award created to support and encourage graduate students carrying out animal research in Quebec or British Columbia University. The Anne Vallee Ecological Fund is mainly supporting field research in animal ecology, about the impact of human activities such as;

• Agriculture

Scholarships Value: $1,500 awarded to 2 persons

• Doctoral and Master’s studies in Animal research.

33. Canada Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship offers awards to graduate students from the UK and also to international students who wish to study in Canada and also Canadian students who wish to complete their education in the UK.

This scholarship award is offered to the students who possess leadership potential and those who perform academically well in art, science, business, or public policy program.

Scholarships Value: Fully Funded Scholarship

UK Students wishing to study in Canada

• Must have a first or upper second-class honor in a first-degree program 
• Must be able to state convincing reasons for choosing Canada as a study location.
• Must have leadership and ambassadorial qualities. 
• Must be a UK citizen (living in the UK) applying to an accredited Canadian institution for a graduate program. 

Canadian Students wishing to study in the UK

• I will return to Canada to become a leader
• Should have relevant work experience (minimum 3 years) and are aged under 28 at the application deadline.
• Must have an offer of admission from the chosen University
• Must have passion for the program enrolled for
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada living in Canada 
• Must have a convincing reason to study at a top university in the UK. 

34. Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program

To all the student working hard toward developing research skills to become highly qualified personnel, this scholarship award is especially for you. And this award is one of the best easy scholarships in Canada and it’s also unclaimed.

Scholarships Value $17,500 for about 12 months and it’s not renewable.

• Must have completed studies as of December 31 of the year of application.
• Must be enrolled in or have been offered full-time admission to an eligible graduate program at a Canadian institution. 
• Must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). 

35. NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships

The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships are a group of graduate scholarships that concentrates on the breakthroughs and achievements through research by young student researchers.

Scholarships Value: It’s above a thousand dollars but not specified

• Must be in good standing with NSERC 
• Must be enrolled or have applied for a graduate program. 

36. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program

Its goal of drawing and retaining world-class doctoral students in Canada makes it easier to pick. 

Nevertheless, you own to be nominated first before you stand a chance of winning the award. 

Founded in 2008, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) is one of the unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada.

Scholarships Value: $50,000 annually for 3 years

• Must be nominated by only one Canadian institution
• Must be pursuing your first doctoral degree.
• Canadian Citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign citizens are eligible to be nominated. 

37. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will completely contribute to Canada’s development, The purpose of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talents, both nationally and internationally. 

Scholarships Value $70,000 annually for 2 years and it’s non-renewable

• Foreign Citizens
• Canadian Citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada are eligible to apply
• This scholarship is held only at Canadian institutions.

38. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

TD Scholarship for Community Leadership Scholarship is awarded to students who have exhibited outstanding performance and also showed commitment to community leadership, which will cover some of their important expenses such as tuition, living expenses, and mentorship.

Unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada

Scholarships Value: $70,000 annually for tuition

• You must have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in your most recently completed school year.
• You must have completed your final year of high school (outside Quebec) or CÉGEP (in Quebec)
• You must have demonstrated community leadership

39. AIA Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award

The Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Awards program is an unclaimed easy scholarship program in Canada that seeks to provide financial assistance to deserving students who wish to further their education in the automotive specialization. 

Eligibility: You Must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry-related program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university. 

40. Schulich Leader Scholarships

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is one of the most coveted easy scholarships in Canada but it’s also one of the easiest to get.

Schulich Leader Scholarships, Canada’s undergraduate STEM scholarship is granted to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates registering in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math program at any of Schulich’s 20 partner universities across Canada. 

• Engineering Scholarships $100,000
• Science and Math Scholarships $80,000.

Eligibility: Available to only high school graduates enrolling in any of the STEM programs at partner universities. 

41. Loran Award

This scholarship award is not provided by only one organization but it’s a partnership of 25 universities in Canada to support and encourage students with good behavior and leadership potential.

Scholarships Value: This scholarship is $100,000 and it’s also renewable.

For CÉGEP Students

• Must Present an R score equal to or above 29.
• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in CÉGEP.
• Be at least 16 years of age by September 1st of the following year.
• Students currently taking a gap year are also eligible to apply.

For High School Applicants

• Must be a final year high school student with uninterrupted studies. 
• Must present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.

42. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

43. sam bull memorial scholarship.

This is one of the best unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada for both international students and Canadian citizens.

• Available for students in tertiary institutions also applicants must prepare a 100 to 200-word statement of personal and academic objectives, which should emphasize how their proposed course of study will contribute to First Nation community development in Canada.

44. Senator James Gladstone Memorial Scholarship

Not only is it one of the best easy scholarships in Canada but Senator James Gladstone Memorial Scholarship is also awarded to scholars who have shown great commitment and excellence in academics.

• Award for excellence in a program of study at a college or technical institution — $750.
• Award for excellence in a program of studies at the university level — $1,000
• For Collegiate and University Students
• Applicants must compose a 100 to 200-word statement of personal and academic objectives which should highlight how their proposed course of study will contribute to First Nation economic and business development in Canada.

45. The Dalton Camp Award

The Dalton Camp Award is a $10,000 prize given to the winner of an essay competition on media and democracy. There is also a $2,500 student prize. 

Submissions are required to be in English and up to 2,000 words. 

The competition hopes to steer Canadians to go for Canadian content in media and journalism.

Scholarships Value: $10,00o

• Only students are eligible for the $2,500 Student Prize. As long as they are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada may submit their essay for the $10,000 prize irrespective of age, student status, or professional status. 

46. Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award

The award is for international scholars who register at the University of British Columbia presently from a secondary school or a post-secondary school institution for an undergraduate program. 

• Must demonstrate qualities such as leadership skills, community assistance, or be acknowledged in the fields of arts, athletics, debating, or creative writing or have achievements in external math or science competitions or examinations such as the International Chemistry and Physics Olympiads.
• You must be an applicant to the University of British Columbia 
• You must be an International Student. 
• You must have outstanding academic records.

47. OCAD University International Student Bursary in Canada

For the scholarship, the award is based on good grades or juried competitions. The OCAD University International Student Bursary and Scholarships are some of the easiest to get in Canada. The OCAD University International Student Bursary, however, is an award distributed based on the financial needs of students. 

• You must be at your fourth-year level.

48. International Athletes Awards at University of Calgary  

The International Athletes Awards at the University of Calgary is a scholarship offered yearly to international students registered in an undergraduate degree program who are associates of Dino’s athletic team. The athletes must hold passed the English Language Proficiency essential. 

Scholarships Value: $10,000

• Continuing students must have a GPA of 2.00 over the previous fall and winter sessions as full-time students at the University of Calgary.
• Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 or equivalent from any post-secondary institution.
• Must have an admission average of at least 80.0% for new students. 

49. Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

The award program is an acquisition of young Canadian humanitarians who pursue the high ideals that Terry Fox demonstrated. The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program was created to commemorate Terry Fox’s remarkable life and his contributions to cancer research and awareness.

Scholarships Value: $1,750, $3,500, $7,000, and $28,000 (for 4 years)

• Must have good academic standing.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant. 
• Must be a student who is graduating from/has completed secondary (high) school or a student completing their first year of CÉGEP
• Must be involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensating.
• Enrolled in a first-degree program at a Canadian university or are planning toward that? Or for the 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

50. National Essay Contest

The National Essay Contest is one of the unclaimed easy scholarships in Canada, all you need to do is compose a 750-worded essay in French .

Scholarships Value: $1,000 – $20,000

• Participate in the French for the Future National Essay Contest and select a specific university affiliated with the scholarship
• Meet the University’s general eligibility criteria and the specific criteria of the chosen program of study
• Register for full-time studies in a program and take at least two courses per semester taught in French at the chosen university. 
• Students in Grade 10, 11, or 12  registered in a French program

Category 1: French Second Language (FSL) 

• Students whose first language is not French or students who are currently enrolled in Core French, Extended Core French, Basic French, French Immersion, or any other version or type of FSL program, available in their province or territory of residence, and who do not match any of the French First Language criteria.

Category 2: French First Language (FFL) 

• Students whose first language is French
• Students who speak, write, and comprehend French with native fluency
• Students who regularly speak French at home with one or both parents;
• Students who attend or have attended a French First Language school for more than 3 years within the past 6 years.

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1. Because College is Expensive Scholarship

• Description: Because College is Expensive Scholarships is meant available only for Undergraduate students. And if you happen to be a United States citizen and high school senior or junior student you can also win $500.
• Deadline: 30th September Every year.
• Amount Awarded: $6,000
• Eligibility: For Undergraduates (High School Junior or Senior, College Undergrad)
• Requirements: Application Form
• Scholarship Link Check: Because College is Expensive Scholarships

2. $10,000 Scholarship Contest

• Description: This is one of the best easy scholarships to apply for as a student. This scholarship does not require much stress for registration, The scholarship will be randomly chosen after the contest.
• Deadline: The scholarship entry period starts from 11th August until 15th January.
• Grand Prize: $10,000 Scholarship
• 2nd Place:$1,000 in EditRevise credit
• 3rd Place: $500 in EditRevise credits
• 4th – 10th Place: $100 in EditRevisecredit
• Other prizes will soon be announced
• Eligibility: Students must be applying for an undergraduate degree for enrollment at a government-approved or accredited university in the United States or Canada
• Requirements: Application on the scholarship website must be summited on time.
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3. $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship

• Deadline: 1st September
• Amount Awarded: $25,145
• Eligibility: High School and College Students and graduates
• Requirements: Individuals who will get this award most express boldness.
• Scholarship Link Check: “Be Bold” Scholarship

4. The ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship

• Description: This is one of the easiest scholarships to apply for, the scholarship is quarterly and you can apply every quarter, it does not require any GPA or even an essay.
• Deadline: 31st August annually
• Amount Awarded: $10,000
• Eligibility: High School, College Students, Graduate Students, and Community College Students.
• Requirements: No requirements
• Scholarship Link Check: ScholarshipPoint Scholarship Program

5. $7,000 No Easy Scholarship

• Description: This is a non-renewable scholarship, the scholarship does not support repayment, and you are not required to attend a specific school for you to be eligible. The scholarship is rescheduled every month.
• Deadline: This scholarship is being awarded on the 29th of every month.
• Amount Awarded: $7,000
• Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 16 years old and a student.
• Requirements: No requirement all you have to do is Visit the scholarship website and fill out the form, full registration, and complete your profile with ScholarshipOwl is required.
• Scholarship Link Check: ScholarshipOwl

6. Nitro $2,000 Scholarships – No Essay!

• Description: This scholarship requires no essay at all. They have awarded over $120k since 2016.
• Deadline: 31st August every year
• Amount Awarded: $2,000
• Eligibility: High School seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students
• Scholarship Link Check: No Essay Scholarships

7. Tallo’s $1,000 Monthly Scholarship

• Description: Tallo’s $1,000 monthly scholarship is an easy scholarship to apply for, if you need guidelines on how to apply for this scholarship successfully drop a message below.
• Deadline: 30th September every year
• Amount Awarded: $1,000
• Eligibility: High school and college students
• Requirements: All you need to do is to visit the scholarship site and sign up as it won’t take you more than 3 minutes to sign up, after signing up complete your profile.
• Scholarship Link Check: Tallo’s $1,000 monthly Scholarships

8. $1,000 Tuition Relief Fund

• Description: one-time easy application
• Deadline: This scholarship has no deadline
• Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old for you to be eligible for this scholarship
• Requirements: No Essay is required all you need is simply fill out the form and submit it on time.
• Scholarship Link Check: Tuition Relief Fund

9. $2,500 Christian Connector Scholarship

• Description: Very fast and Easy Scholarships to apply for. The Scholarship Allows students to reach out to over 80 colleges and institutions that have partnered with the Christian Connector.
• Deadline: No Deadline yet
• Amount Awarded: $2,500
• Eligibility: Everyone can Apply.
• Requirements: Follow the steps on the website
• Scholarship Link Check: Christian Connector

10. College Express Monthly $2,000 Scholarship

• Description: Easy Application!!
• Eligibility: Undergraduates and Graduates
• Requirements: Go to the scholarship website, and fill out the registration form on the page.
• Scholarship Link Check: $2,000 College Express Monthly Scholarships

11. $1,000 Easy Money Scholarship

• Description: Easy Money Scholarship is one of the easier Scholarship to apply for when searching for help, there is no GPA requirement or Essay, And also the scholarship I offered every month
• Deadline: Not specified (Every Month)
• Eligibility: No Essay or Minimum GPA required to win
• Requirements: Nothing much just visit the Site link below and fill out the form.
• Scholarship Link Check: Easy Money Scholarship

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12. Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship

• Description: This is a non-renewable scholarship and it is only meant for United States citizens and permanent Residents. This scholarship is very simple; only one person will be crowned the winner at the end of each scholarship.
• Deadline: 19th February and 3rd October every year
• Eligibility: High school seniors through graduate students who submit a web design
• Requirements: Fill out the online and submit your unofficial transcript and web design.
• Scholarship Link Check: Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship

13. Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

• Description: Don,t text and Drive Scholarship is offered by Digital Responsibility . This scholarship requires you to write about the disadvantages of texting and driving, and after your first write-up, you may be selected as a finalist for the $1,0o0 Don’t and Drive award… Not only that, as a finalist, you have to have in mind that finalists will have to write an additional 500-1000 word essay to stand out for this scholarship award.
• Deadline: Every 30th September
• Eligibility: The Scholarship considers only newly admitted students who have officially submitted a personal; statement about the importance of not texting and driving.
• Requirements: Are you a Graduate, undergraduate, or High School that understands how bad texting and driving can be? if yes! then write a compelling, 150-character statement about the dangers of texting and driving.
• Scholarship Link Check: digitalresponsibility.org. or contact: [email protected].

14. Annual Catholic College Scholarship

• Description: This is a Christian school scholarship it only allows those who showed interest in attending a Christian college or university to take part.
• Deadline: 31st August
• Amount Awarded: $1,500
• Eligibility: Sophomore, Juniors, and current high school freshmen who showed interest in attending a Catholic College or institution.
• Requirements: Visit the Catholic Scholarship site and provide answers to the provided questions.
• Scholarship Link Check: Catholic College Scholarship

15. $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship has an extra package for students whose family earns below $60,000 yearly, this individual will have chances at scholarships because they are already eligible for two entries for each drawing.
• Deadline: Every 28th February, 30th June, and 31st October
• $40,000 for the two main winners each
• $500 for all the hundred other persons each
• Eligibility: Anybody can apply as long as you want to complete your education.
• Requirements: No Essay, No minimum GPA, No citizenship, and No test scores required
• Scholarship Link Check: BigFuture $40,000 Scholarship

16. $1,500 Zero Crash Future Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship started in 1993, and it’s being sponsored by Dosomething.org, this organization has given out over $5,000,000 worth of scholarships. I am part of this organization, they are one of the largest not-for-profits exclusively for young people and social change.
• Deadline: 26th July
• Eligibility: This Scholarship is open to all students in the United States and Canada
• Requirements: Under 26 years old, No essay, and No minimum GPA
• Scholarship Link Check: Dosomething.org

17. $1,000 Survey Sweepstakes

• Description: $1,000 Survey Sweepstakes Scholarship award is among the non-stressful scholarship you can see online.
• Eligibility: Open to students, Parents, and Recent Alumni
• Requirements: Only for individuals currently enrolled in a K-12 school or who graduated within the last 3-4 years.
• Scholarship Link Check: Survey Sweepstakes

18. Discover Students Loans Scholarship Award

• Description: Discover selects about 12 persons after each year’s scholarship contest.
• Deadline: 31st January yearly
• Amount Awarded: $5,000
• Eligibility: Only the residents of the United States (including D.C and also the U.S, Territories) who have reached the age of 16+ years old.
• Requirements: Check the Scholarship website and fill out the provided form.
• Scholarship Link Check: Discover Students Loans Scholarship Award

19. US Bank Student Union Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship is rewarded based on learning about some important topics like financing higher education, developing healthy habits, and building a solid financial foundation. After the scholarship registration deadline, 2 potential winners will be rewarded while non-winning eligible entries will automatically roll over into the period 2 entry drawing.
• Deadline: 30th October Every year
• Amount Awarded: $4,000 to $20,000
• Eligibility: Strickly made available for currently enrolled US college students
• Requirements: Go to the link provided below and start your registration
• Scholarship Link Check: US Bank Student Union Scholarship

20. Niche $50,000 Back to School “No Essay” Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship is offered by Niche.com to help some students get to their desired career, this award covers the winner’s housing, books, tuition, and other educational expenses.
• Deadline: 30th September
• Amount Awarded: $50,000
• Eligibility: High School and College students and any other persons planning to attend college next year whether undergraduate or graduate.
• Requirements: Fill out the Application form
• Scholarship Link Check: Niche Scholarship .

21. Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest

• Description: Students who are passionate about democracy are likely to be eligible for this scholarship. This Scholarship is scheduled every year, and also voice democracy audio-essay is not renewable. the scholarship is open to only U.S. citizens and permanent residents,
• Deadline: 31st October Every year
• Amount Awarded: $1,000 to $30,000
• Eligibility: Only High School Students in grades 9-12.
• Requirements: Fill out the online Application Form and submit it.
• Scholarship Link Check: Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest

22. Coca-Cola Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship is powered by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, If you are a high school senior student who is passionate about helping other people? if you are, that means you are 70% eligible for this particular easy scholarship. The scholarship is also strictly for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
• Deadline: 31st October Annually
• Amount Awarded: $20,000
• Eligibility: High School Seniors
• Requirements: Students must submit an online application.
• Scholarship Link Check: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

23. $1,000 “Equal Opportunity” Scholarship

• Description: $1,000 “Equal Opportunity” Scholarship was established to help support two motivated high schools, Undergraduate, or Graduate students who are eager to improve their lives and also the life of people around them.
• Deadline: 1st September every year
• Amount Awarded: $1,000 (2 winners, $500 each)
• Eligibility: Anyone can apply for this scholarship
• Requirements: Check out the link provided below to apply
• Scholarship Link Check: Bold.org

24. $1,000 Healthy Transitions Scholarship

• Description: To those students who make out time to educate their peers this scholarship is pointing in your direction, the scholarship was established in other to acknowledge you for all your good deeds.
• Deadline: 2nd August every year
• Eligibility: High school juniors, seniors, or undergraduate students in New York
• Requirements: Visit the scholarship site and apply.
• Scholarship Link Check: Healthy Transitions Scholarships

25. 50 Days of $1,000 Scholarships Giveaway

• Description: This scholarship contest is available to college students who have reached the age of 18 years. The scholarship award may help the winner cover the cost of school-related expenses which may include tuition fees, books, parking, rent, groceries, transportation, and many other important things.
• Deadline: No specific deadline
• Eligibility: For College and Bootcamp students
• Requirements: Go to the scholarship site and click on Apply Now .
• Scholarship Link Check: Ascentfunding

26. $1,000 Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship is powered by Access Scholarships, it was created to help students save money for higher education. Easy scholarships that will cover all college expenses like textbooks, tuition, housing, technology, and other education-related expenses.
• Deadline: Last day of the Month in March, June, September, and December
• Eligibility: High School, College, and Graduate Students, The scholarship is open to only US residents, DACA and undocumented students, and also international students currently studying in the US.
• Requirements: Visit the site link below and Apply
• Scholarship Link Check: AccessScholarships

27. $2,500 SmarterCollege Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship is powered by Smarter College, this organization focus on helping students find loans. Smarter College does not make loans.
• Eligibility: College, High School Seniors, and Graduate students (US residents)
• Requirements: One-time easy application just fills out the form provided on the scholarship website.
• Scholarship Link Check: Smarter College Scholarship

28. $1,000 Pettable Life Transitions Pet Lovers Scholarship

• Description: This Scholarship is fully funded by Pettable, The scholarship favors individuals who have and also love caring for pets.
• Deadline: 1st August
• Eligibility: Undergraduate, Juniors, Seniors, or fresh college graduates who are pet owners or pet lovers
• Requirements: You must be a Pet owner and a Pet lover if you are! visit the link below and Apply.
• Scholarship Link Check: Pettable Life Transitions Pet Lovers

29. Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship

• Description: Just visit the scholarship site and answer some simple questions you are in.
• Eligibility: Sophomore, high school freshman, or junior interested in attending a protestant college or university
• Requirements: Fill out the online Application form.
• Scholarship Link Check: Faith-Based College Scholarship

30. $1,500 CollegeXpress Back to School Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship does not mandate you to attend any specific school or university for you to take part in, but they made it a must that all applicants must be residents of the US.
• Deadline: 31st August Every year
• Eligibility: High School Students
• Requirements: Only what you have to do now is visit the scholarship website and fill out the provided form. Please make sure your profile is well organized.
• Scholarship Link Check: CollegeXpress Back to School Scholarship.

How much percentage is required for scholarship in Canada ?

The minimum  percentage  measure for applying for any scholarship is that the prospect must have secured above 80% marks in the class 12 examination. Also, the candidate’s parental earnings should  not exceed Rs. 4.5 lacs per annum.

Are there Scholarship Opportunities in Canada?

Yes, Canada has many scholarship opportunities, and many of these scholarships are Unclaimed easy scholarships.

Below are some of these scholarships;

• Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) – for mid-career professionals
• Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program
• Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
• Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program
• Study in Canada Scholarships
• Canada-Brazil Awards – Joint Research Projects
• United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Bursary at Yorkville University
• KDS International Scholarship Competition
• AAR Aircraft Service Award for International Students at Fanshawe College, Canada

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON UNCLAIMED EASY SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANADA.

Is higher education free in Canada?

Higher education is not free in Canada. In fact, as an international student, you will pay higher fees than a Canadian student. However, most universities offer scholarships for graduate students.

Can I get a scholarship in Canada?

Earning a scholarship award in Canada may not be considered easy but it is possible, as many individuals have benefited from it. If victorious, you will receive up to CA$17,000 (US$13,100) for up to 12 months of your studies or more. Every year up to 2,000 students enrolled in Master’s courses at Canadian universities benefit from the scholarships.

How can I get a scholarship In Canada?

You have to be a member of the CanadaVisa Study Hub You must have a valid study permit and/or post-graduation work permit Provide proof of enrolment at a Canadian post-secondary institution

The scholarship is easy to get and it will help you in your studies. There are many scholarships and grants available for students. You can apply for these scholarships online or directly from the school.

Online applications are easy to fill out and take less time than filling out paper applications. You do not have to pay anything for submitting your application form and it is free of cost.

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He’s been accepted to 122 colleges with $5.3 million in scholarships. His choice came down to his love of music

Helms Ategeka wants to be a pop star. But when he told his dad he planned to pursue a music degree after his graduation next month from high school, his father wasn’t exactly thrilled.

So last fall, the Oakland, California, teenager took a different approach: He started applying to colleges. More than 150 of them.

Before long, he got an acceptance letter. Then another. And another. The trickle became a flood until there were 122 of them — along with some $5.3 million in proposed grants and scholarship offers. (CNN has viewed the acceptance letters.)

His father says he’s proud of Helms’ 3.94 GPA and had hoped his son would pick a career with financial stability, like medicine or computer technology. Or maybe Helms might follow in his own footsteps as a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of California, Berkeley.

But as he watched the mountain of acceptance letters in his son’s room get bigger with every mail delivery, Chris Ategeka’s hope dimmed. The messages on the multicolored envelopes beckoned with undeniable enthusiasm. “You’re in!” one said. “Our family welcomes your family! read another.

“He’s so confident that music is what he wants to do, it would be a disservice for me to try to guide him otherwise … that’s why he applied to a gazillion colleges to prove a point,” Ategeka says. “I told him, ‘You want to be a musician? It takes a lot of hard work.’ And his reaction was, I’ll use my determination to do this to show you how hard I can work.”

But how does an 18-year-old begin narrowing down such a massive list of options? And so began a journey that came with tough lessons on change and compromise — for both father and son.

He had a key requirement for the colleges he applied to

Helms’ life revolves around music. At Head-Royce High School in Oakland he’s part of an a cappella group that meets every week to belt out covers of popular pop music. His room is stacked with CDs by Beyoncé, Prince and Bruno Mars. Before he starts college in the fall, he’s taking a summer trip to Peru with a choir to perform in churches and communities.

“I live for music. I spend most of my time either listening to music, making music or out there performing,” Helms says. “I feel the most alive and fulfilled when I’m doing something related to music.”

So when he started his college application journey, he had one key requirement: The school needed to have a strong music program.

He mostly used universities’ online portals for his applications, he says, which made it easier to copy and paste his information to multiple places. His father paid the application fee required by some universities. Helms spent many hours writing essays for different schools, although most were variations of the same personal story. In his essays, he highlighted his passion for music and his background as an immigrant.

A small group of schools, including Brown, Wesleyan and Colgate, rejected him or placed him on their waiting list.

But the much longer list of schools that said yes spans the country, from big state universities to smaller private colleges: Bard College, Drexel, Howard, Loyola Marymount, Sarah Lawrence College — and yes, UC Berkeley.

He moved to the US just before the pandemic shut down everything

Ategeka immigrated to the US from his homeland in Uganda in late 2000s to attend the University of California, Berkeley. He left Helms with his mother in the western Ugandan town of Fort Portal , where he lived until he joined his father in California five years ago.

Soon after Helms came to the US in 2019, the world largely shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. He attended his new school via Zoom and missed out on a big part of interacting with others and learning the nuances of American culture. As a result, he wasn’t sure his college applications would resonate or meet a lot of the requirements, he says.

“I gave it my all with the application process. I reached out to the schools to make sure that they’ve received my application and made sure I gave my essays my best shot. But I did not expect so many schools to say yes, so I was not prepared,” Helms says.

His modern drama teacher, Ricky Lapidus, is not surprised that Helms has received so many offers.

“Helms loves learning — he’s interested in other people as much as he is in grades,” says Lapidus, head of the Upper School at Head-Royce High School. “He is a deeply empathetic person and that’s how he approaches school — how do I learn more so I can understand others more? What makes him stand out for a college is a combination of his brains, sure, but also his joy and willingness to explore new things.”

He used his father’s words against him

Helms spent the past few months studying the websites and social media accounts of schools that accepted him.

He’s watched videos of their music programs on YouTube and TikTok to get a sense of where he fits in. And most importantly, he’s had candid conversations with his father about the realities of a career in music.

“As an immigrant parent, I was thinking, ‘How are you going to pay your bills?’ But he’s a driven kid … and he used my words against me,” Ategeka says.

Through this process, Ategeka says he realized he was viewing his son’s academic quest through what he describes as an “African immigrant mentality” that prioritizes certain lucrative careers as markers of success.

“I always tell him that he can be whatever he wants to be and can do anything he puts his mind to. And he was like, ‘Yeah, this is what I really want to do.’”

Ategeka says he’s slowly been embracing his son’s dream to study music and become a pop singer. He says he still worries about his future, because he knows how difficult it is to become famous enough to earn a living from your talent.

But he admires Helms’ determination and focus, as does his mother in Uganda. Chris Ategeka says his son proved he’s serious about a music career by getting accepted to so many colleges.

“ He is really highlighting the idea that he’s not a kid who is failing out of school or running away from home to live in the subway to make the music thing work,” Ategeka says.

“He’s sent the message that, ‘I know I’m smart. I got the grades. I can get into college. I can do whatever I want. But this is my passion, this is my drive, this is what I chose.”

His college choice has a connection to his dad

After months of research, Helms made his choice: He will stay nearby and study music at his dad’s alma mater, UC Berkeley. A spokesperson for Berkeley confirmed that he’s been accepted.

“I created a spreadsheet, and I wrote out the pros and the cons for each of the schools and really tried to weigh my priorities,” he says. “If I would like to be close to home, what kind of program each school has or doesn’t have, that kind of stuff.”

Watching social media videos of the schools’ concerts and other musical events revealed the quality and diversity of the programs offered, which helped in making his decision, he says. Videos of musical events at Berkeley had a certain joie de vivre, he says, which helped him see himself there. The school also has a wide variety of musical programs, including African music ensembles and a brass quintet.

As an immigrant, Helms is part of a growing demographic. Children born abroad or in the US to an immigrant parent accounted for 58% of the increase in the nation’s college enrollment between 2000 and 2018, a study by the Migration Policy Institute shows. “The face of US higher education is changing,” the study says. “Students are more likely to come from immigrant families than in the past.”

Helms’ new chapter comes at a precarious time for US colleges and universities as Berkeley and other schools grapple with the aftermath of pro-Palestinian student protests that have led to disruptions, arrests and debates about the limits of free speech.

But Ategeka says his son’s journey has reminded him to be open to new possibilities and ways of thinking. He believes Helms will find appropriate ways to be a part of difficult campus conversations.

“College is not about conforming to status quo … it is ground zero for training leaders who shape the future. It is in college that the young minds rethink the old and build the new for humanity and our planet,” he says.

Helms is excited to follow in his father’s footsteps at Berkeley, which has an admission rate of about 12% . Of the nearly 126,000 students who applied in fall of 2023, only about 15,000 were accepted.

But most importantly, he says, he’s looking forward to taking the next step toward being a professional musician.

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Dear Boomers, the Student Protesters Are Not Idiots

By Elizabeth Spiers

Ms. Spiers, a contributing Opinion writer, is a journalist and a digital media strategist.

Appearing last week on “Morning Joe,” Hillary Clinton lamented what she views as the ignorance of students protesting the war in Gaza. The host, Joe Scarborough, asked her about “the sort of radicalism that has mainstream students getting propaganda, whether it’s from their professors or from the Chinese Communist government through TikTok.” Ms. Clinton was happy to oblige. “I have had many conversations, as you have had, with a lot of young people over the last many months,” she said. “They don’t know very much at all about the history of the Middle East or frankly about history in many areas of the world, including in our own country.”

I’ve taught students at the college level for 12 years, most recently at New York University’s journalism school. I’ve also seen and heard the assumptions made about them by some of their elders — administrators, parents and others. So it’s no surprise now to hear protesters described as “ spoiled and entitled kids ” or delicate “ snowflakes ” who cower in their safe spaces and don’t believe in free speech . Billionaires like Ken Griffin , Bill Ackman and, of course, Donald Trump — as entitled as anyone — have been particularly vocal in their disdain, calling the students in one instance “whiny” and demanding that they be punished for protesting. Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, even suggested that TikTok should be banned in part because “you’re seeing how these kids are being manipulated by certain groups or entities or countries to foment hate on their behalf and really create a hostile environment here in the U.S.”

Whether they realize it or not, Ms. Clinton, Mr. Lawler and the rest are engaging in a moral panic about America’s youth that is part of a larger effort to discredit higher education in general. That effort includes fearmongering about diversity programs and critical race theory. But it starts with students.

In the current panic, the protesters are described as somehow both terribly fragile and such a threat to public safety that they need to be confronted by police officers in riot gear. To justify the police department’s excessive response at Columbia University, Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry showed Newsmax viewers a large chain and a book with the title “Terrorism” that had been recovered from one site of protest. The former was a common bike chain Columbia sells to students and the latter was part of Oxford University Press’s lovely “Very Short Introductions” series, which covers topics from animal behavior to Rousseau and black holes.

There are some obvious partisan factors at work here: Staunch support for Israel among Republicans , for instance, and the long-running right-wing insistence that elite universities are liberal indoctrination camps. But recent research reveals a significant generational divide as well. A recent YouGov poll found that 45 percent of people ages 45 to 64 strongly opposed the protests, as did 56 percent of people 65 and older. By comparison, only 12 percent of 18-to-29-year-olds strongly opposed them, and 21 percent of people ages 30 to 44.

It’s not just about Gaza; similar age gaps emerged in response to protests after the murder of George Floyd, too. Eighty-seven percent of adults ages 18 to 34 supported the protests in June 2020, according to Gallup , while only 54 percent of adults 65 and older did. And just 3 percent of the older group had participated in the protests, while 26 percent of the younger group had.

We know from research that adults under 40 are more likely to participate in a protest than adults over 40, and generally prefer informal political participation more than their older cohorts, who are more likely to participate by voting. But that doesn’t fully explain the outright hostility some have leveled at campus protesters.

High-profile public figures of all ideological stripes have varyingly called for the students to be kicked out of their institutions, made unemployable or sent to prison. They’ve floated implausible scenarios in which the protests turn deadly. Students brave enough to risk their financial aid and scholarships are derided as childish rather than principled. And though they are educated to participate in civic life, as soon as these students exercise their First Amendment rights, they are told that protecting private property is a more pressing public concern. It’s as though some older adults simply can’t wrap their heads around the idea that college students, who are old enough to marry, have families and risk their lives for their country, are capable of having well thought-out principles.

“They basically want students to shut up and study,” is how Robert Cohen, a scholar of 20th-century social protest, put it when I spoke to him this week. It doesn’t matter how virtuous the cause, he explained; older generations start with a bias against students. But protest is often the only way students have any voice at all in university matters. “People do not understand that university governance is fundamentally undemocratic,” Mr. Cohen said, noting that even students who have convinced universities to consider divestment have won, at best, the right to make their case to the board.

In my experience, the stereotypes about today’s students are often ludicrously far from reality. College students of this generation have far more knowledge about complex world events than mine or Ms. Clinton’s did, thanks to the availability of the internet and a 24/7 news cycle fire-hosed directly into their phones. Representative Lawler may be correct that some portion of that information comes from clips on TikTok, and social media can be misleading, but there’s no evidence that college students are more likely to be misled by TikTok than people Mr. Lawler’s age and older are likely to be misled by Facebook. In fact, research indicates that younger people are more savvy and skeptical about media, and more likely to triangulate among different sources to see if something is true.

They may also be more sensitive to the horrors of children being killed here and elsewhere because they grew up participating in active shooter drills and watching the aftermath of mass shootings on the news. They are less financially secure than generations prior, and less likely to believe that institutions will save them or reward them for loyalty and hard work . But they are not babies, and they are not oblivious or naïve. And their ideas and actions cannot be dismissed just because some bad actor — no mass movement is without them — does or says something stupid.

I’m somewhat sympathetic to those who find protests uncomfortable. They’re always disruptive, as they’re supposed to be. And big loud crowds make me nervous now in a way that they didn’t when I was 22 and a big loud crowd was fun and meant I was at a club with oontz-oontz-oontz music and 73 of my closest friends. I now prefer political participation that is less hard on the knees. But I am exhilarated to see students using protest for exactly the reasons it’s protected by the First Amendment. It allows them to stand up for their values, invest in what’s happening in the world and hold decision makers accountable, even if it means putting themselves at risk. And most compellingly, it’s getting the attention of the president and other lawmakers who can effect change far beyond the walls of any university campus.

Elizabeth Spiers, a contributing Opinion writer, is a journalist and a digital media strategist.

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The Impact of Professional Scholarship Essay Writing Services on Academic Success

I t’s hard to overestimate the usefulness of writing services for someone who needs a good essay for a scholarship application. At the same time, there are some concerns about the probable negative impact of writing services on academic success. Let’s consider both the potential negative and positive impact of a scholarship essay writing service to decide what’s stronger.

One of the most widespread concerns about the impact of essay writing services is the ethical side of use. Evidently, it is improper if people will provide someone’s work as their own. Even though such concern cannot be called groundless, it’s a matter of choice. Writing service is a tool, and it’s only the customer's choice how to use it. A person can buy a knife to cut fruits and vegetables or to take someone's life. This is not about the tool but about the ethics and decisions of the particular person who uses the tool.  

Another concern is related to the dependency. When people overuse writing services and outsource their own tasks to other experts, it rather decreases their own skills that ought to be developed with the assignments. It’s once again about human conscience and ethics. In this context, it can be useful to compare writing services with coffee. Sometimes, this drink can be very useful to help you wake up or not fall asleep for longer. However, with excessive use, it can be harmful to health and be addictive. And, if you are regularly using coffee to wake yourself up or to stay awake, you probably have to reconsider your time management.

One more concern is about the money. Writing services obviously don’t provide their help for free. Hence, the frequent use of it can cause a financial burden for people who use such services. Thinking this way, one can assume that any type of purchase can cause a financial burden. Most writing services insist on price transparency and the absence of any hidden additional increase in the price. One can see the price before placing an order and deciding whether this money will harm the budget.

As you can see, although the concerns about writing services aren’t baseless, they’re more about the weakness of human nature than about the negative impact of writing services themselves. People who can act unethically will find their way with or without writing services. And if a person has trouble managing money it will be evident from the different aspects of life, not only the use of writing services. You can be careful using writing services, but not more careful than with anything else in life. 

Except for the concerns considered above, writing services can also positively impact academic success when used properly. A person who needs to write a scholarship essay often faces the problem of procrastination and blank page syndrome. In such a case, help from a writing service can be incredibly useful to overcome the problems. A person can use the paper from the writing service as an example to follow or, in contrast, decide that everything must be written differently. Most importantly, one will start working on the scholarship essay instead of waiting for inspiration or being lost in anxiety. 

• The positive impact on mental health comes from the previous advantage. Applying for the scholarship is a stressful process. A person is concerned about all the papers that must be gathered and forms to be filled out in the proper way, about the future if the scholarship will be obtained, and about the development of the events if not. Writing services that provide personalized examples of scholarship essays can help reduce stress and anxiety and, hence, have at least a small positive impact on mental health. 
• Expert guidance can be crucial for a person who needs a scholarship. Yes, you can find free examples of scholarship essays on the web, but you might not be sure which is most suitable for your particular case. Writing services have professionals who often write scholarship essays and know their specifics. In addition, a personalized example is the most useful one to understand what and how you can write to succeed. 
• Time management is the last but not the least point in this list. Writing services have short deadlines of just a few hours, which allows a person to get a ready example on the same day it was ordered. This saves time that a person might spend reading and understanding the nuances of the scholarship essay. Instead of that, one can take this time for other no less essential papers or activities related to getting a scholarship.

Final words

As one can see, scholarship essay writing services can potentially negatively and positively impact academic success. Such services can be a powerful tool to save time, avoid stress, and get a well-written personalized example of a scholarship essay. However, as well as in the case of any tool, it must be used wisely and ethically.