Community Education Awards Hub

The Honourable Dr. G. Raymond Chang Volunteerism Scholarship

Onyx Initiative would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Donette Chin-Loy Chang who has made a generous donation in honour of her late husband, The Honourable Dr. G. Raymond Chang.

The late Honourable Dr. G. Raymond Chang, OC, OJ, the third Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University – TMU – (formerly Ryerson), was a global business leader, humanitarian, and philanthropist. Dr. Chang believed that ‘education levels and the playing field,’ and that the value and power of volunteerism helps to enrich the lives of others. For his deep commitment to community and nation building, he received dozens of accolades, the highest honours coming from the country of his birth, Jamaica, and the country of his choice, Canada – the Order of Jamaica and the Order of Canada. TMU’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education was named for his generous contribution.

In honour of Dr. Chang’s steadfast belief in paying it forward, we are pleased to offer two $2,500 scholarships to be used for educational or job readiness expenses.

To qualify, you must:

• Be an Onyx Scholar who will be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution for both the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 terms.
• Submit a 500-word essay about the value and power of volunteerism and social responsibility, including examples of your own volunteer initiatives. (References must be available upon request.)

Please note, financial means may also be taken into consideration.

Onyx Initiative Community Building Scholarships

The saying, “There’s strength in numbers” is a guiding principle for our entire team an a core aspect of our Onyx Scholars Program. Our success to date is due in no small part to the coalition that we have built of like-minded individuals, organizations, and institutions for whom increasing access, equity, and inclusion in corporate Canada for Black post-secondary students and recent graduates is a significant priority.

Which is why the act of “building community” by collaborating with others to help create a sense of unity and belonging for anyone who is marginalized or has been systematically excluded from key opportunities in life is so near and dear to our hearts.

In light of our steadfast devotion to this cause, we are thrilled to offer a ‘Building Community’ Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to recognize and assist Onyx scholars who are involved in initiatives at school, at work, at places of worship, at community centres, in their neighbourhoods, or in collaboration with their family members and friends that accomplish any or all of the following objectives:

• Fosters teamwork around a project or program that benefits others in meaningful ways.
• Creates awareness about issues of inequality in any area of society and provides solutions.
• Brings people together to provide underserved individuals or communities with access to something of benefit to their physical, mental, or emotional wellbeing.
• Provides underrepresented youth or adults with the opportunity to experience an activity, program or event that is either unfamiliar to them or they lack the resources to participate in it.

To qualify, you must:

• Be an Onyx Scholar who will be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution for both the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 terms.
• Submit a 500-word essay telling us about the initiative, how and why you got involved, any successes to date, and why everyone should get involved in either the same project, a similar one, or any kind of community or coalition building activity that serves the needs of others.

Onyx Initiative Building Bridges Scholarship

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”

These prolific words from the incomparable Nelson Mandela are a guiding principle for our entire team and a core aspect of our Onyx Scholars Program. Our success to date is due in no small part to the coalition that we have built of like-minded individuals, companies, organizations, and institutions for whom increasing access, equity, and inclusion in corporate Canada for Black post-secondary students and recent graduates is a significant priority.

Which is why we have spent the last year building partnerships with high schools across the country to raise awareness of our program and learn how we can serve as a bridge to support Black students in the transition from high school to post-secondary education. For us, interceding at this crucial stage is essential for giving these future leaders a springboard for personal and professional success.

In light of our steadfast devotion to this cause, we are thrilled to offer two ‘Building Bridges’ Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to recognize and assist Black students who recently graduated from high school and are actively seeking higher education.

To qualify, you must:

• Be a recent high school graduate who is enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution beginning in September 2023.
• Complete an application for admission into the Onyx Scholars Program, beginning in the fall/winter 2023.
• Submit a 500-word essay about the importance of getting a post-secondary education, what your personal and professional goals are over the next five years and how you plan on achieving them.

Please note: Once the two recipients are selected, written consent will be requested for the use of their names and images in congratulatory posts on all Onyx Initiative social media platforms.

Jim Robinson Scholarship

The Lions Club of Oakville has set up a scholarship fund in the name of the late Jim Robinson, a longtime resident of Oakville. This year we will be awarding one scholarship of $1000.00. 

To be eligible a student must: 

• be lacking in financial resources but with a dedicated commitment to community service work 
• be a resident of Oakville 
• be in full-time attendance at an Oakville public or separate secondary school 
• have made a significant contribution of voluntary service to their community 
• be applying to a Community College or Apprenticeship Program 
• provide Proof of Registration at a recognized post-secondary institution prior to receiving an Education Award. The Scholarship Committee of the Lions Club of Oakville will review the selected applications and may elect to interview the applicants. The decision of the Club will be final. We will notify the recipients of the awards prior to commencement

George Winnett Scholarship

 This is a $1,000 scholarship established by Hatch, a global multidisciplinary management, engineering and development consultancy.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) student
• Be pursuing post-secondary education in the area of Engineering or a closely related science program (e.g. environmental, geography, geomatics) 
• Demonstrate commitment to academics and initiative to succeed
• Financial means will also be taken into consideration

High School Student Application, Program Information & Criteria for Awards

The May Court Club Scholarship Program is open to students attending a publicly-funded high school or adult learning/continuing education centre who will be pursuing a post-secondary education within Canada. This includes degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships. Please note that our program is not marks-based.

To be eligible a student must:

• Attend a publicly-funded high school or adult learning/continuing education centre in Oakville
• Documented demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to their school and/or community at large, through volunteering. Successful applicants typically exhibit a passion for community involvement and substantially exceed the mandatory provincial requirement of 40 hours of community service
• Acceptance into an eligible program of their choice

Interviews

The May Court Club Scholarship Committee interviews selected applicants. Our informal interview process allows the Committee to get to know you better and provides you with an additional opportunity to share details about yourself in support of your application. Interviews may take place in person at your school or virtually. Interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline. Should you be awarded a May Court Club scholarship for your first year of study, you are eligible to apply for future awards subject to the following conditions:

• Funds are available under the May Court Club Scholarship Program
• A maximum of 4 to 5 years of awards depending on the program of study

Helpful Tips

We strongly encourage applicants to share as much detail as possible throughout the application process. Tell us your plans, passion, hopes and challenges. If you have any questions, contact us directly via email at scholarships@maycourt.ca

Please make your Guidance Counselor aware of your application for the May Court Club Scholarship Program. The May Court Club Scholarship Committee will also contact them with respect to your application. Any questions or if you require further information, please contact the Scholarship Committee at scholarships@maycourt.ca.

May Court Club – Renewable Educational Award Application

Program Information & Criteria for Awards 

Subject to available funds, the May Court Club Scholarship Program – Renewable Educational Awards is open to past recipients who continue to pursue the degrees, diplomas, certificates or apprenticeship programs for which they received their first award from this Program. Please note that our program is not marks-based.

Criteria

Our Renewable Educational Awards are only available for PAST RECIPIENTS of a May Court Club Scholarship award. Subject to available funds, the May Court Club Scholarship Program considers providing funds to past recipients who meet the following criteria:

• Documented demonstrated financial need
• Continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to their school and/or community at large, through volunteering and community involvement
• Have not exceeded the maximum 4 to 5 years of awards depending on their program of study
• This application requires a specific access code to apply. Please contact scholarships@maycourt.ca for this information or any other application related questions.

John Sawyer Academic Award

John Sawyer was a dedicated champion of business in the Town of Oakville serving as the President of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce from 2006 – 2018. Upon his retirement, John wanted to build on the strong foundation of the entrepreneurial spirit in Oakville and ensure the town’s next generation of leaders and community volunteers were supported and given the opportunity to succeed. Through the generous backing of Chamber members, a fund was established to cement John’s legacy in the Oakville business community to create the John Sawyer Academic Award.

One scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,000

To be eligible a student must:

• be an Oakville student graduating from either a private or public high school.
• be enrolled in a post-secondary, graduate, or continuing studies program at Sheridan College.
• demonstrate a history of community service and/ or other volunteering activities.

Angela Bruce Chapter Bursary

The Angela Bruce Chapter IODE is pleased to offer a $1,500 bursary to eligible students graduating from secondary schools in Oakville. Each high school will be awarded one bursary and a maximum of four applications from each school will be considered.

To be eligible the student must:

• Submit a completed application
• Be planning to pursue a post-secondary education in Canada
• Be in financial need
• Provide a transcript or equivalent
• Provide a reference Letter from a Guidance Counsellor/Teacher
• Provide a personal letter with information about their goals, future plans, volunteer and/or work experience

Students should be willing to provide 10 hours of volunteer service to the organization (to be arranged at a later date after the award has been accepted).

Henderson Partners Scholarship

Henderson Partners LLP is a leading firm of chartered professional accountants and advisors that are dedicated to serving entrepreneurial people and organizations. We are entrepreneurial– we seek change, create value, deliver results, innovate and build strategic partnerships. We challenge ourselves and each other to do and be our best. We have passion for what we do –for our clients, our team and our community here in Oakville. We are proud to support young people from our community who share our values and passion in their pursuit of a career in accounting, business or entrepreneurship.

Up to three scholarships in the range of $1,500 – $2,500 will be awarded annually.

To be eligible you are:

• An Oakville resident and a HDSB or HCDSB graduating student or a university student
• Currently enrolled at or planning to attend a Canadian university
• Demonstrate a history of community service and leadership
• Pursuing university education in the areas of accounting, business or entrepreneurship

Rotary Education Award

The Rotary Clubs of Oakville are jointly offering 30 Rotary Educations Awards of $2,000.00 each for the 2023-2024 post-secondary year. The award will be sent directly to the institution you will be attending.

• Recipients will be identified as lacking in financial resources but with a dedicated commitment to community service work.
• Proof of registration at a recognized post-secondary institution is required prior to receiving an Education Award.

Miller Family Foundation Bursary

The Miller Family Foundation will award up to six bursaries valued at $5,000 each to Indigenous students from anywhere in Ontario to attend full time post-secondary programs at accredited colleges or universities located in Canada. NOTE: Students who have qualified or received a bursary in the past are encouraged to reapply in future years. The applications will be adjudicated by a Committee with a majority of Indigenous members, including the Foundation’s Elder in Residence. Award will be directed to the post secondary institution once confirmation of registration is received and provided by the successful student.

Bursary specifics:

Up to six bursaries will be awarded annually in the amount of $5,000 each

To be eligible student must:

• Identify as Indigenous (status or non status First Nation, Metis, Inuit)
• Pursuing full-time post-secondary education in Canada (university, college, or

apprenticeship). Full time is defined as 60% of course load. For accessible learning, full

time is defined as at least 40% course load.

• Attending any year of post-secondary education
• Bursaries are assessed on financial need
• Must have a permanent address within Ontario

The Alexander and Bernice DeMaio Education Award

Three scholarships will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,500 each.

To be eligible you must:

• Be an Oakville HDSB or HCDSB graduating student.
• Be planning to pursue post-secondary education in Canada (university, college, or apprenticeship)
• Demonstrate a history of community service or other volunteering activities
• Have a financial barrier to pursuing post secondary education
• Preference will be given to students with a connection (for yourself or family) to a Halton based charity.

Children of current employees and current Board members of the Oakville Community Foundation are ineligible for this award.

The Robert and Esther Bell Family Foundation Scholarship

The Robert and Esther Bell Family Foundation Scholarship is a multi-year award for one student to be disbursed in increments of $5,000 per year of your academic program.

To be eligible you must:

• Be an Oakville HDSB or HCDSB graduating student.
• Pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized Canadian university
  Have a financial barrier to pursuing post secondary education
• Demonstrate a strong academic achievement

Requirements:

• The recipient of the Robert and Esther Bell Family Scholarship must be a student who displays strong academic achievement but who faces a financial impediment to pursuing post secondary education. 
• Students must be recommended directly by the Guidance Department to apply.
• An access code is required for this application. Contact education@theocf.org.

The Jen Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Jen Brown Memorial Scholarship is offered in memory of Jen Brown whose life was cut tragically short in 2020. Jen leaves behind a legacy of finding a voice for the voiceless, and finding equality for individuals that have struggled throughout their life. Jen started from humbled beginnings but never stopped dreaming of helping people. Jen advocated for others to be heard and accomplish their dreams. Jen’s talent to help others find access to resources will be memorialized through the recipient of this scholarship and her mission of helping people obtain their dreams will live on. Scholarship Amount: $1,500. 

This scholarship is offered exclusively for participants, current or previous, in the Woodview Mental Health and Autism Programs.  Contact cpeardon@woodview.ca to receive the access code for this application.

To be eligible you must:

• Demonstrate commitment to learning
• Be accepted to a post- secondary program
• Have a dream you have worked to achieve through obstacles
• Be a current or previous participant in Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services program

Don MacDonald Optimist Bursary Award

The Optimist Club of Oakville supports ten $2,000.00 bursaries to nominated students who will  graduate from an Oakville secondary school in 2023 and who will be entering a post-secondary  program in the next school year (university, college, trade school, etc.).  

To be eligible you must:  

• be a resident of the Town of Oakville.  
• be attending a high school in Oakville that is administered by either  the Halton District School Board or the Halton District Catholic School Board, taking  academic or applied level courses.  
• be graduating in 2023 and going on to full-time postsecondary  education in the next school year at a university, college or trade school.  
• must have a financial need to be considered for nomination.  
• demonstrated leadership and a commitment to volunteerism  through participation in school activities or by involvement in community groups.  
• maintained a high level of achievement in their courses.  

Students may be nominated even though they have been nominated for other awards,  subject to the following: 

• The decision process by the school representative(s) to determine the final  nominee should take into account any other known monetary awards, which have  been granted, to that student at the time of nominee submission.  
• Overall awards for the nominated student should not exceed $10,000.  

For more information about the Optimist Club of Oakville visit the website at https://www.oakvilleoptimistclub.com/ or contact herbgood@gmail.com for any questions related to this application.

Foster Family Scholarship

The Foster Family Scholarship has been set up in honour of Win and Ian Foster. Win is a retired nurse who spent part of her career looking after seniors in care; Ian was an educator with the Halton District School Board who helped advocate for vulnerable students. 

This is a $1,000 award to recognize a Milton District High School student pursuing studies in healthcare or education.

Criteria for Selection of Winner

• Must be pursuing post-secondary studies in healthcare or education, preferably with a focus on vulnerable populations.
• Should have been involved in volunteer work (unless they were unable to).

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Virox Science and Innovation Award 

This is a $2,500 award from Virox Technologies. To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating HDSB student pursuing post-secondary education in science (biology, chemistry, physics or other BSc program) at university immediately following graduation.
• Demonstrate a minimum 80% average in sciences.
• Have a demonstrated work ethic, curiosity and passion for learning, science and innovation.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Wendy Ernst Journey to Success Award

The Wendy Ernst Journey to Success Award was created in honour of former Halton District School Board teacher Wendy Ernst. Wendy was very passionate about life and her students, and gave much of her free time to helping the less fortunate in the community.

This is a $2,000 award, to be paid over two years, to a graduating student of the HDSB who:

• Is pursuing post-secondary studies or an apprenticeship.
• Has overcome significant challenges.
• Is motivated to do well.
• Has been involved in community volunteer work and/or school extra-curricular activities.

Additional Information

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Sunshine Building Maintenance Environmental Stewardship

Scholarship specifics: This is a $1,500.00 scholarship presented to one recipient annually.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating student pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian college, university, or apprenticeship following graduation
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of academic achievement,
• Demonstrate outstanding environmental achievements through waste reduction, energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction
• Volunteer hours in the community, Earth Day initiatives and financial needs are also considerations for this award

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Stuart Miller Bright Future Award

Stuart Miller served as the Director of Education of the Halton District School Board between 2015 and 2021. Stuart’s passions include sports (especially soccer) and sportsmanship, learning through peoples’ stories, and a tireless pursuit of social justice. This scholarship honours him and his legacy at the HDSB. The purpose of this board-wide award is to help launch a student in the direction of their dreams and to thank them for engaging in their school community through positive impact, and demonstrating grit and perseverance in the face of challenge.

Criteria for Selection of Winner

• Has demonstrated perseverance in the face of personal obstacles.
• Has engaged positively in the school community.
• Has demonstrated sportsmanship in school or community sports
• Has demonstrated leadership in pursuit of justice/human rights.
• Recipient does NOT have to be pursuing post-secondary education.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Lily Grace Foundation Scholarship

This is an award of $20,000.00 divided over three to four years designed to provide opportunities to students who need significant financial support to pursue post-secondary studies.

Criteria for Selection of Winner

The winning student must demonstrate:

• Financial need.
• Perseverance to overcome obstacles.
• Leadership, community engagement and interest in helping people
• A reasonable level of academic achievement
• Student should be pursuing post-secondary studies in humanities, social studies or a helping
• profession immediately after graduation
• The award is open to students of all faiths.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The District 15 Retired Teachers of Ontario Academic Spirit Award 

This is a $1,500.00 scholarship awarded to a student who best meets the criteria below.

• good academic performance, but not necessarily be considered ‘academically elite’
• a strong work ethic, commitment to successfully graduate from secondary school
• financial means may also be taken into consideration.
• student must be attending a Canadian post-secondary school or apprenticeship program

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Neil J. Guiry Construction Scholarship

This is a $500.00 scholarship. To be eligible you must:

• Be enrolled as a registered apprentice in one of the trades in the construction section through the OYAP programs: Carpentry, Electrician, HVAC
• Demonstrate desire to pursue skilled trades post graduation, and have limited financial means to do so

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Muslim Scholarship

This is a $1,000.00 scholarship. To be eligible you must:

• Demonstrate that you are strong, honest, hardworking, reliable, with a history of community service or other volunteering activities, as well as possessing strong leadership skills
• Be a graduating student in high academic standing from Halton District School Board
• Enrolled in a recognized Canadian university/college for a degree program.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

Mike Shepherd Memorial Scholarship

Mike Shepherd was a proud graduate of Milton District High School, and continued his studies in math at the University of Waterloo. Over his career, Mike received numerous honours for his business and community achievements in Milton. The award recognizes a student who goes above what’s expected of them in school, work (or volunteering) and sport. The student has extraordinary potential and a solid plan to achieve their goals. This is a $1,000 per year award, for up to four years, for students who maintain sufficient academic standing in post-secondary core subjects. Students must submit a copy of their final transcript annually, and outline how continued support would assist them in their education.

Criteria

• Must be pursuing post-secondary studies in Business or STEM subjects.
• Minimum 85% average in high school.
• Have overcome a life challenge (or are working to).

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Kevin Caughlin Technological Education

This is a $1,000.00 scholarship to a Halton student who best meets the criteria as outlined below. To be eligible you must:

• Be successfully graduating from grade 12
• Be enrolled in an apprenticeship or a trades program at college immediately following graduation
• Demonstrate a strong desire to pursue technological education
• Financial need may also be considered

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

John Horner Halton Social Sciences Scholarship

Established by former HDSB teacher John Horner, this $1,000.00 is awarded to a Halton student who best meets the criteria as outlined below.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduate pursuing post-secondary education – in the area of social sciences
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of academic achievement
• Demonstrate a concern for the general welfare of their community, as well as possessing strong leadership skills
• Financial means will also be taken into consideration

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Hatch Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Hatch, a global multidisciplinary management, engineering and development consultancy. This is a $1,000.00 scholarship.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) student
• Be pursuing post-secondary education in the area of Engineering or a closely related science program (e.g. environmental, geography, geomatics)
• Demonstrate commitment to academics and initiative to succeed
• Financial means will also be taken into consideration

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The STEM Scholarship

Established by Dr. Margaret Ackerman, this is a $10,000 scholarship provided over four years. To receive the award after the first year of university, the student must be accepted into an honours program and be in good academic standing.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating female or female-identifying student pursuing post-secondary education in biology, chemistry, physics, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a Canadian university immediately following graduation.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of academic achievement (min. B average).
• Have a strong work ethic, be responsible and goal oriented.
• Have an above average need for post-secondary financial support.
• Have held a regular, part-time job while attending high school full-time.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Lesley Wiens Memorial Scholarship

To promote equity by helping new Canadians without the financial means to pursue post-secondary education at university, college or an accredited trade school.

This is a $3,000 award to be paid to a graduating student of the HDSB who:

• Comes from a family that arrived in Canada as refugees within the last 10 years.
• Has at least a B average in high school.
• Has significant financial need.
• Has demonstrated commitment, discipline, work ethic and potential.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Colin M. Bain Halton Social Science Scholarship

This is a $4,000.00 scholarship awarded $1,000.00 per year for four years, payable annually on a pro-rated basis as long as the winner maintains a sufficiently high academic standing during his/her under-graduate years. Open to all students, not necessarily for the ‘academic elite’.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating student pursuing post-education in the area of Social Sciences
• Completed or will complete two senior social science credits by graduation
• Demonstrate strength, honesty, strong work ethic, and be reliable, with a history of community service or other volunteering activities
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Financial means will also be taken into consideration

To renew this scholarship you must achieve an 80% average in each year of post-secondary study. You must also maintain full-time registration in the Faculty to which you were admitted.

 

Burlington Professional Firefighters Association Community Scholarship

This is a $750.00 award. Up to two awards will be presented each year to HDSB students who are residents of Burlington.

To be eligible you must:

• Be a graduating student pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian college or university following graduation
• The student must demonstrate a reasonable level of academic achievement (75% average)
• Demonstrate leadership, including a minimum of 100 of community service
• Financial need will be considered

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Ana Cesak Scholarship for Hospitality

Ana Cesak was a strong advocate for education as she had limited access to it during childhood. After working for a bank for many years, Ana opened a bed and breakfast in Stratford and loved every aspect of the business. The award was created by the Cesak family to provide financial support for students pursuing hospitality and culinary arts in post-secondary school.

This is a $1,000 award for a graduating Halton District School Board student pursuing post-secondary studies or an apprenticeship in hospitality or the culinary arts, immediately following graduation.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

Atura Power Trades Scholarship 

This is a $2,000 award established by Atura Power – Halton Hills Generating Station – part of Ontario’s largest fleet of combined-cycle turbine gas plants to honour high school students who display leadership, sportsmanship, community involvement and academic achievement.

To be eligible:

• Must be pursuing college studies or an apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades immediately following graduation.
• Must have 70% or better academic average.
• Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship.
• Been involved in the community or school extra-curriculars.
• Financial need.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

 

Atura Power Engineering Scholarship

This is a $2,000 award established by Atura Power – Halton Hills Generating Station – part of Ontario’s largest fleet of combined-cycle turbine gas plants to honour high school students who display leadership, sportsmanship, community involvement and academic achievement.

Criteria for Selection of Winner

• Must be pursuing electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering at university immediately following graduation.
• Must have 80% or better academic average.
• Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship.
• Been involved in the community or school extra-curriculars.
• Financial need.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Alex Jickling Scholarship

This is a $2,500.00 scholarship to a Georgetown District High School student who best meets the criteria as outlined below.

To be eligible you must:

• Student must be pursuing a registered nursing program at college or university immediately following graduation
• Recipient should be academically strong
• Should demonstrate involvement in school and/or community activities
• Successful applicant to provide a thank you letter to the donor.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

 

The Paula Liu Family Scholarship

This scholarship was created to honour the memory of Paula Liu, who showed strength and perseverance through many hardships through her youth and later in life. As a widow, with no family or support in Canada, she supported her children through post-secondary education. The scholarship is intended to recognize a deserving student who has demonstrated resilience and academic achievement as a member of a single parent led household. This is a $2,000 award to be paid over two years.

Eligibility

• Be a graduating student from a single-parent led family (including those where one parent is too critically ill to work).
• Have demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges.
• Have a demonstrated financial need.
• Have an 80% or better average throughout high school.
• Be involved in the community through part-time work, volunteer work or extra-curriculars.

Specific questions about this award should be addressed to Sherri Armstrong at armstrongs@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.

Performing Arts Award

Excellence in one of the performing arts (music, drama, dance) and acceptance at a Canadian post-secondary program in the performing arts are required.  Financial need may be considered for this $1,000.00 award.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Excellence in one of the Performing Arts (Music, Drama, Dance)
• Female Oakville resident 
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school 
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school 
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation. Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status Sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours. 
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024 

Access Scholarship

Access Scholarship is in honour of Melissa Vassallo who has overcome significant disabilities. The purpose of this award is to make post-secondary learning opportunities more accessible to a person with a disability* or a person with a strong interest in this area of study. Financial need may be taken into consideration for this $1,000.00 award.

Criteria:

• Student has overcome significant disabilities or student with a strong interest and experience in this area of study.  The purpose of this award is to make post-secondary learning opportunities more accessible to a person with a disability*
• Community Service hours are NOT required for this award

Additional Requirements:

• Female Oakville Resident
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community. Verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours.
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024

*Disability is defined as: 

Any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury both birth defect or illness and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment or physical reliance on a guide dog or other service animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device.

A condition of mental impairment or developmental disability.  A learning disability, or dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language

A mental disorder

An injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act 1997

Lilian Fulford Scholarship

Lilian Fulford Scholarship is in honour of Lilian Fulford, a former President of CFUW Oakville. Significant leadership experience, either at school or in the community is required. The applicant must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing post-secondary studies in computer science and demonstrate a strong interest in music. This $1,500.00 award requires greater than average financial need.

Additional Requirements

• A strong interest in Computer Science and Music are included in the criteria 
• Requires greater than average financial need
• Female Oakville resident
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school 
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school 
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation. Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status Sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours.
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024 

The Ruth Schatz Memorial Scholarship

The Ruth Schatz Memorial Scholarship honours Ruth Gray Schatz, a past President of CFUW Oakville with a passion for art, literature, history and architecture. Acceptance for a Bachelor of Arts degree focusing on Literature, Art History, History, or a Bachelor of Education. School leadership and community service are also requirements. Financial need is NOT a requirement of this $1,000.00 award.

Requirements:

• Significant school and/or community service beyond 40 hours
• School Leadership and community service are requirements
• Financial need is not required
• Applicant must have acceptance for a Bachelor of Arts degree focusing on:
  • Literature
  • Art History
  • History
  • Bachelor of Education

Additional Criteria

• Female Oakville resident 
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school 
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school 
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation. Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status Sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours. 
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024 

The Miriam White Memorial Scholarship

The Miriam White Memorial Scholarship is in honour of Miriam White, an Oakville resident who was well known for her interest in business and music. Significant school/community service and leadership are requirements for this award. The applicant must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in business and a demonstrated strong interest in music. This scholarship for $1,000.00 requires greater than average financial need.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Significant school and/or community service beyond 40 hours
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Requires greater than average financial need
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing career in Business
• Demonstrate a strong interest in Music

Additional Criteria

• Female Oakville resident 
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school 
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school 
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation. Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status Sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours. 
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024 

Richard Garnett Memorial Scholarship – Academic Excellence

Richard Garnett Memorial Scholarship – Financial Need

Two separate Richard Garnett Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary studies in engineering. One award is for academic excellence (financial need is not a requirement) and one award is to assist a person further their studies (financial need is required). 

Both awards require outstanding service to community and/or school. Scholarships will be awarded to students attending a Canadian University or College in Engineering

Additional Criteria

• Female Oakville Resident
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation.  Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours.
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024

Shirley Henderson Award

The Shirley Henderson Community Service Award is in honour of Shirley Henderson, an Oakville resident who was well known for her leadership and volunteerism in the community. Significant school/community service and leadership are requirements for this award.

This $1,250.00 award requires greater than average financial need.

Additional Criteria:

• Female Oakville resident 
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school 
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school 
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation. Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status Sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours. 
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024 

Jean Malcolm Smith Award

The Jean Malcolm Smith Award is in honour of Jean Malcolm Smith, an Oakville resident who was well known for her leadership and volunteerism in the community. Significant school/community service and leadership are requirements for this award.

Financial need is NOT a criterion for this $1,250.00 award.

Award Criteria

• Outstanding school and/or community service beyond 40 hours
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Financial need is NOT required for this award

Additional Award Criteria

• Female Oakville Resident
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation.  Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours.
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024

The Mildred G. Allworth Award

The Mildred G. Allworth Award is in honour of Mildred G. Allworth, an Oakville resident who was well-known for her leadership and contribution to the University Women’s Club of Oakville. Significant school/community service and leadership are requirements for this award.

This $1,500.00 award requires greater than average financial need.

Additional Requirements:

• Female Oakville resident 
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Attendance at a publicly funded high school 
• Minimum average of 80% on credits earned in a publicly funded high school 
• Significant service to and leadership in school and the community beyond the 40 hours required for graduation. Additional verifiable hours must be reflected on your Graduation Summary or Ontario Student Status Sheet, and must be non-paid and non-credit hours. 
• Acceptance to and attendance at a Canadian University or College for 2023-2024

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