Scholarships Can Save You From Drowning (In Debt)

The statistics on student debt are sobering: according to data from the Canada Student Loan Program, most students take about ten years to pay off their student loans. And the Canadian Federation of Students says that the average debt upon graduation is a whopping $27,000.

Scholarships and bursaries can help you lighten your debt load – and Humber offers many with a wide range of eligibility requirements.

For example, if you’re the first person in your family to attend a postsecondary institution and have a proven financial need, you may be eligible for an Ontario First Generation bursary. Humber students complete Humber’s HELP survey at the beginning of the year and are then invited to apply for the bursary if eligible.

The college also offers scholarships for incoming students who demonstrate the desire to overcome obstacles in pursuit of their educational goals.

Both the Montego Bay Achievers Scholarship (available to residents of any of Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods) and the Jean Augustine Legacy Scholarship (available to residents of Etobicoke-Lakeshore) provide funds for students attending a Humber post-secondary program for the first time and who are in financial need.

There are also scholarships specific to each program, including the Canadian Multicultural Radio Entrance Scholarship, the APEX Scholarship in Public Relations, and the OHRMA scholarship for students in the Culinary Management and Hotel and Restaurant Management programs.

Take a look at http://www.humber.ca/financial-aid/humber-scholarships -- chances are you’ll find a scholarship or bursary that’s right for you.