Prize Winners Share Their Discoveries at This Year's SchoolFinder Fairs

Canadian high school students and parents can explore schools, programs, scholarships, and study-abroad opportunities at the fairs.

Choosing what to do after high school can feel overwhelming. At the Fall 2026 SchoolFinder Fairs, students and parents met representatives from universities and colleges in Canada and abroad, explored programs, and learned about scholarships and post-secondary planning.

Attendees have the chance to win prizes, and in this article, we're congratulating our winners from across the country, and hearing a bit about what they discovered at the SchoolFinder Fairs.

What happens at a SchoolFinder Fair?

Students and parents can compare schools and programs, speak directly with representatives, and attend info sessions. The fairs are especially useful for students who are undecided, comparing programs, interested in studying abroad, or beginning their financial aid research. Plus, we've got presentations on scholarships and funding throughout the day!

Discovering new possibilities

"The thing I enjoyed the most was learning all the options I had because it made me feel more hopeful about my future," said Nigella, a Toronto attendee who learned about engineering programs at the University of Maine.

Cole from Calgary said the fair "opened my eyes to the possibility of going to school in Europe," while Ecrin appreciated "getting to see so many different school options all in one room."

Speaking directly with schools

Online research is useful, but a fair lets families ask questions directly. Abigail from Vancouver valued hearing details from school and study-abroad representatives that she "wouldn't necessarily uncover through online searching."

For Brittanie from Toronto, seeing schools from around the world helped her find "the school I intend on applying to for the program I want."

Learning about scholarships

After attending a ScholarshipsCanada info session on funding, Abigail felt "more equipped and informed on how to find scholarships and apply for them."

A big prize and a new goal

Vancouver attendee Liam won a big prize: an Apple Series 12 Watch. He also discovered the possibility of combining university studies with competitive soccer at the University of Birmingham.

"The experience really opened my eyes to opportunities I hadn't previously thought about and inspired me to think bigger about my future," he said.

Spring 2027 SchoolFinder Fairs

The SchoolFinder Fairs return to Toronto on February 28, Calgary on March 6, and Vancouver on March 7, 2027. Students and parents can meet school representatives, compare programs, and explore opportunities in Canada and abroad.

We'll have more info on the Spring fairs soon. In the meantime, please join us in congratulating our prize winners for fall!