List of 50 Scholarships for Students in Ontario – Episode 11

LIFE LESSON: Finance & Money: Episode 11

Finding the right scholarship can make a huge difference in a student’s educational journey. Ontario offers hundreds of scholarships, bursaries, and grants designed to support students at every stage—from high school seniors to college, university, and graduate students. This curated list highlights 50 scholarships available to students in Ontario, helping you discover opportunities based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, community involvement, and career goals. Whether you’re just starting your search or narrowing down your options, this page is your go-to resource for funding your education and reducing the cost of post-secondary studies.

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List of 50 Scholarships for Students in Ontario – Episode 11

Top List of 50 Scholarships for Students in Ontario – Episode 11

Provincial & Broad Ontario Scholarships

  1. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) – Merit-based for grad students in Ontario. School of Graduate Studies
  2. Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Scholarships & Grants – Various supports including bursaries/scholarships. Ontario
  3. Ontario Learn and Stay Grant – Funding support with service commitments. Ontario
  4. Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Scholarship – Post-secondary award. Student Awards
  5. Goyal Development Sustainability & Resilient Homes Scholarship – Ontario student award. Student Awards
  6. Stampede Auto “Driven Toward the Future” Scholarship – Student support award. Student Awards
  7. Ontario Hockey Federation Bursary/Scholarship – Sports-related funding. OSCA
  8. Lionel High School Chemistry Scholarship – Science award. OSCA
  9. Cover Guy Scholarship – External student award. OSCA
  10. Wize Student Success Scholarships – Student awards program. OSCA

🏫 University & College Scholarships in Ontario

University of Toronto

  1. University of Toronto Chancellor’s Scholarship – Major entrance award. Ontario Universities’ Info
  2. University of Toronto Bank of Montreal (BMO) Award – Renewable award. Ontario Universities’ Info
  3. U of T In-Course Scholarships – For continuing students. Future at U of T

University of Waterloo

  1. President’s Scholarship – Entrance scholarship. University of Waterloo
  2. Merit Scholarship – Waterloo award based on academics. University of Waterloo

Ontario Tech University

  1. Chancellor’s Scholarship – Entrance award. Safa
  2. President’s Scholarship – Leadership and academic excellence. Safa

York University

  1. York University Entrance Scholarship – For first-year students. York University Future Students
  2. Leadership & Diversity Scholarships – Supporting equity and achievement. York University Future Students

Humber College

  1. Ontario First Generation Bursary – For first-gen students. Humber Polytechnic
  2. Global Learning Bursary – For study abroad/international experiences. Humber Polytechnic

Western University

  1. External Awards Database Scholarships – Up to dozens of external awards. Student Services

McMaster University

  1. McMaster Scholarships & Awards – Numerous merit/career awards. Office of the Registrar

University of Guelph

  1. Guelph In-Course Scholarships – Academic awards. University of Guelph
  2. Veterinary Medicine Scholarships – Specialized professional awards. University of Guelph

Algoma University

  1. Algoma University Alumni Awards I–IV – Multiple award levels. Ontario Universities’ Info

University of Ottawa

  1. Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship – Merit award. Ontario Universities’ Info
  2. Social Accountability Pre-Med Bursary – Need-based award. Ontario Universities’ Info

🎖️ External Scholarships Often Accessible to Ontario Students

  1. Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation (Loran Award) – National award open to Ontario youth. Scholarships Canada
  2. Universities Canada Awards – National scholarships available to Ontarians. University Study
  3. ScholarshipsCanada.com Listings – Database of hundreds of opportunities. Scholarships Canada
  4. StudentAwards.com Scholarships – Searchable database with province filters. Student Awards
  5. NSHSS-DECA Scholarship – Organization-based award. Student Awards
  6. De Beers STEM Scholarships (Canada) – For women in STEM (available to Ontarians). Ontario Network of Women in Engineering
  7. Youth of Canada Scholarships – Various awards by theme. Youth of Canada
  8. ScholarTree Scholarships – Platform linking to awards. ScholarTree

📍 High School & Graduation-Focused Ontario Awards

  1. Local School Board Scholarships – Offered by public boards (e.g., DDSB). Maxwell Heights
  2. High School Academic & Citizenship Awards – Through local school councils. StudentScholarships
  3. Community Leadership Awards – Often issued by local foundations. StudentScholarships
  4. Athletic/Arts Achievement Awards – School-board and community offerings. StudentScholarships

🎯 Additional Notable Scholarships (Broadly Accessible)

  1. Black Student Scholarships in Canada – Targeted awards. Reddit
  2. First-Generation Student Scholarships – Many post-secondary schools offer these. Humber Polytechnic
  3. Indigenous Student Awards – Through Ontario universities and groups. Scholarships Canada
  4. Women in Engineering Scholarships – Through engineering faculties/groups. Ontario Network of Women in Engineering
  5. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Scholarships – Business and tech focused. Scholarships Canada
  6. Community Service Scholarships – Awarded for volunteer leadership. Scholarships Canada
  7. Arts & Music Scholarships – Through arts councils/universities. Scholarships Canada
  8. Environmental & Sustainability Scholarships – Focused on green initiatives. Student Awards
  9. Language & Bilingualism Awards – For French/English excellence. Scholarships Canada
  10. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities – Offered by universities/organizations. Scholarships Canada


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