Yes. Personalized scholarship matching, browsing, and the core student toolkit are all free. No credit card is required. The optional Toolkit Plus upgrade is a one-time CAD $19 purchase if you want the full premium templates — there is no subscription.

Do I apply for scholarships through this website?

No. You apply directly through each scholarship's official provider. We give you the match, the eligibility breakdown, and a direct link to the official application page. This protects you from third-party scams that ask you to pay or share sensitive info to apply.

How often is the scholarship database updated?

Our scholarship database is reviewed and refreshed regularly to verify deadlines and eligibility against the official provider websites. Closed scholarships are flagged or removed, and new opportunities are added as we verify them.

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Q: Is Canadian Scholarship Helper legit?

Yes. Canadian Scholarship Helper is a free Canadian-built scholarship matching service that lists 65+ verified scholarships, bursaries, grants, and fellowships from official sources like the Government of Canada, provincial student aid offices, Canadian universities, and major scholarship foundations. We do not process applications on behalf of providers — every match links you to the official provider website to apply directly.

Q: Can high school students use it?

Yes. The matching wizard is built for Canadian students in Grade 11 and 12 finishing high school, students entering college or university, and current undergraduates. There are also graduate-level scholarships and fellowships available.

Q: What is the difference between a scholarship, a bursary, and a grant in Canada?

A scholarship is a merit-based award given for academic, athletic, leadership, or community achievement. A bursary is need-based funding given to students with demonstrated financial hardship. A grant is non-repayable funding, usually from a government program (such as the Canada Student Grants), that is assessed automatically when you apply for student aid like OSAP or StudentAid BC. None of these need to be repaid, unlike student loans.

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Three steps. About three minutes.

No long forms. No paywalls. Just a faster way to find scholarships that fit your profile.

Tell us where you are in school

Grade 11–12, entering college or university, or already studying. Plus your province and field of study.

We rank funding that fits your profile

Your answers run against 65+ Canadian scholarships, bursaries, and grants. Best fits float to the top.

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Each match links to the official provider — government, university, or foundation. We never collect applications ourselves.

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Scholarships

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Merit and achievement awards. No repayment.

Bursaries

14 entries

Need-based funding for students with financial hardship.

Grants

10 entries

Government non-repayable funding, assessed automatically.

Fellowships

8 entries

Competitive research awards for graduate students.

Awards

6 entries

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Undergraduate $100,000

Schulich Leader Scholarships

Schulich Foundation

Among the most generous undergraduate STEM and business scholarships in Canada, awarded to graduating high school students entering STEM or business programs at…

April 01, 2027 322 days left

Verified April 27, 2026 Full details

Postdoctoral $70,000

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Government of Canada

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides funding for the very best postdoctoral applicants, nationally and internationally, positioning them as rese…

September 16, 2026 125 days left

Verified April 27, 2026 Full details

Graduate $60,000

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

For outstanding doctoral students whose research addresses pressing social issues and engages with public life in Canada and the world. Focus areas include huma…

December 01, 2026 201 days left

Verified April 27, 2026 Full details

Graduate $50,000

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Government of Canada

The Vanier CGS attracts and retains world-class doctoral students by supporting those demonstrating leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achieveme…

October 28, 2026 167 days left

Verified April 27, 2026 Full details

Graduate $40,000

Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS)

Government of Ontario

The OTS supports outstanding international doctoral students studying at Ontario universities, increasing the province's capacity for research and innovation.

January 15, 2027 246 days left

Verified April 27, 2026 Full details

Graduate $27,500

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master's (CGS-M)

CIHR / NSERC / SSHRC

The CGS-M Program supports master's-level students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Apply through the…

December 01, 2026 201 days left

Verified April 27, 2026 Full details

What is Canadian Scholarship Helper?

A free, Canadian-built scholarship matching tool for students.

Canadian Scholarship Helper is a free service that helps students in Canada find scholarships, bursaries, grants, and fellowships they are more likely to qualify for. Students answer a short questionnaire about their school stage, province, and field of study, and the site ranks 65+ verified Canadian funding opportunities by fit. Every match links directly to the official provider — government, university, or foundation — so students apply through the legitimate source. The site also publishes a free Student Toolkit with practical templates including scholarship trackers, essay outlines, reference letter request emails, and budget planners.

Who it serves: Canadian high school students (Grade 11–12), incoming and current college and university students, and graduate students.

What it covers: Federal and provincial student aid (OSAP, StudentAid BC, Quebec AFE, Canada Student Grants), university entrance scholarships, foundation awards, need-based bursaries, and graduate fellowships.

How it makes money: The matching service is free. The site earns from optional Toolkit Plus upgrades (CAD $19 one-time), advertising, and curated affiliate partnerships clearly disclosed on the page.

What it does not do: We do not collect or process scholarship applications on behalf of providers, sell student information, or charge fees to apply for any scholarship.

FAQ

Quick answers

The most common questions students and parents ask before they start.

Is Canadian Scholarship Helper legit?

Yes. We list 65+ verified Canadian scholarships, bursaries, grants, and fellowships sourced from official providers — Government of Canada, provincial student aid offices, Canadian universities, and major scholarship foundations. We never process applications ourselves; every match links to the official provider.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Personalized matching, browsing, and the core student toolkit are all free with no credit card. The optional Toolkit Plus upgrade is a one-time CAD $19 — never a subscription.

Do I apply through this website?

No — and that is intentional. You apply directly through each scholarship's official provider. We give you the match, eligibility breakdown, and the direct link. This protects you from third-party scams.

Can high school students use this?

Yes. The wizard is built for Grade 11–12 students finishing high school, students entering college or university, and current undergraduates. Graduate-level awards are also listed.

Do you sell my information?

No. We do not sell, rent, or trade student information. Your answers are used only to rank scholarships you are more likely to qualify for.

What is the difference between a scholarship, a bursary, and a grant?

A scholarship is a merit-based award (academics, athletics, leadership, community). A bursary is need-based funding for students with financial hardship. A grant is non-repayable government funding (like Canada Student Grants) usually assessed automatically when you apply for student aid such as OSAP. None need to be repaid.

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