December

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Deadline: December 1, 2023

Award Amount: Up to $28,000
 
 Who can apply?

• Students in good academic standing
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants
• Students graduating from 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

 What will I have to do?

• Applicants must provide three 3 references and upload online an unofficial transcript detailing the applicant’s last two years of schooling (official transcripts, sealed by the issuing institution will be requested from applicants who are selected for an interview). References will be emailed a link requesting they complete an online Reference Form on behalf of the applicant
• The online application, including all the accompanying documents, must be completed and submitted by the deadline– before midnight. Applications and all documentation (including Reference Forms and unofficial transcripts) received after that date will not be considered, nor will they be held over for the next year

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://apply.terryfoxawards.ca/ 

University of Manitoba Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2023

Award Amount: Up to $16,000
 
 Who can apply?

• Students who:
  • have achieved a high school average of at least 90 percent calculated on the basis of results in:
    • English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S
    • Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only)
    • the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30S, Geography 30S, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for (a) above
• Have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential; have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills
• Have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community, city-wide, regional, national, international)
• Have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments)
• Have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee

 What will I have to do?

• Submit a completed application to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by the deadline

How do I apply?

For more information visit: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/school_entrance/1479.html

University of Manitoba Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2023

Award Amount: Up to $16,000
 
Who can apply?

• Students who are Indigenous (Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit); 
• Have achieved a high school average of at least 90 percent calculated on the basis of results in
  • English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S
  • Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only)
  • the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30S, Geography 30S, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for (a) above
• Have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential; have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills
• Have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community, city-wide, regional, national, international)
• Have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments)
• Have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee

What will I have to do?

• Submit a completed application to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by the deadline

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/entrance-awards/bmo-indigenous-leaders-scholarships 

Volleyball Manitoba Dr. Dale Iwanoczsko Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: December 8, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Who can apply?

• Graduating high school volleyball players in Manitoba pursuing post-secondary education
• Must demonstrate academic excellence (75%+ average) and involvement in extracurricular activities
• Special consideration may be given to athletes who: live in rural MB, have competed on a provincial team, or will be participating in a varsity volleyball program at a Canadian College or University

What will I have to do?

• Complete online application form
• Submit a letter from principal certifying candidate’s scholarship, character, and school citizenship
• Submit a letter from coach indicating candidate’s character, volleyball ability, involvement in other school programs, and service in the school
• Submit latest transcript
• 2-3 paragraph letter written by the student outlining sports involvement and future sports, post-secondary, and career plans

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://volleyballmanitoba.ca/about/scholarships-funds/ 

Burger King Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000 to $50,000
 
 Who can apply?

• Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2020-21 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

What will I have to do?

• Create an account online, fill out the application and apply

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://bk-scholars.com/

North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship Competition

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000
 
Who can apply?

• Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident)
• Enrolled (or enrolling) as full-time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field
• Limit of one (1) entry per contestant
• Employees and professional affiliates of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible

What will I have to do?

• Complete all required sections of the application form
• Be sure to attach the following documents to your application form:
  • Copy of your most recent transcripts
  • Some verification of enrollment at your college
• Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.northamericanvanlines.ca/scholarship 

Allied Van Lines Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Award Amount: Four awards, each worth $1,000
  
Who can apply?

• Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident)
• Enrolled (or enrolling) as full-time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field
• Limit of one (1) entry per contestant
• Employees and professional affiliates of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible

What will I have to do?

• Complete all required sections of the application form
• Be sure to attach the following documents to your application form:
  • Copy of your most recent transcripts
  • Some verification of enrollment at your college
• Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your first-hand experience and sentiment, is best- no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.alliedvanlines.ca/scholarship 

French for the Future National Essay Contest

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000 - $12,000

Can be used at any of the following institutions: University of Ottawa (ON), Université Sainte-Anne (NS), Université de Moncton (NB), Université Saint-Boniface (MB), University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean (AB), Laurentian University (ON), Glendon College of York University (ON)

Who can apply?

• Canadian students in grades 10-12
• French as a Second Language (FSL): students enrolled in Core, Immersion, or Extended programs
• French First Language (FFL): francophone/francophone equivalency students

What will I have to do?

• Write and submit a 750-word essay in French on this year's chosen theme: In a future where everything is possible, how will the food we eat and the way it is produced have changed?

How do I apply?

For more information visit: http://french-future.org/programs/essay-contest/

Garage Insiders Scholarship

Deadline: December 20, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000
 
 Who can apply?

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada or hold a valid student visa
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
• Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: architecture or engineering programs, majoring in interior & exterior designing and other related studies

What will I have to do?

• Write a 500-word essay on:
  • What are some eco-friendly features that can be included in garage designs?
  • What are the benefits, challenges, and potential implications of integrating smart systems in garages?
  • How do garages contribute to decluttering and simplifying living spaces in the context of minimalism?

How do I apply?
For more information visit: https://garageinsiders.com/scholarship/

Loans Canada’s Financial Literacy Scholarship

Deadline: December 30, 2024 (another round available in November)

Award Amount: $750

Who can apply?

• Canadian citizens/permanent residents 30 years old or younger
• Must be enrolled/accepted for enrolment as a full-time/part-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution

What will I have to do?

• Write an essay/letter discussing how financial literacy has made a difference in your life; how you have budgeted, saved, invested, paid down debt, applied for scholarships, or had a side hustle
• Complete the online application form
• Upload proof of enrolment/acceptance

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://loanscanada.ca/scholarship/

Sons & Daughters of Italy Legacy Award

Deadline: December 30, 2023

Award Amount: Two awards, each worth $2,000

Who can apply?

• A Canadian citizen, between the ages of 17-30 as of June 30th in the year of your application, of Italian descent and a resident of Manitoba, OR, a Manitoban who is presently attending school out of province
• Entering or attending full time post-secondary education (university, college, trades) or graduate studies. (Proof of enrolment must be provided)
• Have not previously received a Sons of Italy award
• Note that preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate the following: 
  • Participation in the Italian community
  • A genuine interest in their Italian heritage
  • Good academic standing
  • Achievement in their field of training or cultural pursuit
  • Co-curricular activities/achievements and/or community service
  • Financial need

What will I have to do?

• Application form 

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.sonsofitaly.ca/SOIscholarship 

Loans Canada’s Financial Literacy Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023 (another round available in April)

Award Amount: $750

Who can apply?

• Canadian citizens/permanent residents 30 years old or younger
• Must be enrolled/accepted for enrolment as a full-time/part-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution

What will I have to do?

• Write an essay/letter discussing how financial literacy has made a difference in your life; how you have budgeted, saved, invested, paid down debt, applied for scholarships, or had a side hustle
• Complete the online application form
• Upload proof of enrolment/acceptance

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://loanscanada.ca/scholarship/ 

Storwell Bursary

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Award Amount: $2,000
 
 Who can apply?

• Applicant must have been a foster child with a Canadian or American foster care program and must agree to having said organization verify placement
• Will be enrolled as full-time student at a recognized general/vocational college or post-secondary institution in Canada or the USA as of Sept 2023
• Must be a Canadian or American citizen or permanent resident
• Must be 24 years of age or younger at time of application
• Winner agrees to having their name, photo and post-secondary institution displayed on the Storwell website

What will I have to do?

• Simply fill out their application form to be considered!
  • Note: because this is an annual bursary forms submitted after Sept 1 will be considered for the next years award

How do I apply?
For more information visit: https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application 

Instant Record Check Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Amount: $500 

Who can apply?

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be currently enrolled or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited Canadian university, college or school
• Must be a legal resident of Canada or hold a valid student Visa

What will I have to do?

• The applicant must write a 300-word essay on either of the following topics:
  • the relationship between a person's criminal history and their credibility
  • the convenience and threats technology has posed to one's personal information
  • your stand on employers doing criminal background checks on applicants
  • how the COVID-19 pandemic affected employment chances and the hiring process

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.instantrecordcheck.ca/instant-record-check-500-scholarship/

Heer Law Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Amount: $2,000

Heer Law helps students who have great entrepreneurial ideas. They help young entrepreneurs who lack personal funds combined with educational costs that can seriously stall the progress they make in moving their business ideas forward.

Who can apply?

• Must be currently attending university or college or set to attend during the 2023-2024 academic year
• Must be in good standing with their current or prospective institution

What will I have to do?

• Must apply via email and provide their name, address, university or college, major and expected graduation month and year
• Provide their application (a business plan for their current or prospective business which includes a section outlining intellectual property strategy) by December 31, 2023

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.heerlaw.com/scholarship

Stromberg's Chicken Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Amount: $1,000

Who can apply?

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Must be a permanent legal U.S. resident physically residing in the fifty United States of America or a holder of a valid student visa
• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in agricultural sciences and other related studies

What will I have to do?

• Must provide a 500-word essay on or before the deadline on one of the following topics:
  • The importance of poultry
  • What are the main benefits of raising chickens at home?
  • What do you think about green poultry farming?
  • Pro's and con's of urban chicken farming

How do I apply

For more information visit: https://www.strombergschickens.com/scholarship/

Golden Chimney Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000
 
 Who can apply?

• Be at least 18 years or older
• Be a legal United States or Canadian resident or hold a valid student visa
• Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

What will I have to do?

• Submit a 500-750 word essay on the following topic: “The Importance of Fire Safety in Homes and Communities”
• Provide proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university 

How do I apply?
For more information visit: https://goldengatechimney.com/scholarship/