October might bring to mind images of Halloween, with its pumpkins, spiders, and ghosts. But for Canadian students and parents, October is also a crucial month for tackling something much scarier: the rising costs of postsecondary education. Tuition bills, mandatory fees, and other expenses can make higher education feel out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
So, let’s get to some options that can help you lighten the financial load for your or your child’s education costs. Below, I’ve curated a list of ten scholarships with October deadlines. Whether you’re a graduating high school student or already navigating college or university, these opportunities are here to help you secure the funding you need.
In this post, you’ll find all the essential details: deadlines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and direct links to application pages. I’ve also included insights from each scholarship donor, offering you a deeper understanding of what these scholarships are about and what committees are looking for in candidates.
So, let’s dive into these opportunities and start turning those financial fears into scholarship wins!
October Scholarships for Canadian Students: 2024
1. Loran Scholarship
Deadline: October 15, 2024
Prize Value: Valued over $100,00
Who is this prize for? Eligibility for high school students:
- Be entering university for the first time in September 2025.
- Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Be born between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009.
From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, we’re investing in the future of Canada. We offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.
2. Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: October 14, 2024
Prize Value: Various prizes between $1,500 and $10,000. Plus, 10 paid internships
Who is this prize for? This is a scholarship for BIPOC students in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math)
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: We recognize the value and advantages of diverse ideas within our communities. We are committed to providing a platform to support the next generation of leaders and champions in our industry, and we are focused on growing diversity within the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) fields. The Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship will contribute to the creation of a critical mass of talented students that will fully represent our industry—it will provide an environment in which all can thrive academically and professionally.
3. AES Scholarships for 2024
Deadline: October 8, 2024
Prize Value: $500
Who is this prize for? This annual scholarship is available to all students attending a post-secondary institution. This includes current high school students who will be undergraduates in the upcoming academic year.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
4. CouponBirds “Help to Save” Scholarship
Deadline: October 10, 2024
Prize Value: Three are 2 prizes: First prize is $1,000 and second prize is $500
Who is this prize for? This is a scholarship for high school seniors and current college or university students in the United States and Canada. Students must attend an accredited university or college in the upcoming academic year.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: CouponBirds has launched the “Help to Save” scholarship for high school and college students who need help with their tuition fees. Firstly, this program requires the participants to upload a 2-3 minute video. Secondly, participants are required to post on Twitter or Facebook with information related to saving money with CouponBirds SmartCoupon Extension. Individuals with the best idea and response will be selected to give a presentation at our site. Last but not least, the person with the most creative idea will win the grand prize.
5. Steel Intern Scholarships
Deadline: October 14, 2024
Prize Value: Paid summer internship followed by a scholarship of $7,500
Who is this prize for? Students majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety or industrial hygiene programs. Applications are accepted from undergraduate students planning to attend graduate school. Applicant must commit to a paid summer internship at a North American steel-related company and must be a citizen of the United States, Canada or Mexico, and may need to relocate for the internship period.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: Each year, the AIST Foundation awards up to US$900,000 for scholarship and program grants to ensure the iron and steel industry of tomorrow will have a sufficient number of qualified professionals. By supporting the education of our next generation, we are building a long-term workforce that is well trained, skilled and dedicated to the needs of tomorrow’s steel industry.
6. Equestrian Canada Jumping Youth Bursary Program
Deadline: October 30, 2024
Prize Value: 5 awards of $1,000
Who is this prize for? The scholarship opportunity requires that applicants meet the following criteria:
• Must be a Canadian citizen.
• Must hold a current Gold Equestrian Canada sport licence
• Must be active in hunter, jumper or equitation divisions
• Must be an EC member in good standing
• Age 14-21 as of January 1st of the year of application.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: In recognition of the challenges young riders face as they strive to continue their education while competing at high levels of jumping sport, a Jumping Youth Bursary was developed for competitors between the ages of 14 and 21 who compete in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions.
7. WEDO Canada National Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 12, 2024
Prize Value: $2,500
Who is this prize for? This scholarship is open to students who meet the following requirements:
• Completed at least 1 year of higher education in Entrepreneurship, Business or STEM at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Who have an active business within the last 6 months and are able to show proof of their business.
• A Canadian Citizen or a Canadian Permanent Resident.
• The post-secondary institution will communicate the opportunity to students and provide access to complete an application.
• The selected women will receive a $2500 scholarship through their respective post-secondary institution from WEDO Canada.
• Maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: WEDO Canada believes that to truly achieve our full economic potential, we need women to reach theirs. Focused and supportive education resources for existing and aspiring women entrepreneurs will put us on the right path to achieve this. As part of our mission, WEDO Canada will grant national scholarships to support a new generation of female entrepreneurs. Our goal is to educate, empower and support Future Women Entrepreneurs by granting one million dollars in scholarships to deserving female post-secondary students across Canada.
8. AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarships
Deadline: October 15, 2024
Prize Value: Two awards of $2,500 each
Who is this prize for? Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Only students currently enrolled full-time in an American college, Canadian colleges, Automotive Engineering programs, Trade schools, technical institute, or high school seniors planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution are eligible to be awarded a scholarship through this program.
• AmericanMuscle Student Scholarships are non-renewable, however, winning applicants may re-enter in future contests by writing and resubmitting a new essay. Only one essay per student, per semester is allowed.
• Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: We are offering 2 currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance towards their upcoming semester! This scholarship is ongoing and will be available for both the spring and fall semesters each year.
Those students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay here telling us who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry.
9. CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program
Deadline: October 25, 2024
Prize Value: $5,000
Who is this prize for? To be eligible:
Note: This must be the first time that the student will be attending a post-secondary institution.
• The student is enrolled full time in the first or second year of a multi-year program at a CICan member institution.
• The student must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, permanent resident, or a protected person.
• Students attending colleges or institutes in rural, remote, or northern areas will be given preference for the 10 bursaries of up to $5,000 each.
• Students must contact the registrar office of the college or institute where they are enrolled by Monday, September 23, 2024, in order to express their interest and justify their need for financial support.
From the Scholarship Provider’s Website: The CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program provides financial support to students who demonstrate financial need and often face greater challenges and barriers to participate and complete post-secondary education.
10. CIBC Build Your Future
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Amount: Several prizes up to $1,500
Who is this scholarship for? You may apply for this scholarship if you are enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited university.
From the Scholarship Donor: Our team at BIOptimizers knows just how hard it is to go to school while working against acquired and genetic conditions, and we’re here to help in any way we can. We’d love these $500, $1000, and $1500 scholarships to go to dedicated, focused, and hardworking college students who have shown an interest in biological optimization. If you are over the age of 18 and you’re enrolled in a full- or part-time program at an accredited university, you are eligible to win our scholarship.
Don’t Stop With This List of October Scholarships: Find More Postsecondary Scholarships to Apply For
Positioning yourself for scholarship success is all about strategy: applying early and often. While some scholarship contests can be highly competitive, and it’s normal not to win every time, the key is persistence. Think of it as a numbers game—the more scholarships you apply for, the greater your chances of winning. And yes, it’s entirely possible to win more than one.
To help you find even more opportunities, I recommend using our free scholarship finder. This powerful tool connects you to tons of scholarships tailored for high school, college, and university students.
Don’t wait—October is the perfect time to ramp up your scholarship applications. Winning scholarships not only helps you graduate with less debt, but also signals your excellence, potentially opening doors to future career opportunities.
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