Post-secondary education is widely recognized as being both a valuable and costly investment. From tuition and textbooks to transportation and on-campus living, the expenses can quickly add up. Yet, for many career paths, a post-secondary credential is essential– – and the experience itself can be deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally.
Scholarships offer valuable financial support for students pursuing post-secondary education. The resources below are designed to help both students and the career practitioners who guide them discover, research and apply for scholarships available for Canadian post-secondary programs.
Supporting a student in their scholarship search? Don’t miss this CareerWise article from Janet MacDonald: “Any student can get a scholarship – if they know when to look.”
Resources
DisabilityAwards.ca
Created by the National Educational Association for Disabled Students (NEADS), this site helps students with disabilities find scholarships. Filters allow users to search by disability type, province, and deadline.
Indspire – Indigenous Students
Indspire offers a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and awards for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada. Their Building Brighter Futures program distributes millions of dollars annually to support Indigenous learners.
Loran Scholars Foundation
One of Canada’s most prestigious and competitive scholarships, the Loran Award offers $100,000 over four years to students who demonstrate character, service and leadership.
ScholarshipsCanada.com
Part of the SchoolFinder Group, ScholarshipsCanada.com has helped students find scholarships since 1997. Students can search the database or create a free profile to receive customized scholarship matches. The site also features application tips, alternate funding options, FAQs and virtual tours of well-known schools.
Scholarships (Government of Canada)
This government landing page links scholarships, bursaries, and awards at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels. An Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool is available through a separate section of the website.
ScholarTree
Scholar Tree is a free platform that matches students with scholarships based on their profile. Students can also receive deadline reminders to help them stay on track.
StudentAwards
Student Awards offers free subscription-based alerts for scholarship opportunities tailored to students’ profiles. A searchable database and articles about finances, student life, tuition, and more are also available.
Top 10 Canadian Scholarships (GrantMe)
This article highlights what GrantMe considers the top 10 scholarships in Canada, with links to application details.
Universities Canada
In addition to advocating for Canadian universities, Universities Canada manages more than 120 scholarship programs on behalf of private-sector partners. Their “Programs and Scholarships” section offers a helpful overview.
UniversityStudy.ca
Supported by Universities Canada, this website offers a searchable list of scholarships, bursaries and grants. Students can also explore universities, access information on tuition, programs and enrolment data all in one place.
Yconic
Yconic partners with post-secondary institutions and corporate sponsors to offer scholarships, contests and student advice. Students can create a free profile to receive scholarship matches and resources on finances, budgeting, and student life.
Additional reading
- 7 Tips to Help you Find and Win Scholarships (ScholarshipsCanada.com)
- 7 scholarship application tips – from the winners! (TopUniversities.com)
- A Guide to Scholarships, Awards and Applications (ScholarshipsCanada.com)
- Navigating the World of Canadian Scholarships (University Affairs)
- The Ultimate Guide to Winning Scholarships in 2025
- Your Ultimate 2025 Scholarship Guide (Novorésumé)
