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This year, we have subscribed to the Scholarship Report to provide our students and their families with resources to help with post-secondary education. The Scholarship Report is a one-stop digital resource for Ontario High School Students & their families that provides the following resources:
  1. National & Provincial Scholarships, Bursaries, and award listings 
  2. Direct links to scholarship, bursary, and award websites. 
  3. Practical tips to guide students in how to locate, and apply for scholarship
  4. Relevant dates regarding upcoming college and university fairs, fee deadlines 
  5. News & up-to-date information on OSAP. 
  6. Postings of enrichment opportunities that will enhance your child’s skills & strengthen their scholarship applications
Access to the Scholarship Report is exclusive, we are asking that student’s and families email the guidance office administrator for our link and password. She can be reached at [email protected] 

On February 23, guest speaker Kyle Cleveland from Niagara College presented on Financial Aid opportunities for students who plan on attending an Ontario post-secondary institution.

We have provided the presentation slides for those who were unable to attend the presentation.

Financial Aid Presentation

Please use the following document for more detailed information on scholarships and bursaries. Scholarship info

Schulich Scholarship 2025

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS

MacNab Student Nomination Process

The Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to      $100 000 each. The Schulich Leader Scholarship is competitive as only one student from MacNab will be nominated for this opportunity.  MacNab has established a process for students who wish to earn the nomination.  Student candidates must be in their final academic year of high school and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.  Candidates must be entrepreneurially minded and provide proof that they plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of the 20 partner Universities (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).  Candidates must be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following areas:  Technology; Engineering; Entrepreneurship and Business Enterprise; and Applied Scientific Research. Students are ineligible for the Schulich Leader Scholarship if they are planning a career as a medical practitioner or in medical research (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.) or activism (environmental/political/societal) or intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research.  Candidates must possess at least two of the following three attributes:

  1. Academic excellence;
  2. Leadership, charisma, and creativity; or
  3. Financial need

Potential candidates must write a 600-word rationale (maximum word count) which addresses why they should win the nomination.  Students should align their personal rationale to the requirements of the Schulich Leader Scholarship (found through on-line research).

More details on how to apply will be available within the coming weeks.

John C. Holland Awards

To apply for the 2025 Reverend John C. Holland Awards, applicants must self-identify as a person of African or Caribbean descent and be enrolled in a post-secondary program for 2025/2026.  Please read through the various awards available to see if you align with the award criteria for a specific award (see link below).  Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor before the winter break if you are planning on applying for one of the John C. Holland Awards.

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Updated on Friday, December 13, 2024.
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