THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR ALL INTERNAL/EXTERNAL AWARDS IS THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2023

Instructions on how to apply for Commencement Awards

Grade 12 students are strongly encouraged to investigate potential scholarships, bursaries and graduate awards.  Whether it's through a parent's employer or through a parent's union as well as through the sites listed on the TVDSB Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarships Page, there are many awards to be given. 

GDHS has Internal and External Awards that students can self-nominate for.  Please see the awards list and criteria below as well as information on how to apply.

GDHS Internal Awards

GDHS External Awards - Thames Valley Education Foundation

NEW, ADDED OR EXTRA AWARD OPPORTUNITIES (PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES)

• Parents/Caregivers should look into available scholarship/bursary/award opportunities offered by their employer or their union.  Many unions and large corporations offer them to the children of their members. 
• Libro Student Awards ($2000) Libro’s student award program supports youth who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their community while balancing academic success.  THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 14, 2023.
• Larry McGrath International Silver Stick Scholarship - This application is intended for Canadian and American Students who are in their final year of high school and will be attending their first year of post-secondary education.  For the 2021-2022 Hockey Season we will be awarding three (3) American and three (3) Canadians awarded a Scholarship of $2000 each.  Applications are reviewed and recommendations are made by the Scholarship Committee each spring and then approved and announced at the International Silver Stick Annual Meeting in June each year.  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2023.

• OHA and Dairy Farmers of Ontario Bursary Program - Ontario Hockey Association members know first-hand the commitment needed to succeed at a high level on the ice and in the classroom. With this school year providing extra challenges, the hard work put forth by graduating students are being recognized. The OHA is proud to partner with Dairy Farmers of Ontario to present the Bursary Program, which recognizes OHA members for their outstanding commitment to Community service, Academics, and Athletics. Eight Bursaries will be awarded at $6,000 each. The bursaries are open to all OHA members (OJHL, GOJHL, PJHL, and ACH) players, coaches, trainers and officials. A recipient is attending a post-secondary institution during the 2023-2024 school year, maintaining a high standard of academic excellence, is active in their local community programs (any community sport or social program), and must be applying to a post-secondary institution in Ontario.

  Candidates must complete the application form and SUBMIT TO THE OHA BY 8:00PM ON MAY 1, 2023. Each application will be reviewed by a panel and only the successful recipients will be contacted by the OHA.

• Bruce B. Foster Memorial Award ($2000) Sponsored by the Chatham District Masons, this Bursary is open to any financially challenged student graduating from high school who will be attending college or university.  ***THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 18, 2023. ***Any grade 12 graduating students who have financial need and plan to attend either college or university next year should apply for this Bursary.  You should contact Mr. Taylor at:  christopher.taylor@tvdsb.ca and email him a phone number where you can best be reached.  He will contact you and help with the completion of the application process.  All completed applications should be forwarded to Mr. Taylor at the above email address as he will be collecting and mailing all applications to the Bruce B. Foster Committee.
• The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation & Royal Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Ontario Command Bursary ($1000) IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL, YOU CANNOT APPLY UNTIL YOU ARE PHYSICALLY ON CAMPUS IN THE FALL.

Students and Parents/Guardians are welcome to contact our Guidance Department for assistance regarding scholarship opportunities.

WANTING TO APPLY FOR OSAP?   

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR OSAP OR VISIT https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program