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INTENTION TO APPLY DEADLINE (Speak to your counsellor and faculty member writing letter of reference) no later than Sept. 26, 2025.  You need to SUBMIT your application BEFORE your Recommender can submit their letter - DUE by October 16 - see note below.

The Loran Scholars awards program supports students to attend universities across Canada, offering 36 awards with values of up to $100,000 over four years, and one-time awards of up to $5000 and $2000. These are the most valuable major scholarships in Canada. They are intended for students who demonstrate academic excellence, great strength of character, commitment to service in their communities, and who have clear leadership potential.

Applications are now open; please be aware of the eligibility criteria and deadlines:

-Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.

-Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

-Be at least 16 years of age by September 1st of the following year.

Deadline:

Please be sure to indicate your intention to apply to your guidance counsellor AND request a letter of reference from an advisor/head of house or counsellor no later than September 26 (three weeks ahead of the deadline).

*** October 9 is the INTERNAL LCS DEADLINE to COMPLETE & SUBMIT your application (including a letter of reference) before leaving for Thanksgiving Break.  You need to submit your part of the application BEFORE your recommender can submit their letter in advance of October 16 ***

For more information, please check out the Loran Scholars website, including a sample application. Feel free to speak with your guidance counsellor for any help.

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The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person's character. We believe that integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures. To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. Tenable at 25 partner universities, the Loran Award is valued at $100,000 over four years, including mentorship, funding for summer internships and participation in an extensive network of past and present scholars. This year, we are offering up to 36 Loran Awards. In addition, we are granting up to 118 finalist and provincial & territorial awards ($5,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.

In 2020/21, we conducted 1,704 virtual interviews with students from across the country and invited 72 finalists to participate in national interviews. Students describe the process as an opportunity to reflect on their motivations and to imagine the lives they want to live. Whether or not they are selected for an award, many students come away from interviews with new connections, friendships and ideas.

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The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person's character. We believe that integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures. To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada.

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DEADLINE TO REQUEST NOMINATION: September 26, 2025

National Book Award Nomination

The University of Toronto has both a National and International Scholarship program. To be eligible to apply, you must be selected as our school's U of T Book Award recipient. Preference is given to those indicating U of T as a top choice.

If you are interested in either the U of T National Scholarship (for Canadian citizens and permanent residents) or the U of T Lester B Pearson International Student Scholarship (for non-Canadians with study permits), complete this form and submit to Ms Miller no later than September 26, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria:

an original and creative thinker

committed to school and community

a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits

enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration

currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school

intending to begin university the following academic year

Let Ms. Miller know if you have any questions about this.

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The University of Toronto National Scholarship

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The University of Toronto National Scholarship

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To become a University of Toronto National Scholar, you MUST BE NOMINATED AS THE U of T BOOK AWARD RECIPIENT BY LCS, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be applying to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto.

DEADLINE & REQUIREMENT to REQUEST CONSIDERATION for NOMINATION:  Please submit this form to Ms. Miller by September 26, 2025.

The University of Toronto National Scholarship covers tuition, residence, and incidental fees for up to four years of study. The award is available to and is awarded based on superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional extra-curricular achievement in a broad context. The scholarship is open to the individual who has been nominated for the National Book Award (as long as they are applying to U of T).

National Scholarship Deadline:

The deadline to apply for the 2025 National Scholarship is October 17 2025 (11:59pm EDT). The online application form will be sent to the Book Award nominee.

***Be sure to let your Guidance counsellor know if you are interested in applying for this scholarship.

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Resources for Guidance Counsellors, Principals & Headmasters

We value our relationships with guidance counsellors, principals and headmasters across Canada. We've prepared resources and answers to commonly asked questions about the National Book Award to help you advise your students.

How do I nominate a student for the National Book Award?

Canadian high schools that have previously participated in the National Book Award program are contacted annually by email with a personalized, secure nomination form. These schools are contacted by mid-September of each year. If you are a student, please contact your guidance counsellor to ask if you may be considered and/or for additional information.

When can I nominate a student for the National Book Award?

The online nomination form for the Book Award will open by mid-September. The deadline for schools to submit a nomination is Thursday, October 13, 2022. However, we will continue to accept Book Award nominations from schools after the deadline. Please note that the National Scholarship application deadline for students, however, is a hard deadline and will not be extended.

Please check your email for the link to your school's customized nomination form by mid-September. Note that each school has a customized link to the nomination form - please do not share it with other schools, or if you are a teacher who has moved schools, please request a new link for your new school.

If you are a school official and your school has not previously participated in the National Book Award program, please email us at national.enquiry@utoronto.ca to obtain the link to you school's customized nomination form.

Can I nominate more than one student for the National Book Award?

Schools can nominate one student per year. The National Book Award is designed to recognize outstanding students from across Canada. Part of the selection process involves your school choosing your top candidate for nomination. We encourage schools to nominate the student that best exemplifies the qualities of the National Book Award. Keep in mind that students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are also eligible to apply directly to the National Scholarship, without being nominated by their school for the National Book Award.

When will my Book Award nominee be notified?

If your school submits a nomination by the Oct-13 nomination deadline, then your Book Award nominee will be notified immediately via email and invited to apply for the National Scholarship.

If your school submits a nomination after the Oct-13 nomination deadline, then your Book Award nominee will not be notified. The email notification to students is disabled after the deadline, as it will be too late for the student to apply for the National Scholarship.

When do we receive the National Book Award?

The National Book Award will be mailed to your school in April, for presentation to the student at your school's graduation or awards ceremony.

When are National Scholarship applicants notified?

In order to be considered for the National Scholarship, students must submit a National Scholarship application form by the posted deadline (i.e. nominees are not automatically considered for the scholarship). The selection committee will select approximately twenty-five finalists to participate in selection interviews, which are normally held in late February or early March. For the 2023 competition, finalist interviews will be conducted virtually. Virtual interviews will take place in February/March 2023. National Scholarship finalists will be notified by January 2023. Only successful candidates are notified.

When do students receive the National Scholarship?

Approximately fifteen finalists will be designated as National Scholars. Payment of the National Scholarship is conditional upon full-time registration in September in a first-entry undergraduate program at the University of Toronto.

Can I nominate a student even if they haven't applied to U of T?

Yes, you may nominate a student for the Book Award who has not applied for admission to U of T. Students do not need to attend U of T in order to receive the National Book Award. However, in order to submit the National Scholarship application, students must apply for admission to U of T.

I have more questions-whom can I contact?

Please direct all your U of T National Book Award and Scholarship Program enquiries to national.enquiry@utoronto.ca.

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About the National Scholarships - Future Students. University of Toronto

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We value our relationships with guidance counsellors, principals and headmasters across Canada. We've prepared resources and answers to commonly asked questions about the National Book Award to help you advise your students. How do I nominate a student for the National Book Award?

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Check out this link for the scholarship details:  https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about/

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University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Award Scholarship

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University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Award Scholarship

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To become a Pearson Scholar, you MUST BE NOMINATED BY LCS, an international student and study permit holder and be applying to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto.

DEADLINE & REQUIREMENT to REQUEST CONSIDERATION for NOMINATION:  Please submit this form to Ms. Miller by September 26 2025.

*A decision will be based upon i) Exceptional Academic Achievement, ii) Demonstrated Creativity and Leadership within our school, iii) Can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their breadth of interest, intellectual energy, and impact on the life of their school and community, and iv) Potential to contribute globally in the future.

Submit your initial application to U of T on OUAC by October 17, 2025; then submit the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship Application by November 7, 2025. THIS REQUIRES A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION to be requested by October 3, 2025.

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

-an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);

-beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026

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The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

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The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

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INTENTION TO APPLY DEADLINE: Oct. 22, 2025

The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership is one of the country's most prestigious scholarships, valued at up to $70,000 over four years at university. The scholarship is intended for students who have demonstrated significant EXTERNAL & School COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP during their high school years, while also maintaining a good academic standing.

Students who are Canadian citizens or who have permanent residency are eligible.

The key criterion is “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP”. These scholarships are awarded to students across Canada who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place.

Please look over the information online and let your guidance counsellor know of your intention to apply no later than October 1 2025, so that they can support you with this application.

You need THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION: one letter from the school AND two letters of support from community groups (at least one should be related to community involvement that is external to LCS). An essay of up to 600 words along with a list and description of your community activities is required, so you should start work ASAP if you are interested.

The final deadline to submit the application online is October 22, 2025.  Applicant Registration and further details can be found here.

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The Chancellor's Scholarship, the most valuable of the Major Entrance Scholarships at Queen’s, requires a school nomination. We can only nominate ONE student for this scholarship.

Please complete this nomination form and share with Ms Miller no later than October 20.

You will then be notified by the end of the month if you have been successful in securing the school's nomination. This will give you time to submit your OUAC application to Queen's by Nov. 20, and then continue on to complete the Chancellor's Scholarship application by the Dec. 8th deadline.  Please review all of this information carefully.

More details can be found at this link.

CRITERIA:

Superior academic ability; 90%+ at the end of Grade 11

Creative and original thinking - examples to demonstrate

Proven leadership qualities - examples to demonstrate

High school nomination is required.

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Major Entrance Scholarships to Queen's University (and that DO NOT require a nomination)

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Major Entrance Scholarships to Queen's University (and that DO NOT require a nomination)

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: Submit your application to Queen's on the OUAC by November 20, 2025 and then submit the single Major Admission Award (MAA) application by December 8, 2025.

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership qualities can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of the major admission awards.

You may apply for all of the awards for which you are eligible by submitting a single Major Admission Award (MAA) application. The deadline to submit your application is December 8, 2025. This means you should have your OUAC application submitted to Queen's by November 20, so you can gain access to the SOLUS student centre and complete the MAA application by Dec. 8.

*Be sure to let your guidance counsellor know if you would like to apply for the Major Entrance Scholarships at Queen's.

Practice questions can be found at this link.

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Scholarships & Awards | Registrar & Financial Aid Services

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Scholarships and awards for current students that require the submission of an application to be considered.

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University of Toronto Wolf Scholars Program

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University of Toronto Wolf Scholars Program

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Applications are now open and due to the university in November 2025. Eligibility criteria:

hold Canadian citizensnhip or permanent resident status

minimum Grade 11 cumulative average of 90%

demonstrated drive to build and lead

curiosity and intellectual engagement

exceptional academics and character

Students who wish to be considered for nomination, complete this form and submit to Ms Miller no later than October 20, 2025

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Wolf Scholars: an innovative undergraduate experience

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Read about the The Joint Initiative in German and European Studies at The Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES) staff, faculty, study opportunities, fellowships, and funding opportunities.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 1, 2025 for those who have Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.  January 15, 2026 for International Students.

How do you apply?

Students wishing to be considered must apply to UBC by December 1 for domestic (Canadian or PR Status) applicants and January 15 for international applicants.  Students indicate that they would like to be considered for scholarships & awards when asked in their UBC application. All sections of the online application must be completed by the deadline noted above, including paying the admission fee, in order to qualify.

All high school applicants will be evaluated for scholarships based on their Academic Profile, Personal Profile, and “scholarship short answer” sections of the online application.

*** Students should also complete and submit their OUAC applications BEFORE submitting their applications to UBC.

Additional information on Scholarships at UBC

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UBC Presidential Scholars Awards | UBC Undergraduate Programs and Admissions

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Find out how to be considered for one of UBC’s Presidential Scholars Awards, including the deadline to apply and when winners will be notified.

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UBC’s International Scholars have the potential to make a difference in the world. They are high academic achievers who have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, show a desire to create change at the local and global level, and they are dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Financial need is a strong consideration, so you must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree.

LCS can select two students to nominate for the UBC Vancouver campus and one student for the UBC Okanagan campus. Please ask for the nomination by completing and submitting this questionnaire to Ms Miller by October 17.

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UBC | Undergraduate Programs and Admissions

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UBC's International Scholars have the potential to make a difference in the world. They are high academic achievers, they have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, and they are dedicated to giving back to their communities.

About the International Scholars Program

UBC's International Scholars are part of the International Scholars Program, which offers the chance to:

Earn a globally recognized degree at a top university

A UBC degree opens doors and connects you to a vast alumni network across the globe.

Study with the brightest students in the world

You'll join a community of engaged and supportive young leaders and study among the best and the brightest. You and your fellow Scholars will enrich UBC and the global community with your diverse perspectives, committed involvement, and innovative initiatives.

Take advantage of unique learning opportunities

You'll have access to numerous opportunities inside and outside the classroom that will enrich your university experience.

Study-abroad exchange programs can take you to emerging countries where you'll address local challenges in health, agriculture, social infrastructure, education, and sustainable development.

Community-based experiential learning projects can help you apply your academic interests to the needs and issues of the local or global community.

Annual retreats will help you connect with your community while you plan for the year ahead and develop your leadership skills.

An annual workshop series will provide leadership, community development, career preparation, and networking opportunities throughout your degree.

Receptions and celebratory events are hosted throughout each year to recognize your achievements and connect you to the Scholars community on campus.

Access dedicated advising and support

You'll be supported by a network of staff from across UBC's faculties and services who will encourage your academic, personal, and career development. A dedicated advisor will be your first point of contact for support throughout your time at UBC.

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UBC's International Scholars have the potential to make a difference in the world. They are high academic achievers, they have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, and they are dedicated to giving back to their communities.

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University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship

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University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship

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A student of any nationality can apply for this full-ride scholarship to the University of Virginia. LCS can nominate one student for the UVA Jefferson scholarship. You request the nomination by completing and submitting this questionnaire to Ms Miller by October 20, 2025.

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Learn more about the selection process and nomination for the Jefferson Scholarship and the Walentas Scholarship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia.

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The Belk Scholarship provides comprehensive funding to attend Davidson College in North Carolina. Any citizenship is eligible for consideration. If you are interested in attending Davidson College, and will be submitting an application by November, speak to Ms Miller about nomination by October 20.

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The John M. Belk Scholarship at Davidson College provides students with comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus special study stipends.

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DEADLINE to SUBMIT a Request for School Nomination:  Wednesday, January 16, 2026 (see highlighted details below for process to request nomination).

The Schulich Leadership Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada. There are 50 engineering scholarships available, valued at $120,000 each and 50 science, technology or math scholarships available, valued at $100,00 each.

You need to demonstrate:

-academic excellence

-leadership, creativity & charisma

-strong consideration will be given to students with financial need

*Must be entrepreneurial-minded AND intend to pursue a career/postsecondary program in one or more of the following areas:

A) Technology

B)Engineering

C)Entrepreneurship and business enterprise

D)Applied scientific research

SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT CONSIDER anyone pursuing the following:

-activism (environmental/political/societal

-health care (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology)

-academic/theoretical research

We can nominate ONE student. Please ask for the nomination by Jan. 16, 2026 by completing the following (linked) questionnaire and emailing it to Ms. Miller (no later than Friday January 16, 2026).

The scholarship application, including two recommendation letters, is DUE by Feb. 18, 2026. (An email is then sent to teachers to submit their letters of recommendation by the same deadline).

Nomination criteria

More information: https://www.schulichleaders.com/

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Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. Up to one hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school

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President's Scholarships (9) & Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships (2)

No School Nomination required; but RECOMMENDATION LETTER REQ'D

DUE by January 16, with Rec Letter due by Feb. 3, (make request by January 13 2026)

Access details and application here.

These 11 scholarships are considered the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate awards. Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply.

These scholarships will be allocated as:

President's Scholarships (9)

Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships (2)

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;

2. Are entering the first semester of any degree program at the University of Guelph;

3. Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;

4. Have at least a 90% admission average;

5. Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and/or community.

Apply now!

Student Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

Reference Letters Deadline: February 3, 2026

Continue to the online application form

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Scholarships ranging from $2500 up to $80,000, designed to recognize all-round excellence for students who have applied to Western's MAIN campus.

LCS can nominate 4 Canadian students plus 1 international student who have applied to Western’s MAIN campus. Deadline to ask for nomination: January 16, 2026. Reference required. Deadline to apply: Feb. 14, 2026.

National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance (minimum 90% on all Gr. 12 4U/4M courses) to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.

TO REQUEST A NOMINATION: Please complete the following internal application form and submit this, along with your resume to Ms. Miller, no later than January 16, 2026.

Applications are DUE February 14, including a recommendation letter from someone at LCS (teacher, advisor, counsellor).

All applicants must have obtained a minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or equivalent).

More information: https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html#:~:text=Each%20school%20is%20able%20to,international%20(visa)%20student).