The internet has provided students with enormous opportunities to gather information on a variety of topics. The good and bad of this is that the information is always changing. Information is added, changed or deleted with little or no notice to anyone.

For you as students, this means that it can often be difficult to keep up with the changes and additions/deletions of scholarships. So this is our way of saying that we are providing you with the following website information, but we are unable to guarantee its accuracy at any point in time. But don't let that deter you. Jump right in and see what possibilities await you for funding!

Canadian Scholarship & Bursary Opportunities

Several websites are available for students to locate scholarships, bursaries, and grants. While we are providing the most common sites, do some research on your own because there are probably more sites not listed here. Remember that information is always changing and by taking the time to research you can possibly reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

• Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
  This site provides information on scholarships available to Canadian Aboriginal Students.

• Campus Access
  Campus Access is a free Canadian website created by recently graduated students for students. It is a broad-based information website that provides information on a wide variety of topics relevant to students, and the decisions that students currently face. There is a section on student loans and scholarships although most of the information is already covered in this booklet.

• Canadian Forces - Educational Assistance Loan Program
  The Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund, established by the Chief of the Defense Staff, provides financial assistance to serving and former members of the Canadian Forces and their immediate families. SISIP Financial Services facilitates this Educational Assistance Loan Program on behalf of the Canadian Forces. Eligible students can obtain loans from $2,000 to $4,000 (with a lifetime maximum of $16,000 per student) for post-secondary studies. Please refer to the website for more information.

• Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation
  The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation has scholarships available to Canadian or permanent resident students, with a minimum average of 80%, who combine academic excellence and show promise of leadership and a strong commitment to service in the community. Scholarships range from $1500 to $8000. Deadlines are set each year and the selection process involves interviews. Refer to the website or email info@cmsf.ca for more information. Please note that students attending AUC-NUC can only use the CMSF Finalist Award or the CMSF Provincial Award towards their education.

• Canlearn Interactive
  CanLearn is a broad-based website providing resources and tools for students regarding loans, scholarships and study grants; in addition to other information. This site can help you plan and identify ways to pay for your education.

• Girl Guides of Canada
  This website provides information on Canadian scholarships for active Guides. Scholarships are available on both a national and provincial level. Search this site using the keyword scholarships to find the appropriate information.

• Scholarships Canada
  This is a free website that requires students to create an account to access the website's comprehensive database of scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. This site also provides information on student loans, applications and budget planning.

• School Finder
  This is a general site full of useful information from a glossary of terms, to tips for planning and paying for your education. In addition, you can gather information on subjects such as Canadian schools, scholarships, and careers.

• Student Awards
  Student Awards is a website similar to Scholarships Canada. It is a free scholarship/bursary search service which also requires an account to be created.

• TD Canada Trust
  TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who are in their final year of high school or CEGEP (Quebec). Outstanding community leadership must have been demonstrated in combination with the academic skills to succeed in post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $60,000 and includes up to $10,000 for tuition per year, $5,000 for living expenses, and a guaranteed offer for summer employment with TD Canada Trust.

• Top 20 Under 20
  Youth in Motion is a charitable organization that has developed the Top 20 Under 20 National Youth Awards Program, which is open to all Canadians under 20 years of age. Students must have demonstrated a significant level of achievement, innovation and leadership for your school, community, province or country. Awards include up to $1500 towards your education plus additional benefits. Refer to their website. We suggest that you review the award recipients from the past year to get an idea about these scholarships. Applications are generally accepted in the late fall.

• Youth.gc.ca
  This unique site was created by a team of 400 youths across Canada and is operated by the Canadian government. It provides a wide variety of information for students on jobs, education, money, etc. If you access this site early enough, you may be able to find summer job opportunities and pick up some extra money before school begins!

Alberta

• Alberta Learning Information Services
  This government site provides general information including scholarships.

• Dollars for Learners
  Scholarship opportunities are list for Edmonton Area and Northern Alberta only.

• First Calgary Savings
  First Calgary Savings' member-owners, their children and grandchildren who have resided in Alberta for the past 12 months.

• Government of Alberta
  Students who live in Northern Alberta may qualify for a Northern Student Allowance. Refer to the website for eligibility.

• Peace River School Division
  This website was created by Peace River High School. Information is provided for Grade 10, 11, 12 and undergraduate students.

• Peace Wapiti School Board #33
  Scholarships listed by month the application is due.

• Alberta Opportunity Bursary
  Students who apply for a student loan will also automatically be considered for an Alberta Opportunity Bursary. The amount and date of release is shown on the letter advising the amount you will receive for Student Loans.

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British Columbia

• BC Awards Online
  This website is maintained by the Greater Victoria School District in conjunction with the Ministry of Education. Please note that many of the awards on this website will be restricted to BC students attending B.C. post-secondary institutions. However, if you are a B.C. resident, take the time to research opportunities on this website - it just might pay off!

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Bursaries
  Students who do not qualify for Canada Millennium Bursaries may receive a Manitoba Bursary and are automatically considered for this funding when they complete a Canada/Provincial Student Loan application.

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New Brunswick

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Northwest Territories

• Other Northwest Territories student assistance
  Visit this website and select General Information, on the right of the screen to see details of a variety of territory scholarships and bursaries.

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Nova Scotia

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Nunavut

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Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

• www.afe.gouv.qc.ca
  

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Saskatchewan

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Yukon

• Government of Yukon
  This site contains a long list Yukon Territory specific grants and bursaries.