Peterborough

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

Peterborough High School Scholarships
Peterborough College Scholarships
Peterborough University Scholarships

Scholarships

Kochhar & Co. Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023

$1,000

Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant was founded in 2011 by Biki Kochhar, a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, with a small office and a single staff member. Kochhar & Co. specializes in owner-managed corporations based in the Okanagan Valley, and has offices in both downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Eligibility:To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must:Be attending...

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Young Women in Public Affairs Award

Deadline: Apr 01, 2023

$5,000

Though about 40% of the world’s workforce is women, according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 25.7% of all national parliamentarians were female as of 1 September 2021. Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes...

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Global Lift Equipment Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2023

$500

Eligibility:To be considered eligible for the Global Lift Equipment Scholarship you must:A) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by no later than the Fall of 2023.B) Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.D) Be a resident of the...

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10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2023

$1,000

Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2023.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

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Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2023

$500

To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship you must be either:A) A Current Senior in High School orB) A Freshman or Sophomore in College/University1. Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada2. Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 20233. Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

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Odenza Vacations College Scholarship

Deadline: May 01, 2023

$500

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2023.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2023 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States...

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For School Specific Scholarships, select one of the schools below:
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Centre for Individual Studies
Crestwood Secondary School
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School
St. Peter's Secondary School
Thomas A Stewart Secondary School

In Peterborough city Ontario, the biggest operations include General Electric and Quaker Oats. Then again, Peterborough Regional Health Centre is presently the largest employer, with around 2,000 or more personnel. Other main economic drivers within the city consist of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trent University.

The Trent-Severn Waterway is home to the biggest hydraulic lift lock, the Peterborough Lift Lock. The lock was opened during 1904. Located within downtown Peterborough is Del Crary Park, that is home to the Peterborough Yacht Club. Del Crary Park is a large urban space on Little Lake which is home to the international Festival of Lights fireworks displays, while providing a great outdoor space to be able to hold outdoor concerts and events throughout the summer months. The Riverview Park and Zoo is managed by the Peterborough Utilities Group. Admission is free, and everyone can access the miniature train rides, disc golf courses and animal exhibits. The Peterborough Skateboard park was constructed recently, and is considered to be among the biggest skateboard parks within Ontario. It has numerous various rails, ramps, and several half-pipes. For yearly events, there are Downtown Countdown, Artsweek, Festival of Trees, Simcoe Day, and Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. Artsweek is an annual celebration of the arts held during the month of September. Downtown Countdown is an alcohol/drug-free New Year's celebration. Festival of Trees is a fundraiser supporting local healthcare. It has a show of decorated Christmas trees and various seasonally-themed displays in late November. Simcoe Day is the municipal holiday of Ontario held on the first Monday of August. Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is held during the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.

There are many recreational places to go to in Peterborough city. Among them consist of: Peterborough Marina, Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre, Del Crary Park, Millennium Park, youth programs in six neighborhood centres, Queen Alexandra Community Centre, lifeguard supervision at six wading pools and two waterfront beaches, instructional sports programs, sports field scheduling on 110 fields, play programs at eight neighborhood parks, public swims and swimming lessons, day camp activities, children's programming, senior Services, fitness and wellness initiatives.