Scholarships in Canada

Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: July

Applicant must be a resident of Alberta and rank in the top 1.5-2% of their class.

 

ExploraVision Science Competition

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 29

Applicant must be part of a team of two, three, or four other people who select a technology (or an aspect of a technology) that is present in and relevant to their lives. Through research of current information, they must then create an in-depth report that discusses what that technology could be like 20 years from now. Applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen or legal resident, living within the United States, U.S. Territories or Canada and enrolled full-time in a public or private high school.

 

Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age who is at least of junior undergraduate status who is currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada (note: applicant can not be more than a first-year graduate student). Applicant may not have previously participated in archaeological excavation.

 

Win Free College Tuition Giveaway

Award: $10,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in a college or university within three years of when the prize is awarded. Recipient will be selected at random.

 

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be resident of Canada who is a graduate of a Canadian university with a minimum standard of "A-" (3.5 GPA or higher) and meet the citizenship requirements of the awarding country. Applicants looking to apply in specific fields must not only are advised to take certain tests, but will also have to provide specific work as well. Selection is based upon academic merit, plan of study, personal objective, and extra-curricular achievements/accomplishments. Online applications must be submitted in addition to supporting documents for each country to which the applicant is applying. The only Commonwealth countries offering awards are India, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

 

AAFCS-Kittrell International Graduate Fellowship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be a minority graduate student from the United States pursuing study in another nation or an international graduate student pursing a degree in family and consumer sciences in the United States, with preference for a student from a developing nation.

 

D. Elizabeth Williams International Graduate Fellowship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be an international student who desires to study family and consumer sciences in the United States, preferably at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

 

Ethel L. Parker International Graduate Fellowship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be a FCS graduate student from the United States who participates in international study or an international graduate student who studies family and consumer sciences in the U.S.

 

Helen Strow International Graduate Fellowship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be an international student who is working to complete a graduate degree (applicants who live in countries that only offer two-year degree programs in family and consumer sciences can apply to complete a baccalaureate degree in the United States) in family and consumer sciences in the United States.

 

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Award: $10,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a full-time student with a disability who is entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or is enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Canada. Applicant must be enrolled in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.

 

ASTA Arizona Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student, enrolled in a travel-and-tourism-related program of study at an accredited two- or four- year college or university in Arizona, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale). Applicants enrolled at an accredited two-year college, entering the second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, entering junior or senior year, will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours (respectively) by the end of this semester or term. Online application, passport or Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Avis Budget Group Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time graduate student, entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application, enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale). Online application, passport or Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Northern California Chapter - Richard Epping Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a permanent resident of California, who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in California with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants from two-year schools will be entering second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants from four-year schools will be entering junior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the end of this semester or term; or will be entering senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application and will have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Online application, driver's license as proof of permanent state residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), an official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Joseph R. Stone Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada, and entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, who can demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism-subject area. Online application, passport as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

President's Scholarship

Award: $6,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be nominated by the high school they attend in Canada. Awards students of academic distinction who have made contributions to their school and communities, and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society.

 

Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship

Award: $6,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be nominated by the high school they attended in Canada. This scholarship awards students who are Aboriginal, persons with a disability or members of a racial minority. Applicant must have academic distinction, contributed to their school and community, and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society.

 

Audian Foundation Annual Entrance Scholarships

Award: $3,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be from outside of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and must be either a first, second, or third year student.

 

Champlain Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Canadian student entering their first year of study. Selection is based upon display of academic and extra-curricular achievement.

 

Board of Governors' Leadership Scholarship

Award: $4,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Canadian student entering their first year of study. Selection is based upon display of academic and extra-curricular achievement.

 

Special Admissions Scholarship

Award: $3,750, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Canadian student entering their first year of study. Selection is based upon display of academic and extra-curricular achievement.

 

Baccalieu Trail Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a resident of the Baccalieu Trail Region or have become a permanent resident of the region for the completion of their secondary education. Completion of first year of study and entrance of second year full-time study required.

 

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Canadian student entering the university for the first time with a minimum admission average of 80%.

 

Bishop Jones Memorial Hostel Group Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Newfoundland and Labrador resident whose permanent address is outside the metro region of the campus they are attending. Applicant must be a second year female student enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program.

 

Guaranteed & Competitive Entrance Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident who attended high school in Ontario, CN. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time freshman in a four-year undergraduate program.

 

General Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 29

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who attended high-school in a province other than Ontario and has a minimum 2.5 high school GPA. Applicant must be enrolled in a full-time, four-year undergraduate program.

 

H. Graham Walker Awards

Award: $2,300, Deadline: August 5

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen and an Ontario resident who is enrolled in a full-time first-year degree program. Minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and extra-curricular activities are required.

 

President's National Entrance Scholarships

Award: $10,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is a first-time freshman enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.

 

Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is a high-school senior seeking admission into a full-time undergraduate program. Minimum 3.0 high-school GPA required.

 

Joan Augustine School of Nutrition Entrance Awards

Award: $3,000, Deadline: August 27

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who is an incoming freshman entering full-time in the nutrition program.

 

Pierre Lassonde Entrance Awards in Engineering

Award: $6,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Ontario who is a freshman enrolled-full time in the engineering program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need, leadership, and academic achievement are required.