6 Ontario Scholarships Where You Can Win Free Money Just By Being Lucky
You don't always need to be smart or athletically inclined to score yourself an Ontario scholarship. It turns out all you need is a little awareness and luck.
In fact, you can win thousands of dollars in scholarship money just by applying—a blessing for all of those who may be lacking in the brain and brawn at the moment.
Students can be awarded through various raffles that'll pay as much as $50,000, all you need to do is apply.
If you've considered yourself a lucky person, this might be your chance to walk away debt-free.
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York University Scholarship
Tuition: $7,000
School: York University
Why You Should Apply: All you need to do is apply for your chance to win a free ride at this popular school.
Full Ride Contest
Tuition: $35,000
Company: CIBC
Why You Should Apply: You can get a full-ride to a school of your choice if you apply to this contest. However, you do need a CIBC Student Account to qualify.
Get Me To Algonquin
Tuition: $2,000
School: Algonquin College
Why You Should Apply: If you're looking for more hands-on education, this contest could give you a head start.
Cash Prize
Tuition: $1,000
Company: Ampli
Why You Should Apply: Set up a bank account and earn a sizeable amount of change towards your tuition? Sweet deal.
Scholarships Canada Referral Program Draw
Tuition: $250
Company: Scholarships Canada
Why You Should Apply: Refer a buddy to create a Scholarships Canada account, and you will be entered into a $250 draw.
Canada's Luckiest Student
Tuition: $50,000
Company: Student Life Network
Why You Should Apply: Any student can win this cash prize, all you have to do is apply.
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