6 Ontario Scholarships Where You Can Win Free Money Just By Being Lucky

You don't need brains to qualify for these scholarships.
Contributing Writer

You don't always need to be smart or athletically inclined to score yourself an Ontario scholarship. It turns out all you need is a little awareness and luck.

In fact, you can win thousands of dollars in scholarship money just by applying—a blessing for all of those who may be lacking in the brain and brawn at the moment.

Students can be awarded through various raffles that'll pay as much as $50,000, all you need to do is apply. 

If you've considered yourself a lucky person, this might be your chance to walk away debt-free. 

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York University Scholarship

Tuition: $7,000

School: York University 

Why You Should Apply: All you need to do is apply for your chance to win a free ride at this popular school. 

Apply Here

Full Ride Contest 

Tuition: $35,000

Company: CIBC

Why You Should Apply: You can get a full-ride to a school of your choice if you apply to this contest. However, you do need a CIBC Student Account to qualify. 

Apply Here

Get Me To Algonquin

Tuition: $2,000

School: Algonquin College

Why You Should Apply: If you're looking for more hands-on education, this contest could give you a head start.

Apply Here

Cash Prize

Tuition: $1,000

Company: Ampli 

Why You Should Apply: Set up a bank account and earn a sizeable amount of change towards your tuition? Sweet deal.

Apply Here

Scholarships Canada Referral Program Draw

Tuition: $250

Company: Scholarships Canada

Why You Should Apply: Refer a buddy to create a Scholarships Canada account, and you will be entered into a $250 draw.

Apply Here

Canada's Luckiest Student 

Tuition: $50,000

Company: Student Life Network 

Why You Should Apply: Any student can win this cash prize, all you have to do is apply. 

Apply Here

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