Loran Award (2027)

Deadline: 15 October 2026

Canada's largest undergraduate merit award, selected on character, service and leadership, with an annual stipend, tuition waiver at partner universities, summer program funding and mentorship.

For: Canadian citizens or permanent residents born between Jan 1, 2005 and Sep 1, 2011 entering university for the first time in September 2027, with a minimum 88% average (or R score 29+ for CEGEP).

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D), October 2026 competition

Deadline: 19 October 2026

The tri-agency doctoral scholarship that replaced the Vanier CGS and CGS D; applicants at U of T apply through their graduate unit, others may apply directly to the agency.

For: Doctoral students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons or international students) who have completed no more than 36 months of full-time doctoral study by Dec 31, 2026.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Humber Polytechnic scholarships, bursaries and emergency funds (student portal)

Deadline: 29 October 2026

Humber's online portal for donor-funded scholarships, bursaries and emergency funds for its students; the fall 2026 round lists awards of about $1,000 to $5,000 (for example the AWMAC Bursary at $1,000 and paramedic studies scholarships at $2,500) plus an Employability Experience Fund of up to $2,000.

For: Current Humber Polytechnic students; each award sets its own rules (program, year, financial need), and the General Application shows which ones you may qualify for.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

University of Toronto National Scholarship (2027 entry)

Deadline: 30 October 2026

U of T's top entrance award for original thinkers and community leaders, covering tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years; requires a school nomination, a U of T admission application and a separate scholarship application.

For: Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in their final year of Canadian secondary school (or first-year CEGEP) nominated by their school for the National Book Award.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (2027-28, run by AFOA Canada)

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Up to $60,000 over 4 years ($10,000 a year toward tuition plus $5,000 a year toward living costs) and a paid four-month summer internship at TD each year; 25 scholarships are given each year.

For: First Nations, Metis or Inuit students who are members or citizens of their community, are permanent residents of Canada, and have applied to, are enrolled in or are accepted to a full-time program of at least 2 years at an approved college or university; you must be able to do the TD summer internship and pass TD's background and credit check.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (Indigenous students)

Deadline: 1 November 2026

Bursaries and scholarships for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships and technology programs; the amount depends on your financial need, field of study and available funds (this year Indspire gave over $33 million across more than 9,500 awards).

For: First Nations, Inuit and Metis students studying full time or part time in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeship or technology programs, with proof of Indigenous identity (Indigenous card or other proof under Indspire's Indigenous Registration Policy), grades and proof of enrolment.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award (2026–27 cycle)

Deadline: 1 December 2026

A renewable award for students who demonstrate humanitarian service and courage, paid over up to four years of a first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

For: Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or permanent residents finishing high school (or CEGEP first year, or already in a first degree) who do unpaid humanitarian volunteer work.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Burger King Scholars Program (2027-28, open to Canada)

Deadline: 15 December 2026

Scholarships from $1,000 up to $60,000 for students starting college, university or trade school, judged on grades (33%), school and community activities plus work experience (34%) and financial need (33%).

For: Students living in Canada who graduate from grade 12 in 2027 with at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) and will study full time for all of 2027-28 at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or vocational-technical school; Burger King employees and their families can also apply.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Schulich Leader Scholarships (2027)

Deadline: 27 January 2027

100 STEM entrance scholarships awarded annually across 20 partner universities; students must first be nominated by their high school, then submit an online application with essays, video, transcript and references.

For: Canadian citizens graduating high school or CEGEP in 2026/27 who are entrepreneurial-minded and entering a STEM program at one of 20 partner universities (U of T, York, TMU included).

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

William Southam Journalism Fellowship, Massey College (2027–28)

Deadline: 1 February 2027

An eight-month residential fellowship at Massey College / University of Toronto with a monthly stipend, tuition covered and a book allowance.

For: Canadian journalists with at least seven years' experience (staff or consistent freelance for primarily Canadian outlets).

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

TMU President's Entrance Scholarships (Fall 2027)

Deadline: 16 February 2027

Twelve renewable entrance scholarships awarded through TMU's AwardSpring portal; the same February deadline applies to the Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship (full first-year tuition) and the International Student Leadership Award.

For: High-achieving applicants (minimum 90% final admission average) entering Toronto Metropolitan University in Fall 2027, domestic or international.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) entrance scholarships and awards (Fall 2027 entry)

Deadline: 16 February 2027

TMU gives guaranteed, renewable entrance scholarships of $750 to $3,000 a year to students with a final average of 86% or more, and you can apply on AwardSpring for more entrance awards, including need-based ones such as the H. Graham Walker Awards and BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships.

For: Automatic: students enrolled full time in a Canadian high school with at least 3 Ontario grade 12 U/M courses (or equivalent), starting post-secondary for the first time, with a final average of 86 to 89.99% ($750 a year, $3,000 total), 90 to 94.99% ($1,500 a year, $6,000 total) or 95% and up ($3,000 a year, $12,000 total); citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and international students all qualify.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

York University entrance scholarships and bursaries (Fall 2027 entry)

Deadline: 1 April 2027

York gives an automatic entrance scholarship of $1,000 to $3,500 based on your final admission average, plus entrance awards and bursaries you apply for in MyFile, such as the Bennett First Generation, Bennett Family Jane and Finch, and Bennett Family Black and Indigenous Students awards ($7,500 a year for 4 years) and an Indigenous entrance bursary ($2,200 a year for 4 years).

For: Automatic (no form): domestic high school applicants with a final admission average of 80% or more (80 to 84.9% gets $1,000, 85 to 89.9% $1,500, 90 to 94.9% $2,000, 95% and up $3,500), renewable with an 8.0 GPA over at least 24 credits; apply-for awards: anyone who has applied to York (no offer needed), with awards for first-generation students, Jane and Finch residents, Black and Indigenous students and students in financial need.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)

Rolling; apply through an Employment Ontario service provider (guidelines updated January 27, 2026)

Provincial training funding for adults returning to school, covering tuition, books and living costs, applied for through an Employment Ontario service provider rather than a fixed intake.

For: Laid-off or unemployed Ontario residents, and low-income adults unemployed 12+ weeks, who need skills training for an in-demand occupation.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

CCMW Lila Fahlman Scholarship

Annual; the 2026 cycle closed July 17, 2026 and the next window has not been posted as of Sep 30, 2026

An annual $2,500 scholarship from the Canadian Council of Muslim Women honouring its founder; graduate and part-time students are not eligible.

For: Muslim women who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or certificate program at a Canadian college or university, with a record of civic engagement.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Canada Learning Bond (CLB): free RESP money for children

The primary caregiver can request it until the child turns 18; after that, the young adult has until the day before they turn 21 to request it. From April 2028 the government will open an RESP automatically for eligible children born in 2024 or later whose caregiver gets the Canada Child Benefit (opting out starts in 2027).

Free government money for a child's education after high school, $500 the first year and $100 for each later year up to age 15 (up to $2,000 in total), paid into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) with no need to put in any of your own money.

For: Children born on or after January 1, 2004 who have a Social Insurance Number and are named in an RESP, in families with adjusted income of $58,523 or less with 1 to 3 children (under $66,036 with 4, under $73,577 with 5) for July 2026 to June 2027.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students (through OSAP in Ontario)

2026-27 OSAP applications are open; submit no later than 60 days before the end of your study period. Income limits shown took effect August 1, 2026. Also from August 1, 2026, Ontario gives more of its own provincial OSAP funding as loans instead of grants.

A federal grant you never pay back of up to $4,200 a year ($525 per month of study) for the 2026 to 2027 school year, for full-time students with financial need; in Ontario you get it by applying for OSAP.

For: Full-time students in a qualified program at a designated school who have financial need and whose family income is under the cut-off (for example, a 1-person family gets the full grant up to $38,474 and nothing above $69,987; a family of 4 gets the full grant up to $76,952 and nothing above $129,769); most students at private for-profit schools no longer qualify.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students with Dependants (through OSAP in Ontario)

The 2026-27 school year runs August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027; apply through OSAP no later than 60 days before your study period ends. Income limits took effect August 1, 2026.

A federal grant you do not pay back of up to $280 per month of study, or up to $2,240 a year, for each dependant, for the 2026 to 2027 school year.

For: Full-time students with financial need in a qualified program at a designated school who have a dependant under 12 at the start of the study period (or older with a permanent disability), with family income under the cut-off (for example, a family of 2 gets the full grant up to $54,412 and nothing above $98,017; a family of 4 gets the full grant up to $76,952 and nothing above $129,769).

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students (through OSAP in Ontario)

2026-27 OSAP applications for full-time and part-time students are open; the school year runs August 1 to July 31. Income limits took effect August 1, 2026.

A federal grant you do not pay back of up to $2,520 a year (through the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year), never more than your assessed need, for students who study part time.

For: Part-time students with financial need in a qualified program at a designated school, with family income under the cut-off (for example, a 1-person family gets the full grant up to $38,474 and nothing above $69,987), who passed any courses they got this grant for before.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Canada Student Grants for Students with Disabilities (through OSAP in Ontario)

Apply through OSAP for the 2026-27 school year (August 1 to July 31), no later than 60 days before the end of your study period.

Two federal grants you do not pay back: $2,800 a year for students with a disability (until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year), plus up to $20,000 per school year for education-related services or equipment you need because of your disability.

For: Students with financial need in a qualified program at a designated school who have a disability recognized by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and can send documents that show it; the services and equipment grant also needs written confirmation from a qualified person that you need them, and a document confirming the cost.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Canadian Hospitality Foundation (CHF) Scholarships

The Current Opportunities page says scholarship applications start in winter 2026 and are coming soon; no open date, deadline or award amounts are posted yet.

Scholarships for students in post-secondary foodservice and hospitality programs (culinary, hotel and tourism, events, business, bar and beverage, design); the Toronto-based foundation has given more than 1,800 scholarships worth over $3,130,000 since 2001.

For: Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary foodservice or hospitality program (or a related field) in Canada who have not won a CHF scholarship before; each scholarship can add its own program or grade rules.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Free tax clinics (CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, CVITP)

Clinics are usually open from February to the end of April, and some are open year-round. Some volunteers can also do returns for past years.

Volunteers at community organizations do your tax return for free if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, at walk-in, drop-off or by-appointment clinics.

For: People whose total family income is generally up to $40,000 for 1 person, $55,000 for 2, $60,000 for 3, $65,000 for 4 or $70,000 for 5 (plus $5,000 for each extra person), with income from work, pensions, benefits or scholarships and under $1,200 of interest; not for self-employment, rental income, capital gains, bankruptcy in the year, or foreign income.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships (financial need, grade 11)

Undergraduate applications are taken January 1 to March 31 each year, closing at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31; the page does not yet post 2027 dates or the application link. Vocational and technical scholarships (up to $9,000, for certificate or diploma programs) take applications May 1 to June 30.

Scholarships of $10,000 (160 Canadian Scholarships) or $25,000 (10 National Entrepreneurial Scholarships) for grade 11 students who have overcome hardship and plan to earn a bachelor's degree; the money is paid to the school for tuition, fees, residence and books.

For: Full-time grade 11 students anywhere in Canada who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, keep at least a 70% average, and whose household net income is $80,000 or less.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool (Government of Canada, free search tool)

Search tool, not an award: each listing has its own deadline. The page says an update is in progress, so confirm details with each organization before applying.

A free Government of Canada list of 538 bursaries, scholarships and incentives for Indigenous students across Canada, which you can filter by province or territory, school, field of study and Indigenous group.

For: First Nations, Inuit and Metis students looking for money for college, university or other study anywhere in Canada.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program (undergraduates in financial need)

The page says to send your application to a nominator before March 31 and not before January 2; it states no year.

Awards of usually $1,000 to $1,500 (about 100 each year) for full-time undergraduate students who could not continue their studies without help; financial need counts more than top grades.

For: Canadian citizens or permanent residents in their first full-time undergraduate degree at a Canadian college or university who show real financial need (gross family income over $60,000 is unlikely to be accepted), work in their free time, and take part in athletic, fitness or military activities; children of clergy, teachers and military members get preference.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program), 2026-27

2026-27 applications are open. Apply no later than 60 days before the end of your study period (40 days for part-time programs of 20 weeks or less; micro-credential students by the end of the study period).

Ontario grants (money you do not pay back) and student loans (money you repay after school) to help pay for college, university and other approved programs after high school.

For: Ontario residents of any age who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, enrolled in an approved school and program, and in financial need (international students cannot get it); for programs starting August 1, 2026 or later, more of the provincial aid comes as loans instead of grants.

Ontario-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (nursing, paramedic and medical lab students)

Apply through OSAP each school year; you can apply up to 60 days before the end of your study period. The page lists the programs and campuses for students starting in 2026-27; 2025-26 applications closed July 31, 2026. Students who started in 2023-24 or later stay eligible in later years. If you do not finish the work commitment, the grant becomes a loan you must repay.

Ontario pays your tuition, compulsory fees, books and other direct education costs (supplies, equipment) if you study practical nursing, nursing, paramedic or medical laboratory programs at an eligible campus in Northern, Eastern or Southwestern Ontario and then work in that region.

For: Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, enrolled in an eligible program and campus (Toronto campuses are not in the eligible regions), who agree to work in the same region for at least 180 days (6 months) for every full year of study the grant pays for.

Ontario-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Pathways to Education - Toronto sites (Lawrence Heights, Regent Park, Rexdale, Scarborough Village)

Support for high school students in low-income neighbourhoods to finish school: tutoring, mentoring, one-on-one support, lunch vouchers, transit passes and scholarships for college, university or training.

For: High school students in grades 9 to 12 who live in a Pathways neighbourhood; Toronto sites are Lawrence Heights (Lawrence Heights, Neptune and 615 Lawrence Ave W area), Regent Park, Rexdale and Scarborough Village.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

RBC Future Launch Scholarship ($1,500, ages 15 to 29)

Applications are accepted all year and reviewed on an ongoing basis; the page says hundreds of scholarships are given throughout the year.

A $1,500 scholarship to pay for a short course, workshop, certificate, or the equipment and books you need for your next step; grades and transcripts are not required.

For: Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 15 to 29 who are studying part time or are not in school at all; RBC employees and their dependants cannot apply.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

ScholarTree (free scholarship search tool)

Search tool, not an award: each scholarship it lists has its own deadline.

A free website that matches students in Canada to the scholarships they are eligible for once they create a student profile; it lists over $10 million in scholarships.

For: Students in Canada paying for college or university; it is 100% free for students, and you need a student profile to see your matches.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

ScholarshipsCanada.com (free scholarship search tool)

Search tool, not an award: each scholarship it lists has its own deadline.

A free scholarship and bursary search site, running since 1997 (part of the SchoolFinder Group), that matches you to awards when you create an account and sends Scholarship Deadline Alerts.

For: Anyone looking for scholarships, bursaries and student awards for study in Canada; the site does not charge students.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Observer (Centennial College)

Award-winning community news site produced by Centennial College journalism students, covering Toronto with historic East York focus.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

University of Toronto admission awards and Awards Profile (2027 entry)

Automatic awards need no form and are usually announced with your offer of admission. The Awards Profile usually closes in early February; the page has not yet posted the 2027 date (the 2026 deadline has passed).

U of T automatically considers applicants for most entrance scholarships (about $55 million in admission awards to 7,100 undergraduate students), and its Awards Profile lets you be considered for extra admission awards of about $350 to $20,000 based on financial need, involvement and background.

For: Automatic: domestic and international high school applicants, chosen by admission average (U of T Mississauga's automatic scholarships start at a 90.0% admitted average); Awards Profile: Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in their final year of high school who have applied to U of T.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know