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Meridian's annual community scholarship honoring former CEO Sean Jackson, awarded to one Ontario high school graduate entering first year at a recognized publicly funded Canadian college or university. Candidates must be Ontario residents with at least an 80% academic average and a record of outstanding community leadership demonstrated through volunteerism, initiative, and innovation. The application includes three short essays, two reference letters (school and community), proof of post-secondary acceptance, and official transcripts. Applications open March 1 and close April 30; top finalists may be interviewed.
The Sean Jackson Scholarship awards $15,000 (1 winner). It is sponsored by Meridian Credit Union.
The next annual deadline is April 30, 2027. Finish early in case the sponsor requests additional materials.
Key requirements include: Canada; High school; Undergraduate; Ontario. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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Monthly-style Student Life Network contest awarding $1,000 to help fund a student business idea, skill, or passion project. Join SLN for free and submit a short project description rather than a formal essay. One student can win each cycle while the series runs through November 2026. Open to Canadian students participating through the Student Life Network platform under the published Spark Series rules.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are Ontario residents in second or third year in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Arts and Science, UTM, or UTSC may apply. Selection is based on financial need and academic merit, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Candidates must also show involvement in micro/nanofabrication through research, coursework, or work experience, or propose a summer research or capstone project in that area. The award is up to $5,000. An essay is part of the application.
For University of Guelph students registered in any OAC program who are approved for travel to conferences, seminars, tradeshows, course field trips, semesters abroad, or similar experiential learning opportunities. Several awards of various amounts. Selection is based on the relevance of the intended travel and its benefits to the student’s program of study. Apply online using the OAC Travel Grant Application Form for the travel window that matches your dates. Applicants should explain the reason for travel, dates, estimated costs, and anticipated benefits.
University of Guelph Ontario Agricultural College students in any OAC program with a minimum 70% cumulative average who plan travel related to course study. One grant of up to $750. Apply with a letter of no more than two pages outlining the intended travel opportunity.
Undergraduate students at the University of Victoria who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the pursuit of excellence in fine arts may apply. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and meet a minimum 3.5 sessional grade point average for continuing or transferring students, or a 70% admission average for students commencing post-secondary studies for the first time. The award amount varies. Athletics coaches distribute application forms to prospective students, who complete and return them to Student Awards and Financial Aid.
University of Guelph Ontario Agricultural College undergraduate students with a minimum 70% cumulative average who plan course-related travel may apply for the H.C. Mason Travel Scholarships. Awards of up to $1,500 are available. Apply through the OAC Travel Grant Application Form with the reasons for travel, dates, estimated costs, and anticipated benefits. Selection is based on the intended study program, conference, or travel opportunity and the expected benefits of participation. The fund was established by F.W. Bray of Hamilton in memory of H.C. Mason, within the O.A.C. Teaching Trust.