Canadian High School Students: How to Find Scholarships and Financial Aid for Post-Secondary

When navigating post-secondary planning as a Canadian secondary student, educating yourself and leveraging scholarships and financial aid can help students reduce their financial burden.

Entrance scholarships

When applying to post-secondary institutions such as Humber Polytechnic right after secondary school there are entrance scholarships offered based on a student's academic average when applying. These scholarships are automatically applied to students who fall into the minimum requirement.

Tuition bursaries

Another financial aid option is bursaries. One option being tuition bursaries, which are non-repayable funds that are awarded to domestic students who show the need for financial aid. The amount released is dependent on the program level enrolled in.

Application-based scholarships

For students who find themself excelling academically, enrolled in extracurricular or leadership activities. Application-based scholarships offer students another way to be rewarded for their achievement throughout their post-secondary journey by submitting essays or letters to different organizations with scholarships that apply to them.


At Humber, we’re committed to supporting our learners’ success and that means there are people ready to help you navigate the challenges, including financial challenges, that you may encounter. You can learn more about the resources available on the admissions webpage.


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