Scholarship Options for Ontario High School Students in Orillia

🎓 Overview Students in Orillia have access to a wide range of scholarships and bursaries designed to ease the financial burden of post-secondary education. Opportunities come from local municipalities, provincial programs, and national scholarship databases.

Local Opportunities

  • Simcoe County Education Bursary Program: Offers 22 bursaries valued at $3,000 each, with one guaranteed for a resident of Orillia. Available to full-time and part-time students entering any year of post-secondary study in Canada.

  • Orillia-Specific Scholarships: Students watch your emails and go onto the Guidance D2L for scholarships tied to Orillia high schools, colleges, and universities. These include awards for academic merit, community involvement, and specialized competitions.

Provincial Programs

  • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP): Provides a mix of grants and loans to help cover tuition, books, and living expenses.

  • Ontario Learn and Stay Grant: Covers tuition and educational costs for students entering high-demand fields, provided they commit to working in Ontario after graduation.

  • School-Based Scholarships: Many Ontario colleges and universities offer entrance scholarships and bursaries directly to admitted students. See specific Colleges and University websites.

National & Online Databases