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Finding Scholarships: Start Your Search Early!
Ever year 1000's of scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to grade 12 students plannig to attend a trade school, college or university. The challenge is not whether money is available, but whether students take the time to find and apply for it.
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- International Student Scholarships
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Ministry Scholarships
- Universities' Scholarship Sites
- Major Scholarships
- Scholarship Databases
- Student Loans
- LOCAL SD Scholarship 2027
Think of your scholarship search like looking for a part time job:
- Use your connections
- talk to family, friends, employers, coaches and community members
- Research opportunities online
- Invest time in completing quality applications
The opportunties are out there, but they won't come to you. Successful applicants are usually the students who actively search, apply and keep looking for new opportunities.
Types of Scholarships
Scholarships generally fall into 4 categories
International Scholarships
- Often the largest award values
- Open to students from many countries
- Extremelu competetive due to the large number of applicants
National Scholarships
- Available to students across Canada
- Can range from 100's to tens of thousands of dollars
- Competition remains hight
- Available to students within a specific province
- Fewer applicants than natioinal programs
- May recognize academic, leadership, athletics, trades or commuity involvement
Local Scholarships
- Offered by community organizations, businesses, service clubs, employers, and memorial funds
- Typically have smaller awards amounts
- Often have the best odds of success because the applicant pool is much smaller
Other financial sources:
Scholarship Search Tip
A common mistake is spending hours applying for scholarships that are not a good match.
Before applying, carefully review:
- Eligibility requirements
- Academic expectations
- Community involvement criteria
- Financial need considerations
- Program or career-specific requirements
Focus your time and energy on opportunities where you clearly meet the criteria and can submit a strong application.