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Ontario College and University Applications Websites
Financial Aid Terminology
Loan
Money that is borrowed, and have to pay back, usually after graduation or set date.
Grant
Free money given to you by the government or an organization. You don't need to pay these back, but you have to adhere to their conditions.
Bursary
Money given based on financial need, bursaries don’t need to be repaid.
Scholarship
A financial award based on things like grades, achievements, or community involvement. Scholarships don’t need to be paid back.
Money that is borrowed, and have to pay back, usually after graduation or set date.
Grant
Free money given to you by the government or an organization. You don't need to pay these back, but you have to adhere to their conditions.
Bursary
Money given based on financial need, bursaries don’t need to be repaid.
Scholarship
A financial award based on things like grades, achievements, or community involvement. Scholarships don’t need to be paid back.
High School Students Scholarships and Bursaries
General scholarships and bursaries for students, regardless of area of study.
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program
Fraser Institute’s Student Essay Contest
ONECA Four Directions Scholarship
AFOA & TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
Loran Award
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Scholarships and bursaries with focus on specific areas of study.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program
Fraser Institute’s Student Essay Contest
ONECA Four Directions Scholarship
AFOA & TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
Loran Award
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Scholarships and bursaries with focus on specific areas of study.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Post-Secondary Students Scholarships and Bursaries
General scholarships and bursaries for students, regardless of area of study.
Ted Rogers Scholarships
RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth
Fraser Institute’s Student Essay Contest
ONECA Post-Secondary Awards
The Dean Connor Sun Life Inclusion Scholarship & Internship for Black and Indigenous Students
Scholarships and bursaries with focus on specific areas of study.
ETFO Scholarships and Bursaries
EFC Scholarships List
Animikii Technology Scholarship & Entrepreneurship Grant
Ted Rogers Scholarships
RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth
Fraser Institute’s Student Essay Contest
ONECA Post-Secondary Awards
The Dean Connor Sun Life Inclusion Scholarship & Internship for Black and Indigenous Students
Scholarships and bursaries with focus on specific areas of study.
ETFO Scholarships and Bursaries
EFC Scholarships List
Animikii Technology Scholarship & Entrepreneurship Grant
Other Financial Aid Options
Government Sponsored Financial Aid
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) offer grants, work-study, and loans for U.S students.
Canada Student Grand and Loans – Find a grant and loans by your province or territory to see eligibility.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) – Financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university, which can be done through a mix of loans & grants.
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant – Apply through an OSAP Account.
Indigenous Student Bursary – Apply through participating schools financial aid office.
Ontario Indigenous Travel Grant – Apply through participating schools financial aid office.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program – Apply through participating schools graduate studies office.
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) Program – Apply through participating schools graduate studies office.
National Student Loans Service Centre – OSAP loan repayment.
Repayment Assistance – Learn your options if you’re struggling to repay your loan.
Databases
Deadlines, requirements, and eligibility vary—so check them out and see which ones are the right fit for you.
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
Indspire
Scholarships Canada
Student Awards (Formerly yconic)
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) offer grants, work-study, and loans for U.S students.
Canada Student Grand and Loans – Find a grant and loans by your province or territory to see eligibility.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) – Financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university, which can be done through a mix of loans & grants.
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant – Apply through an OSAP Account.
Indigenous Student Bursary – Apply through participating schools financial aid office.
Ontario Indigenous Travel Grant – Apply through participating schools financial aid office.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program – Apply through participating schools graduate studies office.
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) Program – Apply through participating schools graduate studies office.
National Student Loans Service Centre – OSAP loan repayment.
Repayment Assistance – Learn your options if you’re struggling to repay your loan.
Databases
Deadlines, requirements, and eligibility vary—so check them out and see which ones are the right fit for you.
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
Indspire
Scholarships Canada
Student Awards (Formerly yconic)
Budgeting Calculators
Below, find a budgeting you feel comfortable using:
CIBC Budget Calculator
RBC Budget Calculator
BMO Budget Calculator
CIBC Budget Calculator
RBC Budget Calculator
BMO Budget Calculator
Mental Health Resources
Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA Website: cmha.ca
Find Help: cmha.ca/find-help
Ontario Division: ontario.cmha.ca
Education Resources: ontario.cmha.ca/documents/education
Crisis Line
Crisis Line Website: crisisline.ca
Within Ottawa: 613-722-6914
Outside Ottawa (toll-free): 1-866-996-0991
Hope for Wellness
Visit Website: hopeforwellness.ca
Phone Number: 1-855-242-3310
Good2Talk
Ontario Website: good2talk.ca/ontario
Nova Scotia Website: good2talk.ca/novascotia
Ontario – Find mental health support
Ontario Website: ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support
CMHA Website: cmha.ca
Find Help: cmha.ca/find-help
Ontario Division: ontario.cmha.ca
Education Resources: ontario.cmha.ca/documents/education
Crisis Line
Crisis Line Website: crisisline.ca
Within Ottawa: 613-722-6914
Outside Ottawa (toll-free): 1-866-996-0991
Hope for Wellness
Visit Website: hopeforwellness.ca
Phone Number: 1-855-242-3310
Good2Talk
Ontario Website: good2talk.ca/ontario
Nova Scotia Website: good2talk.ca/novascotia
Ontario – Find mental health support
Ontario Website: ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support
