Investing In Our Diversity Scholarship Program
General Information
The Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Programrecognizes the commitment of young people involved in anti‐racism, diversity initiatives and building healthy communities.
WHAT DOES THIS PROGRAM OFFER?
Scholarship recipients receive:
• $4,000 scholarships to cover costs of tuition fees, books, tools, for your first year of post-secondary education or training (college, university, trade school)
• Second year scholarships of up to $4,000 if you attend Ryerson University, University of Toronto,
York University, Centennial College or the Ontario College for Art and Design
Everyone who applies for a scholarship can receive:
• Assistance in looking for and getting a job ‐ workshops to assist you with resume writing, job searching, and job matching to connect you with employers offering jobs in your area of interest.
These services are offered by St. Stephen’s Community House’s Employment Centre.
Applications must be received no later than March 22nd, 2012, 4:30pm
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
Alumni Entrance Scholarship
For Student Excellence
These merit-based Scholarship awards are for high-performing students with a record of outstanding academic and personal achievements, who are choosing to pursue their career goals by studying at George Brown College.
Number of Awards: Up to 10
Amount per Award: $ 4,000
Other Award benefits: Exclusive Mentorship, Co-Curricular and Professional Development opportunities.
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
W. Garfield Weston Awards
www.westonfoundation.org
The W. Garfield Weston Awards program was established in 1999 by the generous contribution and vision of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the program is designed to recognize outstanding college-bound students who show a strong commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities.
Entrance Awards
The W. Garfield Weston Awards program will distribute up to 25 Entrance W. Garfield Weston Awards to students entering their first year of college or CEGEP studies in Canada for use during the 2012-2013 academic year. Each Entrance W. Garfield Weston Award comprises a tuition waiver from a consortium college renewable for one or two additional years; an $8,000 stipend renewable for one or two additional years; access to summer program funding, up to $3,500; and mentorship.
All applications must be received (not postmarked) by March 28th, 2012.
McMaster University
Engineering Entrance Scholarship
www.eng mcmaster.ca/future/school.html
Established in 2008 by Hatch Ltd.
Value: $48,000 each ($12,000 per year)
The Hatch Scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, community contribution and leadership experience. Four (4) Hatch Entrance Scholarships to be awarded annually to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The Hatch Entrance Scholarships are provided exclusively for students qualifying for admission to an Engineering 1 program as full-time students.
DEADLINE: March 28, 2012
Louise Russo Youth Awards
www.louiserussowave.ca/what-we-do/youth-awards
The Louise Russo Youth Awards recognize youth that exemplify the 3R’s – Respect,
Responsibility and the Role of leadership through initiatives that reduce violence in
their communities. The Award celebrates and promotes the qualities that are important in making
our communities a safe place to live, learn and play.
Eligibility
Awards are open to individual youths and teams of youth across Canada between the ages of
9 to 19 presently enrolled in an Elementary or Secondary School Program. All applicants
must be a Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant.
Deadline: Friday March 30, 2012
LINKS TO SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES & APPLICATION DEADLINES
***Create a profile on the following websites and let the search engines find potential scholarships that you may be a good candidate for and would like to apply. www.scholarshipscanada.ca
www.studentawards.com
Each university and college offer specific scholarships for students applying to their school. Please check the individual websites for each school you plan to apply.
CMSF AWARDS AND CANADIAN MOREHEAD AWARDS
www.cmsf.ca
www.canadianmorehead
Application Deadline: October 19, 2011 – Sponsored Candidate
October 26, 2011 – Direct Pool Candidate
CHINESE CANADIAN YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
www.cccyc.com
Application Deadline: TBA
FEDERATION OF PORTUGUESE CANADIAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALS
www.fpcbp.com
Application Deadline: February, 2012 (specific date TBA)
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship
Application Deadline: October 31, 2011
WENDY CLASSIC ACHEIVER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARHSIP PROGRAM
www.wendyclassicachiever.ca
Application Deadline: TBD (launching new program soon)
THE NATIONAL ARBOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
www.adm.utoronto.ca
Application Deadline: November 11, 2011
THE W. GARFIELD WESTON AWARDS
www.westonfoundation.org
-Scholarship for College-bound students
-Applications available in January, 2012
-Applications will be due in March, 2012
