The Financial Aid office at Tyndale seeks to help Tyndale students as best they can.
In addition to possible financial aid from parents, summer/part time employment, and student line of credit (bank loans), we have compiled a list of possible external financial aid sources across Canada that offers scholarships and awards.
External Scholarships & Awards Websites
Some sites will help connect you with various scholarships and awards. Register with the site and make a profile. They will match you with any scholarships and awards that may be relevant to you.
External Scholarships & Awards for Undergraduate Students
Lorne Park Foundation Scholarships
The Lorne Park Foundation, in co-operation with The Free Methodist Church in Canada provides various scholarships to support the education of pastors and lay leaders.
Submit applications directly to the the Free Methodist Church In Canada.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open with various deadlines.
Learn more about the Lorne Park Foundation Scholarships
McCullough Bursary
$1,000 award is granted annually to two or more students who are preparing for vocations in education, Christian ministry or Christian missions, with special attention given to those working with children.
Submit applications directly to the McCullough Bursary Committee.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open and are due by June 15, 2024.
Learn more about the McCullough Bursary
Rev. Robert L. Poole Memorial Scholarship
The Rev. Robert L. Poole Memorial Scholarship awards individuals who are considering training for Christian ministry to obtain post-secondary education in a Canadian accredited institution, resulting in a degree or diploma to more actively participate in the life of the church. The maximum amount of each scholarship awarded will be $1,000 with the award varying contingent on part-time or full-time studies.
Submit applications directly to Harmony Road Baptist Church.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be open soon and are due by May 31, 2024.
Learn more about the Rev. Robert L. Poole Memorial Scholarship
S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Studying Single Moms
The Strong Mothers Achieving Remarkable Triumph (S.M.A.R.T.) Scholarship provides financial assistance to single mothers pursuing a post-secondary education. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide opportunities for mothers and their child/children to better their lives.
Submit applications directly to Single Women in Motherhood (S.W.I.M.).
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open and are due by September 1, 2024.
Learn more about the S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Storytellers Contest
SSHRC’s Storytellers contest challenges postsecondary students to show Canadians, in three minutes or 300 words, how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better.
25 finalists receive a $3,000 cash prize and an opportunity to attend the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences for a special communications workshop and to present live at the Storytellers Showcase. The final five winners are selected at the showcase and will receive an expense-paid trip to present at the 2020 SSHRC Impact Awards event in Ottawa.
Submit applications directly to SSHRC
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are currently closed.
Learn more about the SSHRC Storytellers Contest
Storwell Foster Children Bursary
The Foster Children Bursary is a $2000 bursary that is annually awarded to support foster children as they pursue their post-secondary education and to help them as they progress into a new and exciting stage of their life.
Submit applications directly to Storwell Self Storage
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open and are due by December 31, 2024.
Learn more about the Storwell Foster Children Bursary
TELUS Student Bursary
The TELUS Student Bursary provides financial assistance to deserving young people across the country who are committed to giving back in their local communities by taking on a social impact project.
Recipients receive a bursary valued up to $5,000 to put toward tuition fees at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Submit applications directly to TELUS Friendly Future Foundation.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open and are due by April 24, 2024.
Learn more about the TELUS Student Bursary
Toronto Mass Choir Youth Scholarship
The TMC Youth Scholarship provides financial support to students enrolled in post-secondary education who are actively engaged in improving their community. Recipients of the scholarship fund can receive an award of $300-$500.
Submit applications directly to Toronto Mass Choir.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open and are due by July 31, 2024.
Learn more about the Toronto Mass Choir Youth Scholarship
The Wendy Elaine Nelles Memorial Award (the WEN Award)
The Wendy Elaine Nelles Memorial Award is a $750 award established in partnership with The Word Guild - an organization of Canadian Christian writers and editors - which Wendy cofounded. This is awarded to developing writers, who are enrolled in Journalism, Literature, Media, and Communications programs at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must complete a written questionnaire and include a character reference.
Submit applications directly to The Word Guild.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open and are due by May 1, 2024.
Learn more about The Wendy Elaine Nelles Memorial Award.
WeTogether Young Adult Scholarship
The goal of WeTogether Scholarship program is for post-secondary students who are enrolled in Canadian Universities or Colleges, and to assist the next generation of Jane and Finch area community leaders with financial support during their academic year. It is available for all post-secondary students who meet our program eligibilities regardless of race or religions. The program supports 5-7 students annually with $1,500 per student.
Submit applications directly to WeTogether.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be open soon and are due by October 1, 2024.