Awards Bursaries and Scholarships
Planning for post-secondary education can be exciting. St. Patrick’s High School is here to help you explore financial aid options, scholarships, and bursaries to support your journey.
Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships
- Opportunities are available from a variety of sources.
- Review selection criteria carefully to ensure eligibility.
- Scholarships and bursaries are listed by application deadline in the St. Patrick’s CHS Post-Secondary Financial Assistance Booklet: Information about Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Aid (requires a student or staff "SCCDSB" account).
- Always confirm details and deadlines on the official websites, as they may change.
- Some scholarships require St. Patrick’s nomination, look for notes marked ***.
Other Opportunities
Parent’s Work / Your Work / Volunteer Organizations
- Employers, unions, and businesses often offer scholarships for employees or their children and/or grandchildren.
Tip: Check with your HR department. - Service groups like Rotary, Kinsmen, and organizations such as Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, and 4H may also provide funding opportunities.
Post-Secondary Institutions
- Visit the Scholarships page or contact the Financial Aid Office at your chosen college or university.
- Helpful links:
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
OSAP offers student loans and bursaries.
- Use the OSAP Aid Estimator to see what you may qualify for.
- Apply online: https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program
College & University Information Sessions
- Many institutions offer virtual information sessions.
Your Guidance Counsellor
- Inform your counsellor about scholarships you plan to apply for.
- Some scholarships require an endorsement or reference letter:
- Provide your resume and at least one month’s notice.
Scholarship & Bursary Search Engines
- Search for these tools to match your skills and interests.