Lisgar CI - 2025-2026

Scholarship Central - Lisgar CI

The following table contains some scholarship opportunities that are available this school year. Scholarships are not necessarily affiliated with Lisgar; this is intended to be a resource of opportunities that may be of interest/relevance to you. Many post-secondary institutions also have their own entrance scholarships and bursaries that you can apply for - please examine what they have to offer!

Please ensure that you read through the scholarship info page linked in the left column before beginning an application to ensure eligibility. Questions can be directed to Mr. Gargano.

Fall Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Key Criteria

Type

Nomination Application Link

Applications for nomination must be submitted by

Scholarship closes on

HT Scholarship

High school students with interest in health care

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

Tuesday Sept 30th, 2025

University of Toronto National Scholarship

superior academic

performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional extra-curricular

achievement

Nomination (students apply for nomination, then Lisgar staff select one nominee to apply for the scholarship)

Link

Friday October 3rd, 3:00pm

  • Must apply to U of T by October 17th, 2025
  • Must apply for the scholarship itself by October 31st, 2025

University of Toronto Lester B Pearson International Scholarships

exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and potential to contribute positively to the global community

Nomination (students apply for nomination, then Lisgar staff select one nominee to apply for the scholarship)

Link

Friday October 3rd, 3:00pm

  • Must apply to U of T by October 17th, 2025
  • Must apply for the scholarship itself by November 7th, 2025

Loran Scholarships 

strength of character, commitment to service, and intrinsic sense of values-driven leadership.

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

October 16, 2025 at 12pm EST

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

demonstrated community leadership, final year of high school, at least 75% average, Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

October 22nd, 2025

University of Toronto Wolf Scholars

Final year secondary school, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, minimum 90% academic average in most recent completed year of schooling, born between Sept 1 2004 and Sept 1 2009, apply to Faculty of Art and Science at U of T St. George campus by November 7, 2025.

Nomination (students apply for nomination, then Lisgar staff select one nominee to apply for the scholarship)

Link

October 24, 2025, 3:00pm

Must apply to U of T St. George campus by Friday November 7, 2025

The Brandon Langhjelm Essay Contest

Eligibility: Canadians aged 15-25 by contest deadline

Length: 1,200 to 1,500 words

Deadline: October 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Winners announced: December 9, 2025

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

October 26, 2025

Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars Program

High school senior/student in their final year of upper or higher secondary school

College/university Undergraduate

Graduate student

AND

Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution

Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for non-profits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)

Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Scholars Program (a one-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

October 28, 2025, 4:00pm

Annual Ayn Rand Essay Contests

Win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes by writing about one of Ayn Rand's classic novels. Open to students worldwide.

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

October 31, 2025

Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships

Available to Indigenous Canadians who are pursuing further studies after high school.

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

November 1, 2025

OSSTF Student Achievement Awards

Student writers and artists can submit creative work exploring this year’s theme: 2Gether > 1 — Together is Greater Than One. Judging will be held at the school, District, regional and provincial levels. Eight provincial winners will be awarded $1000 each in prizes and will be invited to our Annual General Meeting in March, where a video showcasing their work will be screened.

Students submit an entry to Mr. Gargano (with guidance from an OSSTF member; teacher or education worker), one entry per category is passed on to the next level

Instructions linked here

N/A

N/A

Wednesday November 12th, 2025

Soroptimist Live your Dream Award

Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents.

Has financial need.

Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training or an undergraduate degree program.

Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.

Agrees to write your essays in your own words, without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Students apply directly

N/A

N/A

November 15, 2025

Driver Education Initiative Award

Current high school university, or college students. Along with your submission please include a picture of yourself which we can post on our site to go along with your essay

The winner will be required to provide proof of successful acceptance to a Higher Institute of Learning, College or University. Payment will be made directly to the applicant’s college. If you have additional questions, please contact us. This contest is open to all students in U.S., Canada, and abroad.

Students apply directly.

N/A

N/A

November 30, 2025

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

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.

Students apply directly.

N/A

N/A

TBD

Winter Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Key Criteria

Type

Nomination Application Link

Applications for nomination must be submitted by

Scholarship closes on

Schulich Leader Scholarship

Nomination (students apply for nomination, then Lisgar staff select one nominee to apply for the scholarship)

Link TBD

TBD

TBD