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Northwestern Ontario & Simcoe County Citizenship Award 2026–2027
Posted on: 13 Sep, 2025
Deadline: 31 Jan, 2026
In alignment with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this award gives preference to students from groups historically underrepresented in post-secondary education. These may include, but are not limited to, students from racially or ethnically diverse backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, first-generation students, and individuals from low-income communities.
Summary
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
- Value: $15,000
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Sponsor: Lakehead University
- City to Study: Thunder Bay
- School to Study: Lakehead University
- Eligible Country: Canada
Eligibility Criteria for Northwestern Ontario & Simcoe County Citizenship Award 2026–2027
- Minimum 70% average in Grade 12 U or M fall semester academic marks as of February 2026
- Minimum 70% final average in Grade 12 U or M academic marks as of July 2026
- Must be direct from high school (no previous post secondary studies)
- Must be a citizen, permanent resident, or landed immigrant of Canada
- Must plan to attend Lakehead University in the upcoming year on a full-time** basis
- Must be eligible to receive funding and demonstrate financial need through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Must be nominated by an eligible high school guidance department
Benefits of Northwestern Ontario & Simcoe County Citizenship Award 2026–2027
Up to 2 awards valued at $15,000 ($3,750/year for 4 years)
How to Apply
- Eligible high schools nominate one (1) student by January 15 annually
- Eligible high schools direct students to complete the "Supplemental Application." Click here to download the Supplemental Application for 2026/2027 if you have been nominated by your high school.
- Supplemental application package must be completed electronically in MS Word
For more details, visit the Scholarship webpage
Application Deadline
January 31, 2026
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