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Bank of Montreal Award
$72,000.00
Established by the Bank of Montreal and awarded to students entering the first year of any program at Queen's University. The selection of the recipient will be based on a combination of financial need, superior academic ability, proven leadership qualities, and involvement in the life of his or her school and community.CriteriaSuperior academic abilityCreative and original thinkingProven leadership qualitiesFinancial needDurationRenewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided a GPA of 3.5 is achieved in a full course load each year. Selected recipients will receive further information about renewal criteria
Deadline
Dec 08, 2024
Queen's University Chancellor's Scholarship
$48,000.00
In celebration of its 150th anniversary (1841-1991), Queen's University offers 50 Chancellor's Scholarships to students chosen on the basis of nomination by high school principals and submission of a detailed application form. Students must be entering the first year of any undergraduate program at Queen's to qualify for a Chancellor's Scholarship. Students in their second year of CEGEP are also eligible to apply.CriteriaSuperior academic abilityCreative and original thinkingProven leadership qualitiesHigh school nomination required. Nominations from institutions where the applicant is enrolled in part-time studies will not be acceptedStudents on a gap year must receive a nomination from their prior full-time...
Deadline
Dec 08, 2024
Dr. Iris May Marsh Memorial Award
$48,000.00
Established by a bequest from Doris E. Marsh in memory of her sister, Doctor Iris May Marsh, Arts '57 and awarded to a student entering the first year of any program at Queen's University. The selection of the recipient will be based on a combination of financial need, superior academic ability, proven leadership qualities, and involvement in the life of his or her school and community. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 3.5 is maintained and financial need remains evident.CriteriaSuperior academic abilityCreative and original thinkingProven leadership qualitiesFinancial needPermanent family residence must be in...
Deadline
Dec 08, 2024
M. Patrick Gillin Ottawa Engineering Scholarships
$11,000.00
Nominations for the Vector Scholarship in AI are now closed. Nominations for the 2025-2026 cycle will open on January 2, 2025, and close March 20, 2025. Ontario university master’s programs are invited to nominate top applicants for the Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence. The Vector Institute does Field: Engineering.Value: $4,000 for year one; $3,000 for year two, $2,000 for year three, $1,000 for year four, $1,000 for year five.Number: 5.Duration: Up to 5 years.ConditionsAwarded to students enrolled in the Engineering degree program who have graduated from an Ottawa-area high school. Selection will be made on the basis of scholastic achievement....
Deadline
Mar 01, 2025
John Proctor Scholarship
$8,000.00
Candidates must be students in their final year of study in secondary school who are or will be seeking admission into their first year of undergraduate study at York University in any discipline. Candidates must possess a minimum admission average of 90 per cent or equivalent and will have other accomplishments such a leadership in community service, achievement in arts or sports, or excellence in other areas of individual endeavour which demonstrate the wholeness of the person and grace of character. This award is renewed on the basis of continued high academic standing (minimum grade point average of 8.00). As...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
Wilfrid Laurier University Chancellor's Scholarship Fund
$5,000.00
Eligibilty Requirements: Awards will be granted annually to two students entering full-time studies in first year directly from a Canadian high school.Applicants require outstanding academic achievement (minimum "A" [85%] average in the best six Grade 12 U and/or Grade 12 M courses or Ontario Academic Credits [OACs] or equivalent) and significant involvement in extra-curricular activities or volunteer work outside of the classroom.Endowed scholarship.
Deadline
Mar 01, 2025
William Peyton Hubbard Award
$5,000.00
The One Awards acknowledge and share the ingenuity of aspiring professionals to the joint benefit of Hydro One and our customers. November 1 marks the closing date of submission and nominations for outstanding people who demonstrate the traits that make us the innovative, diverse organization we are.William Peyton Hubbard was instrumental in the development and public control of hydroelectric power in Ontario. The son of a freed slave from Virginia, he was Toronto’s first Black Alderman, Controller and Acting Mayor in the early part of the 20th century. In his honour, Hydro One sponsors annual awards for outstanding Black undergraduate...
Deadline
Nov 01, 2024
Joe Bunting Scholarship
$3,000.00
Honouring his dedication to and active involvement in ORBA’s training and education activities, the Joe Bunting Scholarship is awarded annually to a student attending an Ontario college and entering their final year of a Civil Engineering Technology/Technician program.Joe Bunting was known for his dedication to the training and education of young people in the industry. Joe served as Chair of ORBA’s Education Committee from the late 1990s through to the mid-2000s. He was a champion of the ‘Civil Construction Management Education Series’ which was a joint program run out of Ryerson University. Joe was also a significant supporter of the...
Deadline
Dec 05, 2024
J.D. Chick University Scholarship
$3,000.00
Honouring his commitment to ORBA as its first President, the J.D. Chick Scholarship is awarded annually to a student attending an Ontario University and entering their final year of a Civil Engineering discipline. Becoming ORBA President in 1927, J.D. served as President of Chick Construction, one of the biggest road builders in Ontario in the 1920s and 30s. The companies’ business grew in the 1940s, securing contracts for work on the Alaska Highway in B.C.Who is eligible:Ontario university students entering their final year of a Civil Engineering Technology/Technician program.
Deadline
Dec 05, 2024
Ontario Road Builders’ Association Civil Engineering Scholarships
$2,000.00
ORBA scholarships are presented annually to two high school who are enrolled in a civil engineering program at an Ontario university or a civil technology or technician program at an Ontario college. The recipients are recognized at ORBA's annual Convention.1) ORBA Civil Engineering Technology ScholarshipThe ORBA Civil Technology Scholarship is awarded annually to a student graduating from an Ontario high school and entering their first year of a program in Civil Technology at an Ontario College.2) ORBA Civil Engineering ScholarshipThe ORBA Civil Engineering Scholarship is awarded annually to a student graduating from an Ontario high school and entering their first...
Deadline
Dec 05, 2024
Kalmen Kaplansky Scholarship
$1,000.00
This scholarship was established in 1998 by the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation in honour of the lifetime achievement of Dr. Kalmen Kaplansky, labour and human rights advocate, in the field of economic and social rights. Awarded annually to a graduate student researching economic and social rights in a School or Department in the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management at Carleton University, the scholarship is valued at $1,000. A detailed letter of application for the award should be made by February 1 to the Dean of Public Affairs and Management, who will select the recipient on the advice of a...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2025
Maryknoll Scholarships
$1,000.00
For the Jubilee next year Pope Francis has invited us to become “pilgrims of hope.” Share a personal story about a time when hope played an important role in your life. Describe the situation, how you felt, and what gave you hope during that time. Explain how this experience impacted you and what you learned about the importance of hope.ENTRYEntries should be 500–750 words. Essays should include your name and division typed on each page.Students may:submit essays online ORmail essays to the address below. Mailed essays should be typed and stapled, each attached to an ENTRY COVER SHEETEssays will not...
Deadline
Nov 18, 2024
How to Become an Accountant or Auditor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$59,430.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Producer or Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$64,430.00
Directors and producers are responsible for ensuring a project stays on budget and on schedule. The majorities have a bachelor's degree and have finished numerous years of work experience in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.2%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Actuary
EXPECTED WAGE:
$84,810.00
In order to become certified professionals, Actuaries require a bachelor's degree and have to pass numerous exams. Bachelor's degrees are typically taken in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or some form...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Advertising, Promotions, or Marketing Manager
EXPECTED WAGE:
$105,960.00
Typically, these managers bring previous work experience to the table including: sales, advertising, promotions or marketing. For most of these promotions, advertising and related marketed management positions, a bachelor's degree...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become and Aerospace Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$101,000.00
Aerospace engineers use the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work. Aerospace engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Agricultural Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$76,000.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Airline or Commercial Pilot
EXPECTED WAGE:
$111,680.00
The majority of airline pilots start their career flying commercially. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Most pilots need a bachelor's degree. The FAA or Federal Aviation Administration...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Anthropologist or Archaeologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$57,000.00
Commonly, archaeologists and anthropologists live in the community they are studying. A PhD or a master's degree is required in archaeology or anthropology; however, bachelor degree holders may obtain employment...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.7%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Architect
EXPECTED WAGE:
$70,320.00
Typically, there are 3 specific steps in order to become a licensed architect including: finishing a professional degree in architecture, working under a paid internship to gain relevant experience and...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Curator
EXPECTED WAGE:
$45,020.00
It is common for curators to specialize in one particular time period. The majority of curator, archivist or conservator positions require a minimum of a master's degree that is related...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.2%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Art Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$78,000.00
Numerous art directors initiate their career as photographers, graphic designers and fine artists. They may have previous work experience as editors or experience in design occupation prior to becoming art...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Atmospheric Scientist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$81,290.00
Atmospheric scientists are responsible for issuing severe weather warnings. They typically have a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a similarly related field in earth sciences. Those interested in research positions...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Audiologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$62,030.00
Audiologists work with patients on a regular basis to check their hearing and balance. They may continue with the current treatment plan or make appropriate changes. Audiologists require a doctoral...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.4%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become an Editor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$53,070.00
Typically, a college degree is required for a person to be an editor. A bachelor's degree in English, journalism or communications is common. An editor must additionally be computer literate.
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Biochemist or Biophysicist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$88,000.00
In order to work in development and research positions, biophysicists and biochemists are required to hold a Ph.D. The majority of Ph.D. holders initiate their careers in temporary postdoctoral research...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Doctoral degree
How to Become a Biomedical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$85,000.00
Biomedical engineers commonly work in quality assurance or in research and development modes. Typically, these engineers require a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in biomedical engineering in order to...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$91,000.00
A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required for one to become a chemical engineer. Ideally, education is supplemented with practical experience. Numerous facilities offer cooperative engineering programs where students...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$80,230.00
The majority of materials scientists and chemists work in laboratory settings. These careers require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related subject. Those wishing to pursue...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chiropractor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$66,490.00
Those who wish to become a chiropractor need to earn their D.C. degree or Doctor of Chiropractic designation. Licensing needs to be obtained prior to working on people. Most chiropractors...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.3%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become a Civil Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$79,000.00
In order to become a civil engineer, a bachelor's degree is required in civil engineering or one of its related specialties. For senior positions, a graduate degree and licensure is...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1%
Education: Bachelor's degree