When you are searching for secondary options, it’s important to consider how you will be paying for things!

Below are some resources to help you get started!  Students are encouraged to make an appointment with their guidance counsellor after researching options.

EDSS  Scholarships and Bursaries Infographic

This infographic gives the timeline and details for many Scholarship and Bursaries that students are interested in learning about.  Many of them are specifically for EDSS and Woolwich Township students. *It is a student’s responsibility to research and be sure that deadlines are not missed!  We are not always aware of deadline changes! 

Upload your applications to THIS GOOGLE FORM by the deadline posted on the infographic.  We will no longer accept paper or emailed applications.

Types of Funding

When you’re researching how to fund your education, you will probably see different scholarships, bursaries, loans, and awards on offer for students. What’s the difference? Here’s a brief breakdown of the different types of funding:

Scholarships
Traditionally, scholarships are based on academic merit, such as an entrance scholarship which is awarded based on the grade average from high school. Modern usage of the term, however, is much more liberal, with providers of non-academic awards using the term to describe any financial prize that will be used towards tuition payment. Scholarship application procedures are different for each scholarship, but can include a request for your academic transcripts.

Bursaries
A bursary is typically an award for a student with financial need. Bursaries may have academic requirements, but are generally focused on helping students who do not have the resources to pay for school on their own. Applications for bursaries typically require you to show why you are in need of the assistance and how great your need is.  Sometimes tax information or OSAP estimator results are requested when applying for bursaries.

Loans
Student loans make up a significant amount of student aid. Student loans are typically provided by the government (provincial or federal) or a bank. The terms of a student loan vary depending on who’s providing it and who’s receiving it. Student loans are typically paid back after the student completes or leaves schooling, with interest charged on the loan amount. 

Other awards
This is a catchall for any awards that don’t fit in the above categories. This may include contest-style awards or prizes from corporate sponsors.

Bursaries and Scholarships for SHSM students

Please check out this resource for a list of colleges and universities that recognize the high school SHSM program!  Please check out the schools’ website as schools may change their scholarship amounts and offerings each year!

 

Bursaries and Scholarships for First Generation Students

Please check out this resource for links to college and university First Generation bursaries. Please check individual institutions regularly as they may change their scholarship amounts and offerings each year.  Please check your college/university website for bursaries if they are not showing on the document.

 

WRDSB website Scholarships

A video from MyBlueprint!

  • differences between scholarships, bursaries, and awards
  • The kinds of scholarships 
  • 5 things you need to know about scholarships (14:01)

https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=jvq3v_PUPyU