External Awards | Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries | Seneca Students

This page lists the awards and scholarships offered to Seneca students by outside organizations. These organizations are not affiliated with Seneca, and we do not endorse any of these awards. We recommend that you do your due diligence before applying for these awards or giving information to a third party.

WTS Toronto Indigenous Scholarship

Deadline: applications are accepted year-round

Eligibility:

• Is registered full-time at a post-secondary institution in the Toronto and Greater Hamilton Area and the Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph area.  See full list of eligible institutions below.
• Is pursuing a degree which will lead to a career focused on transportation, such as: architecture, engineering (all disciplines), mathematics, geography, political science, policy, economics, finance, planning, environmental science, communications, and more. (programs not listed may qualify if the student can provide an explanation of how their studies will lead to a career in transportation).
• Has a demonstrable interest in promoting the advancement of gender diversity within the transportation industry.
• Demonstrates strong academic performance
• Past WTS Toronto Area Chapter Scholarship award recipients are not eligible for subsequent awards.
• In addition to the above requirements for regular scholarships, proof of ancestry for postsecondary school students who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). Indigenous Scholarships are open nationally to any full-time student registered in a Canadian post-secondary institution.

For more information please see their website

Orvil L. Davie Memorial Fund

Value: $1000
Deadline: March 15 and November 30

The purpose of the fund is to assist students in completing their education for a career in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigerating industry (HVACR) and to assist in maintaining a higher caliber of HVACR industry personnel. The fund provides bursaries to persons who require financial assistance in completing training in an accepted course directly related to the HVACR industry. Applicants for the bursaries may come from the community or vocational college systems, or through industry sources such as the provincial apprenticeship programs.

For more information, please contact HRAI 800-267-2231 ext 237

Ad Standards Scholarships

Value: $1500
Deadline: February 28, 2025

Ad Standards, Canada’s only national independent advertising self-regulatory organization, is dedicated to ensuring that advertising is truthful, fair, and accurate. As a non-profit, we are committed to fostering excellence in the next generation of advertising and marketing professionals.

Scholarship details:

Two scholarships of $1,500 each awarded annually

Open to undergraduate students in advertising or marketing programs at Canadian universities or colleges

One scholarship for English-language education and one for French-language education

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A commitment to volunteerism
• A record of academic excellence
• An interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing

For more information please visit their website

Dundee Deco Scholarship Program

Value: $1000
Deadline: February 28, 2025

Dundee Deco understands the importance of fostering innovation, creativity, and perseverance. By offering this scholarship, we aim to empower students who aspire to shape the future of interior spaces in Canada, providing them with the financial support and encouragement they need to pursue their education and achieve their potential.   Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or a current undergraduate student, we’re here to help you forge ahead in your career journey. Learn more about how you can apply for our scholarship below.

Who Can Apply We are looking for students who are:

• Recent high school graduates accepted into any full-time program at a Canadian university, college, or polytechnic secondary institution for the Fall semester of 2025.
• Current undergraduate students enrolled in any full-time program at an accredited Canadian university, college, or polytechnic secondary institution.

Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a legal resident of Canada. International students are welcome
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time in any program at an accredited Canadian university, college, or polytechnic secondary institution

For more information please visit their website

Pink Pearl Scholarship

Value: $1000

Deadline: March 25, 2025

Your time spent as a student isn’t easy. Whether you experience stress over exams, or money, there can be plenty on your plate. Pink Pearl would like to help alleviate your stresses by granting a $1,000 scholarship to a Canadian women facing cancer. Our organization considers Canadians who self-identify as female that are involved in their community; are/will be attending a post-secondary institution; and have been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18 and 40.

For more information please visit their website