Scholarships
Scholarships & Grants: Where to Find Them + How to Win
Applying for scholarships and grants can make education more affordable and open doors to new opportunities. Below are tips to help you succeed, along with curated links to reputable databases in Canada, the U.S., and worldwide.
Tips for Scholarship Success
- Start early: Many scholarships close months before school deadlines.
- Tell your story: Use essays to highlight your unique impact, challenges, and growth.
- Keep a master essay: Adapt it for different prompts to save time.
- Quantify achievements: Numbers (hours volunteered, funds raised, events led) stand out.
- Line up references: Ask teachers or supervisors well before deadlines.
- Stay organized: Track deadlines with a spreadsheet or calendar reminders.
- Avoid scams: Legitimate scholarships never ask you to pay to apply.
Canada
- ScholarshipsCanada — national searchable database
- EduCanada — government scholarships
- Universities Canada — corporate & institutional awards
- Indspire — for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students
- Ontario Universities Info (OUInfo)
United States
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder — U.S. Dept. of Labor
- College Board BigFuture
- Fastweb — personalized matches
- Scholarships.com
- Bold.org
International Opportunities
- DAAD — study in Germany
- Chevening Scholarships — UK government program
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
- Fulbright Program
- Australia Awards
Tip: Set up alerts on these platforms to never miss a deadline. Winning one scholarship often makes you more competitive for others—momentum matters!