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TD Canada Trust Scholarships

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)

This scholarship was established by the Toronto-Dominion Bank to benefit students in their last year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec) who have demonstrated leadership and have consistently gone above and beyond to make their community a better place. Applicants must have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants who are in final year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec)
  • Minimum GPA:
    75.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Applicants must be a permanent resident (or a Canadian citizen)
  • Citizenship:
    Applicants must be a Canadian citizen (or a permanent resident)
  • School:
    Applicants must be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec): Atlantic CanadaQuebecOntarioPrairie Provinces/Northwest Territories/NunavutBritish Columbia/Yukon
  • Extracurricular:
    Community Leadership and activities

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection is based on applicants contributions to the community, personal circumstances and any special challenges faced along the way.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    1. Write a 600-word essay (three copies) describing your community leadership experience.Why you got involved.How your involvement shows initiative and innovation.The ways your efforts have strengthened others.How long you have been involved.What you think the long-term impact will be.How your community has affected you.2. A 250-word essay (three copies) describing your family and personal life, for example, your familys employment or economic situation.3. A 250-word essay about your life experiences if you have taken a year or more away from high school or CEGEP.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    A letter of recommendation from your school.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed applicationTwo letters of support from community groups.

Contact Information

  • Phone: +1 (800) 308-8306