◷Apply after completing high school and meeting the enrolment requirement · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
A provincial award recognizing Alberta high-school achievement and helping students begin an eligible post-secondary program.
Eligibility: Alberta high-school graduates who meet the academic requirements and are enrolled or planning to enrol in an eligible post-secondary program.
A competitive entrance scholarship for outstanding students entering SFU with strong academic achievement and leadership or community impact.
Eligibility: Grade 12 students graduating from a Canadian high school within the eligible period; current program requirements and nomination steps apply.
◷Fall nomination and winter application cycle · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A fully supported University of Toronto entrance scholarship for exceptional international students, including students completing high school in Canada.
Eligibility: International Grade 12 students nominated by their school and entering U of T; nomination and program requirements apply.
A paid parliamentary work and learning opportunity where selected students support the House of Commons while completing their first year of university.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school students who meet the current graduation, language, academic, and post-secondary conditions; read the official brochure before applying.
◷Winter/spring student recruitment cycle · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
Seasonal student jobs across national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas, with roles in ecology, visitor services, heritage, and operations.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school and post-secondary students who meet the current student-status, age, and work authorization requirements for each posting.
EnvironmentBiology & healthArts & design
Verified September 20, 2026
◎Scholarship
📅 April 25, 2027 · Presidential Scholarship deadline; automatic awards use March, May, and July rounds★ Featured
◷April 25, 2027 · Presidential Scholarship deadline; automatic awards use March, May, and July rounds · Open
◇Varies · In person
Automatic academic entrance awards plus presidential, SHSM, athletic, and need-based bursaries for students entering Lakehead directly from Canadian high school.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or landed immigrants entering Lakehead directly from a recognized Canadian high-school curriculum; award criteria vary by scholarship or bursary.
A virtual global pitch competition where high-school students develop a business idea, record a five-minute pitch, and compete for cash prizes.
Eligibility: High-school students worldwide may enter solo or in teams of up to five; students can participate with an idea and use the organizer’s pitch resources.
A global sustainability competition that mentors young people as they develop solutions to environmental problems and compete for recognition and support.
Eligibility: Students aged 13–19 worldwide working individually or with a team on an environmental sustainability solution; review the current competition rules for entry details.
A transformative northern youth program offering 9 high-school credits, fully funded summer volunteer placements in southern Canada, and post-secondary transitions.
Eligibility: Youth aged 15–20 living in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut; committed to leadership, community volunteering, and academic progress.
Territorial scholarship recognizing graduating Nunavut high-school students who achieve academic excellence as they transition to accredited post-secondary programs.
Eligibility: Graduating Nunavut high-school students who achieve an 80%+ average in Grade 12 courses and are approved for FANS post-secondary funding.
One of Atlantic Canada’s most prestigious university entrance awards, providing $50,000 ($12,500/year) to outstanding New Brunswick high-school graduates.
Eligibility: Graduating New Brunswick high-school students entering UNB undergraduate studies with high academic standing, leadership contributions, and financial need.
A fully funded international educational program in France and Belgium recognizing Canadian youth who demonstrate exceptional community service and civic leadership.
Eligibility: Canadian students aged 15–17 with a verified record of community volunteering and contributions, valid travel documentation, and reference support.
◷Annual February pan-Canadian draw deadline · Next cycle
◇Free · In person
✈Travel may be required
Government of Canada funded 5-week intensive French language immersion bursary covering tuition, course materials, room, and board at Canadian institutions.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 16–17 (Grades 11–12) who have been enrolled as a student for at least one term during the school year.
◷Periodic federal recruitment campaigns · Next cycle
◇Free · Hybrid
Non-partisan advisory body of youth who provide direct guidance to the Prime Minister and federal Cabinet ministers on policy, climate, and community priorities.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons aged 16–24 (Grades 11–12 eligible) from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds.
Flagship national civics and leadership summit in Ottawa offering behind-the-scenes access to Parliament Hill, federal decision-makers, and interactive policy simulations.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school students aged 15–18 (Grades 10–12) with an interest in Canadian governance and community leadership; financial bursaries available.
Transformational educational expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctic, and Canadian coasts connecting youth with scientists, Indigenous Elders, and full scholarship support.
Eligibility: Youth aged 14 to 24 (Grades 9–12 eligible) demonstrating passion for climate action, ocean conservation, biodiversity, or Indigenous reconciliation.
University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance
Canada-wide school competition
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷Annual financial literacy cycle · Next cycle
◇Varies · Online
A team competition built around personal finance, business decisions, and practical financial literacy for secondary students.
Eligibility: Students participate through a recognized Canadian high school; teacher registration and current rules determine the available grade divisions.
A market-simulation challenge that introduces high-school students to trading decisions, financial research, and the impact of news on markets.
Eligibility: High-school students; current event rules indicate the eligible grade range, team format, and whether participation is virtual or campus-based.
◷Annual fall/winter admissions contest · Next cycle
◇Varies · Online
A university admissions contest with a tuition prize for an eligible Canadian high-school student planning to begin at UNB.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school residents other than Quebec, graduating within the cycle’s stated window; read the official rules for exclusions and entry steps.
A bursary that helps Manitoba youth with experience in the child-welfare system access post-secondary education and training.
Eligibility: Eligible Manitoba youth who are current or former permanent wards or meet the program’s equivalent criteria; Grade 12 students planning post-secondary study can apply.
◷Apply for the upcoming academic year through student aid · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
Needs-based financial assistance for New Brunswick students entering post-secondary education, including provincial bursary support.
Eligibility: New Brunswick residents applying for full-time post-secondary study; Grade 12 students should review the current application and residency rules.
Needs-based provincial aid that can combine loans and bursaries for eligible Québec students pursuing full-time studies after high school.
Eligibility: Québec residents beginning eligible full-time studies; financial, residency, family, and program requirements are assessed by the province.
Needs-based entrance bursary support for Canadian students moving directly from high school into undergraduate study at StFX.
Eligibility: Canadian Grade 12 students entering StFX directly from high school who demonstrate financial need; current application requirements apply.
A national scholarship supporting Canadian students who connect agriculture with innovation, technology, sustainability, or community leadership.
Eligibility: Canadian Grade 12 students entering eligible post-secondary study; current criteria include the application essay and program requirements.
A Canadian scholarship for students who show academic promise, financial need, and a commitment to their education or community.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school students entering post-secondary study; the current application sets the award, financial, and reference requirements.
A Memorial entrance scholarship supporting students who have demonstrated leadership, service, and the potential to broaden their horizons through university study.
Eligibility: Canadian Grade 12 students applying to Memorial; current award criteria, nomination, and admission conditions apply.
◷Connect with a school board or apprenticeship office · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
A school-to-trades pathway that lets Ontario students earn co-op credits, explore a skilled trade, and begin apprenticeship training.
Eligibility: Ontario students who have completed the required Grade 10 credits; students can participate during Grades 10–12 under the current school-board process.
A summer employment and business-experience program that helps New Brunswick students build workplace skills and explore local careers.
Eligibility: New Brunswick students who meet the current age, school, residency, and employer eligibility rules; placements can last up to the program’s stated term.
A summer work-experience program connecting Yukon secondary students with employers while they build career skills and return-to-school experience.
Eligibility: Students over 15 who are attending secondary or post-secondary school during the academic year; current application forms set the details.
A provincial summer employment program that gives Newfoundland and Labrador students supervised work experience with approved employers.
Eligibility: Students in Newfoundland and Labrador high-school levels I–III, including students moving from Grade 9 into Level I, who can legally work.
A government summer-student application pathway with roles spanning biology, engineering, health, technology, business, parks, and public service.
Eligibility: Students who meet the current Saskatchewan Public Service student and return-to-school requirements; individual postings set education conditions.
◷2027/28 applications open spring 2027 · Next cycle
◇Varies · Online
Accessible scholarships and bursaries for Canadian students who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision and are moving into post-secondary education or trades.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or eligible landed immigrants with blindness, Deafblindness, or low vision who are pursuing a diploma, degree, skilled-trades certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent program.
Up to $5,000 for students pursuing licensed skilled trades, construction management, or facilities management careers.
Eligibility: Canadian or U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high-school seniors or equivalent, have at least a 2.5/4.0 equivalent GPA, and plan to study full-time in an eligible skilled-trades or facilities field.
Scholarship with optional Lower Mainland research placement
#Grades 12
◷January 8, 2027 · Open
◇Varies · In person
A $1,000 health-research scholarship with an optional one-week research career placement at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute.
Eligibility: Grade 12 students enrolled in the 2026 Mini Med School series who attend all required sessions; the optional 2027 placement also requires age 16+ and Lower Mainland housing access.
◷Applications generally open mid-February · individual awards close on different dates · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A searchable local award portal with Calgary-area scholarships and bursaries for academic achievement, leadership, athletics, community service, and financial need.
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by award; many opportunities are for Grade 12 students graduating from Calgary-area schools and entering Canadian post-secondary study.
◷2027 applications expected in February · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A collection of Richmond, BC scholarships for students entering post-secondary education directly after high school or after a gap year.
Eligibility: Students who live in or attend high school in Richmond and are entering a Canadian post-secondary institution; individual awards may have additional community, financial, or program criteria.
◷2027 applications open in February · award deadlines vary through April · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
Nearly 100 annual awards for graduating Halton District School Board students, including hospitality, skilled trades, energy, business, and community-focused scholarships.
Eligibility: Graduating HDSB students; each donor award has its own municipality, program, academic, leadership, or financial-need requirements.
Seven annual $2,500 scholarships for Canadian students entering or pursuing agriculture, agri-food, agri-business, or agricultural trades.
Eligibility: Canadian students entering or currently pursuing a full-time agriculture-related program at a Canadian college, university, or apprenticeship institution.
Five $4,000 scholarships for senior 4-H members entering agriculture programs focused on field-crop production or crop science.
Eligibility: Senior 4-H members across Canada planning a post-secondary diploma or degree in an eligible agriculture, field-crop, or crop-science program.
Five $2,000 scholarships for senior 4-H youth pursuing a trade-based program or apprenticeship connected to agriculture.
Eligibility: Senior 4-H members from across Canada planning a trade, apprenticeship, or related post-secondary pathway that supports the agriculture sector.
Fifteen $1,000 scholarships for 4-H members entering a Canadian degree, certificate, or trade-based program.
Eligibility: 4-H members across Canada who are planning eligible post-secondary study and meet the current John Deere Canada 4-H scholarship guidelines.
◷Automatic awards follow the admission cycle · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
Automatic entrance scholarships for students entering King’s University College from a Canadian high school, with awards based on final admission averages.
Eligibility: Students entering King’s directly from high school; domestic entrance awards are automatically assessed and some named awards have extra requirements.
◷Annual entrance scholarship and bursary cycle · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
Entrance scholarships and need-based bursaries for Canadian high-school students entering Brandon University, including automatic Board of Governors awards.
Eligibility: Students entering directly from a recognized Canadian high school; academic averages, financial need, enrolment, and application requirements vary by award.
◷March 1, 2027 · forms and award consideration · Open
◇Varies · In person
Automatic entrance awards and competitive scholar-bursaries for students entering Acadia directly from secondary school.
Eligibility: Canadian and international students entering Acadia from high school or secondary school; academic, financial, application, and nomination criteria vary by award.
◷Annual entrance award cycle · check CBU for current deadlines · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A large entrance-award program with merit scholarships, bursaries, and major awards for students entering CBU from high school.
Eligibility: Students applying to CBU directly from high school; award values and criteria depend on academic achievement, leadership, financial need, program, and residency.
Entrance scholarships and named awards for high-school students entering undergraduate study at MSVU.
Eligibility: Students entering MSVU directly from high school with the required admission average; award and bursary requirements vary and some applications are separate.
Any fieldBiology & healthBusiness & finance
Verified September 20, 2026
◎Scholarship
📅 March 1, 2027 · entrance award consideration; some competitive awards extend later
◷March 1, 2027 · entrance award consideration; some competitive awards extend later · Open
◇Varies · In person
Entrance scholarships, bursaries, and competitive awards for high-school students beginning undergraduate study at Bishop’s.
Eligibility: Students entering Bishop’s after Grade 12 or equivalent; automatic entrance assessment and separate award applications may have different academic and leadership criteria.
Entrance scholarships and named awards for students entering Algoma directly from a recognized Canadian high school.
Eligibility: Students entering Algoma from a recognized Canadian high school; academic averages, regional background, and award-specific requirements apply.
Three $2,000 entrance scholarships for graduating Grade 12 students from the College of New Caledonia service regions who show leadership and community involvement.
Eligibility: Graduating Grade 12 students from School Districts 57, 28, or 91 who are accepted into eligible full-time CNC university-transfer, health, business, trades, or technology programs.
A $2,005 scholarship recognizing Alberta students selected by their high school for outstanding citizenship, leadership, and community service.
Eligibility: Alberta high-school students selected for the Premier’s Citizenship Award who will enrol full-time in post-secondary education; the school nomination route is required.
◷Annual March–May application cycle · confirm the yearly deadline · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A $4,500 entrance scholarship for eligible African Nova Scotian students completing Grade 12 in Nova Scotia and beginning university.
Eligibility: Black African Nova Scotian students who graduate from the Nova Scotia school system, meet the academic and residency requirements, receive a school recommendation, and enter university the following academic year.
A $1,000 essay-based scholarship for eligible Grade 12 members at participating Christian-community schools in Alberta.
Eligibility: A graduating Grade 12 student at a participating school who is a Christian Credit Union member by the annual eligibility date and plans to enter any post-secondary discipline.
◷Summer 2027 scholarship cycle · application details to be posted · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
Need-aware scholarships that help Canadian high-school students attend U of T medicine and health-science summer modules.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school students interested in health or medicine; the scholarship page currently says the program is postponed to Summer 2027 and will publish the next application details.
Federal grant accessed through provincial or territorial student aid
#Grades 12
◷Apply through your province or territory’s student-aid application · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
Needs-based federal grant support for eligible students entering full-time post-secondary study, with applications routed through provincial or territorial student aid.
Eligibility: Students who meet the federal financial-need, residency, program, and institution rules; Grade 12 students can apply after choosing an eligible post-secondary program.
Federal grant accessed through provincial or territorial student aid
#Grades 12
◷Apply through your province or territory’s student-aid application · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
Additional federal grant support for eligible students with permanent disabilities entering or continuing full-time or part-time post-secondary study.
Eligibility: Students who meet the disability documentation, financial-need, residency, program, and student-aid requirements; Grade 12 applicants apply through provincial or territorial student aid.
◷Annual scholarship cycle · check the current opening and deadline · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
BC entrance scholarships for graduating students entering engineering, earth science, engineering transfer, or civil engineering programs.
Eligibility: Graduating BC high-school students entering eligible engineering or geoscience programs at participating BC post-secondary institutions; individual scholarships have specific criteria.
A local scholarship for current Place des Arts students studying dance, music, theatre, literary arts, or visual arts.
Eligibility: Current Place des Arts students who meet the annual application requirements and plan to continue developing in an eligible arts discipline.
A free national student prize bundle contest with a tuition component and education-related prizes for eligible students in Canada.
Eligibility: Students who meet the live contest rules for Canadian residency and student status; entries are submitted through the official Student Life Network contest site.
A Canada-wide scholarship competition where students organize an electronics-recycling initiative and compete for education awards and refurbished technology.
Eligibility: Students residing in Canada who can plan, promote, and execute an e-waste collection project; regional participation requirements may apply.
⌖Online application for eligible students in Canada and the United States
#Grades 12
◷2027 applications begin January 1 · Open
◇Varies · In person
An annual scholarship for eligible tall high-school seniors in Canada and the United States, with no local club membership requirement.
Eligibility: High-school seniors under 21 who meet the foundation’s height, residency, and application requirements; Canadian students are eligible under the published rules.
◷2027 theme announced in September · annual contest · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A worldwide creative contest where teens respond to ocean and climate themes through art, writing, film, music, and poetry.
Eligibility: Teens worldwide in the published age range, including Canadian high-school students; entries must follow the annual theme and category rules.
Arts & designEnvironmentBiology & health
Verified September 20, 2026
✦Competition
📅 Entries open October 1, 2026 · regional deadlines vary through January 6, 2027
◷Entries open October 1, 2026 · regional deadlines vary through January 6, 2027 · Open
◇Varies · In person
A major juried arts and writing competition with regional awards and national recognition for teen creators.
Eligibility: Students in Grades 7–12 or equivalent who are age 13+; Canadian entries are accepted through the applicable regional affiliate, except Quebec under the published participation terms.
◷October 15, 2026 · late deadline November 9 · Open
◇Varies · In person
A global essay competition inviting high-school students to make an analytical argument about U.S.–China relations, AI governance, or related policy questions.
Eligibility: High-school and undergraduate students worldwide; high-school essays may be up to 1,500 words and must be submitted in English. Fee waivers are available.
A global design competition for secondary-school students in fashion design, illustration, accessories, and digital character or virtual fashion design.
Eligibility: Students worldwide in Grades 8–12 or equivalent secondary-school stages; the current charter lists individual and school entry requirements, fees, and AI-use boundaries.
A team-based international mathematics tournament where students present and debate solutions to research-style problems.
Eligibility: High-school students worldwide who can form a team and participate in the online or hybrid tournament format; the 18th edition is scheduled for January 2027.
An annual programming competition where teams of two or three high-school students solve challenging problems in Java, Python, C#, or C++.
Eligibility: High-school teams; Canadian students should check the official registration site for 2027 event locations and regional participation requirements when dates are released.
A technical design challenge where high-school teams model a building, size cooling systems, and present engineering calculations using 3D design software.
Eligibility: Teams of 1–5 students aged 13–18; the 2026–27 challenge is open to students who can complete the design and submit the required model and narrative.
A 100% virtual international debate program where four-person student teams research and debate space policy with professional coaching and judges.
Eligibility: High-school students worldwide who can participate in the online course, coaching, and tournament schedule; beginner and experienced debaters are welcome.
A Western Canadian high-school business conference with workshops, networking, and a timed case competition judged by business professionals.
Eligibility: High-school students who can attend the one-day conference and compete in teams of four or five; registration and conference requirements apply.
A multidisciplinary Canadian robotics competition combining robot construction, autonomous programming, design, video, journalism, websites, and bilingual presentation.
Eligibility: Canadian school teams in the senior or junior program; participating teams should review the current game, registration, and age requirements.
A London, Ontario competition where high-school students submit a short video pitch, receive industry feedback, and compete in live finals for cash prizes.
Eligibility: Students from participating Thames Valley District and London District Catholic school boards; teams create a two-minute product or service pitch.
◷2026–27 school-year competition cycle · Next cycle
◇Varies · Online
A bilingual school competition that builds research, public speaking, and teamwork around a current social or technology theme.
Eligibility: Students in participating Canadian secondary schools; the annual theme, team composition, and French-language requirements are published by the organizer.
A large Calgary robotics event featuring VEX high-school and middle-school divisions, with teams competing in a full weekend of robot matches and engineering challenges.
Eligibility: Canadian and international VEX teams that meet the applicable V5RC or VIQRC program rules; registration is completed through the VEX event system.
A Canadian essay contest asking students to engage deeply with current questions about individual rights, freedoms, technology, and public policy.
Eligibility: Canadians and eligible residents aged 15–25 by the deadline; essays must follow the current 1,200–1,500 word rules and respond to one of the published questions.
◷Recruitment and student postings update throughout the year · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
Year-round and seasonal paid student work pathways at the CRA for Indigenous secondary and post-secondary students across fields such as administration, finance, technology, and policy.
Eligibility: Indigenous students who meet the CRA student-employment, age, school-status, and work-authorization requirements; individual postings set the final criteria.
◷Seasonal placements · check local community and sponsor postings · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
Paid summer placements of at least 80 hours that help First Nations and Inuit youth build work skills, income, and awareness of post-secondary pathways.
Eligibility: First Nations and Inuit secondary or post-secondary students age 15–30 who meet the residency, work authorization, and full-time student requirements; local sponsors provide the placements.
◷Applications typically open February with an April deadline · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A seven-week paid summer work experience for Alberta high-school students in forestry, wildfire operations, wildlife biology, ecology, conservation, and stewardship.
Eligibility: Full-time Alberta high-school students ages 16–18 who meet the physical, availability, student-status, and interest requirements; graduating students may still apply.
◷School-year co-op timelines vary · check SickKids and your school · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
An academic-credit co-op pathway for Grades 11–12 students to explore hospital operations, patient-facing work, health care, or research at SickKids.
Eligibility: Grade 11 or 12 students from Ontario semester schools whose school can arrange the required co-op credit and who meet SickKids placement and onboarding requirements.
◷Applications depend on observership availability and hospital requirements · Rolling
◇Varies · In person
A structured, hands-off clinical observership that lets secondary students and CEGEP learners explore health-care roles and hospital environments.
Eligibility: Secondary IV/V and CEGEP students who meet MUHC observership requirements, confidentiality rules, and placement availability; observation is not clinical employment.
◷Program dates and registration windows vary by community · Rolling
◇Varies · Hybrid
A national network of hands-on STEM programs, camps, workshops, and community experiences, including focused programs for Indigenous youth, girls and gender-diverse youth, Black youth, northern youth, and youth with disabilities.
Eligibility: Program availability, age range, delivery format, and registration steps vary by Actua member and community. Use the official directory to find a current program near you.
Low-to-no-cost online and in-person learning experiences
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷Workshops and events open throughout the year · Rolling
◇Varies · Hybrid
Hands-on coding workshops, meetups, industry events, and hackathon-style experiences designed to help teens turn ideas into technology projects.
Eligibility: Youth ages 13–17, with many experiences designed for female-identified, trans, and non-binary youth. Current locations, formats, and registration availability vary by event.
Computer scienceArts & designBusiness & finance
Verified September 20, 2026
✦Competition
📅 Fall / winter 2026 article deadline · January 2, 2027
◷Fall / winter 2026 article deadline · January 2, 2027 · Open
◇Paid · Online
An international writing contest where high-school students analyze a current issue in international affairs and may advance to a virtual defense day.
Eligibility: Students in Grades 9–12 outside the United States may enter in English; review the current themes, word limit, AI policy, fee, and submission cycle before registering.
◷2026–27 registration opened September 1 · four-contest season · Next cycle
◇Paid · Online
A school and organization based computer science contest with four online season rounds, programming problems, study materials, and an online final.
Eligibility: Pre-college schools, organizations, and local groups worldwide can register teams; Canadian students participate through an advisor or approved organizer.
⌖School-team proposal and in-person regional competitions
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷2026–27 regional competition cycle · check event locations and dates · Next cycle
◇Varies · Hybrid
✈Travel may be required
A high-school industry simulation in which teams develop a proposal for a large space settlement; students in Canada can join a school team or attend an available regional semi-final.
Eligibility: For high-school students. Canadians may participate through a school team or register individually for an available in-person regional semi-final; locations, team rules, and fees vary by event. The organizer notes that students younger than 15 may find the final demanding.
An international high-school competition focused on environmental issues, with categories including science, visual and performing arts, business, writing, and robotics.
Eligibility: High-school students from around the world submit an original project through an eligible school or mentor; selected finalists attend the New York event.
EnvironmentBiology & healthEngineering
Verified September 20, 2026
✦Competition
📅 New host registration closes October 15 · contests November 5 and 13
In-person host sites in Canada and the United States
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷New host registration closes October 15 · contests November 5 and 13 · Open
◇Paid · In person
A U.S.-based high-school math contest open at registered host sites in Canada and the United States. AMC 10 is for eligible students in Grade 10 or below; AMC 12 is for students in Grade 12 or below.
Eligibility: Students must meet the contest’s grade and age limits and write at a participating school, university, math circle, or learning centre. Students and parents do not register directly; ask a local host. New host registration closes October 15, 2026; contests are November 5 and 13.
◷2026–27 contest dates to be announced · free training available year-round · Next cycle
◇Free · Online
Free online programming contests and training for students at all skill levels, with problems that progress from beginner to advanced.
Eligibility: Students worldwide may create an account and compete. Only eligible U.S. students can be selected as finalists for the U.S. international-olympiad teams; Canadian students can still use the contests and training.
Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association
For eligible U.S. and Canadian student teams
#Grades 10 · 11 · 12
◷January 27, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. ET · Open
◇Free · Online
A team STEM project contest where students research an existing technology and explain how it could develop in the future.
Eligibility: High-school division is Grades 10–12. Team members must be U.S. or Canadian citizens living in the United States or Canada, enrolled full-time, and enter with a teacher, coach, or adult mentor; individual entries are not accepted.
Biology & healthComputer scienceEngineering
Verified September 27, 2026
✦Competition
📅 Registration closes January 31, 2027 · Round 1 is February 19
◷Registration closes January 31, 2027 · Round 1 is February 19 · Open
◇Varies · In person
An individual artificial-intelligence olympiad with a proctored first round covering programming, machine learning, and mathematical foundations.
Eligibility: Under-20 students who are U.S. or Canadian citizens/permanent residents, or full-time middle/high-school students studying in the U.S. or Canada. Canadian students can compete, but Team USA selection has separate U.S.-eligibility rules.
◷2027 contest window: April 6–15 · adult supervisor registers the team · Next cycle
◇Free · Online
A free international online team math competition; teams of up to six solve problems during a flexible ten-day contest window.
Eligibility: The high-school division is open internationally. Teams have one to six students and need an adult supervisor to register and start the contest.
◷2027 entries open in December · annual submission deadline February 15 · Next cycle
◇Paid · Online
An international design and research contest for students proposing permanent human settlements in space; individual, team, artistic, and literary entries are accepted.
Eligibility: Students worldwide through Grade 12 may enter in individual or team categories. The entry fee is US$15, with hardship waivers available; some conference-linked scholarship opportunities involve travel.
⌖Online visual-art competition open internationally
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷October 20, 2026 · Open
◇Varies · Online
An online juried portrait-art contest with a youth division and a $500 CAD award for the top youth portrait.
Eligibility: Young visual artists aged 14–18 worldwide may enter; the organizer lists eligible birth dates and digital-image submission requirements. Check the current rules for any entry fee.
Arts & design
Verified September 27, 2026
✦Competition
📅 November 1, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. ET · $25 entry fee
Online writing contest for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷November 1, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. ET · $25 entry fee · Open
◇Paid · Online
A national short-fiction contest; the winner receives $6,000, publication, and a two-week Banff Centre writing residency, with four additional finalists receiving $1,000 each.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents may submit an original, unpublished story up to 2,500 words. The entry fee is $25; minors should review the current authorization requirements.
Design contests where students create the pin or medal artwork used for the 2027 Skills Ontario Competition; winners receive prize money and provincial recognition.
Eligibility: Students attending an Ontario high school in Grades 9–12 may submit a custom pin or medal design. The 2027 entry deadline is November 20, 2026.
◷2027 registration opens in January · events run March–April · Next cycle
◇Varies · In person
A provincial hands-on skills competition with secondary-level events across trades, technology, and other career areas; registration opens in January 2027.
Eligibility: Secondary students attending a recognized Nova Scotia school or registered homeschool, aged 13–21, earning high-school credits, and meeting the organizer’s residency/citizenship or international-student rules.
Any field
Verified September 27, 2026
✦Competition
📅 School registration closes November 24 · test November 26
⌖Online school-based competition open internationally
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷School registration closes November 24 · test November 26 · Open
◇Paid · Online
A timed online English-language contest for high-school students, with international rankings and prizes including a two-week trip to Canada for the overall winner.
Eligibility: Students aged 14–20 participate through a school; each school needs at least 10 students, a supervising teacher, and an €80 school licence. Registration closes November 24 and the test is November 26, 2026.
Any field
Verified September 27, 2026
✦Competition
📅 Opens November 2, 2026 · deadline January 10, 2027
◷Opens November 2, 2026 · deadline January 10, 2027 · Open
◇Free · Online
A free global one-minute video challenge where high-school students share an idea that matters to them for a chance to win a full or partial TED Summer School scholarship.
Eligibility: High-school students aged 14–18 of any nationality may enter in English. The challenge opens November 2, 2026; submissions are due January 10, 2027. In-person course scholarships require age 15–18; age-14 winners can use a virtual course.
National scholarship contest, excluding Quebec residents
#Grades 12
◷June 9, 2027 · Open
◇Free · Online
A video-based Canadian history scholarship contest offering $2,000 to the winner and $500 to the runner-up for a researched video about a memorial or historic place.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Canada, except Quebec, who are under 21 and entering full-time post-secondary study in 2027; applicants must not have previously completed a semester of post-secondary study.
Social impactArts & design
Verified September 27, 2026
◎Scholarship
📅 January 1, 2027 · submission email expected in November 2026
◷January 1, 2027 · submission email expected in November 2026 · Open
◇Free · Online
A Canadian high-school scholarship recognizing students who have made a meaningful contribution to their school, community, city, or country.
Eligibility: Students in Grades 9–12 (or equivalent) at any Canadian high school, including Quebec, may prepare a 500-word application. Each school may submit only one student, selected and submitted by the principal.
Social impactAny field
Verified September 27, 2026
◎Scholarship
📅 Submission deadline February 28, 2027 · early sign-up currently open
⌖Creative scholarship contest open internationally
#Grades 11 · 12
◷Submission deadline February 28, 2027 · early sign-up currently open · Open
◇Free · Online
A creative contest about Canada’s energy sector, with five tuition scholarships worth up to CAD $100,000 each at accredited post-secondary institutions worldwide.
Eligibility: Students aged 15–25 in Canada or internationally who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an accredited post-secondary program by September 30, 2028. High-school students should confirm their age and expected enrolment date; minors need guardian consent.
◷2027 topic announced in November · submissions expected from February · Next cycle
◇Varies · Online
An international high-school essay contest on Jane Austen’s writing, with scholarships of $1,000, $500, and $250 for the top three entries.
Eligibility: High-school and homeschooled students worldwide may enter; JASNA membership is not required. The 2027 topic and rules are expected in November 2026, with submissions opening in February 2027.
Arts & design
Verified September 27, 2026
✦Competition
📅 Student project registration closes March 10 · fair April 12
Regional in-person fair in Kitchener for Waterloo-Wellington students
#Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
◷Student project registration closes March 10 · fair April 12 · Open
◇Paid · In person
✈Travel may be required
A regional in-person science and engineering fair where students present original projects for awards and a pathway to the Canada-Wide Science Fair.
Eligibility: For students in the Waterloo-Wellington region; school-fair participants should be in Grades 7–12. Independent and homeschooled students must contact the registrar early to confirm eligibility. Student registration costs $40, with fee support available.
Biology & healthEngineeringEnvironment
Verified September 27, 2026
▦Program
📅 Project proposals due October 30 · open lab day October 7
University of Waterloo research experience in Waterloo, Ontario
#Grades 11 · 12
◷Project proposals due October 30 · open lab day October 7 · Open
◇Varies · Hybrid
✈Travel may be required
A mentored research opportunity for Grade 11–12 students to develop a project with University of Waterloo faculty and lab members and present it at the Waterloo-Wellington Science Fair.
Eligibility: High-school students entering Grades 11 or 12 may attend the October 7 open-lab event and submit a project proposal by October 30, 2026. Research and fair activities are based in Waterloo, Ontario; check the organizer’s page for project and participation details.
A premier territorial leadership initiative developing teamwork and public engagement through volunteer assignments at major national athletic and cultural events.
Eligibility: NWT residents aged 16–22 with a valid NWT health card who demonstrate community service, positive lifestyle choices, and leadership potential.
Up to seven northern youth teams receive up to $100,000 each for community-led projects that turn knowledge and cultural heritage into direct local impact.
Eligibility: Northern-led teams where the team leader and majority of members are 30 or younger residing in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik, or Nunatsiavut.
Provincial bursary crediting high-school students $10 per approved volunteer hour (up to $1,500) toward post-secondary tuition for community service.
Eligibility: Prince Edward Island high-school students who complete between 30 and 150 volunteer hours at registered non-profit organizations from Grade 10 to Grade 12.
◷Automatic evaluation upon graduation · Next cycle
◇Free · Online
Merit-based scholarships awarded to graduating Level III / Grade 12 students, including Electoral District Scholarships ($1,000) and the Junior Jubilee Scholarship ($2,500).
Eligibility: Graduating high-school students in the Newfoundland and Labrador school system evaluated on their official Department of Education scholarship score.
Prestigious provincial honour celebrating Nova Scotia students and teams who lead exemplary initiatives combating bullying and advancing community inclusion.
Eligibility: Nova Scotia students in public, independent, CSAP, Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, or home schools nominated for outstanding community leadership.
◷October 24 annual application deadline · Next cycle
◇Free · In person
✈Travel may be required
A historic non-partisan parliamentary model convening 97 delegates in the BC Legislative Chamber in Victoria each December to debate legislation and plan community service.
Eligibility: British Columbia youth aged 16–21 (Grades 11–12 eligible) nominated by an educational or community organization; commitment to one year of service.
An annual essay competition challenging BC students to examine the rule of law, civil liberties, and justice in Canadian society, awarding cash prizes.
Eligibility: Grade 12 students in British Columbia, or students currently or previously enrolled in Law 12 or Civic Studies 11.
A multi-day model parliament for Ontario youth emphasizing public speaking, civic debate, and non-partisan parliamentary procedure, with full bursary assistance.
Eligibility: Ontario youth aged 14 to 21 (Grades 9–12 eligible); no prior political experience required, open to all backgrounds.
Secondary school essay contest exploring law reform and social change, awarding cash prizes ($500 1st place) and up to $2,000 in university entrance scholarships.
Eligibility: Ontario secondary school students enrolled in CLN4U (Canadian & International Law) or CLU3M (Understanding Canadian Law).
Premier national biotechnology and life-sciences competition connecting high-school researchers with university mentors to carry out scientific investigations.
Eligibility: Canadian high-school and Cégep students submitting an original biotechnology, life sciences, or biomedical research project individually or in pairs.
A celebrated physics problem-solving competition testing physical intuition and reasoning, awarding cash prizes and Waterloo entrance scholarships.
Eligibility: High-school students across Canada registered by their science teacher; primarily targeted at senior physics students in Grades 11 and 12.
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