Scholarship Information

Scholarship Websites

There are many scholarships available to students who are both entering their first year of post-secondary studies and continuing their post-secondary studies.  The following sites can be used as tools in the search for scholarship information.  Please note that the TDSB does not take any responsibility for any of the information contained on these sites.  It is always the responsibility of the students to ensure the accuracy of deadlines and eligibility criteria.

Schoolfinder.com allows you to search for information on schools and their programs as well as scholarship information.  At School Finder, you can search for scholarships based on key words (for example, the name of the institution that you will be attending) and get information on the value of the scholarships, the deadline to apply, eligibility requirements, and contact information.

Studentawards.com requires you to sign up (for free) and fill out a personal information survey so that scholarships can be matched on more than just grades and location.

Scholarshipscanada.com requires a free registration to fully access the site.  This page allows you to search for scholarships based on the name of the scholarship as well as your school and area of study and provides information on eligibilty criteria, application deadlines and contat information.

Fastweb.com is a search engine for scholarships for post-secondary institutions in the U.S.A.  After filling out a survey, you are matched with scholarships that you may be eligible for based on your responses.

Electronicinfo.ca allows you to search for scholarships based on the university, the value, applicatiions, grade average and renewability.

Other Ways of Finding Scholarships

A few more places to try are:

  • google.ca - try your own search
  • the District School Board of Niagara provides a list of scholarships
  • your guidance department - they may have information on more scholarships
  • your college or univeristies student awards office - post-secondary institutions often offer a variety of scholarships to their students
  • the companies that your parents work for - some companies offer scholarships, and these are often the easiest to obtain

Do's and Dont's with Scholarships

• Do give yourself and others helping you lots of time to complete the application.
• Do a rough draft on a photocopy not on the original application.
• Do get parents and teachers to proofread your rough draft.
• Do read the instructions carefully.
• Do try to be creative unless it states otherwise.
• Do apply for as many as possible.
• Do type the final copy
• Do copy your application and file it away for future reference.
• Do track all your applications -  when can you expect a reply?
• Do ask for help.
• Do give your references at least two weeks to write a letter for you and supply them with a copy of criteria needed and a list of your activities and accomplishments.
• Do put a lot of effort into the application.  You are competing with the cream of the crop and your application must be perfect.
• Do make a photocopy of what you submit.

• Don’t let the original copies get dirty.
• Don’t lie on your applications.
• Don’t leave an unanswered question on the application form.
• Don’t do your good copy the first time.
• Don’t forget to check to make sure you have everything that they asked for.
• Don’t miss a deadline. 

 

Ontario Students Assistance Program - for more information including the OSAP Aid Estimator and Repayment Caluculator 

OSAP is a program run by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and funded by the provincial and federal governments.

OSAP is a needs-based program. This means that it provides loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries based on a formula that compares your educational costs to expected contributions from your parents or your spouse (if applicable) and your own income and assets.

OSAP provides eligible Ontario students with financial assistance to help pay for their tuition, books, mandatory fees, living costs and transportation.

 

Ontario School Counsellor's Association provides up to date information on Apprenticeships, Colleges, Universities, Work pathways.