Bursary and Scholarship Applications

WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP STUDENTS FINANCE THEIR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION? 

Post-secondary education is expensive, and students should seek out any assistance available to them.  There are many bursaries and scholarships available to grade 12 students.   Unlike student loans (which all students do not qualify for), bursaries and scholarships are non-repayable awards. Every bursary or scholarship has its own criteria and deadline, which have been established by the donor(s).   

Some Definitions 

• Entrance Scholarship - An entrance scholarship is one that is available to students who are proceeding from grade 12 to studies in a specific post-secondary institution.  Provided by the post-secondary institution. 

• Post Secondary - Any program available after completion of high school. Can be at a college, technical school or university. 

• Proof of Registration - All awards require the recipient to provide proof of registration at a post-secondary institution before the award funds will be released.  This can be a proof of registration paid or a confirmation of enrolment letter from the institution itself.  This typically occurs in late August or early September if proof is to be provided to Stanley Humphries Secondary.   

• Deferment - while many awards must be used the school year following a student’s graduation, others allow students to defer, delay or postpone, using the award for up to two full school years.