Scholarships & Bursaries
Check out the following links to find Bursaries and Scholarships that you can apply for:
- Magnifying Creativity Scholarship + Lights Me Up Scholarship
- Nipissing University Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
- Scholarships Canada
- UniversityStudy.ca
- Find My Scholarships
- Scholarship Positions
- Government of Ontario Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries
- Scholarships in Canada for African and International Students
- Scholarships – University College Canada
- Indspire
- Government of Canada International Scholarships
- Canada Homes Scholarship
NUFA
List (FundQi)
Thank you to FundQi.ca for putting together the scholarship list found below.
The list of scholarships provided below contains low competition opportunities.
Science
- Applicants must have a major declared in a science related field
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma)
- Value: $1,500
- Due Date: July 29th
- Students pursuing a degree in a science related field
- US, Canada, and European Countries only
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma).
- Value: $1,500
- Due Date: Mid-December
- A Canadian Citizen
- Enrolled full-time at a Canadian University or College
- Enrolled in undergraduate studies, second (2nd) year or higher standing
- Enrolled in an Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Studies or other related program
- Have an academic standing of B+ (75%) or higher
- Value: $1,000
- Due Date: September 30th
- Have a high school degree or equivalent, unless you are currently a high school senior applying to university
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2019-20 academic year OR currently enrolled as a high school senior intending to enroll at a university in the United States or Canada for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in the United States or Canada for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology
- Value: $5000
- Due Date: December 5th
Scholarships for Women
S.T.E.M.
- Have a high school degree or equivalent
- Currently be enrolled at an accredited university for the 2019-2020 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field OR be studying video game programming, game engineering, game design and development, or a closely related field in gaming
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in technology (i.e. computer science or gaming)
- Value: $5,000
- Due Date: December
Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship
- Be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate (2nd year or above) or masters student at a university for the 2019-2020 academic year. First year undergraduate students are not eligible. Students must have completed at least one year of university education.
- Intend to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or masters student at a university for the 2020-2021 academic year.
- Be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Maintain a strong academic record
- Not have a close relative working for Adobe Research.
- Value: $10,000
- Due Date: Open in August
RBC Capital Markets Diversity Scholarship
- Individuals who identify as any one of the following:
- Women
- Visible minorities
- LGBT+
- Aboriginal or Indigenous background
- Veterans
- Persons with disabilities
- Students of full-time undergraduate studies graduating in December 2020 or Spring 2021, from an accredited university in Canada
- Available to work full-time May-August 2020
- Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA/80%
- Diverse extra-curricular participation and community involvement
- Canadian Citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or individuals who are legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer until, and including, September 2020
- Value: $5,000 & Paid Internship
- Due Date: May
- Canadian Aboriginal woman
- Studying in Canada
- Holds or will hold an undergraduate university degree or equivalent before the CFUW AWA for which she has 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 postsecondary degree-granting institution
- Programs leading to a first degree in law – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.); Juris Doctor (JD).
- Programs leading to the following degrees in medicine – Medical Doctor (MD); Doctor of Optometry (OD).
- Programs leading to qualifying for a license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the province or territory of the graduate’s choice.
- Programs leading to a Master’s degree in fields dealing with important Canadian aboriginal issues at the time the AWA is given as defined by the most recent Canadian report by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.
- Value: $25,000-$10,000
- Due Date: N/A
Business/Finance
- Undergrad in finance or pursuing MBA.
- Value: Scholarships and paid internships in the financial sector
- Due Date: February 6, 2020
Indigenous
- Award is intended for Indigenous women, Two Spirit and gender diverse youth under 31 years of age;
- You must be pursuing a post-secondary education, with priority given to those in a law or justice related field
- You must demonstrate a financial need; and,
- Students must demonstrate a commitment to improving the well-being of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people in Canada politically, culturally, economically or otherwise.
- Value: $1,000
- Due Date: August 30th
Politics
Mayor Andrée P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship
- In a cover letter, tell us how you have been involved in campus or community activities related to women’s issues.
- Submit a research paper you presented on issues related to women in politics, in any order of government.
- You must demonstrate how your area of study impacts on getting women involved in all orders of government.
- Special consideration will be given if there is a focus on municipal government.
- Value: $4,500
- Due Date: Check in Nov 2020
General
“You Look Attractive” Scholarship Program for Female Students
- To enter this contest, choose from one of the following three topics and write an essay of 600 – 1000 words.
- Essay Topics:
- The Role Of Women In Today’s World
- What Do You Understand By Women Empowerment?
- How Do You Define An Attractive Woman?
- Value: $1 000
- Due Date: August 1, 2020
Black Students
- A member of the Canadian Black community (i.e. a Black person of discernible African ancestry and you self identify as Black/African- Canadian/African-Caribbean/African-American);
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- A maximum 30 years of age at the start of the 2017-18 academic year, and be
- Enrolled as a full-time student in the academic year 2017-2018 at an accredited post-secondary institution (as determined by the NSF).
- Value: $1,000-$7,000
- Due Date: June 30th
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in full time study in an accredited Ontario University.
- The Awards will be given to a Black female and a Black male student who has completed a minimum of one year in an undergraduate program in one of the following areas: Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering/Technology, Engineering Science, Forestry, or Business.
- Of good academic standing with a strong GPA (B-).
- Have demonstrated leadership skills with involvement in extra-curricular activities within the community or campus
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Students must be returning to school on a full time basis
- Applicants must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and updated resume along with their application.
- Value: $5,000
- Due Date: October 1st
Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ontario Scholarship
- Applicant must be a Canadian citizen/ landed immigrant pursuing an undergraduate degree or diploma.
- Applicant whose parent(s), guardian(s), grandparent(s) are of Caribbean background.
- Applicant must hold a Secondary School diploma and is currently enrolled in full time studies at a Canadian College or University.
- Value: $500
- Due Date: June
Indigenous Students
RBC Indigenous Summer Internship
- Students wishing to apply must be Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Métis) and enrolled in any two year or longer post-secondary program.
- Value: Paid Internship
- Due Date: Varies
Kathleen Blinkhorn Aboroginal Student Scholarship
- Must identify as Aboriginal
- must be living in non-profit housing* in Ontario
- must be enrolled in a program at a recognized college, university or private trade school
- must be studying full or part-time (minimum 60% course load) for the upcoming school year
- Value: $1000
- Due Date: Opens in March
ONECA Scholarships – Aboriginal
- Full-time Post Secondary student of aboriginal ancestry in their second year of their field of study
- Must have successfully completed their first year in a program that has a counselling component at an
- Ontario Post-Secondary Institution
- 75% overall average in first year
- Proceeding into the second year or graduate year of the same program
- Involvement in the community and/or school extra-curricular activities
- Recommended by Education Counsellor or a Teacher
- Leadership qualities, dedication and good attendance
- Value: $1000
- Due Date: June 2020
The TransCanada Indigenous Legacy Scholarship
- Aboriginal – near TransCanada’s proposed projects, projects under construction and/or operating assets
- You are a Canadian or American citizen or permanent resident
- Value: Up to $10,000
- Due Date: Opens in January
- Student must be studying economics, computer science, mathematics or statistics, commerce/business administration with a finance major – Administration and Operations: financial services, administration and business, project management, human resources, communications and web, internal audit, currency production, knowledge and information management, security – Information Technology and Cyber Security: software development, network engineering, solution architecture, project management, business analysis, cyber security
- Value: $16,000 & work placement
- Due Date: August 1st
Husky Energy Aboriginal Scholarships
- Studying Business, Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Studies, Computer Sciences, Law, or skilled trades, including power engineering and instrumentation technician courses
- Value: $3,500-$5,000
- Due Date: Last business day before June 1st
- Be a Canadian resident of First Nation (Status or Non-Status), Inuit or Métis ancestry between the ages of 19-35.
- Self-employed for a minimum of one year.
- Value: $10,000
- Due Date: Opens in August
Italian Students
- For students whose families are of Basilicata origins.
- Value: $2,000
- Due Date: Sept 1st
Volunteering
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in a full-time program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, accredited by the applicable provincial Ministry of Education, during the 2019 – 2020 academic year.
- A full-time program is defined by consecutive Fall and Winter semesters.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the end of the current year.
- Value: $2,000
- Due Date: January 31st
- In good academic standing.
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
- Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP 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 CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.
- Value: $28,000
- Due Date: February 1st
- Are registered to attend a post-secondary institution (in any year)
- Have lived in the GTA for at least 2 years
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
- Have a proven track record of community involvement/volunteerism
- Have demonstrated leadership in their community/are community mobilisers
- Make a positive contribution to the city
- Value: $5,000
- Due Date: Check in March
- Your nominee must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and a resident of Ontario
- Value: $5000 and epic conference
- Due Date: May 31st
- You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time diploma or full-time
- undergraduate degree-seeking course of study at a publicly-funded university or college
- You must hold a minimum average of 70% in your previous year of study at a Canadian publicly funded university or college
- Demonstrated participation in volunteer activities
- You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Value: $1500
- Due Date: check in fall
Merit (GPA)
- Must be a Canadian or American Citizens.
- You must be enrolled and about to begin studies, currently studying, or have completed your program in the last 12 months in a recognised, Canadian or American post-secondary education institution.
- You are in good academic standing
- Value: $3000
- Due Date: check back in the fall
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need,
- community involvement,
- academic excellence, and
- have a career objective that will make a positive contribution in Canadian society.
- Value: $2500
- Due Date: May 31st
Law & Political Science
- Applicants should be studying humanities, economics, business, law, or social sciences at a Canadian university at either the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Bursaries will be awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal for one or two further years, in support of continued study.
- Value: $10 000
- Due Date: June
- Value: Epic 5 Day Conference
- Due Date: April 30th
- Econ, poli, law or any usually hold degrees
- Value: $4,500-$5,400 Paid-Internship
- Due Date: February 1st
- Enrolled in, or recent graduate of, an undergraduate or graduate-level university program.
- Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
- Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet programs and Internet research.
- Additional skills will be also required for each specific project.
- Value: Internship: $2,000 -$2,500 a month
- Due Date: Varies
- Cato’s paid internships are for undergraduates, looking for a career in policy, communications, or law
- Value: $4,000
- Due Date: June 27th, November 1st & February 15th
- An epic conference about entrepreneurship, technology, politics, economics, philosophy, education, creativity, urbanism. You can go to this conference with all expenses covered if you apply early enough!
- Value: $1,200
- Due Date: June 16th-19th
Start Up Business Grants
- Once you get into their incubator you can pitch you idea to them to get the funding,
- Value: $8,000
- Due Date: Anytime
- Seed financing and funding for entrepreneurship skills training to help grow start-up companies and make them investment- and customer-ready
- Value: $30 000
- Due Date: February
- Value: $100 000
- Due Date: October
Marketing
Flip Flops & Apple Sauce Marketing Scholarship
- Value: $1,000
- Due Date: March 15th & November 15th
KPMG Global Internship Program
- Contact your local firm for information
- Value: internship
- Due Date: Unknown
- To apply, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college.
- Successful applicants display a commitment to volunteerism, a record of academic excellence, and an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.
- Value: $1,500
- Due Date: February 28th
- The scholarship is open to emerging creative talent from across Canada wanting to enter the advertising industry.
- Entrants must be non-professional Canadian residents over the age of 16.
- All fields of creativity related to the advertising community will be considered (e.g. writers, art directors, film makers, recording artists, illustrators, digital artists, etc.).
- Value: $1,500
- Due Date: September 15th
- Studying in the fields of Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or IT are recommended but not required
- Value: $1,000
- Due Date: December 20th
Business & Bachelor of Arts
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Canadian University or College.
- Valid passport and Canadian bank account.
- Available to work in Asia for a minimum of 10 weeks during the next available work term after the Cansbridge Fellowship Conference in early May.
- Available to travel to San Francisco in early May (exact date to be determined).
- Value: $6,000 & Internship in Asia
- Due Date: October
Export Development Canada Scholarship
- You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- enrolled in a full-time accredited bachelor’s degree program at a Canadian university or college
- studying business (international business, commerce, finance, economics, accounting, etc.) or business combined with environmental or sustainability courses*
- returning to full-time studies for the 2020-2021 academic year
- in excellent academic standing (minimum B average)
- Value: $4,000
- Due Date: February 28th
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
- Scholarship applicants must currently be enrolled full-time and similarly enrolled during the 2020-2021 academic year at an accredited, four-year college or university.
- Applicants must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance or criminal justice
- And demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession.
- Value: $10,000-$1,000
- Due Date: January 30th
Finance & Accounting
- Must be enrolled in the third or fourth year of a finance or economics program at an Ontario university
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent)
- All submissions must be in English
- Value: $3,000-1,000
- Due Date: December
Bursaries
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need,
- community involvement, academic excellence, and
- have a career objective that will make a positive contribution in Canadian society.
- Value: $2 500
- Due Date: Check in April
Travel Bursaries
- Canadian citizens
- At least 16 years old
- Been a full time student
- Value: $2 200 & a French Trip
- Due Date: Feb 15th
Accessibility Needs
- Physical Disability
- Value: $2 500 – $5 000
- Due Date: Check in February
- Any disability
- Studying Computer science
- Value: $5 000 & Google Retreat
- Due Date: Check in Fall
- Suffered from a parent dying in war.
- Value: $16 000
- Due Date: Anytime
Judge Daniel F. Foley Scholarship
- Has a parent in the Army, Navy or Air force.
- Value: $1 000 USD
- Due Date: August 1st
- Anyone doing an undergraduate degree with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis diagnosed by a healthcare professional.
- Value: $5 000
- Due Date: June 1st
- Physical or mental disability
- Overall average grade of 70% or higher.
- Value: $16,000 and a work placement
- Due Date: August 1st
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Value: $1,000 – $2,000
- Due Date: April 3rd
Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation
- Childhood Cancer Survivor
- Value: $1,000
- Due Date: Opens in February
The Osler Epilepsy Scholarship
- Must have Epilepsy and continuing education
- Value: $1,500
- Due Date: Check in Summer
- Injured because of a drunk driver or have a family member who was (sibling or legal guardian)
- Value: $4,000-$8,000
- Due Date: May 31st
Job-Applications.c Working Parent Scholarship Program
- Working parent
- Value: $1,000
- Due Date: December 7th
BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Any disability
- Studying finance
- Value: $5,000 USD
- Due Date: September 24th
Diversity Scholarship RBC Capital Markets Scholarships
- Value: $5,000
- Due Date: May 31st
LGBTQ+
- Value: $2,000
- Due Date: August 2nd, 2020
Diversity Scholarship RBC Capital Markets Scholarships
- Value: $5,000
- Due Date: May 31st