CARLETON PLACE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

2026-2027 Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards

Please find below all emails sent out to students regarding bursaries, scholarships, and awards, during the 2026-2027 school year.

INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED AS WE RECEIVE IT. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL FOR THE ORIGINAL WITH LINKS.

Please find the attached OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association) Future Veterinarian Bursary information.  OMVA has prepared the attached newsletter, guide and parent guide.

Key details:

• Amount: Three bursaries of $1,000 each.
• Eligibility: Ontario high school students who identify as Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and/or immigrants to Canada, and who demonstrate financial need and a passion for veterinary medicine.
• Application deadline: April 30, 2027.
• Selection: OVMA’s EDI and Well-Being Committee.

Hello Graduating Bears of 2027 and Parents/Guardians,

There are several prestigious awards coming up, some in the very near future and some a little ways off.  We encourage all of you to be investigating scholarship opportunities on your own so that you don’t miss out on the application deadlines.  I’ve taken this opportunity to highlight a few of the highly competitive scholarships below for university-bound students (some may require a nomination from the school, so read carefully).

Loran Scholar – due Thursday October 15^th, 2026, 12pm

https://loranscholar.ca/

Loran Scholar Program is looking for those who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and sparks of exceptional leadership potential.  To be eligible, the student must be entering university for the first time in September 2027, present a minimum cumulative average of 88%, hold a Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and be born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011.

Queen’s University Chancellor Scholarship

Future Students Major Admission Awards | Registrar & Financial Aid Services (queensu.ca)

For the Queen’s Chancellor Scholarship, CPHS is permitted to nominate one applicant from our graduating class.  If you are interested in being considered for this, then you must act very soon and email Mrs. Anderson by October 8^th, 2026, stating your intention.  Mrs. Anderson will then notify these students specifically of the next steps.  Final applications for this award are due December 8^th, 2026, but you must also apply to Queen’s University on OUAC by no later than November 20^th, 2026.

Schulich Leader Scholarship – Not due until January 27^th, 2027, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look.

https://www.schulichleaders.com/#slide-top

This is the most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarship in Canada.  This Scholarship requires a nomination from your school.  A separate email with details about how to be considered will be sent out;  keep an eye out for it if you are interested in being considered.

There are more big scholarships and awards available and as we receive the information, we will be sure to pass it onto all of you, our graduating class…..what a great reason to keep checking your school email regularly. 😊

Each individual university also has their own Major awards with deadlines often set in the fall.  I would encourage you to look at the specific universities you may be interested in applying too so that you don’t miss out.  For example, here are three:

National Scholarship from the University of Toronto – due October 30th, 2026

https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarship/about/

A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person currently in their final year of Canadian secondary school; intending to begin university the following academic year; a National Book Award nominee or self-identify as meeting the criteria: an original and creative thinker; committed to school and community; a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits; enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration.  Please note, if you would like to be considered as a National Book Award nominee, then you must act now and email Mrs. Anderson by October 1^st, 2026, stating your intention to apply to the University of Toronto and apply for the National Scholarship.

Queen’s University Major Admission Awards (these are separate from the Queen's Chancellor Scholarship) – due December 8^th, 2026, but you must also apply to Queen’s University on OUAC by no later than November 20^th, 2026.

https://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/admission-awards/major-admission-awards

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of our major admission awards.

Carleton University Prestige Scholarships – due around March 1^st, 2027

Prestige Scholarships - Awards and Financial Aid (carleton.ca)

Students who have demonstrated leadership roles in their extra-curricular activities throughout school and have an admission average of 90%.

Remember it is up to you to take the initiative, start the search and complete scholarship applications by the deadlines.  If you have questions, we would be glad to help you in Guidance.  Please email either Mrs. Anderson or Mme. Day to make an appointment.

Thank you,

Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day, Ms. Shaw

PS.  Don’t forget about our Post-Secondary Info Evening coming soon: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21^st  at 6:30pm in person in the Learning Commons at the School.