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October Deadlines

HORATIO ALGER CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS - $5000

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be graduating high school with plans to enter a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2017
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a degree at a post-secondary institution
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65
  • Attend high school and reside in Canada
  • Be Canadian citizens

See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/#sthash.xdAcMCqH.dpuf

Deadline:  October 25th 

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HORATIO ALGER: NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000

The National Entrepreneurial Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada. Entrepreneurial Scholars also receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. during the spring of their terminal year of high school to participate in a conference with their American counterparts

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be graduating high school with plans to enter a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2017
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a degree at a post-secondary institution
  • Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65
  • Attend high school and reside in Canada Be Canadian citizens

See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/national-scholarships/#sthash.O7mVOzXX.dpuf

Deadline:  October 25th 

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credit education week essay contest ($5000)

YOU COULD WIN A $5,000 GRAND PRIZE!

Grade 12 students across Canada are invited to confess their contained financial calamity story by submitting their true-life handiwork to the CEWC 2016 Essay Contest

It’s easy. In 1000 words or less, simply share your inspiring or compelling story about what you learned from your money experience and how it changed your life. You could win $1,000, $2,500 $3,000 or $5,000!

Prizes range from $1000 to $5000, with over 20 prizes to be won

Essay Topic:  

“What is the dumbest thing I ever did with my money and what did I learn from it.”

For more information, see the following link: https://www.cewc.ca/grade-12-essay-contest

Deadline:  October 24th