Being a student is expensive. This is even more true in times of economic uncertainty and runaway inflation. Luckily, we have listed 6 accessible scholarships for you that you can apply for this winter, just to get a little financial boost.
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According to your profile
Quebec Perspective Scholarship
The Government of Quebec has set up this scholarship offered in 233 study programs to promote graduation in programs affected by the labor shortage, such as information technology, health and education, notably.
If you are studying in a technical college course, an amount of $1,500 will be paid to you after each successful session, for a total of $9,000 for a program with an expected duration of three years.
If you follow a university education, an amount of $2,500 will be paid to you after each successful session for a total of $15,000 for three-year programs and $20,000 for four-year programs.
The form for making your request following your fall semester will be available as of January 18.
Rising : Between $1500 and $2500 per session
Deadline : February 28, 2023 (for the fall 2022 semester)
More information here
Scholarships Pathway for student mobility
Are you in CEGEP and studying away from home? This scholarship might be for you. Parcours scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to students who are going to study in a CEGEP located more than 60 kilometers from their home. Please note: it is not offered for students who take their courses remotely!
The good news is that this scholarship can be combined with the Perspective Québec scholarship.
Rising : $7500 per year
Deadline : See directly with your CEGEP
More information here
According to your university
Each university usually has its own directory of scholarships available to its students. It may be worth digging around to find a scholarship that suits your particular condition (program of study, level of commitment, first academic in the family, etc.)
To Polytechnique Montrealfor example, the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation offers 14 undergraduate and graduate entrance scholarships to encourage women to choose a career in engineering.
Rising : $5,000 to $15,000
Deadline : January 20, 2023
More information here
at theUdeM an annual scholarship competition is held to reward commitment on campus or in the community. Nearly 50 scholarships are offered in this competition, based on various criteria such as the field of study, the sector of commitment or the financial need of the student.
Rising : $500 to $2500
Deadline : February 2, 2023
More information here
To Laval University, the Knollenberg Foundation offers scholarships to creators of projects related to the environment. It is offered each year to all types of undergraduate and graduate students.
Rising : $2000 to $5000
Deadline : March 30, 2023
More information here
According to your financial institution
Financial institutions generally have programs that aim to encourage young people to continue their studies by contributing a financial amount. Terms may vary.
One of the scholarships that is accessible this winter is that of the Desjardins Foundation. Each year, Desjardins offers scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 to college or professional students, as well as three university cycles. To apply, you must, among other things, be a member of a Desjardins caisse.
Rising : $1000 to $5000
Deadline : March 31, 2023
More information here