Regional Scholarship Awards
Lloyd Skeen Memorial Scholarship
This award is open to black students (ie. members of the African Diaspora) in the Peel District School Board who wish to pursue full-time post-secondary studies in the field of aviation or directly related to the field of aviation.
The Dream Never Dies Foundation, in memory of Lloyd Christopher Skeen, has established scholarships at Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology, the Mississauga Seventh-Day Adventist Church and at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. For more information visit www.thedreamneverdies.org
ASG Bursary
The ASG Bursary, established by the Administrative Staff Group of the Peel District School Board, recognizes an outstanding graduating student who has been accepted into a business/commerce degree program at a Canadian university. ASG application form
B'nai Brith Halton Peel Lodge Student Human Rights Award
The B'nai Brith Halton Peel Lodge Student Human Rights Award recognizes an outstanding graduating student who has demonstrated leadership in promoting acceptance, diversity and unity. B'nai Brith Halton application form.
BMO National Scholarship Program
In 1996, BMO Financial Group partnered with the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto to offer a scholarship program open to all high school students across Canada, through their school’s guidance department. The result of this initiative was the BMO National Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto, awarding an average of 8 prestigious scholarships every year.
BMO Ron Jamieson Scholarship
The Ron Jamieson Aboriginal Scholarship and Internship Program offer scholarships and internships to Aboriginal university and college students. These internships lead to permanent roles as Commercial Account Managers, Financial Services Managers, or a role on the Wealth Management team. To learn more, view this brochure.
Canadian Federation of University Women Mississauga Scholarships
CFUW Mississauga established its first scholarship for young women entering university in 1953. That first award was for $100 and was given to a female graduate of Port Credit High School. Today the CFUW awards four university entrance scholarship to female students graduating from a Mississauga secondary school. Only one idividual can apply form each school so speak to your guidance counsellor about applying. Each scholarship is valued at $2,000. Application form
CFUW Mississauga also offers a one-year undergraduate university scholarship valued at $1,500. The scholarship is awarded to a first-year female student at the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus. The Awards committee at the university selects the recipient and the scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided that academic standing is maintained.
Lastly, CFUW offers a graduate scholarship. Information about this award is available on their website.
Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre Awards of Excellence
The Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre (CanTYD) was founded by youth with the goal of empowering and developing Tamil youth by holding fast to the principles of advocacy, partnership, education, assistance, research, and mentorship. CanTYD operates as a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for Tamil youth, parents and other stakeholders throughout Toronto. The CanTYD awards are open to students in grades 9 to OAC.
C. Lloyd Dobson Scholarship
This award, established by the Board in recognition of Lloyd Dobson's 30 years of service with the Peel board, is presented annually to a student who intends to pursue music studies at the post-secondary level. Application form
Corporate Express Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by Corporate Express Canada Inc. to recognize a graduating student who has been accepted into a Materials Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Engineering post-secondary program at a recognized Canadian institution. Two students annually, will be awarded scholarships of $1,000 each. Application form
Dr. Albert Rose Bursary
In order to qualify for the Dr. Albert Rose bursary, you must be a tenant in rent-geared-to-income housing in Ontario.
There are two types of awards. The Full award is available for students attending the first or second year of a program in a recognized postsecondary institution and who are carrying a full course load. The program must lead to a degree, diploma or certificate. Third year (or higher) and postgraduate students are not eligible to receive a bursary award.
The Part award is available for students enrolled in a trade or skills-based training program that is at least four weeks in length, or an adult learning program or first or second year courses of a part time postsecondary program (again, third year or higher and postgraduate students are not eligible.)
Information and applications will be available from the ministry’s website at www.ontario.ca/mah in May 2009. The application deadline for the 2009 program is Friday, July 3, 2009. The contact number for the bursary is (416) 585-6021. Our e-mail address is bursary.mah@ontario.ca .
Daryl L. Cook Peer Helping Award
The Daryl L. Cook Peer Helping Award was established in 1993 to honour Daryl's outstanding contribution to guidance and counselling in Peel and to acknowledge her strong support of peer helping programs in Peel schools. This group award is presented to school(s) annually in recognition of exemplary peer helping programs. The winning schools receive a plaque and a sum of money to help fund the peer helping program for the upcoming year. Senior elementary application form or Secondary school application form
Dramatic Arts Scholarship
The Mississauga Theatre Alliance is a non-profit organization devoted to the encouragement and promotion of the development, production, performance, appreciation and enjoyment of theatre in the City of Mississauga. The Dramatic Arts Scholarship was established in 1995. The Mississauga Theatre Alliance offers an annual scholarship of $500.00 to a resident of Mississauga pursuing a Dramatic Arts career in any accredited post-secondary institution. Visit www.mississaugatheatre.ca for information and an application.
Family Studies Association Award
This award, established in 1993 by the Family Studies Association, is presented annually to a student who has an interest
in teaching Family Studies in Ontario at the secondary level. An annual
scholarship or scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to a student(s) enrolling/enrolled in a post secondary Family
Studies qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario. Application deadline is June 1, 2009.
The Future Apprentice OYAP Award
This award honours one outstanding recipient in Peel who plans to pursue his or her trade. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Award winner will receive a keeper plaque and $500. The student must be registered as a full time co-op student and also registered through OYAP with the OYAP Resource Teacher at the Peel Board and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. application form
Harinder Takhar Scholarship Award
Mr. Takhar was the Associate Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Peel District School Board prior to his election to the Ontario Legislature. He has been a tireless volunteer in the community, including service as Chair of the United Way of Peel and Chair and member of the Board of Governors of the Credit Valley Hospital. In 2001 Mr. Takhar received the Community Service Award from the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario. This award was established by Mr. Takhar to support a graduating student with a B+ average who is enrolled in a business studies at a Canadian University and has been actively involved in their school and their community. application form
HJA Brown Scholarship
The HJA Brown Scholarship, established to recognize the 27 years of service given to the Peel board by Jack Brown, former Superintendent of Business, is awarded annually to a student who intends to pursue physical and health education at the post-secondary level. application form
Janice Willson Music Scholarship
The Janice Willson Music Scholarship is given in memory of Janice Willson who served the Peel board for many years, most recently as Assistant Secretary of the Board. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding musical achievement and co-instructional participation, has been accepted into a music degree program at a post-secondary institution, and plans to pursue a career in performance. application form
John Brooks Community Foundation & Scholarship
The John Brooks Community Foundation & Scholarship Fund assists in the development and support of young people, particularly, young people of African descent, who are currently registered in middle and secondary school. The foundation aims to motivate students to achieve academic excellence and to provide them with an awareness of their importance to society through social programs and the scholarship fund. Awards are presented annually to students from Grades 7 to 12 in order to encourage them to work harder towards their goals. application form
John Fraser Scholarship
The John Fraser Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating student who has displayed exemplary skill in writing and is planning to pursue post-secondary studies in a related field. criteria and nomination form
J.V. Findlay Bursary
The J.V. Findlay Bursary is administered by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association in the name of its former executive vice president and general manager. The intent of the bursary is to encourage students to pursue full time studies at an Ontario university or college of applied arts and technology in subjects that will lead to improvements in safety, health and the workplace environment for the workers of Ontario. details
Kiwanis (Brampton) Bursary
The Kiwanis Club of Brampton has established a Bursary to be awarded annually to two graduating students who have been in attendance at a Peel District School Board school, situated in the City of Brampton or the Town of Caledon. The value of the Bursary will be $1,250 each year, for up to four years. application form
Kiwanis (Mississauga South) Bursary
The Kiwanis Club (Mississauga South) has established a Bursary to be awarded annually to a graduating student who has been in attendance at a Peel District School Board, situated in the City of Mississauga. The value of the Bursary will be $2,000 each year, for up to four years. application form
Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Scholarship
The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating student who has attained an average of 85% or better in six OACs, has demonstrated an interest/commitment to business and commerce and/or entrepreneurship in the school and in the community, and has registered in Business or Commerce studies at a recognized Canadian university. application form
Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship
The Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship program was established to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for individuals who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, have made a positive contribution to their school through involvement in extracurricular activities and have made significant contributions of time and energy to community service programs. details
Ontario Knights of Columbus Bursary
To mark the 100th year of the presence in Ontario of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic, Fraternal, Family organization, a provincipal bursary program to assist Knights and members of their families pursuing a post-secondary education, was initiated in honour of their State Chaplains. details
Padgett Scholarship
The Padgett Scholarship program offers financial support to the dependents of owners of small, independent businesses throughout North America. A series of $500 educational scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at accredited post-secondary institutions. Each regional winner will become eligible for one international $4,000 scholarship. Since 1990, Padgett has awarded over $600,000 to dependents of small business owners. details
Peel Co-Operative Education Teachers' Association Plaque of Honour
These annual awards honour both the student who has benefitted the most from the cooperative education experience and the student who has given the most to the cooperative education experience. guidelines and nomination form
The Dream Never Dies Foundation
The Dream Never Dies Foundation in Memory of Lloyd Christopher Skeen is dedicated to fulfilling his dream of increasing financial support for deserving students, particularly in the field of aviation. By awarding scholarships to post-secondary students, the Foundation aims to create opportunities for dreamers in pursuit of their passion. details
The Peel Dance Teachers' Association Dance Scholarship
This annual scholarship was established by the Peel Dance Teacher’s Association in 2005 to recognize an outstanding graduating student, who has been accepted into a post-secondary dance program at a registered Canadian College or University. application form
The Peel Society For Education Through Art Bursary
This bursary, established by the Peel Society for Education Through Art, is awarded annually to an outstanding graduating student, who has been accepted in a Visual Arts or Applied Arts post-secondary program at a registered Canadian college or university. application form
Peter Butler III - Rose Fortune Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program was created by the Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E.) in order to recognize the contribution of the first Canadian black law enforcers, Rose Fortune (1774-1864 and Peter C. Butler III (1859-1943). By awarding these scholarships, A.B.L.E. will assist black and visible minority youth to achieve their educational goals while making a positive contribution to society. details
Retail Council of Canada - Retail as a Career Scholarship
Ten $1,000 scholarships are available to students entering a retail or business related post-secondary program. The scholarships are for students who have applied to a part-time or full-time retail or business related post-secondary program of study. Students must have retail experience on at least a part-time basis, either at the time of the scholarship application or during the summer break from full-time study. details
RH Lagerquist Citizenship Award
This award, which was established in honour of trustee Bob Lagerquist on the occasion of 30 years of service as a trustee of the Peel board, is presented annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding citizenship in his/her school and the community. application form
RN Chalmers Award
This award, which was established in recognition of Bert Chalmers' 26 years of service to the Peel District School Board as a Principal, Superintendent of Schools, Superintendent of Special Services, and Associate Director, is presented annually to a graduating student registered in a Peel secondary school who has been deemed "exceptional" and has demonstrated leadership, educational progress and made an outstanding contribution to the quality of school and community life in his/her senior year. application form
Ron Lenyk Athletic Bursary
Mississauga Sports Council’s Ron Lenyk Athletic Bursary program will provide financial assistance to two student athletes per year (one male and one female) to put towards post-secondary education. Each recipient will receive $1,000. criteria application form
Sidney Watson Scholarship
The Sidney Watson Scholarship was established by the Watson family as a memorial scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to the student in Peel with the highest mark in ENG OAC, Language & Literature. (Student will be notified by Director's Office at the end of the year - no application required.)
Terry Fox Award of Courage
The Terry Fox Award of Courage recognizes outstanding courage displayed by a Peel student. (nominations received from school administration)
Top Ontario Scholar in Peel Board
The Top Ontario Scholar in the Peel board has achieved the highest average in his/her top six Ontario Academic Credits. Peel board students who attain a minimum grade average of 80% in their OAC credits will receive certificates of commendation from the Province of Ontario for achieving Ontario Scholar status. (no application required)
WJ Wood Award
The WJ Wood Award was established in 1985 to honour the contribution by Wilf J. Wood to the education of youngsters in Peel. The award is given annually to a student who shows outstanding ability and aptitude in basic level secondary school programs. (schools will nominate candidates)
