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Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award
Scholarships for top secondary students
Offered by
Government of Ontario
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program awards Carter Scholarships to eligible secondary students in participating Ontario jurisdictions. It supports academic achievement through scholarships for the top-ranked students, based on aggregate standing and required school records.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
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Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Secondary schools in participating Ontario jurisdictions
- Students enrolled in participating public or Catholic school boards
Who is not eligible
- Students who have already received a Carter Scholarship
Eligible geographic areas
- Participating jurisdictions in Ontario, including Brant, Bruce, Durham, Elgin, Essex, Windsor, Grey, Haldimand, Hastings, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Lincoln, Middlesex, London, Niagara South, Norfolk, Northumberland and Newcastle, Oxford, Perth, Renfrew, Simcoe, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Waterloo, Wellington, Wentworth, Hamilton, York, East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Toronto, City of York, and York Region.
How to apply
- Step 1: School-level candidate review
- Principals identify scholarship candidates.
- Send each candidate’s name, aggregate standing, and Ontario Student Transcript to the director of education.
- Step 2: Jurisdiction review
- Directors of education compare candidates across semestered schools, June graduates, and summer school students.
- Prepare one set of recommendations for the jurisdiction.
- Step 3: Submit to the Ministry
- Forward the recommendations and one Ontario Student Transcript for each candidate to the Ministry of Education in Toronto.
- Have all relevant directors sign the recommendations if more than one board is involved.
- Step 4: Receive award cheques
- After eligibility is confirmed, cheques are sent to the directors of education.
Documents Needed
- Ontario Student Transcript
- Candidate name and aggregate standing
- Set of recommendations from the director of education
Selection criteria
- Highest aggregate standing among eligible students.
- Academic results from the eligible school years are considered.
- Marks from repeated courses are not counted.
Processing and Agreement
- Schools forward candidate information and transcripts to the director of education.
- Directors of education review candidates and send recommendations to the Ministry.
- If students from more than one board are eligible, all involved directors must sign the recommendations.
- After eligibility is confirmed, award cheques are sent to the directors of education.
Additional information
- Scholarships are divided among the top three students in each jurisdiction.
- If two or more students have the same standing, the Ministry decides how funds are distributed.
- Schools must send candidate names, standings, and Ontario Student Transcripts to the director of education.
- Directors of education submit recommendations and transcripts to the Ministry of Education.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Policy/Program Memorandum 75A
Frequently Asked Questions about the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award Program
What is the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award?
This program awards Carter Scholarships to eligible secondary students in participating Ontario jurisdictions. It supports academic achievement through scholarships for the top-ranked students, based on aggregate standing and required school records.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award program?
To be eligible for the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award program, you must:
Secondary students in participating jurisdictions
Minimum academic standing required
Previous winners not eligible
Who can I contact for more information about the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award?
You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 416-326-6719.
Where is the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award available?
The Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award?
Carter Scholarship program, 1994: Procedures and conditions of award is funded by Government of Ontario