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Scholarships & Financial Aid

DSBN Scholarships

 DSBN Awards Website

  • Click on ‘Alphabetical / Searchable List’
  • Include all of the required documents and check that you qualify
You can apply to as many as you want!

 

SHSM Scholarships

Click here for a reference listing scholarship opportunities specific to SHSM students

Click here for details on the advantages of going to NC as an SHSM grad from Eden High School

 

External Scholarships

Scholarships for Black and Racialized Students - varying due dates

Scholarship for Indigenous Youth Don McBain Memorial Award  - due April 25, 2025

Loran Scholarship - due October 15

TD Scholarships for Community Leaders - due Oct 22

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award - due Dec 1

Rotary District 7090 Scholarship 2026 - due John Teibert johnteibert@gmail.com by Fri Feb 27

Gene Luczkiw Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award - due date April 30, 2026

Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award - Deadline TBD

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Niagara Scholarships - criteria is that students must be or previously been a little brother or sister. Deadline April 24, 2026

YMCA Scholarships -multiple scholarships available -Not posted yet for 2026

WHSC Scholarship - deadline TBD please be sure to read the rules.

Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship - 2026 application not yet posted  - deadline TBD- please be sure to read the applicant letter  - The Kiwanis Club would like to provide one scholarship to each High School so do not miss out!

Niagara Heritage Quilter’s Guild - Visual and Creative Arts Scholarship - deadline May 15, 2026

Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law - deadline May 29, 2026

Meridian Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship - due April 30, 2026

BridgesEDU Scholarship - deadline June 30, 2026

Zonta Club Scholarship - deadline March 1, 2026

  • Recognizing young women for their commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to empowering women worldwide

State of Kindness Scholarship - deadline TBD

Grantham Optimist Club Scholarship - March 31

  • Participation in Optimist Club programs required

3 Scholarships for Indigenous Youth - various deadlines

Don McBain Memorial Award - deadline April 30, 2026

  • $5000 scholarship for Indigenous youth pursuing post-secondary studies.

Schulich Builders Scholarship for Skilled Trades - Due Date May 1 - If you are pursuing a skilled trade, please see guidance for more information.

Skilled Trades Scholarships and Bursaries - for students pursuing a skilled trade or an apprenticeship.

 

 

Financial Aid Presentation

 

 

Search for Scholarships on College & University Websites

Each school has a scholarship/bursary website with school-specific scholarships

Example 1: Brock University’s Student Accounts & Financial Aid website has an ‘Awards and Bursaries’ tab to look for scholarships

Example 2: Niagara College’s Scholarships and Bursaries page

Ontario Universities Info - Scholarship Page

Scholarship Databases

 

OSAP

Apply to the  Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) after accepting your program (click here to start your application)

  • 2025-26 Applications are now open.

2025 OSAP Presentation

Future nurses and other health care professionals: check out the Learn and Stay Grant for free tuition from the government!

 

Scholarships Requiring Nominations

  • University of Toronto Book Award & National Scholar Program - due date TBD

  • Schulich Leaders Scholarship - Nomination deadline TBD

    • For students in a STEM program

  • Western National Scholarships - Nominations deadline TBD

  • Queen’s University Chancellor’s Scholarship deadline TBD through SOLUS

    • Must apply to Queen’s before this date

  • Brock Niagara Principal’s Scholarship - Details in Spring 2025

  • Branscombe Scholarship - due May 1, 2025

    • Applications available in Spring

    • Eligibility based on financial need (household income less than $74000)

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