#How to win a big scholarship

#How to win a big scholarship

(Photo illustrations by Maclean’s) Pénélope Fernandez-Busto Age: 20School: McGill UniversityProgram: Civil law and common law Graduating Year: 2025Scholarship amount: $100,000 A friend told me about the Loran scholarship, which awards $100,000 to students with integrity, courage and grit, and who maintain an average of 85 per cent. I liked that it was focused on community…

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#How to pay for university: a comprehensive guide

#How to pay for university: a comprehensive guide

Molly Miller graduated from university with two bachelor degrees and is now considering grad school. “A master’s wouldn’t be possible if I owed a lot of money,” she says. (Photography by Chris Donovan) When Molly Miller was growing up in Fredericton, she daydreamed about going away to university. She wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted…

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#My budget as a university student in Canada

#My budget as a university student in Canada

Finding affordable housing during co-op terms is a challenge for Alex Li. (Photograph by Jackie Dives) Alex Li, 20 University of Waterloo, architectural studies, co-op I’ve always been an artist, but my parents told me I should be an engineer, to make money. I found a happy middle and enrolled in architecture. I’m in a…

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#The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities 2024

#The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities 2024

Getting into top programs is increasingly competitive. Our Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities is here to help. (Illustration by Kagan McLeod) My teenage son spent this past fall working on university applications. The process was intense. He was applying to film production programs, and each application required extra elements on top of his transcript. Some…

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