The January 15 deadline is not the real deadline.

University of British Columbia

Applicants must 'self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean)', 'be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person in Canada', 'be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements', and demonstrate financial need.

The Beyond Tomorrow page does not itself publish a deadline — it directs applicants to UBC's Entrance Award page, which uses the standing 1 December date (extended to 8 December in the most recent cycle). Confirm on the UBC entrance award page before relying on this.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Manitoba / BMO Financial Group

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a 'high school average of at least 90 per cent' in specified courses, evidence of leadership and community involvement, 'demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills', and a completed U of M direct-entry application.

The official award page states the deadline as a standing annual date: 'Complete applications and all required documentation must be received by December 1st each year.' The page currently notes the 2026/27 competition is closed; the 2026 year has been applied by us for September-2027 entry.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Applicants must be 'Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or Permanent Resident', 'in good academic standing', 'students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP', and 'involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).'

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of British Columbia

'You must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements', 'must demonstrate financial need', 'must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person', and 'must be entering directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution.'

UBC publishes this as a standing annual date tied to the UBC application deadline. The official page currently reads 'December 1 — December 8 (extended)', reflecting an extension granted in the last cycle. The base 1 December date is not year-stamped; the extension should not be assumed to repeat.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of British Columbia

'High school and CEGEP students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible'; recipients demonstrate 'academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school.' Students opt in by answering 'Yes' in the Awards section of the UBC application rather than filing a separate application.

Official page states the requirement without a year: 'Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must apply to UBC by December 1.' UBC's 1 December application deadline is a standing annual date, but the 2027-entry cycle is not separately year-stamped.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Calgary

'UCalgary values its high achieving entering students and these awards are for those students' — criteria include academic excellence and accomplishments outside the classroom. Award application access is granted '24 to 48 hours after you have submitted your application for admission.'

UCalgary publishes this as a recurring annual window with no year attached: Prestige Awards 'Application Opens: October 1 / Application Closes: December 1 / Document Deadline: December 15'. The 2026 year has been applied by us for September-2027 entry.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Saskatchewan

For first-year students, awarded through the Best and Brightest entrance scholarship application on PAWS.

Recurring 'December 15' Best and Brightest deadline published without a year; the 2026 year has been applied by us for September-2027 entry.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Saskatchewan (Edwards School of Business)

For first-year students entering the Edwards School of Business, via the Best and Brightest entrance scholarship application.

Recurring 'December 15' Best and Brightest deadline published without a year; the 2026 year has been applied by us for September-2027 entry.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Saskatchewan

USask's top entrance award for first-year students; a separate 'Best and Brightest' application is required in addition to the admission application.

USask publishes 'December 15' as a recurring annual deadline for its Best and Brightest entrance scholarships, with no year attached. The 2026 year has been applied by us for September-2027 entry. Applied for via PAWS after applying for admission.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Indspire

Open to 'First Nations, Inuit and Métis students' pursuing 'full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.'

Official page · 2026-07-28

McGill University

Open to first-time, full-time undergraduate students; '$12,000 scholarships are only available to Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents'. 'Transfer, Mature, Diploma, Exchange, Special, Part-time and Visiting students are not eligible.'

McGill publishes these as recurring annual dates with no year attached: 'Applicants from Quebec CEGEPs: March 7', 'Applicants from schools in Ontario and in the rest of Canada: February 7', 'Applicants from schools outside of Canada: January 21'. Applications open 1 October on the Applicant Portal. The year has been applied by us to the 2027-entry cycle, not stated by McGill.

Official page · 2026-07-28

York University

York's top entrance awards for incoming students, requiring a separate application in addition to the admission application.

York publishes 'February 15' as a recurring annual deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us. This family includes the John S. Proctor Entrance Scholarship, Alumni Entrance Scholarship and Murray Ross Scholarship.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Schulich Foundation

Must be 'graduating high school or cégep in Canada in the 2026/2027 academic year', be a 'Canadian citizen', be nominated by your school (one nominee per school), and 'plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of our partner universities.'

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Waterloo

For a 'medallist at any International Olympiad contest' entering first year in the Faculty of Mathematics.

Waterloo's scholarships page lists this deadline as a recurring 'March 1' with no year attached. The 2027 year has been applied by us to the Fall-2027-entry cycle.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Dalhousie University

For 'students entering Dalhousie University directly from high school' into performing arts programs.

Listed on Dalhousie's official page as a recurring 'March 1' deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Acadia University

Combined scholarship-bursary for entering students, awarded on academic merit and financial need.

Acadia lists 'March 1' without a year; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Dalhousie University

For 'high school applicants' entering Dalhousie; combines scholarship and bursary support.

Dalhousie lists 'March 1' as a recurring deadline without a year (the most recent cycle added an 'Extended Deadline for Agriculture applicants: March 22, 2026'). The 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Dalhousie University

For applicants 'entering the Bachelor of Computer Science or the Bachelor of Applied Computer Science program.'

Listed on Dalhousie's official page as a recurring 'March 1' deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Mount Allison University

Mount Allison's top entrance award for first-year students; requires an essay and one reference letter in addition to the admission application.

Mount Allison publishes this as a recurring instruction — 'Submit your application and supporting documents by March 1' — with no year attached. The 2027 year has been applied by us. Requires one reference letter emailed to admissions@mta.ca and an essay.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Mount Allison University

'Offered to all finalists of the Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship who are not selected.'

Same recurring 'March 1' application as the Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship; year applied by us. 'Offered to all finalists of the Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship who are not selected.'

Official page · 2026-07-28

Acadia University

For a student entering the first year of undergraduate study at Acadia; covers full tuition plus a complimentary residence room.

Acadia lists 'March 1' without a year; the 2027 year has been applied by us. Dollar value is expressed as full tuition plus residence rather than a fixed figure.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Calgary

Open to qualifying high school applicants to UCalgary; a single award application covers the suite of entrance awards and bursaries.

UCalgary publishes a recurring window with no year: 'Application Opens: October 1 / Application Closes: March 1 / Document Deadline: March 15'. Note: 'To be considered for the Pathways to Medicine Scholarship, students must submit High School Awards application by December 1.' Year applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Saskatchewan

First-year entrance awards requiring a separate application submitted through PAWS.

USask publishes 'March 1' as a recurring annual deadline for competitive entrance awards without a year; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Trent University

For a Canadian first-year entrant with a final admission average of 80% or higher, demonstrating outstanding leadership.

Same recurring 'March 2' Trent prestigious scholarship application; year applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Trent University

For a 'Canadian student entering their first year at Trent with a final admission average of 80% or higher', enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program; one application covers all Trent prestigious scholarships.

Trent publishes 'March 2' as a recurring annual deadline with no year attached; the application opens in November via myTrent. The 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Acadia University

Acadia's flagship entrance scholarship programme, designed to 'maximize the recipients' learning experience at Acadia.'

Acadia's entrance scholarship page lists this as a recurring 'March 31' deadline without a year; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Ottawa

Awarded through a separate application to students in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

uOttawa lists 'March 31' as a recurring annual deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Must 'exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university in Canada', 'prove financial need ($80,000 or less annual net income per household is required)', 'display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity', and 'maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70%.'

IMPORTANT TIMING QUIRK: Horatio Alger Canada takes applications in GRADE 11. The official page states eligibility is 'current grade 11 high school students (Class of 2027)' entering 'Fall 2027', with a window of 'January 1 – March 31'. That means students entering university in Sept 2027 had to apply by 31 March 2026 — that window has already closed. The 1 Jan – 31 Mar 2027 window will be for the Class of 2028. Deadline time is '12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 31' per the official FAQ.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Horatio Alger Association of Canada

In addition to the Canadian Scholarship criteria, applicants must 'demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field' and 'be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.'

Same grade-11 timing quirk as the Canadian Scholarships: the Fall-2027-entry cohort applied by 31 March 2026. Official FAQ: 'The application deadline for the Horatio Alger Canadian and National Entrepreneurial Scholarship is 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 31.'

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Ottawa

Renewable scholarship for Indigenous students demonstrating leadership, awarded through a separate uOttawa scholarship application.

uOttawa's scholarships overview lists 'March 31' as a recurring annual deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us. uOttawa notes 'Application forms are usually available two months before the application deadline.'

Official page · 2026-07-28

York University

Three distinct streams for Black and Indigenous students, first-generation students, and students from the Jane & Finch community.

York publishes 'April 1' as a recurring annual deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Waterloo

For first-year students entering a Faculty of Environment program; separate application required.

Official page · 2026-07-28

York University

Renewable leadership entrance scholarship for incoming York students, requiring a separate application.

York publishes 'April 1' as a recurring annual deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Waterloo

For 'students of African, African American, Afro-Latine, Black Canadian, Caribbean, or other African descent' entering first year.

Waterloo lists this as a recurring 'April 15' deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us to the Fall-2027-entry cycle.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Waterloo

For a student who is a 'citizen or member of a First Nations community' entering first year.

Waterloo lists this as a recurring 'April 15' deadline with no year attached; the 2027 year has been applied by us to the Fall-2027-entry cycle.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Queen's University

Selected on 'superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, proven leadership qualities, financial need.'

Same Major Admission Award application and deadline as the Chancellor's Scholarship; Queen's has not yet posted the September-2027 date.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Education and Child Care)

Awarded to BC graduating students who satisfy the province's core eligibility requirements; no application is needed.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Education and Child Care)

Students must 'be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)', hold a minimum 'B' average in required Grade 11–12 courses and a minimum 'B' (73%+) in Language Arts 12, and 'seek the school's nomination', submitting a written statement, resume and two reference letters.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Beedie Luminaries

Stream for 'refugees and immigrants' in British Columbia facing financial adversity.

Same cycle status as SHINE: 'Applications for Cohort 2026 are now closed', with no next-cohort dates published as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Beedie Luminaries

For BC Grade 12 students facing 'financial adversity' — Beedie Luminaries supports 'students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance.'

The official site states 'Applications for Cohort 2026 are now closed' and its timeline shows applications opening in November–December, but no dates are published for the next cohort as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Manitoba / BMO Financial Group

Designed to 'promote strong Indigenous leaders within the university community', for exceptional Indigenous high school graduates entering the University of Manitoba.

U of M's entrance awards page year-stamps this one: 'Dec. 1, 2025' for the 2026/2027 competition. Confirm the value and the September-2027 date directly with U of M.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Brock University

'Given to incoming secondary school students from all faculties who have achieved exceptional academic success, outstanding leadership, and community involvement.'

Brock's future-students financial aid page describes the timing only as the spring before first year, with no specific date published for either cycle.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Carleton University

Applicants must be 'entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP' with 'an admission average of 90 percent or better' plus demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.

Carleton's official page year-stamps the deadline: 'March 1, 2026' for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 entry), noting that if it lands on a weekend, submit the first working day after. The September-2027 date is not yet posted. The $32,000 max excludes the two full-tuition awards, whose cash value is not stated.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Brock University

'This renewable award will be made annually to one entering First Nations undergraduate student at Brock University.'

Brock's page year-stamps the prior cycle: student applications due 1 June 2026, school endorsements 12 June 2026. The equivalent 2027-entry dates are not yet posted. Cash value is not published as a figure.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Queen's University

Selected on 'superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, proven leadership qualities.'

Official page: 'The deadline to submit the Major Admission Award Application on SOLUS is December 8, 2025', under the heading '2026-27 Major Admission Award Application' (i.e. September 2026 entry). The September-2027 date is not posted as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Queen's University

Based on financial need; 'preference will be given to students from rural or remote areas.'

Same Major Admission Award application and deadline; September-2027 date not yet posted.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Education and Child Care)

Recognizes BC students who show excellence in an area of strength outside required academic courses (e.g. fine arts, applied skills, athletics, community service); applications are run by the school or district.

The province publishes no central deadline: 'Apply through the school or district.' Students must check their own district's timeline, which typically falls in spring of Grade 12.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Indspire / Horatio Alger Association of Canada

'Status First Nation, Inuit and Métis students must be in their final year of high school' and 'must be starting in a four-year post-secondary program within Canada full-time in September.'

Indspire's page shows 'August 1, 2026' as the current deadline, which serves students starting post-secondary in September 2026. Students entering September 2027 would apply in the equivalent 2027 round; that date is not yet posted.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Guelph

Awarded through Guelph's National Scholarship application to entering first-year students with high admission averages and outstanding leadership.

Shares the National Scholarship application with the President's Scholarships; Guelph's application page confirms the Fall-2026 deadline of 23 January 2026 and shows it closed. Fall-2027 date not posted.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Loran Scholars Foundation

Applicants must 'be entering university for the first time' the following September, 'present a minimum cumulative average of 85%' (or R score of 29 for CEGEP), and 'hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.'

Official FAQ still describes the September-2026-entry cycle: 'Applications for the Loran Award open Sept. 4, 2025' and 'the deadline for submission of all applications was October 16, 2025 (at noon ET).' No 2027-entry dates posted as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

McMaster University

Need-based entrance award for incoming students, applied for via McMaster's AwardSpring entrance award application.

Official page: 'Apply on AwardSpring by February 19, 2026 at 11:59pm EST', with applications opening 1 November 2025, for the 2026-2027 admission year (September 2026 entry). September-2027 dates not yet posted.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Education and Child Care)

BC graduating students who meet the provincial core eligibility requirements and intend to pursue teacher education; a separate application is required.

The provincial scholarships index publishes only 'Apply by mid-February' with no calendar day or year. Confirm on the BC provincial scholarships page in late 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

BlackNorth Initiative / RioCan

'The student must identify as Black (Afro-Caribbean, African Canadian, and/or racialized)', 'must be in their final year of High School or currently enrolled in university', and 'must demonstrate financial need', enrolling in qualified commercial real estate related fields.

Official page shows 'Application Close: July 3, 2026' for the 2026-2027 bursary, opened 1 May 2026. The cycle for students entering September 2027 is not yet posted; expect a similar May–July 2027 window.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Simon Fraser University

For current high school students showing 'excellence in academic and extracurricular activities' admitted for the fall term, with 'a minimum average of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding bonus points)' in program-required courses.

SFU's official USES page year-stamps the window as opening 1 October 2025 and closing 15 December 2025. The 2027-entry dates are not posted as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Queen's University

For residents of the Atlantic Provinces, selected on superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, leadership qualities and financial need.

Same Major Admission Award application and deadline as the Chancellor's Scholarship; September-2027 date not yet posted.

Official page · 2026-07-28

TD Bank Group

Applicants must 'be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)', hold 'a minimum overall grade average of 75%... or a minimum R score of 26', and 'be Canadian citizens, have permanent resident status, or have protected person status.'

TD's official scholarship page still shows the 2025-2026 application period, 'September 3 to October 22, 2025.' The 2026-27 window (for Sept 2027 entry) had not been posted as of 28 July 2026; TD historically opens in early September.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Toronto Metropolitan University

Requires a 'minimum 85% final admission average.'

Same AwardSpring prestigious entrance scholarship application and window as the President's Entrance Scholarships; Fall-2027 dates not posted. Cash value depends on the student's program tuition and is not stated as a figure.

Official page · 2026-07-28

McMaster University

Major need-based renewable entrance award for incoming McMaster students, requiring a separate application.

Official page: 'Applications are due on April 30, 2026', for September 2026 entry. September-2027 date not yet posted.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Rick Hansen Foundation

Applicants must be 'a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada', under 30 years old, have 'a functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic in nature', and be 'enrolling full-time' in a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program.

Official page as of 28 July 2026: 'Applications are now closed. Recipients will be announced in the Fall for the 2026-2027 cohort.' The 2027-2028 cohort dates are not posted; the prior cycle used an age cut-off of 'Under 30 years old as of May 15, 2026', implying a spring application window.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Toronto Metropolitan University

Awarded automatically on final admission average (86%+), renewable annually subject to TMU's renewal criteria.

TMU's 2026-2027 terms state the student must have 'submitted the correct and complete application for admission to the program for which the scholarship is being granted by September 1, 2026.' The equivalent 2027-28 date is not yet posted. No separate scholarship application is needed.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Toronto Metropolitan University

Requires a 'minimum 90% final admission average'; recipients also have a residence bed reserved.

TMU's official scholarships page year-stamps the prestigious entrance scholarship window as 'November 1, 2025' to 'February 17, 2026' via AwardSpring, for Fall 2026 entry. Fall-2027 dates not posted as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Guelph

For students entering the first semester of an undergraduate degree who have not previously attended a post-secondary institution, with a high admission average and 'significant leadership contributions to your school and community.'

Guelph's official application page confirms 'January 23, 2026 4:00:00 pm (EST)' for Fall 2026 entry and now shows the application as closed. The Fall-2027 date is not posted as of 28 July 2026. Note the separate Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship of the same value is restricted to international students ('Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are not eligible').

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Ottawa

Automatically awarded to all eligible full-time students on the basis of admission average.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Toronto

Must be 'a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person', in the final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP, and 'nominated by their school for the National Book Award' (one nominee per Canadian high school).

Official page still lists the September-2026-entry timeline: school nomination opened 1 September 2025 and closed 10 October 2025; U of T application due 17 October 2025; National Scholarship application due 31 October 2025 (11:59pm EDT); references 7 November 2025. 2027-entry dates not posted as of 28 July 2026.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Victoria

Students must be 'entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program' and be 'a current secondary school student or have graduated within the last two years and have not attended a post-secondary institution.'

UVic states that most entrance scholarships are automatic on admission average (90%+ or 32 IB points), while students seeking scholarships 'based on specific criteria' must 'complete the online scholarship application between February 15 - April 30'. The window is published without a year; values shown are labelled 2026-2027.

Official page · 2026-07-28

University of Waterloo

'Early May admission average, including required courses, must be 95% or higher', and the student must be 'admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program' and 'beginning post-secondary studies for the first time.'

Official page · 2026-07-28

BlackNorth Initiative (with Fairfax Financial and Northbridge Financial)

Applicants must 'self-identify as Black', have a 'cumulative GPA of at least 3.7+ or an equivalent of 84%', demonstrate financial need, show community/school involvement, and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents; targeted at Grade 11 students.

Official page: 'The 2026 Vanguard Scholars application cycle is now closed.' No future deadline is published. This is a Grade 11 enrichment/scholarship program rather than a cash entrance award, so the dollar value is limited to the stated stipend.

Official page · 2026-07-28

Western University

Candidates must be 'Canadian Citizens or a Permanent Resident of Canada' with 'a minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or equivalent)', enrolling full-time on Western's main campus.

Official registrar page and programme brochure both state 'Application Deadline is February 14, 2026' for entry in 2026. Western had not posted the 2027-entry deadline as of 28 July 2026. Note the brochure does not state a per-school nominee cap, though secondary sources do — treat any nominee-cap figure as unverified.

Official page · 2026-07-28