5) Don’t give up

Scholarships are awards that are given to students in recognition of academic excellence. 

The average student can apply for between two and ten scholarships, but there is a huge amount available, as in Canada alone, $1 billion dollars in scholarships go unclaimed every year.

So if you’re wondering how to get undergraduate scholarships in Canada, here are some tips to help you find and win them.  

In addition to the four reasons above, one way to look for potential scholarship opportunities is by utilizing your school’s financial aid office, they will often keep up-to-date lists of what scholarship opportunities they know about.

You may also want to try contacting the university or college where you plan on attending, as some schools offer international scholarships which might not be published elsewhere and they could be worth looking into. 

For example, McGill University offers both internal and external scholarships to their graduate and undergraduate students, and there are usually an application deadline (sometimes in January) so it’s best to check early.

In order to maximize your chances of winning a scholarship you’ll need to come up with creative ways of promoting yourself as well as working hard on academics. 

One strategy would be to participate in community service work or volunteer hours. 

This shows potential scholarship providers that you’re willing to give back to society. 

When applying for scholarships make sure you have plenty of time because many require a long essay. 

If writing isn’t your strong suit, consider finding someone who knows how to write well and ask them for help even if paid assistance is possible, and finally, persistence pays off. 

Never give up trying until you find the right match.

Conclusion

It important you note that college is expensive, and most people don’t have an unlimited source of cash, however fortunately, there are lots of opportunities for you to earn scholarships or grants that can help cover some or all of your costs. 

If you can find a way to get some money from outside sources, it could significantly reduce your need for student loans and paying them back after college shouldn’t be as hard as when you first started working.