SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Helping HDSB students continue their educational journey.
Post-secondary education is expensive for everyone, and it can be a barrier to higher learning for students from low-income families. Thanks to our donors, close to 100 graduating students of the Halton District School Board are recognized annually with over $200,000 in scholarships to continue their education beyond high school. In addition to offering a financial helping hand, HLF scholarships can provide a vote of confidence in a child’s potential.
Applications open annually in February.
"I'd like to thank the scholarship donors and the Halton Learning Foundation for the support provided to me over the past three years. In addition to the financial support, I was motivated to continuously challenge myself to achieve higher goals. This motivation led me to successfully graduate from a four-year program in three years with distinction."
Kelly S.
HLF scholarship recipient
Scholarships Available In 1 or More Halton Municipalities
| Scholarship | Background/Sponsor | Municipality | Eligibility & Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Cesak Scholarship for Hospitality | Created by the Cesak family in memory of Ana Cesak, who was a strong advocate for education as she had limited access to it during childhood. | Halton Region | -Graduating HDSB student -Pursuing hospitality or culinary arts at post-secondary or apprenticeship immediately following graduation. |
| The Atura Power Skilled Trades Scholarship | Created by Atura Power, which plays a vital role in Ontario’s electricity system and generation supply, to financially assist a student graduating from an Oakville HDSB high school to continue his or her studies at an Ontario community college or accredited trade school in a skilled trade. | Oakville or Georgetown | -Graduating HDSB students from an Oakville high school pursuing one of the following mechanical or electrical trades at an Ontario community college or accredited trade school: o 433A – Industrial Mechanic Millwright o 426A – Construction Millwright o 429A – General Machinist o 442A – Industrial Electrician o 309A – Electrician (Construction & Maintenance) o 447A – Instrumentation & Controls Technician o A power (operating) engineering program approved by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) o Another skilled trades program if there is no graduating student pursuing one of the above skilled trades -Must have 70% or better academic average -Leadership skills and extracurricular activities are ideal, but not required -Financial need |
| Burlington Hydro Scholarship | Created by Burlington Hydro, this award is designed to help an outstanding student pursue post-secondary studies in an electrical/energy field. | Burlingon | -Graduating HDSB students from an Burlington high school pursuing post-secondary education in one of the following at an accredited institution: • Powerline Technician, • Electrical Engineering Technician, • Electrician, • Energy Systems Engineering -Has completed a high school co-op in a Trade. -Has demonstrated financial need. -Has participated in co-curriculars. -Has strong verbal and written communication skills, including reading comprehension -Has demonstrated a commitment to safety and working as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld |
| Fung Family Scholarship | Established by HDSB Social Worker Elaine Fung & family; inspired by the wondrous creativity and remarkable resilience of HDSB students | Halton Region | -Graduating HDSB student pursuing post-secondary studies in a Bachelor/Baccalaureate of Social Work (BSW) program at an Ontario university -Demonstrates creativity, hard work, kindness, and personal growth -Financial barrier to attending univeristy |
| Georgetown Hospital Professional Staff Association Scholarships | The Georgetown Hospital PSA Scholarships were created to support students graduating from Halton Hills secondary schools pursuing studies in science leading to an application in medicine. | Halton Hills | -Graduating Halton HIlls HDSB student pursuing post-secondary education in the sciences at an Ontario university. -Students can apply for one of the following awards recognizing achievements in: • Sciences • Community Participation • Leadership in Action -Students will complete an essay that includes demonstrating financial need. |
| Kevin Caughlin Technological Studies Scholarship | Established to commemorate the career and passion of retired HDSB educator Kevin Caughlin, who values apprenticeships and college pathways as excellent opportunities for post-secondary success. | Halton Region | -Successful graduation from grade 12 at any HDSB high school -Enrolment in an apprenticeship or college trades program -Demonstrated desire to pursue technological education. -Financial need may be considered. |
| Neil J. Guiry Trades Award | Created to commemorate the life and passion of Neil Guiry. Neil was the owner of a building/construction company and mentor to many youth entering the trades. | Halton Region | -Graduating HDSB OYAP student -Be enrolled as a registered apprentice in one of the trades -Financial need that may prevent further pursuit of post-secondary education |
For information about the awards above or to set up a new scholarship, please email Jim at martinj@haltonlearningfoundation.ca.
