Watch the Scholarship Presentation
The SD8 2025 - 2026 Scholarship Presentation has been recorded and can be found on the SD8 website. Check it out for more information regarding this year's application timelines and more!
2025 - 2026 Scholarship Presentation
Types of Scholarships - Check Which You Qualify For
Please note that details regarding scholarship amounts and deadlines may be subject to change.
- Community Type 1 Scholarships - online application form is now open and closes on May 8, 12:30 pm
- Action tip: Review the scholarships and check out the criteria - include this information in the survey when you apply. Many of these are not based fully on academic marks. Due Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- Community Type 2 Scholarships - These are regional and provincial scholarships with varying deadlines and each one with its own application, typically directly to the donors. Due Date: applications will open early March, please check each application as dates vary from April to June.
- Action Tip: Go through these scholarships to see if you qualify, download the application and send completed application by email or mail by required deadline. Pay attention to details and put the deadlines in your phone. Deadline: varies, currently in the process of being updated after each donor confirms their scholarship for this year.
- District Type 3 Scholarships - These scholarships are district-run and available across SD8 schools. Applications need to be completed on paper or digitally with all PDF documents required; please see EACH application for instructions. Due Date: applications open mid January and deadline has been extended to Monday, April 13th by 3pm
- Action Tip: Listen to the virtual recording and pay attention to all aspects of the application. Get all your reference letters in order by March, please note that the Dogwood application requires a specific reference letter.
- External Type 4 Scholarships - These are provincial & national scholarships with varying deadlines and each one with its own application.
- Action Tip: Go through these scholarships and see if you qualify, download the application and complete. Pay attention to the grad Google classroom for updates.
You've Received a Scholarship - What Are the Next Steps?
- Once you've been notified or it has been announced that you have received a scholarship, there are several steps to follow such as thanking sponsors, going through the process to collect your award, and more:
