Top 190 Scholarships for Canadian Citizens in March 2026

Are you a female or minority student pursuing a career in STEM? If so, you should consider applying for the Avance Clinical Diversity in STEM Scholarship! Worth $5,000, this scholarship is designed to support women and minority groups pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With a strong focus on the Life Sciences industry, this program provides financial assistance, hands-on industry experience, and international visibility — helping create a more diverse and inclusive future for the life sciences sector. Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently been accepted into a a recognized STEM program. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for STEM and a commitment to fostering diversity within the field. Eligible fields of study include: Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology) Clinical Research and Clinical Sciences Medical Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health) Data and Technology in Health (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering) Applicants are invited to submit a 300-word essay describing their interest in STEM and how this scholarship will support their career goals. Final selections will be made by Avance Clinical’s Senior Leadership team. In addition to university financial support, scholarship recipients may be offered the opportunity to complete an internship at Avance Clinical, gaining valuable experience within a global clinical research organization.Show Less

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 an 8 - 18 year-old who is currently leading or working on an inspiring service project? Alternatively, have you worked on one sometime in the past 12 months? If so, consider applying for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes! Each year, the prize awards $10,000 to multiple elementary, middle, and high schoolers who have made great contributions to communities, either local or far. In order to apply, you must submit a completed application, project summary and essay, three letters of recommendation, and a color photo of yourself. The Gloria Barron Prize, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. If you’re passionate about community service and/or service projects, we encourage you to apply! Your work has surely helped many others, and now it’s time to let the Prize help you. The deadline for  pre-application is March 15th.  If you meet the organization's eligibility requirements, you'll receive an email with details for the full application, which is due April 15th. Good luck!Show Less

Are you an academically impressive high school senior with a disability who plans to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Microsoft Disability Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to winning applicants. These scholarships can be renewed for up to four years so long as one continues to meet the eligibility requirements, accumulating to a grand total of $20,000 to go towards your postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Microsoft to deliver on the mission of the Microsoft cross-disability employee resource group to “empower and enable people with disabilities.” If you’re a college-bound high school senior with a disability planning on enrolling in college to pursue a career in technology, we encourage you to apply for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship!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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Are you a high school, college, or graduate student who has something to say about e-waste (any type of used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler)? The E-waste Scholarship by Digital Responsibility could then be a good opportunity for you! The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to one individual who writes the most compelling 140-character message addressing the “worst thing about e-waste.” Bear in mind that finalists may be required to submit an additional 500-1,000-word essay elaborating on this topic. If this sounds up your alley, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grader with a passion for writing and politics? Consider applying for the Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Anthem)! Each year, the contest asks its applicants to write a 600 - 1,200 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of the novella Anthem by Ayn Rand. Three prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’re familiar with Anthem, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you pursuing a career in the automotive industry? If so, consider applying for the SEMA scholarship! This scholarship is open to current and incoming college students who demonstrate a passion for the automotive trades. The scholarship is funded by the Speed Equipment Manufacturing Association, an organization that helps students from all academic and technical disciplines pay for their postsecondary education which would lead them to obtain a career in the automotive industry. Each year, the scholarship pays up to $5,000 to lucky students to help pay for their school costs. If you’re passionate about the automotive trades and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate, Portland State University student majoring in Judaic studies? Then, consider applying to the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship! Funded by Portland State University itself, the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship aims to relieve some of the hefty university tuition costs and fees for passionate students each year. The scholarship, covering more than half the costs of tuition and fees, is awarded to nearly 20 lucky PSU Judaic studies students yearly. Spread out over the course of your undergraduate experience (up to four years), the scholarship pays between $5,000 and $7,000 per year. If you’re a community service-oriented Judaic studies major at PSU, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior or current full-time student who will be enrolling in/is enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school? Further, do you have a parent who is an employee of an Auto Value store, warehouse, or certified service center? If so, the Auto Value Scholarship may be the perfect fit for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the dependents of Auto Value employees who are pursuing an automotive trade-related degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship is designated for students enrolled in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program. Applicants must be enrolled in a healthcare management graduate program: MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration, or similar. Doctoral students are also not eligible to apply. Applicants must be expected to graduate by the end of the next academic year. While applicants are not required to be a Student Associate of the American College of Healthcare Executives to apply, preference will be given to those who are Student Associates of ACHE. If you're enrolled in your final year of an eligible healthcare management graduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

The Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship annually awards $1,200 to students who will be attending a college or university in the upcoming Fall semester and majoring in a science field. To apply, students must submit a 1–2 page essay on why they deserve the Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship. Recipients will be selected based on academic merit, community service, and financial need. If you have a passion for science and are pursuing advanced education, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and pursue your passion for science.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