Top 137 Scholarships for Canadian Citizens in June 2026

Are you a high school student with a passion for literature and politics? You might consider applying for the Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead)! Four times per year, the contest asks its applicants to write an 800 - 1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of The Fountainhead. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’ve read The Fountainhead, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a student between the ages of 4 and 18 interested in helping solve world problems? If so, consider entering the Paradigm Challenge! The competition is open to students aged 4 to 18 from all over the world who create a project that helps solve a real-world issue. Students are encouraged to work in groups and submit their projects in almost any form they would like. Possible topics to address include home fires, waste reduction, personal health, food security, and biodiversity. Project Paradigm is the organization that has hosted the contest since 2015. It started with the belief that the youth have a natural ability for innovation. Since then, the Paradigm Challenge has supported participants whose creative projects encourage global change. The top 100 entries win between $200 and $100,000 per team, in addition to an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the award ceremony in Los Angeles, California. If you are passionate about creating a project to help tackle global challenges, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

If you are an undergraduate or graduate school student who is interested in “Right to Work” principles and how it applies to education, the Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship might be perfect for you! Funded by the National Institute of Labor Relations Research, the Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship was created to honor three Michigan public school teachers who were fired for no other reason than refusing to pay union dues. Each year, one $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the education student who best exemplifies the dedication to principle and high professional standards of those three Michigan teachers (Carol Applegate, Kay Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks).  If you have an independent spirit and want to be proactive about funding your own education, we encourage you to apply to the Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming school year? Furthermore, do you believe in the importance of making a difference in local communities around the world? If so, you might consider applying for the Global Perspectives Scholarship! To apply, you must submit an essay of 500 words or less in which you answer the year’s given prompt, which typically requires applicants to describe their previous or future interactions with the world around them. As the prompt changes each year, we recommend checking out Rustic Pathways’ site for the most up-to-date information before starting your essay. You also must submit the online application, your most recent transcript, and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account to apply. The scholarship winner will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses. If you’re passionate about making an impact and are looking for some help to pay off college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Yvonne Nona Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to female Chaldean residents of Michigan who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in any field at a college in the state.Show Less

Whether you're in third grade or are a post-graduate, if you love filmmaking, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Young Filmmakers Contest! Each year, the contest awards between $100 and $1,000 to applicants who submit videos about environmentalism. While there are seven categories split by age group and video type, each applicant’s video must relate to conservation or environmentalism in some way. While those in grade 11 and under are restricted to more specific topics, those in grade 12 and above have more freedom. Submissions may also be submitted individually or in groups. If you want to express your love for the earth through film, we encourage you to apply to the Young Filmmakers Contest! This is a great opportunity not just to earn money for college, but also to gain more film experience and bring awareness to important issues. Here are the full contest rules.Show Less

Are you a woman enrolled in a certification or degree program? If so, consider applying for the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education! The grant is open to women within 18 consecutive months of completing their educational program who have had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in their adult life. The scholarship is funded by the Philanthropic Educational Organization, an organization that has aimed to support women with their educational aspirations since 1869. Today, P.E.O. provides over $398 million in grants, scholarships, awards, and loans. On a rolling basis, the organization grants $3,000 to recipients of the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education to cover tuition and expenses. If you would like some funds to pay off your postsecondary program, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a female student considering an MBA and looking for resources to fund your education? If so, consider applying for the Forté MBA Fellowships! The Forté MBA Fellowships are open to female students enrolled in MBA programs at any Forté partner school. The scholarship is funded by Forté, an organization that launches women into fulfilling careers through access to business education and to a community of determined, successful women. Their Forté Fellowships are prestigious awards recognized within the business school community that exhibit recipients' exemplary leadership, diverse backgrounds, and commitment to advancing women in business. Each year, the fellowship provides awards of varying amounts to help lucky MBA students pay for their educational expenses. If you’re an aspiring MBA student looking for help to pay off your education, we encourage you to apply to a Forté partner school! Once accepted, you will be considered for the Forté MBA Fellowships.Show Less

Are you a high school senior passionate about journalism? If so, consider applying for the Journalist of the Year Scholarships! The scholarships are open to high school seniors who participate in their states’ Journalist of The Year competitions. In order to apply, students must submit a digital portfolio of their journalist work to their state official by their state's submission deadline. Winning portfolios from each state will then be sent to the national level, with winners announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. The scholarship is offered by the Journalism Education Association, a US-based national organization for journalism teachers and advisors that supports free and responsible journalism by providing resources, educational opportunities, and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement.  Each year, the first-place winner receives $3,000, and the four runners-up receive $1,000 each. If you’re a high school senior passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay off your undergraduate degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college junior or senior interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the OAS Academic Scholarships Program (Undergraduate)! The scholarship is open to students from the U.S. and any other OAS Member States in the last two years of their studies leading to a bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have the desire to study in another OAS Member State (excluding their home country) and return to and remain in their home country for at least two years following the completion of their studies abroad. The Organization of American States (OAS), the premier regional forum for political discussion, is proud to offer this and other scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. Every year, they select multiple recipients to earn up to $10,000 for tuition and mandatory fees, health insurance, monthly allowance, roundtrip airfare, and school books. If you are a college upperclassman looking for a study abroad opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a vegetarian? If so, consider applying for the Vegetarian Charity Grants! The Vegetarian Charity Grants are open to vegetarians and vegans aged 25 and younger or parents with a vegetarian child who need help paying for specific courses, projects, or equipment, or in cases of individual poverty. The scholarship is funded by The Vegetarian Charity, a registered charity that exists to help young vegetarians and vegans in financial need. On a rolling basis, the grant awards up to $500 to vegetarian/vegan students (or the parents of a vegetarian/vegan child) under the age of 26 who need help paying for school-related equipment. If you’re passionate about vegetarianism and are looking for some help to pay off some of your school needs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a native-born citizen and resident of a country in the "Western and American Hemisphere" and have resided in the Western Hemisphere for at least five years? Further, do you wish to pursue higher education in the state of Texas and intend to return to your home country to live after completing a program of study in Texas? If so, the Good Neighbor Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarships to Western and American Hemisphere (non-American or Cuban citizens/residents) wanting to pursue higher education in Texas. Bear in mind that individuals who apply for Permanent Resident status or who have dual citizenship are not eligible. As each institution has unique application requirements and deadline(s), we recommend contacting your institution (in Texas) for more information. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The University of Cambridge in England is not only one of the world's consistently highest-ranked universities, but it is also the third-oldest university in the world in continuous operation. As part of its impressive curriculum, it offers a diverse range of graduate schooling options, including Doctor of Philosophy degrees, Master of Letters degrees, as well as one-year postgraduate courses. To "build a global network of future leaders," the Gates Cambridge Trust is offering generous full-ride scholarships to non-United Kingdom citizens looking to pursue any of these degrees at the University of Cambridge! Each year, 80 scholars from around the world are chosen to receive a full-expenses-paid scholarship to pursue either a Doctor of Philosophy degree, a Master of Letters degree, or a one-year postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge. The selection criteria are based on applicants' outstanding intellectual ability, reasons for choice of course, commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential. If you're interested in studying at one of the most historical and prestigious universities in the world, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the application deadline is different depending on whether you are a citizen/resident of the United States or of any other country. Further, for non-U.S. citizens, the deadline may differ depending on your specific course of study. Thus, we recommend checking your exact deadline on the Gates Cambridge webpage before starting your application. Good luck!Show Less

Are you a young woman passionate about politics and public service? You might consider applying for the Zonta Young Women In Public Affairs scholarship! Believing in the importance of women’s involvement in public service, Zonta International established the scholarship in order to encourage young women’s participation in public and political life. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to a few lucky, altruistic young women. If this sounds like you, we certainly encourage you to apply to the Zonta Young Women In Public Affairs Scholarship. Good luck! Show Less

If you're interested in a career in the culinary industry, easily financing your culinary studies will be more than just a dream with the Food Dreams Scholarship! The Food Dreams Scholarship is open to students who have graduated high school (or an international equivalent) and those older. The scholarship is funded by Food Dreams (founded by the renowned chef Jean-Georges), a nonprofit foundation established in 2016. Food Dreams aims to help aspiring chefs throughout the world gain access to culinary education and career opportunities in the restaurant industry that would otherwise be out of reach. In addition to scholarships to prestigious institutes such as the Culinary Institute of America and the Institute of Culinary Education, Food Dreams also provides post-graduate mentorship programs in Jean-Georges’ restaurants around the world.Show Less

Are you a budding entrepreneur or inventor with a great idea? Further, have you dropped out of or decided not to attend college to pursue your idea? If so, we recommend applying for the Thiel Fellowship! The Fellowship consistently awards $100,000 to applicants who submit the most promising and impressive ideas. The fellowship is founded and funded by Peter Thiel, an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist who co-founded Paypal amongst other companies. In order to apply for the Thiel Fellowship, you must be under 23 years of age and submit an application regarding your past work and current pursuits. Applications are accepted and awards are distributed on a rolling basis.  With that said, if you have a great idea that you think you won’t be able to carry out while in college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a student attending a community college, university, or trade/vocational school in the United States with a strong history of engagement with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities? If so, the Prism Foundation Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to multiple post-secondary students who are part of or have been actively involved with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit three ~500-word essays, a recent academic transcript, and one letter of recommendation highlighting their community engagement and/or leadership skills from someone who can speak to their abilities. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school student with a love for innovative fashion design? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest! Each year, the contest awards between $1,000 and $15,000 to the ten applicants who submit the most impressive prom dresses and tuxedo designs, made entirely from duct tape. The contest is offered by Duck Brand Duct Tape, a company with a long history of selling top-notch duct tape for a variety of purposes, now including making formal attire! If you’re a high school student wanting to put your fashion and creativity skills to the test, we encourage you to apply to the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. Don’t duck out!Show Less

The Pamfil and Maria Bujea Seminarian Scholarship is a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian seminarians with a passion for serving the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America in Canada. This scholarship is awarded once to a deserving male or female student at the beginning of the recipient's second year of studies at one of these Schools of Theology: St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, or St. Tikhon Orthodox Seminary. Applicants must also have the intention of serving the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America in Canada. The time to be served is at the discretion of the ruling hierarch. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Owen Hart Foundation Award is open to graduating seniors at Crescent Heights, Ernest Manning, Forest Lawn, Sir Winston Churchill, or Western Canada high schools in Calgary, Alberta. Students planning to enroll at a postsecondary institution are encouraged to apply. Those who hold part-time jobs receive special consideration.Show Less

The Fraser W. Lockwood Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from high schools in Calgary, Alberta. Students entering a college or university as an undergraduate are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students whose families have a connection to the Filipino community.Show Less

Tacuna Systems is proud to announce the return of our Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship program. For 2026, we will offer one award to a qualified candidate who attends or is admitted to a U.S. or Canadian university. Driven by our commitment to promote inclusive representation in STEM fields, our scholarship aims to empower women pursuing higher education in science and technology, fostering their increased participation in these industries. This scholarship invites applicants to share their experiences with a STEM-related research project or activity that has shaped or reflected their academic interests, rather than focusing solely on academics. Submissions must be in video form, accompanied by this application. As part of your application submission, we will require you to create a brief video of yourself showcasing your involvement in a STEM-related project. Limit this video to around 3 minutes in length. Things to consider while creating your video: Aspirations – What are your general career aspirations and how has this project influenced them? Passion – Why is this project important to you? Learning – What did you take away from this project? Application – How does this project relate to the real world? Improvement – What changes, if any, would you make for better results? Originality – Do you have valuable insight or ideas that industry leaders may not have thought about? Representation – What are your general thoughts, related to the project or not, on improving women’s representation in STEM? How might you inspire others? If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less