Graduating this year?  Looking for some valuable scholarships to assist with the costs of post-secondary?  Look no further!  Here are a number of great scholarships to consider applying for in the coming weeks!

 “RETAIL AS A CAREER” SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Retail Council of Canada, in partnership with industry sponsors, will award more than $85,000 in scholarships and benefits to students entering or currently enrolled in a business, marketing or retail-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Learn more. 

One $5000 Interac Scholarship, one $3000 Canadian Retail Hall of Fame Scholarship and 20 $1000 Industry-Sponsored Scholarships will be awarded.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Completed online application
  • Proof of enrollment to post-secondary program
  • Reference letter from current retail employer
  • Typed essay
  • Official student transcript for last two semesters
  • Deadline – March 31st, 2016

LIBRO CREDIT UNION STUDENT AWARDS

Are you a full-time student age 17-25? Apply to WIN 1 of 20 $3,000 awards!

Libro Credit Union’s student award program supports youth who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their community while balancing academic success. Libro is pleased to offer $60,000 in student awards, granting twenty $3,000 scholarships to youth ages 17 to 25.

At Libro, we know that by supporting these young leaders everyone wins.

To learn more OR to apply, CLICK HERE!  Deadline is April 14th, 2016.

KIWANIS K-W BURSARY

For many years, Kiwanis Club has been presenting bursaries to graduating students in Kitchener-Waterloo who will be continuing on to university or community college. This year, we have six bursaries of $1,000 each, and will be awarded by our club to students based on both need and merit.

We are looking to help those needy students who are trying very hard to continue on to university or community college but may not be achieving sufficient grades to qualify for academic scholarships.

If you are graduating this year and would like to be considered as a nominee for this top commencement award, please see Mr. Todd in guidance ASAP.  Applications are due no later than Friday, April 22nd.

SJAM COMMENCEMENT AWARDS

Information regarding SJAM’s Class of 2016 Commencement Awards coming soon!  Stay tuned!

(Updated March 8, 2016)

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