Scholarships
How to find scholarships
1. Try searching for niche scholarships. For example, Google "international studies scholarships", "scholarships for women", "toronto scholarships"
2. The following sites compile scholarships and can aid in your search. Applying
1. Always save your scholarship applications to your computer. This way, you can reuse the content (personal statements, answers to common questions) over and over.
2. Ask someone to read your application over. Whether it's a friend, family member, or professor, having a fresh set of eyes to provide input can help you improve your writing. 3. Stay organized (our scholarship tracker can help with that!) and make sure that you give ask for references at least 3 weeks in advance. 4. Edit your resume. Having an up-to-date resume will make application so much easier. You can book an appointment at Glendon's Writing Centre to go over your resume and make sure it stands out. 5. Don't undersell yourself. Now is the time to brag about all of your work ethic, skills, and all of your achievements. This will get easier with practice! 6. You don't need to have a perfect GPA to get scholarships. Many scholarships take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and a lower grade can be compensated for with volunteer work and experience. *Tip: don't disregard small scholarships!
Scholarships
Below are a list of scholarships that may be relevant to International Studies students, along with a sample of their criteria.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme
RBC Royal Bank Scholarships
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Budget Tips
Click here to download ISSA's scholarship tracker and budget tip document.
Budget Planner
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Meal Plan Budgeting Tips
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Eating Healthy on Campus
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Resources | GJIS | Program Structure and Requirements | Wellness | Finances & Scholarships | Printables
Resources | GJIS | Program Structure and Requirements | Wellness | Finances & Scholarships | Printables