Scholarships are financial awards that don't need to be repaid. Scholarships are funds generously donated by individuals or corporations to assist you with the financial challenges of pursuing post-secondary studies. These donors are investing in your future career, so take the time to complete an application for the scholarships you can apply for.
Have you completed the General Application? If not, you won’t receive an invitation to apply for these scholarships.
Available to All Students
- Value: $500
- Number of Awards: 4
- Status in Canada: Available to all students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student who is a sole-support parent enrolled full-time in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry approved 2-4-year post-secondary program who demonstrates financial need.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the second to eighth semester of any Ministry approved post-secondary program. The student with the highest financial need will receive this award.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the second to eighth semester of any Ministry approved post-secondary program. The student with the highest financial need will receive this award.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time mature student who is in the last semester of Ministry approved diploma or certificate program who has overcome significant adversity and/or challenges, and as a result become a stronger student.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 2
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to Black, full-time students enrolled in a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students with high financial need will be given this award.
- Value: $2,000
- Number of Awards: 3
- Status in Canada: Available to all students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
- End Date: October 3, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry Approved program, who has demonstrated leadership in their community and/or program, and has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 3
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to first-generation student enrolled full-time in the second year of a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum 3.5 grade point average.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to all students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
- End Date: October 3, 2025
Awarded to a student taking at least their second Continuing Education course that describes why they see lifelong learning as a personal commitment for improvement, career progression/transition or personal development and how this scholarship will allow them to progress and be successful in their career moving forward.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
- End Date: October 3, 2025
Awarded to a second-year female student of colour enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved program who has overcome challenges to be successful in their program.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second or third-year student currently enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average who is a sole support parent of Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro-Canadian heritage and who has demonstrated that pursuing post-secondary education and being involved in her community has made them a better parent.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second, third or fourth-year student enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved diploma program who has demonstrated how their Caribbean culture has impacted their life in Canada and how they will use their education and knowledge to benefit the Caribbean community in the future. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Co-op program.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to all students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
- End Date: October 3, 2025
Awarded to a student taking at least their second Continuing Education course that describes why they see lifelong learning as a personal commitment for improvement, career progression/transition or personal development and how this scholarship will allow them to progress and be successful in their career moving forward.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second or third-year sole-support parent who is enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second, third, or fourth-year student enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved program who has identified as first-generation and LGBTQ2+ with highest financial need.
- Value: $2,500
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to all students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
- End Date: October 3, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, with preference to a student enrolled in the Social Service Worker (1203) program who demonstrated financial need and who has demonstrated a sincere interest in their area of study.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of a full-time in a Ministry approved program who has shown resilience and perseverance in the classroom and their personal lives. The student with the highest financial need will be the recipient of this award.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a Black, male student enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved post-secondary program in the fall semester with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Open to both domestic and international students with preference given to international students.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a Black, female student enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and with demonstrated involvement in their community. Preference will be given to international students.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second-year student who was a graduate of the HYPE program, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Applicants must describe how the HYPE program helped prepared them for their future program at Centennial College.
- Value: $1,560
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second to eighth semester of any Ministry Approved program who identifies as having a permanent disability. The student with the highest financial need will receive this award.
- Value: $2,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a recent high school graduate attending Centennial College for their first post-secondary program.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student currently registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, enrolled in the first semester of a Ministry approved program, who has taken steps to overcome barriers and challenges to pursue a post-secondary education.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available to All Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student enrolled in the second to fourth year of any full-time Ministry approved post-secondary program who has demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to making their community a better place.
Available to Citizens, Permanent Residents and Protected Persons Only
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 2
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to full-time, Indigenous students currently enrolled in the first year of a Ministry approved post-secondary program who are involved in indigenous/community activities.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 2
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second, third, or fourth-year student who is a sole-support parent enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry Approved post-secondary program with a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry approved program, who has demonstrated personal growth and possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to full-time, domestic students enrolled in a Ministry Approved post-secondary program. The students with the highest financial need will be selected as the recipients of this award. Preference given to students who have not received another bursary/scholarship from Centennial College.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry Approved program, who has demonstrated financial need and active engagement within their college and/or wider community. The recipient must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- Value: $2,000
- Number of Awards: 2
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry Approved program, who has demonstrated leadership in his/her community and / or program, and has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry approved program, who has identified as belonging to a high priority segment of the population, and has a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- Value: $2,000
- Number of Awards: 119
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the second or third year of a Ministry Approved program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. The applicant with the highest cumulative GPA will be the recipient of this award.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 40
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student who has completed at least one semester of a Ministry approved program who has overcome significant adversity and/or challenges, and as a result become a stronger student.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student enrolled full time at the College, preferably in the School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences, who is a new Canadian and has the highest cumulative GPA after semester two.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 3
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to first-generation student enrolled full-time in the second year of a Ministry approved post-secondary program with a minimum 3.5 grade point average.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 4
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student who has completed at least one semester of a Ministry approved program who has overcome significant adversity and/or challenges, and as a result become a stronger student. The recipient must have previously graduated from Centennial’s Helping Youth Pursue Education (HYPE) program.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second or third-year student enrolled full-time in a Ministry approved post secondary diploma program with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average. The recipient must have demonstrated a strong interest in the area of entrepreneurship.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a domestic, full time student who identifies as an Indigenous with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who has demonstrated leadership in their community and/or program. Preference will be given to those enrolled in Indigenous Studies: First Peoples in Canada Certificate (6715) or Police Foundations (1250) program.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 8
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student enrolled final year full-time in a Ministry approved two-year program with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, who has overcome adversity in pursuing a post-secondary education.
- Value: $2,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to single mothers who are returning to school in a Ministry approved program in recognition of the of their costs associated with beginning a post secondary education and the financial challenges of supporting a family.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 2
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a second or third-year student enrolled in a Ministry approved program who is a graduate of the HYPE program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a student who is a sole-support parent enrolled full-time in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry approved 2-4-year post-secondary program who demonstrates financial need.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 3
- Status in Canada: Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Status
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to one full-time male student and one full-time female student enrolled in the second or third year of a Ministry approved post-secondary program. Students must have demonstrated significant improvements in English by at least one grade, and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Applicants must submit an online outline describing how they have worked to improve their English skills.
Available to International Students Only
- Value: $2,500
- Number of Awards: 2
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to two international students enrolled full-time in the second to eighth semester of any Ministry approved post-secondary program. The students with the highest financial need will receive this award.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 10
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry Approved post-secondary program with a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 10
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry approved program, who has demonstrated personal growth and possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 10
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to full-time students enrolled in a Ministry Approved post-secondary program. The students with the highest financial need will be selected as the recipients of this award. Preference given to students who have not received another bursary/scholarship from Centennial College.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 10
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry Approved program, who has demonstrated active engagement within the college community. The recipient must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- Value: $2,000
- Number of Awards: 6
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry Approved program, who has demonstrated leadership in his/her community and/or program, and has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 10
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry Approved program, who has demonstrated leadership in his/her community and/or program, and has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 10
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second, third or fourth-year of a Ministry approved program, who has identified as belonging to a high priority segment of the population, and has a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to full-time, international students from China enrolled in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry Approved program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Value: $1,000
- Number of Awards: 5
- Status in Canada: Available International Students
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
Awarded to international students enrolled full-time in the second to eighth semester of a Ministry Approved program. The students with the highest financial need will be the recipients of this award.
*Scholarships may be subject to change/update without notice