Category: Scholarships

Rapid Access Scholarship

Amount: up to $1000

Deadline: October 1^st and March 20^th, 2019

Category: Volunteerism

Address: https://www.rapidaccesstomedicalspecialists.ca/scholarships

 

Study and Go Abroad Fall Frenzy Contest – $1000 Apple Gift Card Giveaway

Amount: $1,000

Provided by: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Deadline: October 06, 2019

Donor Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Renewable: No

Number Available: 1

Type of Award: Contest

Automatic Consideration: No

Address: https://www.studyandgoabroad.com/contest/

 

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships

Amount: $5,000

Provided by: Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Deadline: October 25, 2019

Donor: Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Renewable: Yes, 5 year(s)

Number Available: 160

Type of Award: Bursary

Automatic Consideration: No

Address: https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/

 

Pretty Actions Scholarship Program

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 2

Award Deadline: October 15, 2019

Address: https://www.photoshopactions.com/pages/pretty-photoshop-actions-scholarship-program

 

Helpjuice Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,400

Awards Available: 2

Award Deadline: October 21, 2019

Address: https://helpjuice.com/scholarship

 

TD Community Leader Scholarship

Awards: 2 scholarships for each region/Province in Canada

Value: Up to $70,000 per scholarship rewarded

Award deadline: Open until November 15^th, 2019

Address: https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/td_en/

More information on scholarship: https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-banking/community-leadership-scholarship-for-canadians/?&cm_sp=GOOGLE:MEFALL:p24732979898&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzozsBRCNARIsAEM9kBNlfHQJc68o-Kg17MwUozkeWlzsK0fp4istf1VLNwPYLqCMjZ9V4gwaAlIdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholarships

Amount: $1000-$2000

Category: Community leadership

Deadline: October 31, 2019 midnight

Address: http://www.wdhof.org/scholarshipApp.aspx

 

The Magna Carta Scholarship

Amount: $1500

Category: Essay written in English

Deadline: October 31, 2019

Address: https://www.jccf.ca/essaycontest/

 

Thinking ahead…

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: November 30, 2019

Address: https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php#sthash.juVqwe7G.dpbs

 

Burger King Scholars Program

Scholarship Value: $50,000

Awards Available: 10

Award Deadline: December 15, 2019

Address: https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/information.php

Last May, CBC.ca published the results of a survey which focused on companies that appeal most to students in six major field studies – business, engineering/IT, natural sciences, liberal arts/fine arts/education/social sciences, law, and health and medicine. The survey, done by employer-branding company Universum Global, revealed results that perhaps many wouldn’t find suprising. For one, technology companies such as Google, IBM, Apple, and Microsoft are among the companies which headed the list, as well as engineering companies like Tesla and Canadian Space Agency. Big banks such as TD Bank and Royal Bank of Canada also had a strong showing. These organizations are not only attractive because of their competitive compensation packages and benefits but also because of the stability and security they offer.

There’s no doubt that the engineering and IT sector, as well as banking and finance industries, are highly in demand these days, but would it be the same in ten years or so? Let’s look into the magic crystal ball and see what the outlook will be like….

Here’s a rundown of the jobs that will have solid prospects in 10 years’ time:

Computer Systems Design Professionals

As the survey results showed, the student respondents have a good idea of what the future looks like. The IT sector will continue to thrive so Apple and these other innovative organizations will grow even more as the number of companies which depend on technological advancements to stay on top of the competitive market will increase. There will be more need for continuous upgrades and enhancements, so IT students everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief – your job will still be in high demand in the future.

Social Workers

While social work may not be interesting to current students as IT companies such as Google, this industry has a bright future ahead of it. The need for social workers will be more significant in 10 years’ time as the aging population continue to increase. There’s also an expected growth for the youth population up to 17 years old, and more families will require social assistance for day care and other related services.

Legal, Accounting, and Business Consultants

If you have a strong inclination for crunching numbers, growing businesses, and laying out legal groundwork, then you’ll likely acquire the highly coveted job security since these careers have a solid potential of being in high demand in the future. Mergers, acquisitions, implementation of new technologies, and others are the main reasons why these jobs will be needed in 10 years’ time.

Research and Development Professionals, Architects, and Engineers

Again, as the survey proved, engineering companies will continue to score points way into the future. There will also be a high demand for anyone involved in R&D and the architectural sectors. Construction and infrastructure projects will continue to rise, particularly in non-residential buildings, and there will be a renewed interest in manufacturing production, research and development, and monitoring and evaluation efforts.

Nurses and Occupational or Physiotherapy Assistants

This list won’t be complete if there isn’t a mention of a healthcare professional, and true enough, the demand for healthcare services will not only remain but is expected to intensify in the years to come due to the aging population and Canadians’ increased desire to keep to a healthy lifestyle.

The above are just five of the most promising careers. Now which of these industries are you looking forward to being a part of?

Sources:

https://www.slice.ca/money/photos/canadian-careers-in-demand-in-2020-and-after/#!careers-canada-demand-physio

http://occupations.esdc.gc.ca/sppc-cops/l.3bd.2t.1ilshtml@-eng.jsp?lid=17&fid=1&lang=en

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/most-attractive-companies-1.5148413

It’s back to school season once again, and if you’re heading closer to your last years in college or university, chances are, you’re feeling an overwhelming sense of anticipation of what lies ahead.  One important thing to know is that launching a career is easier said than done. Sure, you might have explored the possibilities of coops or placements, and you believe you have a strong shot at landing a job even before completing your college or university studies, but don’t be discouraged if things don’t fall into place as expected. As you know, there are several factors that can affect how you carve your career path, and one of the main components is how in demand or not one’s intended profession is.

Below is a quick look at those jobs that truly take off and pay off at the moment:

Statistician or Actuary

It’s all about big data these days, and it’s understandable why there’s a growing demand for professionals who can interpret the big data and use it to provide solutions, build innovations, and hone in on consumer behaviour. Suffice it is to say, a graduate degree in math or statistics is a step in the right direction for this field, which has grown 87% in the last five years. You’ll potentially earn as much as $87,000 in this industry.

Scientific Research Manager

If you have a knack for looking at things from a scientific perspective, then the career of scientific research manager could be a great fit for you. In this job, you’ll be responsible for supervising the technical work of architectural firms, statistical services, or a scientific department. You’ll also be tasked to provide plans and directions for the technical work and make recommendations for areas of improvement. Scientific A Master’s or doctoral degree in science is what you’ll need to kick things off, plus of course years of experience. Once you’re in that level, you’ll earn a median salary of $102,000.

Utilities Manager

Without these professionals, we would be without the essentials for living like water, electrical power, and natural gas. This field is such a necessity in both the public and private sectors that utility managers are one of the jobs that are most in demand now. To earn the title of utilities manager and perform duties like supervising facilities that bring power to residential and commercial spaces, you will need to complete an electrical engineering degree that focuses on utilities, gas, and oil. An average of $114,000 is what awaits you once you complete all the requirements and gain experience. This field is expected to grow even more in the next few years.

Dentist

Oral health is just as important as physical health, and this is why dental industry is a burgeoning one, growing 63% in the last five years. It’s a longer than usual journey as you will first need four years of pre-industry studies then a university degree from an accredited dental program. Afterwards, you have to earn your license to practice by a provincial or territorial regulatory body, but everything is worth it in the end. Dentists can earn as much as $$93,600 on average.

Nurse Practitioner

Perhaps the most assured industry out of all of them to launch your career is the healthcare industry. Healthcare professionals like nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and midwives are continuously in demand to provide a variety of services, growing 75% in the last five years. This is especially true as the aging population in Canada continues to grow. To be a nurse practitioner, you’ll require a Master’s degree in nursing, while physician assistants and midwives need to complete university degrees in related programs. All three may also need to register with a regulatory body. The median salary for professionals in this field are $104,000.

Now that you have an idea of the highest paying jobs right now, consider how you can fit into the picture and earn you the highest potential.

Sources

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/careersandeducation/the-20-highest-paying-in-demand-jobs-in-canada-for-2019/ss-BBS7CH3

https://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/best-jobs/canadas-best-jobs-2019-the-top-25-jobs-in-canada/

Media arts is at once an exciting, fulfilling, and terrifying field. It is a career choice in which your creative outlet is also your livelihood, and your work reaches and impacts large audiences. However, it is also a field often wrought with precarious part-time or contract work, scant employment opportunities, and fierce competition. Getting into a media arts program is a huge benefit not only for your education, but also for networking, experience, and valuable internships. To help you with this, consider the many scholarships that can be pursued in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.

Ontario is filled with many opportunities for education and work in the media arts. Toronto alone is a vast city filled with production and media companies and schools. The Bank of Montreal offers a $1,000 scholarship for the multimedia program offered at McMaster University. Those interested in film or new media can apply for the Edie Yolles Award, which provides $2,200 for studying at Ryerson University. Diversity is encouraged via the Global Television Network Scholarship Award for a Canadian Visibility Minority Student. This award gives you $4,500 to apply for broadcast or media communications programs in any university in Ontario or other provinces, such as Alberta.

Alberta may not have the same opportunities as a city like Toronto, Ontario, but the province still offers very helpful scholarships for numerous programs. The Abbondanza Fine Arts Scholarship offers four to eight awards of $500 to $1,000 for graduate studies in fine arts, new media, music, theatre, and dramatic arts at the University of Lethbridge. Undergraduates can turn to the University of Lethbridge’s Linda Nicol Entrance Scholarship in Fine Arts. This award provides $500 to $1,000 for fine arts studies. The University of Calgary awards $4,500 for electronic media studies through the Lynda R. Hodges-Zwerman Memorial Scholarship. The Bayshore Broadcasting Media Scholarship has grants for broadcasting students in any Albertan university or other province in Canada, including British Columbia.

British Columbia offers job-rich cities such as Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna. It is an ideal province to pursue media arts as a profession. The University of British Columbia grants $1,000 for film and visual arts studies through the Vernon Film Society Scholarship. Those interested in new media design and web development can get $1,500 by applying for the CTV Entrance Award at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Finally, the NAAF Fine Arts Bursary Awards Program is for all fine arts programs across British Columbia and throughout Canada.

The media arts career path is a competitive field. You need every advantage you can get. A good education can lead you to the right knowledge, networking, and internship opportunities that can pave the way to success. Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia offer a multitude of scholarships to make it easier to apply and get into these programs. Do not wait and risk missing out on the deadlines. If you know what you want to study and where, start applying to the relevant scholarship right away. Your career in the media arts awaits!

Sources:

Canadian Scholarships. “Canada’s Higher Education and Career Guide.” http://www.canadian-universities.net/Scholarships/

Tencer, Daniel. “The Best Cities in Canada To Find A Job Are All In Just 3 Provinces.” The Huffington Post. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/10/09/the-best-cities-in-canada-to-find-a-job-are-all-in-just-3-provinces_a_23235313/

If you have a passion for numbers and for helping people, then there may not be a better career for you than that of a personal advisor. Personal financial advisors are tasked to meet with clients to discuss their personal finances, investment strategies, and otherwise how to manage inflowing and outflowing cash to maintain their client’s financial health and to grow wealth and savings at the same time. They also look into other factors that could impact their clients’ financials like tax status and insurance coverage.

What are the perks of the job?

There are a few perks to this career, such as the stable workplace hours and a career in a field that is often in-demand. Banks and financial institutions are often looking for talent to expand their business and engage with a new client base. If you establish trust with your clients, you can also maintain business with the same group for years. Stability is one major perk, but another decent benefit is the job satisfaction you will receive if you are truly passionate about finance and helping others meet their financial goals. It is also very noble to promote financial literacy amongst people who might not have been effectively taught how to budget and how to save.

What are some of the setbacks?

One setback is the modest median salary that this career can bring in, which is $44,457 (according to PayScale). This comes below the Canadian national average salary of $51,000 (according to Workopolis). However, there are companies that may pay above the national average or provide opportunities for promotion if you perform well in your career. Mid- and late-career advisors can find themselves earning a salary above the national average.

How can I grow with this career?

A personal financial advisor grows their client list and experience through the years that they work in different firms. After years of practice, a personal advisor can grow into more senior advisor roles which can earn them a higher salary and prestige.

That’s all great, but could I be hired for other careers?

Having a strong understanding of finance and being good with people and customer service are two great qualities that will help you succeed in other financial fields. A few other related careers include: account manager, careers in investment, other careers in personal finance, as well as many other wealth or asset management roles. With your knowledge of financial planning and serving the needs of others, you are already in a good position to start your own business than most other people as well.

Reference:

MyPlan.com, “Personal Financial Advisors”: https://www.myplan.com/careers/personal-financial-advisors/description-13-2052.00.html

PayScale, “Average Personal Financial Advisor Salary”:

https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Personal_Financial_Advisor/Salary

Workopolis, “The Average Canadian Salaries by Industry and Region”:

https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/how-much-money-are-we-earning-the-average-canadian-wages-right-now/

Not everyone has a passion for numbers and calculating formulas, but if you are one of these rare people that constantly have numbers on your mind, then you should pursue a career that reflects this passion. Pursuing a career as a financial analyst can fully support this vocation and can branch out into many different options moving forward. The job of a financial analyst is to do just that: analyze finances. This means that their day-to-day tasks usually entail: scrutinizing financial models and reporting on the status by analyzing results and forecasts; using business data to determine the cost of operations and the inflows of currency; and all-around using data to form business strategies and forecast future finances in a company or portfolio.

What are the perks of the job?

The biggest perk from pursuing this career is the $57,969 salary (according to PayScale), which stands above the national average of $51,000 reported in 2017. If you have a passion for numbers, then the perks virtually demonstrate themselves. Companies in the financial field also often tend to offer more perks than companies in other fields, such as covering the costs of dinners if employees work past certain hours and holding more employee-engaging events like parties and conferences.

What are some of the setbacks?

However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Being a financial analyst offers a stable nine-to-five workday, though many analysts often have to work long hours and even weekends to make sure that all of their work is done properly. But putting in the long hours usually doesn’t go unnoticed and if you work for a good company, they will likely reward you with a bonus, a significant pay raise, or a promotion. Another disadvantage to this career is that it can often be very stressful to meet deadlines and work with multiple clients on multiple deals. Essentially, the work of a financial analyst is never done.

How can I grow with this career?

The career of a financial analyst can be a pretty linear one, largely having you start off as a junior financial analyst before you are promoted to a senior financial analyst and managing director, team leader, vice president, president, etc. It largely depends on the hierarchy established by the company you end up working for, but it essentially promotes you into further roles where you take on more responsibility and can enjoy a higher salary.

That’s all great, but could I be hired for other careers?

Having a thorough understanding of finances and how they interact with corporate and business strategies can prepare you for a wealth of other career options, like being an investment banker, financial advisor, asset manager, equity research, corporate finance, risk management and commercial banking. This same understanding of finance can also equip you with the skills to begin your own business if you have a great idea and the drive to follow through on this pursuit.

Reference:

Monster.ca, “Financial Analyst Job Description”:

https://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/job-descriptions/financial-analyst-job-description.aspx

PayScale, “Financial Analyst Salary (Canada)”:

https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Financial_Analyst/Salary

Workopolis: “The Average Canadian Salaries by Industry and Region”: https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/how-much-money-are-we-earning-the-average-canadian-wages-right-now/

Mission Creek Orthodontics Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: May 15, 2019

Address: https://missioncreekortho.com/orthodontists.php

 

LM Scholarship Program

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: May 31, 2019

Address: https://studentscholarships.org/grants.php#sthash.9FNYsB7i.dpbs

 

Optimist International Oratorical Contest

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 100

Award Deadline: May 15, 2019

Address: https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships4.cfm?

 

TransCanada Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 1000

Award Deadline: May 17, 2019

Address: https://www.tcscholarships.com/

 

Odenza Vacations College Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: June 1, 2019

Address: https://studentscholarships.org/odenza.php#sthash.o3lbcEeR.dpbs

 

Got a Spine Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: June 2, 2019

Address: https://studentscholarships.org/2019_college_scholarships.php#sthash.9QYKrNSn.dpbs

 

Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest

Scholarship Value: $1,500

Awards Available: 3

Award Deadline: June 1, 2019

Address: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/west/students/essay-contest

 

Stuck at Prom Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 10

Award Deadline: June 3, 2019

Address: https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom

 

Electrical Industry Scholarships

Amount: $154,250

Provided by: Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and Its Members

Deadline: May 31, 2019

Renewable: No

Number Available: 62

Type of Award: Scholarship

Automatic Consideration: No

Address: https://scholarship.electrofed.com/

 

De Beers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women

Amount: $4,800

Provided by: De Beers Group

Deadline: June 01, 2019

Donor: UN Women (HeForShe Initiative)

Renewable: Yes, 2 year(s)

Number Available: 9

Type of Award: Scholarship

Automatic Consideration: No

Address: https://debeersgroup.scholarshipscanada.com/