Information for Students

The Merit Award Bursary Program provides recognition and $500, $750, or $2000 towards your Grade 12 or first post-secondary year.

All full time Grade 11 and 12 students are eligible to apply. Fill out the required application, get 2 teacher references, and submit them to your principal’s office by April 5, 2012. Pick up an application at the main office or Guidance Office in your school, or download it here.

How To Apply:

Step One

Download the 2012 Merit Award Bursary Application form.
Download available in: Microsoft Word Format
Right-click the link and click "Save target as..." to save it on your computer

Step Two

Fill out the application by TYPING your answers directly into the downloaded Microsoft Word file

Step Three

PRINT the completed application and submit it to your Principal's office, with references, by April 5, 2012.

What are my chances of qualifying for a Merit Award?

Last year, 148 Merit Awards are available to senior high school students at 45 high schools in the Toronto area which have been selected to participate in the Program.

Who can apply?

All full time Grade 11 and 12 students at participating schools are eligible to apply.

What is the purpose of the Merit Awards?

The Merit Award was created to encourage students to demonstrate commitment to both school work and extra-curricular activities.

When are applications due?

The deadline for this year is April 5, 2012. Students must submit completed applications to their school's Guidance Office or Principal's Office by that date.

When are the bursary’s funds paid to award winners?

The bursary will be paid out the following school year, if the bursary winner is still in school (secondary or post-secondary).

Will I receive a certificate for this award?

Yes, and it will be presented at your school’s graduation or awards ceremonies.