Graduating Students

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Are you a student in your final year of high school (if you live outside Quebec), or in your last year of CEGEP (if you live in Quebec)? Have you shown a commitment to making a positive difference in your community? You may be eligible for a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership valued at up to $70,000 over 4 years toward a post-secondary college or university education.

Apply online between September 4 and November 13, 2024.

Loran Award

Need to be well rounded, have demonstrated character, leadership and a strong commitment to service in the community.

• Be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school.

• Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.

• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

• Be at least 16 years of age by September 1st of the following year.

 Deadline to apply is October 15th.

AES Engineers Scholarship

“Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.”
 

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada Scholarships

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their final year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record

University of Toronto Book Award​ 

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context.​  In order to be considered for the Book Award, you must complete the attached application. Please note: You do not have to type on the template provided for the nomination form.  You can use the format and convert to a Word document to allow for further elaboration.  Please upload your completed application to the Maple HS Regular Scholarship Submission form by October 4th. 

***If you are the Book Award winner, University of Toronto will immediately invite you to apply for the University of Toronto National Scholarship which is due on October 17, 2024.  Only the Book Award Winner will be able to apply for the National Scholarship. The application for the University of Toronto National Scholarship can be found here. 

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program ​ 

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.  In order to be considered, you must complete the on-line application and upload a completed copy to the Maple HS Regular Scholarship Submission form  by October 4, 2024.  Please note: You do not have to type on the template provided for the nomination form. ​

***If you are the selected as the Maple High School nominee, you must apply to the University of Toronto by October 18, 2024 and you must submit your scholarship application to the University of Toronto (they will provide the submission instructions) by November 8, 2024.   If you have questions, please email pearson.scholarship@utoronto.ca

Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation Scholarship

Since its inception, the AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million to students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry, as well as technicians from AEA member companies. Numerous scholarships are available, ranging from $1,000 to more than $35,000 each.​
 

RBC Students Leading Change Scholarships

​The recipients were selected based on their passion to lead inspire positive change in their communities.

Automotive Industries Association of Canada​

To be eligible to win an Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry related program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university. This includes students pursuing their studies as an automotive apprentice. It also includes studies in any of the following automotive sectors: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).

Queen's University Major Admission Awards

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of our major admission awards​. In order to be considered, you must complete the on-line application and upload a completed copy to the Maple HS Regular Scholarship Submission form ​ by November 29th. Please do not submit the application on the Queen's website. Only 2 students per school can be selected.  You will be informed if you are chosen, after which you may submit your application.  

Please note: Apply for admission to Queen’s via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) no later than November 20 to ensure that you gain access to SOLUS to submit your MAA application by December 8. It takes 4-6 business days to receive your SOLUS login from the date you applied to Queen's University.  
 

Terry Fox Award

Recognizes humanitarian volunteer work; must demonstrate strong performance in academics, athletics, and volunteerism. Award recognizes someone who has overcome adversity.​​ Deadline to apply is early December.

Schulich Leader Nominee Application​      

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships.

Fifty are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Twenty-five are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and 25 are valued at $80,000* for science and math scholarships.

Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.​ Please note: You do not have to type on the template provided for the nomination form.  You can use the format and convert to a Word document to allow for further elaboration.  Please upload your completed application to the Maple HS Regular Scholarship Submission form ​by​ January 20th, 2025.

​​​​​​​Burger King Scholars​

Available to all high school students who are living in Canada, grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and planning to enroll full-time at a college or university.

Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship & Citizenship Award

Exemplary citizenship through school and community service and volunteerism, has financial needs but may not receive a scholarship based on marks alone.
 

University of Guelph

President’s Scholarship and other scholarships. Apply online.

For students with a 90%+ average and leadership contributions to their schools and community.​
 

York University International Student Scholarship & Award​

York University International Student Scholarship & Award Application. These scholarships and awards are for international student applicants with an exceptional academic profile, and who demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport. Students do not need an offer of admission to apply for York entrance awards and scholarships. ​
 

University of Western

President’s Scholarship and other scholarships. Apply online.

For students with a 90%+ average and leadership contributions to their schools and community.​ In order to be considered, you must upload a completed copy of your essay submission to the Maple HS Regular Scholarship Submission form ​ by January 31st. Please do not submit the application on Western's website. Only 4 students per school may apply.  Please use Ms. Rini Khatri as school contact.

Entrance Scholarships-- for Engineering at McMaster​

Only one application is required to be considered for all eligible Faculty of Engineering entrance scholarships.
 

A.B.L.E. – Canadian Black Law Enforc​ers​

Scholarship for Black students who wish to enter the field of law enforcement, criminology, law and criminal justice studies, police foundations. Registration package will come out at a later date.
 

The Children's Aid Foundation Scholarship​

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be a current Crown (permanent) Ward, or have been a Crown (permanent) Ward for at least one year, or be eligible for Continued Care and Support for Youth, under 26 years of age at the start of their current school program, or under 30 years of age if they have received scholarship or bursary funding from the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada for the same program in previous year and registered at an accredited post-secondary institution as a full time student, or have full time status granted through an accommodation, for at least 2 semesters of the upcoming school year.
 

Schulich Builders Scholarship for Skilled Trades​  ​

The Schulich Foundation is excited to kick off the another year of Schulich Builders, scholarships for the skilled trades. They are awarding 100 Scholarships for one-year certificate and two-year diploma focussing on skilled trades at 10 Ontario colleges, with a value of $40.000 per award for two-year diploma programs and $20,000 per award for one-year certificate programs.  We rely on skilled trades to build and maintain the infrastructure of our cities and towns. Our challenge is not having enough of these talented people to meet the demands fueled by our growth. Schulich Builders will combat the shortage of skilled trades in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our communities by awarding 100 annual scholarships to the most promising candidates.  The Guidance Department is looking to nominate up to five (5) students for the Schulich Builders Scholarship for Skilled Trades Scholarship.  The student must be a Canadian citizen, have a strong work ethic, demonstrate financial need, and be respectful of people from different backgrounds.  Students must be enrolling in a full time, eligible skilled trades one-year certificate or two-year diploma program at a participating college starting in the Fall. Please see Ms. Khatri in Guidance to apply.
 

Horatio Alger Scholarships of Canada

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $1.2 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.  Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in Grade 11 with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.  Deadline is mid-March.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation

For students entering university in Hotel & Food Administration at Guelph. University or Hospitality and Tourism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Please download and complete the application forms on the website.
 

Toronto Real Estate Board Scholarshi​p​

TREB’s Past President’s Scholarship program annually awards scholarships on behalf of TREB Member REALTORS® to graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education, for example, university, college, or trade school. Two $5,000 first place scholarships and two $2,500 second place scholarships are available.

Benson Kearley IFG

Scholarships to Grade 12 students making a positive impact in their community.

The Dream Never Dies Scholarship

The Dream Never Dies Foundation in Memory of Lloyd Christopher Skeen is dedicated to fulfilling his dream of increasing financial support for deserving students, particularly in the field of aviation. By awarding scholarships to post-secondary students, the Foundation aims to create opportunities for dreamers in pursuit of their passion.
 

La Rocca Memorial Bursary

Successful applicants will have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to:

• altruism (selfless acts)

• service (caring for others)

• and/or life (the primacy of life; protecting the weak and vulnerable)

Jamaican Canadian Association

Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant of Caribbean/African background 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.  

Black Business and Professional Association

Nomination from school required. Based on good academic record, financial need, involvement in Black Community: Youth leader, scholar, athlete.

Jean Lumb Awards

The annual Jean Lumb Awards will be presented to seven outstanding students who have achieved excellence in. Academics, Athletics, The Arts, Community Services, Defence of the Environment, Dignity of Life, Innovation.

Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) - Bursary

Bursaries are available to grade 12 students in Ontario, pursuing post-secondary studies related to the many careers in the justice system at an Ontario University or College. These bursaries have been created to assist students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to their studies and who are in financial need. Bursaries are offered in each judicial region by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario​ (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges and the Ontario Superior Co​urt Judges’ Association (OSCJA)

Epilepsy Ontario Scholarships​

Students who have successfully completed high school and entering their first year of post-secondary education or continuing their post-secondary education this fall.​

Mon Sheong Foundation Silver Jubilee Award for Excellence

Our Awards Committee, a panel of current and former professors, evaluates and considers applicants based on their academic standing, voluntary community involvement, leadership, character, and aspirations to make a difference. We are proud to support such exemplary students by empowering them to reach their full potential.

Cooper Memorial School Award

Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship: LDAO offers an annual  $1,000 scholarship award in memory of Roy V. Cooper, whose volunteerism within his own chapter community and the LDAO is recognized. The scholarship recognizes an Ontario high school student who has a documented Learning Disability and who will be attending a postsecondary institution in the upcoming academic  year. The student must be pursuing a bachelor of engineering or a bachelor of science in a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not include social sciences or technology majors).
 

The Ontario Professional Engineers Founda​tion​

Awards annual entrance scholarships valued at $1500 each to one male student and one female student at each of Ontario's 15 accredited engineering schools. Annual entrance scholarships valued at $1500 each to one male student and one female student at each of Ontario's 15 accredited engineering schools.

The Bill 7 Award

Open to individuals who meet ALL of the following criteria:  individuals who are attending or accepted by a Post-Secondary Educational Institution in the Province of Ontario; who have demonstrated financial need;  who are pursuing their first post-secondary program of study; and who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, and/or queer.

The Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) 

MACCA will be awarding Scholarships based on students’ involvement and dedication to their community and academic achievements. One outstanding student that excels in these areas and demonstrates that they have gone above the norm will receive the President’s award. The deadline is typically the last day in June of the current school year.  When the application is made available, it will be linked on the MACCA website.

Please contact provider for more information.

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Scholarship Directory

At BFCN we believe that access to education of all forms is important for the continued success and growth of youth in our community. Accessing post-secondary education in particular continues to be a significant barrier for many and our Scholarship Program is one way that we try to challenge that barrier and create more access and opportunities. ​

Scholar Tree

ScholarTree is an online platform that helps students pay for their education through scholarships​

Carleton University Prestige Scholarships

If you are a Canadian high school student with financial need, demonstrated leadership abilities, and participation in secondary school extra-curricular activities and/or community service that impacted the lives of others – the following leadership entrance bursaries have been established to recognize your achievements and to provide additional financial assistance.

Royal Canadian Legion Bursary

As part of the Legion’s commitment to youth, many Branches award scholarships through their General Funds to recognize scholastic achievement and support youth in their community. Criteria for these funds are established by the Branch or Provincial Command.

The Civil Engineering Scholarship​

ORBA scholarships are presented annually to two high school and two post-secondary students who are enrolled in a civil engineering program at an Ontario university or a civil technology or technician program at an Ontario college. The recipients are recognized at ORBA’s annual Convention.

Academicinvest

Looking for a scholarship that's relevant to what you're studying? Take a look below. This website is organized their applicable college or university major.

Basilicata Cultural Society Bursary

The goal of these scholarships is to provide students with an opportunity to discover their roots and to learn the history of their forefathers as well as to provide the winners with financial support towards the continuation of their studies.

Black Business & Professional Association Scholarships

The BBPA National Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 and is dedicated to supporting and promoting the achievement of academic excellence by Black Canadian youth through an annual scholarship program.

The Fund is managed by a volunteer board of trustees appointed by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) and is operated separately from the Harry Jerome Awards and all other BBPA activities.

CanLearn

Information on merit-based scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral studies.

Ministry of Citizen and Immigration Volunteer Service Awards

For Service in the community. Ontario's medal and recognition program celebrate the people who make our province a better place to live.

OSAP

OSAP is Ontario’s flagship student support program, offering a mix of grants and loans to thousands of students each year

University of Toronto Scholarships

Use the scholarship sorter to research scholarships available to University of Toronto applicants and students. Select the type of award you are interested in learning about. Applicants should look at the Admission Scholarships for undergraduate students.

Queen’s University Scholarships

Excellence in academics, extensive community involvement, and leadership skills.

Shad Valley Scholarships

Lots of scholarships available to students in grades 11 & 12 who want to participate in a leadership program in July at various university campuses; excellent for students going into science or business. See website for more information (apply early).

Toronto Metropolitan University Scholarship​s

Students attending a Canadian secondary school with final averages of 80% and higher who met the terms and conditions for the scholarships mentioned.

University of Waterloo – National Scholarship

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. For students entering first year math or computer science.