Meridian Credit Good Neighbour Award
Student must have demonstrated excellent community leadership through volunteer and fundraising efforts to help make your neighbourhood strong, vibrant, safe, and inclusive.
Deadline: May 1.
Carleton University Prestige Scholarships
Application available in Guidance.
Deadline: May 1.
Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Association
Must be of Jamaican descent with a B average heading to college or university; evidence of community service or involvement
Must be nominated by school in one of the following categories: Academics / Arts / Athletics / School Involvement. See Guidance.
Deadline: May 1.
Dennis Waldman Foundations for Jewish Education
Applicant must have had a history of involvement if Jewish communal life. Selection criteria include academic achievement, extra curricular activities, and service.
Deadline: May 9.
Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Three $500.00 prizes awarded based on an essay contest
(250 words) related to a career as a chartered accountant
Submissions must be received electronically by deadline
Deadline: May 10.
OSSTF District 16 Status of Women Scholarships
$500 awarded to a York Region female student entering college or university.
Must complete 500-700 word essay on challenges women face today.
Deadline: May 16.
OSSTF District 16 Human Rights Scholarship
Open to any student entering a Post Secondary institution (University, College or Trade School)
Deadline May 16
Website:
http://www.d16.osstf.ca/committees/human-rights-committee.aspx
Black Business and Professional Association
Nomination from school required.
Based on good academic record, financial need, involvement in Black Community: Youth leader, scholar, athlete.
Deadline: May 30.
Markham African Caribbean Association
Awards given to students of West Indian or African heritage
Rising Stars- for students who have overcome personal or academic obstacles and Young Entrepreneurs- for students pursuing a career in business world.
Must have a B+ average and community involvement.
Nomination by school. See Guidance.
Deadline: May 31.
Jean Lumb Awards
The 19th Annual Jean Lumb Awards will be given to five outstanding young people who have achieved excellence in, Academics, Athletics, The Arts, Community Services, and Innovation.
Applicants must be:
- Enrolled in any grade in any high school in the Greater Toronto area
- Of Chinese heritage
- Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
Students who feel that they have overcome challenges or hardships are particularly encouraged to apply
Value: Five awards of $1,000 each
Website:http://jeanlumbfoundation.ca/?page_id=5156
Epilepsy
Ontario Scholarships
The La Rocca Bursary Program
The
program honours the memory of Carabiniere (Police Officer) Alberto La Rocca by
publicly recognizing youth for their outstanding and extraordinary acts in the
community, awarded to youth who demonstrate the principles of altruism, service
and life.
Deadline: May 10
Website: http://www.laroccamemorialsociety.com/the-bursary.html