Award: 45 scholarships will be awarded to selected youth residing in Canada who face significant financial obstacles to help them achieve a Canadian college or university diploma or degree.

Amount:

Criteria Summary:

• plan to enroll full-time at one of the eligible colleges/universities*
• have graduated from high school or CEGEP within 18 months prior to applying
• demonstrate financial need based on government student loan assessment from their home province
• demonstrate academic readiness: minimum grade percentage of 80
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

*Eligible colleges and universities are:

Alberta: University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic

British Columbia: Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Capilano University, Douglas College

Manitoba: University of Manitoba, Red River College, Assiniboine Community College

DEADLINE:
October 25, 2016

Web:
Fairfax Financial Entrance Awards

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*All information/deadlines/terms is subject to change
This listing is intended only as a guide. 

These are some of the scholarships that have been awarded in the past years. This document will be updated only periodically. Students are responsible for confirming information with the granting organization.  Students should also research financial awards from other sources such as the websites listed parent webpage. This list includes some entrance scholarships awarded by universities, colleges and trade schools.  For complete information on entrance awards offered by post-secondary institutions, please visit their websites.