Education

 

Children's Aid Scholarships & Bursaries

 

Educational Support from Children's Aid Foundation of Canada

A link to information and applications for scholarships, bursaries and grants offered by Children's Aid for Youth in Care including:

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Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund: 

Ted Rogers Entrance Scholarships are available for young people in Canada with experience in government care who are starting their first post-secondary education program. Valued at $1,000 to celebrate their post-secondary acceptance and help with educational fees and the cost of books, applications for these awards will open in Summer 2023.

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Foundation Scholarships: 

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 once a year through a competitive process. Applications will open in January 2024 for the academic year beginning in September 2024, or January 2025.

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Bursary Awards:

Bursary awards are available throughout the school year to full- and part-time post-secondary students who meet the eligibility criteria. Bursaries are for a maximum of $2,000 for full-time students and up to $200 per course for part-time students.

The Bursary program will next reopen in August for the 2023-24 school year.

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Graduation Awards:

If you are under 30 and have graduated from a post-secondary program for which you received support from a Foundation scholarship or bursary, you are eligible to apply for a Graduation Award.​

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Clark Awards

The Clark Bursary Award is available for students in college or university who are, or were, in care. University students who are nominated for this award will receive $4500 a year for up to four years. College students who are nominated will receive $3000 a year for up to three years. The Clark Bursary program also offers a one-time grant of $1000 for students in a skills development program. You can ask your CAS worker to fill out a form that nominates you for the award.
 

Nipissing Parry Sound Children's Aid Scholarships and Bursaries

 

The Betty Ralph Award ($250)  Application April-May:  This award is presented to a child in care who has shown growth in one or more areas of their life over the past year (behavioural, educational, developmental, in sports, cultural events etc.).  Staff nominate children and youth in April for consideration.

 

Ron Lees Bursary ($1000)   Application is April-May

This Bursary is awarded to a child/youth moving towards adoption, on adoption probation or has been adopted, through our Agency, who has demonstrated a significant improvement in academic standing or other areas of development, and will be continuing to further their education.   Staff nominate children and youth in April for consideration.

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Your College or University's Website

Many Colleges and Universities have scholarships and bursaries specifically for current and former youth in care. Inquire on your institution's website or at their Financial Aid Office.

 

Scholarships Canada

A website that lets you create a free profile to search and apply for hundreds of Canadian scholarships and bursaries.

 

Student Awards

A website with links to hundreds of Canadian scholarships and award money for Canadian college and university students.

 

Ontario Post-secondary Application Fees Reimbursement Program for Youth in Care

If you are, or were, an Ontario child in extended society care (formerly an Ontario Crown Ward) who is applying to college or university, you can be reimbursed for the cost of applying to college or university programs.  Ask your Children's Service Worker, or the Education Liaison for a form.

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Storwell Bursary

Storwell is offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. The award is non-renewable, but candidates are welcome to apply for it once a year. The successful candidate is an active member of their community, has excellent grades and displays financial need. 

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