What deadlines are coming up?
21 deadlines still open, nearest first: scholarships, grants, awards and programs.
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What closes in October 2026?
Toronto Arts Council – Artists in the Library (2026)
Deadline: 6 October 2026
Project funding for residencies that deliver free, community-engaged arts programming inside Toronto Public Library branches.
For: Professional artists, artist collectives and not-for-profit arts organizations based in Toronto proposing free community-engaged arts programming in selected library branches.
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Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Starter Company Plus Grant (City of Toronto, Fall 2026)
Deadline: 9 October 2026
A City program combining up to 15 hours of business training, a $5,000 micro-grant and up to three months of advisory and mentoring services.
For: Toronto residents 18+ running a business that has operated for six months to five years and who have already invested $1,250 in it.
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Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
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).
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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.
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Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
PollinateTO Community Grants (2026 intake)
Deadline: 21 October 2026
City of Toronto micro-grants for community-led pollinator habitat projects, with priority for Neighbourhood Improvement Areas.
For: Resident-led groups (3+ Toronto residents from separate households), registered charities and non-profits creating pollinator gardens in Toronto.
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Toronto · 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.
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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.
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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.
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Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
What closes in November 2026?
Hydro One Women in Engineering Award
Deadline: 1 November 2026
A cash award plus a paid work term with Hydro One, one of three Hydro One 'One Awards' (the others target Black students and First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in energy-related disciplines).
For: Young women in Ontario pursuing a career in engineering.
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Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 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.
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Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Ontario Arts Council – Chalmers Professional Development Projects (Nov 2026)
Deadline: 4 November 2026
Grants for career-advancing professional development activities; applicants may not have received this grant in the last three years.
For: Professional artists in craft, dance, literature, media arts, multi/inter-arts, music, theatre or visual arts, and arts administrators, living in Ontario.
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Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant (Fall 2026)
Deadline: 4 November 2026
Multi-year funding to scale a proven program across one of OTF's 16 catchment areas; the application portal opens October 7, 2026.
For: Ontario non-profits, First Nations, small municipalities and collaboratives with 12+ months of operations delivering sport/recreation, arts/culture, environment or human/social services programs.
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Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship (2027)
Deadline: 6 November 2026
A three-year leadership and doctoral scholarship program; candidates complete an eligibility screening form first, then the full online application.
For: Doctoral students in the first or second year of their PhD program (at the time of application) working on humanities and social-science themes.
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Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Arts Council – Open Door (2026)
Deadline: 26 November 2026
Funding for ideas with the potential to create transformative change in the arts sector, submitted through the TAC Grants Online portal.
For: Incorporated non-profit arts organizations and not-for-profit artist collectives located in Toronto that do not receive City operating funding.
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Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
What closes in December 2026?
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.
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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.
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Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
What closes in January 2027?
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).
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Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
What closes in February 2027?
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).
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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.
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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.
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Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
What closes in April 2027?
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.
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Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Which ones have closed?
These have closed for now. Many open again every year, so ask them when the next round opens. The way to reach each one is right there.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - Teen volunteers (client programs)
Closed on 2 October 2026
Volunteer with children and youth with disabilities in hospital programs such as aquatics, robotics, music and arts, nursery schools and recreation, during the school year or at summer camps.
For: Teens and adults; minimum age depends on the role: Aquatics and Robotics 15+, Music and Arts and Offsite Nursery Schools 16+, Bloorview School and Therapeutic Recreation 17+; school-year volunteers commit 3 hours a week.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants (2026 intake)
Closed on 2 October 2026
City of Toronto grants for neighbourhood-scale climate projects; individuals, non-profits and businesses are not eligible, and priority goes to equity-deserving groups and Neighbourhood Improvement Areas.
For: Toronto resident-led and community groups (youth groups, parent councils, service clubs) with at least three members running local climate-action projects.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know