External organizations also provide assistance to our students. Students are encouraged to apply for these external awards, scholarships and/or bursaries. Application procedures and deadlines are specific to each one of these awards, so please confirm these details prior to applying.
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Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2024 Provides (4) $1,000 scholarships to qualified Canadians or Permanent resident students in the areas of Business, Logistics or similar fields of study. Winners will be informed by email. Deadline: December 14, 2024 |
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Chaney-Ensign Bursary Fund Provides bursaries to students in any subject enrolled in a college, university or institution in Canada or the US, who can demonstrate financial need and who have graduated from a publicly funded secondary school in Hamilton. Undergrad and postgrad students are eligible. Deadline: February 3 and October 1 |
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Colgate Palmolive - CDHA Dental Hygiene Academic Admission Scholarship Learn more about the Colgate Palmolive - CDHA Dental Hygiene Academic Admission Scholarship |
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David Davis Memorial Bursary Provides bursaries to students who can demonstrate financial need and who are enrolled in a music program at a college, university or institution in Canada, the US or abroad. Undergrad and postgrad students are eligible. Deadline: October 1 |
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Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship The Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program was established to encourage and support students with hydrocephalus and/or spina to develop independence and responsibility for their own future educational directions; and to assist students to pursue higher education with the ultimate goal of obtaining a degree or graduate certificate or diploma. Deadline: April 30, 2025 |
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Dundee Deco $1000 Scholarship Offers a $1000 scholarship to students who aspire to shape the future of interior spaces in Canada, providing them with the financial support and encouragement they need to pursue their education and achieve their potential. Deadline: February 28, 2025 |
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Geritol Follies Bursary Provides performing arts bursaries to students of voice, drama, dance or musical instruments who are enrolled in a college, university or institution in Canada or the US, who can demonstrate financial need, are and who have graduated from a publicly funded secondary school in Hamilton or Burlington. Undergrad and postgrad students are eligible. Deadline: October 1 |
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Hellamaid Scholarship The Hellamaid Scholarship offers a $500 award each semester to support Canadian students in their academic pursuits. It is open to undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in accredited Canadian colleges or universities. Deadline: November 29, 2024 |
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Indspire Awards Indspire disburses bursaries and scholarships through its Building Brighter Futures program to Indigenous students who are enrolled in post-secondary programs. Since 1985, Indspire has disbursed bursaries and scholarships to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis post-secondary students. It is the largest funder for Indigenous education outside of the federal government. Deadlines: Multiple |
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Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship The Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship is presented to a postsecondary student with a disability. Eligible applicants must have a minimum of one full semester left in their postsecondary education. For more information including deadlines, application requirements and where to send your submission, visit the link below. Deadline: Updated annually, check website |
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Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship. As the demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow across North America, Metal Supermarkets aims to assist students enrolled in a trades school program by providing a $2,500 scholarship. Deadline: June 27, 2025 To learn more about the Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship |
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Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship Created to commemorate Mon Sheong Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship is presented annually to secondary school or CEGEP graduates who demonstrate well-rounded excellence and a desire to make real change, whether in their communities, or around the world. The award ($1,000) recognizes academic achievements, community contributions and strength of personal character. Deadline: Monday, July 7th, 2025 |
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National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Financial Aid Portal The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce the availability of its new financial aid portal for students with disabilities: www.DisabilityAwards.ca. With the support of the Canada Student Loan Program and the Office for Disability Issues, NEADS has developed a site containing over 300 scholarships, awards and bursaries specifically for post-secondary students with disabilities. |
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Pacific Medical Training Scholarship Eligibility: Any college student currently enrolled in a program Deadline: November 1, 2024 |
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Parts Canada Trans Can Entrance Awards Awarded to a student entering Canadore College in his or her first year of a Skilled Trades program, who participated in or attended that year’s Parts Canada Trans Can at Walton Raceway. Value $1,000.00 |
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Peters Innovation and Development Grant In the spirit of giving back, Jevonne Peters created this grant to help university and college students, and independent artists in Canada, innovate and develop their creative ideas. The grant supports students by providing access to the software tools that they need for research and creation. This grant was inspired by her own past challenges with securing software licences as a creator and considers the applicant’s creative ability and/or potential. The Peter’s Innovation and Development Grant, awards $250 towards the purchase of software and or/licences. Deadline: May 31st, 2025 Learn more about the Peters Innovation and Development Grant |
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Pink Pearl Canada Scholarship Pink Pearl Canada invites self-identifying young women facing cancer to apply to their $1000 post-secondary education scholarship to help alleviate the financial stresses you face while navigating a cancer diagnosis as a student. Deadline: March 5, 2025 |
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Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. Deadline: September 1 |
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Taking Flight Scholarship For Indigenous students who are pursuing or wish to pursue studies in preparation for a trade or profession related to the Mineral Extraction and Processing Industries. Three grants of $4000 each will be awarded annually to qualifying applicants. Recipients will be announced, and funds will be awarded in December. Deadline: October 30 |
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The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities The Rick and Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities provided financial support to Canadian Youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education. The bursary is open to any person with a disability, defined as functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic – that is compounded by barriers. Deadline: May 14, 2025 Learn More about the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities |
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Voyageur Aviation’s Pathway Bursary The Pathway Bursary Program is designed to award select students enrolled in a qualifying program with Canadore College’s Aviation Campus in North Bay. The Pathways Bursary Program offers full tuition scholarship, summer employment for those in a two-year program, and a guaranteed offer of full-time employment upon completion of their program. Deadline: September 30th |
NOTE: The list of scholarships and bursaries was accurate at time of publishing. Canadore College reserves the right to modify or revoke awards without prior notice.