$40 000 University of Guelph National Scholarship

Each scholarship includes a research assistantship position and mentorship by one o Guelph's leading professors.  These reward top students and recognize academic excellence,innovation, community and school engagement and leadership.

The President's Scholarship recognizes students entering with a minimum of 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and communities.

Chancellors' Scholarships are in honour of our current and past University Chancellors. They recognize students entering with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and communities, and have demonstrated an interest in arts and culture, or international relations and development.

The Lincoln Alexander Scholarships recognizes students entering with a minimum of 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their school and/or communities. In addition, students must be Aboriginal; or a person with a disability; or a member of a racial minority.

Applications at admission.uoguelph.ca/topscholarships

DEADLINE: January 25

Up to $75,000 University of Toronto National Scholarship

Scholarship covers tuition and fees for 4 years of study, and support for residence the first year and an additional renewable monetary award.

Apply if you are:

An original and creative thinker

exceptional academic and extra curricular achievement

Committed to your school and community

A high achiever in academic and creative pursuits

Enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration

A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person

Currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school

Applications at www.future.utoronto.ca/finances/scholarships

DEADLINE: November  4

Up to $12,000 French for the Future's National Essay Contest

Open to students in grades 10 to 12 across Canada, the Contest will award a total of $215,000 in scholarships, giving its winners the chance to pursue their post secondary studies partially or completely in French.

The scholarships, valuing between $1,000 to $12,000, are offered in partnership with the following 8 post secondary institutions:

– the University of Ottawa (ON)
– the Université Sainte-Anne (NS)
– the Université de Moncton (NB)
– the Université Saint-Boniface (MB)
– the University of Alberta’s Campus Saint-Jean (AB)
– the University of Lethbridge (AB)
– Glendon College of York University (ON)
– Collège Boréal (ON)

More info at http://french-future.org/programs/essay-contest/

DEADLINE: December 16