Grade 12 Essay Contest: Grade 12 students across Canada are invited to confess their contained financial calamity story by submitting their true-life handiwork to the CEWC 2018 Essay Contest, co-sponsored by Credit Canada Debt Solutions, Capital One, OLG, RBC, TD Bank, BMO, MNP Inc., Oakman Group, Harris and Partners, and many others.
Prizes range from $1000 to $5000, with over 20 prizes to be won.
Entries must be written in English or French and must not exceed 1000 words.  Essays must be submitted between Sept. 1 and Oct. 9, 2018.  For full contest rules, see the application page.

https://cewc.ca/contests/grade-12-essay-contest/

RE/MAX of Western Canada is committed to helping future community leaders by offering $16,000 in bursary funds through its annual Quest for Excellence Program. One recipient—in addition to his/her bursary—will receive a hot air balloon ride for two.

The Quest for Excellence Program recognizes the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of Western Canadian students. High school students graduating in 2018 from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising.

“It’s truly amazing learning about our applicants for the Quest for Excellence Bursary Program each year,” says Marie Sheppy, Manager, Corporate Affairs, RE/MAX of Western Canada. “Their admirable attitudes and selfless actions allow them to impact their communities in a positive away.”

Sixteen winners will be selected from entries received online at remax.ca. Each winner will receive a $1,000 RE/MAX Quest for Excellence bursary. All 16 bursary recipients will be placed in a draw and one lucky student will also receive a hot air balloon ride for two from the closest major city. The application deadline is March 11, 2019.  Award recipients will be notified in April 2019, with a formal presentation at the students’ commencement ceremonies.

http://blog.remax.ca/remax-western-canada-helps-grade-12s-bursary-program/

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.

Deadline: Oct 25, 2018

www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships.

To find Canada’s next generation of leaders, we must look beyond grades and rankings to find the promise of character.

At the Loran Scholars Foundation, we identify and support young people who have the integrity and courage to make difficult decisions, the perseverance to work towards long-term goals, the curiosity to better understand the world around them and the drive to make positive change in their communities.
Our Awards: Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

• An annual stipend of $10,000
• A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
• Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
• Access to our network and up to $10,000 in funding for summer internships in three different sectors
• An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
• Annual retreats and scholar gatherings

Sponsored Applications - Due October 17:  sponsored application is one that is nominated by the school. It must be submitted by October 17.
Each Canadian high school may sponsor applications for up to three students, while each CEGEP may sponsor up to eight students. Please contact your guidance counsellor, teacher or school administrator to learn about the sponsorship selection process at your school. Your school contact will need to complete a short online sponsorship form before October 18th, and they will receive the link to complete this form once your application and your reference letter are finalized.
Our 21 regional committees review the sponsored applications in their area and invite shortlisted candidates (semi-finalists) to attend interviews in their region or province. These interviews are an opportunity for semi-finalists to connect with one another, meet the local leaders who serve as our regional interviewers and gain valuable interview experience.
After regional interviews, our committees invite 60-75 outstanding semi-finalists to attend national selections in Toronto in February. Our committees also grant provincial awards and honour citations to semi-finalists who distinguish themselves at the regional level.

If you want to be sponsored for this scholarship, please complete a BRAG Sheet (Found in the Career Centre) and submit to the Career Centre by SEPT 26