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External Awards

External scholarships and bursaries are facilitated through the Alumni & Development office.

There are a number of awards available through agencies external to St. Lawrence College. We have listed some of these below with links to the appropriate websites from which you can learn more about the award and information on how to apply. We have also included links to external award search engines.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for the convenience of students only. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy and completeness, St. Lawrence College accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided and no responsibility for the content of the linked, non-St. Lawrence College websites. Students should independently confirm competition details and closing dates by consulting the relevant websites directly.

  • Criteria: Dependents of OPSEU/SEFPO members. Check website for more information on each scholarship.
  • Deadline: Varies
  • Value: Varies
  • Website: https://opseu.org/scholarships/

Criteria:

  • Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).
  • Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
  • Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
  • Employees and professional affiliates of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
  • The applicant must comply with CRA rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, please see the rules here.
  • Your scholarship may be tax deductible.  However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due.  We cannot give any tax advice

How to Apply:

  • Complete all required sections of our application form below.
  • Be sure to attach the following documents to your application form:
  • Copy of your most recent transcripts.
  • Some verification of enrollment at your college.
  • Your Essay.

Entry Requirements:

  • Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you.

Value:

  • Total award - $4,000; Number of awards given – 4.
  • Maximum award - $1,000 per winner.
  • Award amount will be made out to your school in the form of a check, and mailed to your personal address.

Deadline:

Please complete all of the information below, along with all attachments requested. All Applications that are incomplete will be disqualified. See content rules for complete details and requirements. All applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline December, 15 2023.

Link: Scholarship (alliedvanlines.ca)

Criteria:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada or hold a valid student visa
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university
  • Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: Environmental Science program, major in environmental sciences, or other related studies. 

 

How to Apply:

Write a 300-word essay on any topic below of your choice:

  • The potential for solar energy to mitigate climate change
  • The challenges and limitations of the widespread adoption of solar energy
  • The cost-effectiveness of solar energy compared to traditional fossil fuels

Essays must be submitted as an attached PDF file to scholarship@cleanenergyexperts.com, along with  the following details:

  • Full Name
  • Address
  • Major
  • Phone number
  • School name
  • Date of birth

Use the following subject line: Clean Energy Experts $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Each individual is limited to submitting only one application. The applicant must provide proof of eligibility based on the stated criteria.

 

Value: $1000

Deadline: December 20, 2023

Criteria:

  • Accepted into an accredited college or university.
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Demonstrate leadership ability.
  • Intend to use the scholarship funds for tuition purposes only.
  • Must be studying architecture, design, and planning or any course related to the construction industry.

 

How to Apply:

Students can submit their essays in Word format to the email address scholarship@pinchestimating.com. Please include your educational institution details and a short bio. The winner will be notified separately via email or through their educational institution.

Value: $1000

Deadline: December 22, 2023

Link: Introducing the Construction Estimating Services Scholarship - Pinch Estimating

Criteria:

  • Be a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled and attending a Canadian university or college, and in at least the 2nd year of their post-secondary studies.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent).
  • Submit an essay in Word or in a PDF file telling us about your relationship with money in 500 words or more.
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

How to Apply:

Please use the following scholarship application 

Value:

$2000.00

Deadline:

Friday, October 6, 2023 – 11:59 pm

Criteria:

  • Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).
  • Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
  • Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
  • Employees and professional affiliates of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
  • The applicant must comply with CRA rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, please see the rules here.
  • Your scholarship may be tax deductible.  However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due.  We cannot give any tax advice

How to Apply:

  • Complete all required sections of our application form Scholarship (northamericanvanlines.ca)
  • Be sure to attach the following documents to your application form:
  • Copy of your most recent transcripts.
  • Some verification of enrollment at your college.
  • Essay - Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you.

 

Value:

  • Total award - $2,000; Number of awards given – 2.
  • Maximum award - $1,000 per winner.
  • Award amount will be made out to your school in the form of a check, and mailed to your personal address.

 

Deadline:

All applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline December 15, 2023.

Criteria:

  • Applicant must have been a foster child with an official Canadian or American foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the same.
  • Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized general/ vocational College or post-secondary institution in Canada or USA as of Sept 2021.
  • Canadian or American Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application
  • Winner agrees to having his/her name, photo and post-secondary institution displayed on the Storwell website.

Value: $2,000.00

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing - September 1st every year

https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application 

Criteria:

  • Be a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled and attending a Canadian university or college, and in at least the 2nd year of their post-secondary studies.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent).
  • Submit an essay in Word or PDF (tell us your relationship with money in 500 words or more).
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

How to Apply: moneyGenius 2023 Scholarship Canada | moneyGenius

Value: $2000.00

Deadline: October 6, 2023

Link: moneyGenius 2023 Scholarship Canada | moneyGenius

Criteria:  

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. university, college, or school
  • Must be a student/enrollee of Plastics Engineering Technology or other related studies.

How to Apply:

The applicant must write a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:

  • What are the environmental impacts of plastic manufacturing and molding processes, including pollution, waste management challenges, and potential solutions?
  • What are the effective strategies and initiatives to reduce plastic waste in the manufacturing sector, such as recycling, circular economy models, and alternative materials?
  • How effectively are the regulatory frameworks and policies governing plastic manufacturing and moulding industries addressing environmental concerns? What are potential areas for improvement?
  • What does the future hold for plastic manufacturing and moulding? What are the emerging trends, technological advancements, sustainable practices, and potential shifts in consumer preferences?
  1. Submit your entries to scholarship@polyshot.us as an attached PDF file, along with the applicant’s full name, address, contact information, school/university, and date of birth.
  2. Use the subject line: Polyshot Scholarship | (Your Full Name).

 

Value: $1200

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Link: POLYSHOT $1200 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Polyshot Hot Runner Systems

For additional external bursary and scholarship opportunities please visit:

External awards submission process:

If you are an organization looking to send a scholarship or bursary for a St. Lawrence College student, please note that payment can be made by EFT, credit card over the phone, or by cheque to the following address:

St. Lawrence College
Attn: Alumni and Development Office
100 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7L 5A6

If you are providing the scholarship via EFT, please contact the Alumni and Development Office at development@sl.on.ca for the appropriate form.

Once we receive the funds, we will post the funds directly to the student’s tuition account under the name of your award title.

Please note that bursary funds must be reported by the student when filing a personal income tax filing, therefore a T4A will be issued at the end of the tax year from St. Lawrence College to the student (unless specified that the T4A it is being produced by the issuer of the bursary).

Note for students:

If you have a scholarship/bursary cheque from an external organization that is made out to St. Lawrence College, please send the cheque to the address above and ensure your student number and name are included.

Students who are OSAP recipients must report all monetary awards, scholarships, or bursaries received. If you are in receipt of OSAP this academic year, please contact your OSAP office immediately to have your application updated if you are the recipient of a bursary.

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