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There are many scholarships for Burlington students. If you are searching for scholarships for a particular high school located in Burlington, please select the appropriate school from the list below. The scholarship database contains scholarships for Burlington students in the following categories:

Burlington High School Scholarships
Burlington College Scholarships
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Scholarships

Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Deadline: Jun 25, 2023
$250,000
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science. Students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit original videos (2:00 minutes in length maximum) that bring to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, physics or mathematics. The submissions are judged on...
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BBPA National Scholarship
Deadline: Jul 03, 2023
$5,000
For the past 38 years, the Black Business and Professional Association has been advancing Black business communities, youths and professionals, to create equity and opportunity for all, so no one gets left behind. Through various programs, the BBPA continues to fulfill that promise.One of such programs, the BBPA National Scholarship Program (NSP) was established in 1986 and is dedicated to...
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Bayer Fund Opportunity Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 08, 2023
$3,000
By assisting young people in their pursuit of a college or university education in agriculture or food, we are investing in their future careers – and in the future of agriculture and food production in Canada.EligibilityEligible applicants must:Have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada as of the application deadline date.Be planning to enter in full time studies in...
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Golf Canada Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Jun 12, 2023
$7,500
Golf Canada Foundation encourages the athletic and academic careers of promising Canadian golfers and students of the industry by offering financial assistance through scholarships and awards.The Golf Canada Foundation scholarship program is funded through generous donations from corporations, golf clubs, associations and individual friends of golf. Golf Canada, the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association and the Scholarships and Grants Selection Committee...
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Canadian Hydrographic Association Award
Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
$2,000
The applicant must be a full time Canadian student enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program in the field of Geomatics with a hydrographic and/or a marine cartographic component, or enrolled in an International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographers and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) recognized Category A or B program.The bursary will be available to college and undergraduate students in...
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OYF Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
$1,000
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin's dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.Award:Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded...
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For School Specific Scholarships, select one of the schools below:
Aldershot High School
Assumption Roman Catholic Secondary School
Burlington Central High School
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School Secondary School
Gary Allan High School - Burlington
Lester B. Pearson
M M Robinson High School
Nelson High School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Secondary School
Robert Bateman High School

Burlington is a city situated on the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment and the shores of the great Lake Ontario. The city is in the centre of what is known as the Golden Horseshoe, a dynamic business region in Southern Ontario. The city sits within the Greater Toronto Area and a population of 164,415. Politically, the city of Burlington belongs to Halton Region. Burlington is among the top places to live in Canada. It is one of the three best Canadian cities.

Burlington has a total land area of 187 km2, made up of the sloping plain between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. The main urban area is located south of Hwy. 407 and the Parkway Belt. To the north, the land is mainly utilized for conservation, agriculture and rural residential. The city was once a port town. Nowadays, recreational sailing vessels moor at a slip marina within LaSalle Park.

Burlington City hosts various highlights. Summer festivals comprise Canada's Largest Ribfest and the Burlington Sound of Music Festival. Visitors likewise come to visit the Spencer Smith Park and the Burlington Art Centre. All of these attractions can be found at the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington. Burlington City attracts nature lovers due to its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment and the Iroquoian section of the Bruce Trail. Tourists come to see the Royal Botanical Gardens, which the city of Burlington shares with Hamilton. Another attraction is the Skyway Bridge, a 2.2 km long bridge. Two huge malls, Mapleview Centre and Burlington Mall, draw numerous shoppers.

The economy of Burlington is driven largely by the manufacturing and automotive sectors. With a well-developed transportation infrastructure, the city of Burlington enjoys the economic advantages of a diversified economic base. It is situated in Canada's largest consumer market and near large industries, benefiting from proximity to Hamilton and its location within the Greater Toronto Area. Burlington City has always been connected with a high quality of life.

The many residents of Burlington are most often employed within the food processing, packaging, motor transportation/vehicle, electronics, business services, environmental and chemical/pharmaceutical industries. In the private sector, the largest employers consist of Cogeco Cable, Fearmans Pork Inc, Boehringer Ingleheim, Everetz Microsystems and EMC2. Numerous individuals are hired within the public sector, working for Joseph Brant memorial Hospital, the city of Burlington, the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District Board of Education. Burlington's financial system is highly diverse with no single employment sector or employer dominating.