This page is dedicated to providing  information on Scholarships and Post-Secondary opportunities for 2025-2026

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards 

To be considered for the Award, applicants must be:

• In good academic standing.

• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.

• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school

• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).

• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.

The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. 

Click the link to learn how to apply. https://terryfoxawards.ca/apply/

SCHOLARSHIP - Lester B. Pearson Scholarship (Level 2)

funding for a student to attend Pearson College, a United World College in Victoria, BC, for 2 years. Students at UWC colleges complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.

This year the deadline to apply for the scholarship is Nov. 5th  Students can apply by visiting the following website and completing the application form: https://www.pearsoncollege.ca/student-experience/admissions/. Students must apply through the UWC Canada link on this page.

Please note that students who apply for this scholarship are automatically considered for other scholarships offered by United World Colleges (UWC) as well as for other admission opportunities to UWC schools.

The Department of Education works closely with UWC Canada during the selection process. To assist with the application process, UWC Canada offers webinars for students on a weekly basis. A list of available webinars and registration information can be found at Introduction to UWC Webinars .

Memorial University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing application will open October 16th at Memorial University! This is an exciting time for high school applicants to apply as we will have more seats available for high school applicants in the upcoming 2026 intake. Please share this news with your students who may be interested in a career in Nursing.

The Nursing degree is available at six sites across the province: The St. John’s campus, the Centre for Nursing Studies, the Western Regional School of Nursing in Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The same Memorial Nursing degree is offered at all of these locations.

For the 2026 intake, admission averages for high school applicants are based on courses completed up to grade 11. However, six courses are required to meet the high school pre-requisites (Biology 2201, Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Math 3200 or 3201, English 3201 & a grade 12 Social Science or Modern Language course). A full explanation about admission requirements can be found here: https://www.mun.ca/nursingadmissions/admission-information/high-school-applicants/

The application will close Jan. 20th, 2026. The link to apply can be found here: https://mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/i-want-to-apply/

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY  (University of Guelph)

These 9 scholarships are considered the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate awards. Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders, are invited to apply.

These scholarships will be allocated as:

• President's Scholarships (7)

• Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships (2)

You are eligible to apply if you: Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada; Are entering the first semester of any degree program at the University of Guelph; Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution; Have at least a 90% admission average; and Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and/or community.

The Fall 2026 application will open by December 1, 2025.

Student Application Deadline: January 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (EST)

Reference Letters Deadline: January 30, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (EST) 

https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/finances-fees/top-scholarships/?authuser=0

Office of Women and Gender Equality - 100th Anniversary Scholarship

The Office of Women and Gender Equality is celebrating with a one-time scholarship program for young women in grades 10-12, designed to support leadership development and or post-secondary goals.

The right to vote and hold public office is not just a privilege – it is a responsibility. It is a call to action. It is a reminder that democracy flourishes when all voices are included and when every individual has a seat at the table. Regardless of background, race, or circumstance, every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person can lead, vote and be heard.

One hundred, one-time disbursements of $1,000 will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Community contributions and leadership potential

• Demonstrated passion or initiative for leadership in school and the community

• Academic performance

Click the link below to learn more and apply:

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/wge/100th-anniversary-scholarship/ 

**Deadline October 31, 2025**

Memorial University Entrance Scholarships Standing Information

• Check out this website for information on MUN Entrance Scholarship Standing: https://www.mun.ca/university-calendar/university-regulations-undergraduate/8/2/ 

• Scholarship Standing refers to the specific criteria, including academic and other criteria, required to be eligible for scholarships.

Memorial University Entrance Scholarships Information

• This webpage provides information about MUN Entrance Scholarships that are not application based. In other words, these scholarships do not require a separate application, other than your application for admission to the University. For example, the "Transforming Your Horizons" Scholarships. https://www.mun.ca/scholarships/entrance-scholarships/ 

Memorial University Application-Based Entrance Scholarship Information (Now open for 2025-2026 Applications)

• Visit this webpage for a list of all application-based scholarships available for MUN. Below each scholarship, you will find a button to access the application for this scholarship: https://www.mun.ca/scholarships/application-based-scholarships-and-awards/ 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador (ENL)

Each year ENL offers four scholarships for students residing in Newfoundland and Labrador. Each of the following scholarships are valued at $1000. These scholarships are available to students who have been diagnosed with epilepsy, seizure disorder or who have a family member that has been diagnosed with epilepsy or seizure disorder. Each scholarship is unique, so please review all the criteria before applying. Application forms can be downloaded and printed from the provided website. 

https://epilepsynl.com/scholarships/

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Schulish Leader Scholarships

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.

If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please review the criteria listed below to see if you are eligible, and complete the attached Google form by FRIDAY, November 28, 2025.

• Graduate high school in the 2025/2026 academic year

• Be a Canadian citizen

• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at post-secondary

• Meet the following criteria

•        Academic excellence

•        Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma, and creativity

•        Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need

•        Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:

                                 Technology

                                 Engineering

                                 Entrepreneurship and business enterprise

                                 Applied scientific research 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQwQhSyFulcRCuo2cBgxtvfE20sBDtqF_VQuBmVcx5U7VohQ/viewform