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Money, Money, Money!!

Post Secondary Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

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Colleges: Finding Programs

www.ontariocolleges.ca : Guide to all college programs in Ontario

How to apply
Colleges
Programs

Financial assistance
FAQ
Confirming offers of admission

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ontariocolleges.ca

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Paying for College

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University: Finding Programs

www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca: A comprehensive guide to Ontario Universities

Admission process
Entrance requirements
Enrollment by program
Residence and meal plan information

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(slide for universities - key things)

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University Specific Scholarships ontario universities info.ca

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Example: McMaster Financial Aid & Awards

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Scholarship vs Bursary

Scholarship:

Financial reward or aid to a student
Recognizes achievement → marks, athletics, leadership and/or community involvement
Some may involve supplementary applications
Can be for financial need
Amounts may vary

Bursary:

An allotment of money granted to students who can demonstrate academic success but who also have financial needs
Amounts vary - also available during the degree or diploma program

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What do Scholarships Require?

✅ Marks: usually over 80% in grade 11/12 classes

✅ Involvement in your school and community

✅ Volunteering in your school and community

✅ Well-rounded

✅ Arts ✅ Athletics ✅ Clubs ✅ Leadership

✅ What have you done that is creative/innovative?

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Entrance Scholarships

Based solely on Grade 12 marks → usually final marks, best 6 including required courses

Sample:

Amounts may vary depending on the post secondary institution

Grades	Monterey Range
85%	$500 - $1000
90%	$1000 - $2000
95%	$2000 - $4000

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How do I get started?

Visit scholarship websites to make yourself aware of the scholarships for which you are eligible
Some commonly used sites:

Scholarships Canada
HDSB board site
Student Awards
Student Awards Hub

Some employers [parents and students] offer scholarships

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Research Requirements

Register with each of the following websites
Search for a list of eligible scholarships
Download the application
Check out the requirements of the scholarship on the individual websites

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Board Site https://sites.google.com/hdsb.ca/scholarships

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www.scholarshipscanada.com

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www.studentawards.com

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Community Awards Hub

These awards are available for students to apply in the spring. They are community based and centrally located for easy access on the Awards Hub portal.

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Sponsored Scholarships (Gr. 12 Google Classroom)

Examples of scholarships requiring school nomination:

Apply directly for most scholarships; for those that require sponsorship from Garth Webb, submit the sample application by the deadline set by the school - All info on grade 12 Google Classroom

Queen’s Chancellor Lester B. Pearson Schulich Leaders (STEM) Western National

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Reference letters

From a responsible adult who knows you well

Principal
Teacher
Coach
Employer
Not a relative

Ask and provide them with a resume or reference form
Include your goals
Give them at least 2 weeks notice

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Average Tuition Costs/per year for Post-Secondary Education (2022/23)

Apprenticeship: $1,500

Apprenticeship: $1,400

College Diploma: $2500-$4000

College Degree: $6000-$7000

University Degree: $7000-$9000

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The Grand Total for the Post-Secondary Pathways (2022)

Average College Grand Total Per Year (diploma)

$14,000*

For student living at home: $2500-4000

Average University Grand Total Per Year (degree)

$24,000*

For student living at home: $7,000-$9,000 (dependent upon program)

*for a student living on campus who has purchased a meal plan

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OSAP

Ontario Student Assistance Program → government financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university
OSAP offers funding through

Grants → money you don’t have to pay back
Loans → money you repay once you are done school

OSAP Calculator (Available Spring 2026)
OSAP Website

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Financial Aid Departments

Once you have a list of potential post secondary schools contact the Financial Aid Department for that school

They can provide information on:

School specific awards and bursaries
On campus employment
Access to financial advisors

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Important Dates

College Applications due → Feb 1^st, 2026
University Applications due → Jan 15^th, 2026

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Resources - Research Session

Board Site: https://sites.google.com/hdsb.ca/scholarships

www.scholarshipscanada.com

www.studentawards.com

https://www.haltonlearningfoundation.ca/

https://www.theocf.org/initiative/community-education-awards-hub/