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Why sign up for ScholarshipsCanada.com?

100+ Partner Institutions

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Contests worth over $199 million

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1,300,000+ students, parents, counsellors in our

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Higher Education And

Scholarships

Higher EducationYou will earn more money.Education Level Annual Income

Post-Bachelor $66,535

Bachelor $56,048

College/Trades/Apprenticeship $42,937

High School $37,403

Less Than High School $32,029

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/university-college-degree-salary-1.3695254

How much does school cost?Expense Cost

Domestic Tuition Costs $3,000 - $11,000

International Tuition Costs $6,500 - $50,000

Residence/Rent $4,000 - $7,000

Other Fees $750

Food $3,500

Books $800

Phone & Internet $1,000

Transportation $1,000

Entertainment $3,000

Total $20,000 - $25,000

Statistics Canada. Table 37-10-0003-01 Canadian undergraduate tuition fees by field of study

How will you pay for everything?

Savings & Work Family & Parents Loans Scholarships & Bursaries

What could a $1,000 scholarship cover?

Textbooks(Annual)

Metro Pass(Annual)

Phone Bill(Annual)

Entertainment(Semester)

ScholarshipMyths

Myth #1

86% of awards do not require an academic

average on ScholarshipsCanada!

Myth #2

59% of scholarship administrators would like more

applications.

3% of scholarships received no applications at all!

Myth #3

10,000+ scholarships are awarded by non-educational

administrators (corporations, associations, trade unions, religious

organizations, etc.)

Myth #4

Scholarship, bursary and contest deadlines are throughout the year!

Myth #5

Only 32% of scholarships require you to be in

financial need on ScholarshipsCanada!

Scholarships, bursaries and contests are often not based on marks.

There is an award for you.More than just schools award scholarships.Deadlines are year round.

scholarshipfor YOU

Scholarship #1Retail As A Career Scholarship Program Retail work/research experience

Reference letter and essay (500-700 words)

No financial need

All years of study

Diploma (college) or Bachelor (university)

No academic average

Worth up to $5,000 (20 available)

Scholarship #2Ulster University Canadian Scholarship

Provided by Ulster University

Available to Canadian students

Renewable over three years (£4,000 first year, £2,000 in years two and three)

Scholarship #3TD Scholarships for Community Leadership Provided by TD Canada Trust

Available to Canadian students

This scholarship will be awarded over the course of your education

Scholarship #4

Annual Scholarship Two $5,000 awards and two $2,500

awards

1,500 word essay and application form

Open to all residents of Ontario who are entering post-secondary

Scholarship #5Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships

160 awards available for up to $5,000

All Canadian citizens can apply

You must be a high school student looking to enroll in a post-secondary institution in fall 2020.

Where To Start?

Before you begin your search for scholarships, take some time to think about these factors:

Year of Study (entrance, first, second, third, fourth, final year, graduate)

Personal Circumstances (amputee, brain injury, foster child, parent, etc.)

Financial Need (pertains to your income; check with the scholarship administrator for more details)

Academic Average (your most recent grades)

Where To Start?

Other factors to consider:

Heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese, Polish, etc.)

Field of Study

Affiliation (companies, religious groups, unions, and associations, that you or your family are affiliated with)

Activities (sports, religious, academic, leadership, community involvement, etc.)

Location (where you live and go to school)

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Academic Average

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Understand the requirements: eligible for. Have questions? Contact the award administrator

Finding Scholarships: General Tips

Finding Scholarships: General Tips

Apply to the smaller awards: There is a lot less competition!

Be prepared: Have reference letters, personal statements, cover letters or resumés on hand

three, five or ten awards that you apply for

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