Are you a Canadian student looking for financial assistance to pursue your higher education? Look no further! We have compiled a list of 18 scholarships that are specifically designed for Canadian students. These scholarships cover a wide range of fields and are available for students at various levels of education. Whether you are a high school graduate or a postgraduate student, there is something for everyone. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of scholarships and see which one suits you best.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes – $10,000
Each year, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Scholarship recognizes students who have organized and led an “extraordinary service activity” that benefited people or the environment. Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 18, be permanent residents living in the United States or Canada, be currently working on a service project or have completed one within the past 12 months, and be working as an individual to lead service work.
Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships – Up to $4,500
The Society for Classical Studies (SCS) offers the Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships for students who are majoring or minoring in Classics and are from a historically underrepresented ethnic or racial minority group in North America. African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific-Islander American students are all eligible.
Albert W. Dent Scholarship – $5,000
Administered by the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Albert W. Dent Scholarship is annually awarded to minority and LGBTQ students enrolled in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program. Applicants must be “racially/ethnically diverse students” enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program, and expect to graduate between Sept. 1, 2024 and Aug. 31, 2025. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents or Canadian citizens. Preference is given to Student Associates of ACHE.
Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship – $5,000
Established in honor of Foster G. McGaw, the founder of the American Hospital Supply Corporation, the Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship is meant to provide financial aid to students in healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans and expenses. Applicants must be a racially/ethnically diverse student enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program – MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar, be entering their final year (fall/spring) of full-time study, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or a Canadian citizen, among other things. Applicants need not be a Student Associate of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), but preference is given to applicants who are Student Associates of ACHE.
ALA Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship – $5,000
Administered by the American Library Association (ALA), the Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship is annually awarded to those pursuing a master’s degree in library science. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, attend an ALA accredited master’s program, and must not have completed more than 12 semester hours or one-third of the required semester hours before June 1 of the year awarded.
ALA David H. Clift Scholarship – $3,000
Administered by the American Library Association (ALA), the David H. Clift Scholarship is annually awarded to those pursuing a master’s degree in library science. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, attend an ALA accredited master’s program, and must not have completed more than 12 semester hours or one-third of the required semester hours before June 1 of the year awarded.
Airgas – Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship – $2,500
Airgas, a U.S. company that supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related products, offers the Airgas-Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship for students studying toward a career in industrial gas or welding equipment distribution. Applicants need to be a United States or Canadian citizen who is enrolled in a welding engineering discipline with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Praxair International Scholarship – $2,500
Offered by the American Welding Society (AWS), the Praxair International Scholarship is an annual award for students pursuing careers in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old and are enrolled as full-time students in the United States or Canada. Applicants need to be majoring in a field of welding engineering and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship award is based upon leadership abilities. Application opens on December 1, annually.
ALSC Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship – $8,000
The Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship is annually awarded to students pursuing a master’s or advanced degree in children’s librarianship. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens and are expected to accept positions in the field of library service to children after graduation. Additionally, applicants must not have earned more than 12 semester hours toward an MLS/MLIS prior to June 1 of the year awarded.
Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship – $20,000
Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship is awarded to graduate students preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled full time in a graduate-level program.
Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship – $10,000
Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship is awarded to part-time graduate students who work in government with a career interest in state and local government finance. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, economics, or business administration with specific focus on government, and be employed at least two years by one or more state or local governments.
Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship – $5,000-$15,000
Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship is meant to advance the public finance careers of those employed for at least three years by one or more state or local governments. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be part-time students pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, and be studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, or business administration with a specific focus on government.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship – $10,000
Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship recognizes minority students pursuing careers in government finance. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Eskimo/Aleut, Hispanic, Indian.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship – $5,000-$15,000
Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is awarded to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying accounting and preparing for a career in state and local government. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled full time in an upper-level undergraduate or graduate level-accounting program.
Student Excellence in Archaeology Scholarship (SEAS) – Up to $3,000
Offered by the Society for American Archaeology, the Student Excellence in Archaeology Scholarship (SEAS) — formerly known as the Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship — supports the recruitment and retention of minority students working towards degrees in archaeology by providing scholarships to help fund archaeological training and participation in research programs. There are scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be a member of a historically underrepresented group, be a resident of the United States or Canada, and attend an accredited university. Applications open in October each year.
SME Education Foundation Graduate Scholarships – Varies
Each year, the SME Educational Foundation offers dozens of scholarships to graduate students pursuing manufacturing careers. Each scholarship can be accessed and applied to through one portal. To be eligible for any of SME Educational Foundation’s graduate scholarships, applicants must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada, have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be on a path toward a graduate degree in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
Spencer Educational Foundation Master’s Scholarships – $10,000
Each year, the Spencer Educational Foundation offers Master’s Scholarships to graduate students interested in risk management or insurance. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada, major/minor in risk management/insurance or a related field of study (e.g., actuarial science, business, finance, information technology), and seek a career in risk management/insurance. Application opens on October 1 each year.
Spencer Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – $10,000, $7,500, $5,000
Each year, the Spencer Educational Foundation offers scholarship awards to undergraduate students interested in risk management or insurance. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada, major in a subject that will lead to a career in risk management or insurance, and have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Application opens on October 1 each year.
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