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

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Loran Scholars
Deadline: Oct 11, 2023
$100,000
The Loran Award supports promising young Canadians who show strength of character and a commitment to service in their communities, challenging them to fully realize their leadership potential. In 2023-24, the Loran Scholars Foundation will offer up to 160 financial awards funding studies on Canadian campuses at the following three levels:LORAN AWARDSWith the support of a national network, up to...
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Apprenticeship Service Program
Deadline: Mar 01, 2024
$10,000
With a shortage of skilled workers across the trade industry, the Apprenticeship Service Program makes it easier for small to medium-sized enterprises to hire first-year apprentices in specific Red Seal trades across Canada through financial incentives funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service, and in partnership with EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada).The Apprenticeship Service Program is designed to incentivize...
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Young Heritage Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: Sep 30, 2023
$3,500
Canada Life is proud to sponsor Young Heritage Leaders, a program that fosters a sense of local pride, community involvement and volunteerism. Along with the Ontario Heritage Trust, they reward the young person whose leadership in preserving, protecting and promoting heritage is deemed to be the most exceptional with a $3,500 scholarship for post-secondary education. Note: Only individual nominees are...
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Steel Intern Scholarship
Deadline: Oct 02, 2023
$7,500
Steel Intern Scholarship – PAID Summer internship followed by a US$7,500 one-year scholarship.These awards are preceded by a PAID summer internship at a North American steel producing or steel-related company.Up to 40 one-year awards.Premier Intern Scholarship – The top-scoring applicant of all received will be awarded the Premier Scholarship, a one-year scholarship of US$12,000 with a paid summer internship (summer...
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10 Words or Less Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 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 2024.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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Live Your Dream Awards
Deadline: Nov 15, 2023
$16,000
Women at their best, working to help other women to be their bestSoroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. Today, we have over 25,000 members and supporters in countries across North America, Latin America and the...
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Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School École secondaire catholique École secondaire Saint-François-Xavier Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School St Christopher Catholic Secondary School St Clair Secondary School St Patrick's Catholic Secondary School

The city of Sarnia is a smaller city situated on the south shore of the Great Lake, Lake Huron. This southern Ontario city has an approximate population of 70,000 individuals. It is nonetheless, the largest city on Lake Huron and the largest within Lambton County.

The city has always been popular for its entertainment and sports attractions and events. From professional to amateur sporting events, sports tournaments, horse racing, fishing, cross county skiing, skating to live theater, cultural events, casinos and concerts - the city of Sarnia has always got something for the sports fans and for everybody's entertainment. Most prominent among these highlights consist of: Imperial Theater: reconstructed as a theatre meant for live performances, it showcases different entertainment all year round; Hiawatha Horse Park & Entertainment Centre: a first-class casino and racing track with more than 400 slots; Point Edward Charity Casino: features 490 slots and thirty eight gaming tables that offer different games, like Progressive Blackjack, Pai Gow poker, poker, Caribbean Stud, and Roulette; and Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre: amongst Ontario's major sites for all year round sporting and entertainment events.

Additionally, Sarnia's waterfront is the site for various festivals and activities which offer a wide range of entertainment for everybody. This development in the city's waterfront was prompted by the Waterfront Program, mandating the enablement, development, and the promotion of programs along the waterfront for the enjoyment of the community and its visitors. Various activities and festivals have been held at the waterfront ever since its inception, like Kids Funfest, the Sarnia Bayfest and the yearly Hobbyfest.

Lambton and Sarnia County's rich history have also been distinct attractions in their own right. Found in the city are some heritage sites and museums which provide its visitors a glimpse into the past, such as the Lambton Heritage Museum, the historic and literary Uncle Tom's Cabin, or the Oil Museum of Canada, where visitors could view original oil wells dug in the 1850's or catch a glance of the progression of oil production within North America.

Although being known as a prime tourist spot, the city of Sarnia is likewise a great place for establishing a company and for those new industries that are seeking a strategic site advantage. The economy of the county and city is quite diverse, with lots of top companies in synthetic rubber, chemical production, and various oil-based products. Some major refining and petrochemical facilities are found in the city, like for example those operated by Dow Chemical, Amoco, Imperial Oil/Esso, Nova Chemicals, Cabot Canada, Bayer Rubber and Suncor. Shell Canada, Montell Polyolefins, Ethyl Corporation and Terra International have facilities located south of Sarnia City.