Peterborough

There are many scholarships for Peterborough students. If you are searching for scholarships for a particular high school located in Peterborough, please select the appropriate school from the list below. The scholarship database contains scholarships for Peterborough students in the following categories:

Peterborough High School Scholarships
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Scholarships

$10,000
Scholarships are awarded for the academic year following the application deadline beginning with the fall semester.  Re-applications accepted from former scholarship applicants and recipients who meet current criteria.Criteria:Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students who are enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institution and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that...

Rubincam Youth Award

Deadline: Dec 15, 2024
$500
“To encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.”Deadline for submissions is 15 December, annually.HistoryThe Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the...

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: Dec 15, 2024
$60,000
Through the BK℠ Scholars program, we’ve awarded nearly $60 million to over 51,000 deserving students across North America. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK® restaurant — that’s more than $7 million each year!Education is a key part of success, and we focus on bringing that to students in North America through our BK Scholars Program. The...

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
$500
To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship you must be either:A Current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College/UniversityBe a legal resident of the United States or CanadaEnrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2025Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

Got a Spine Scholarship

Deadline: May 02, 2025
$500
To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2025.2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2025.3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.5) Be attending a...

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In Peterborough city Ontario, the biggest operations include General Electric and Quaker Oats. Then again, Peterborough Regional Health Centre is presently the largest employer, with around 2,000 or more personnel. Other main economic drivers within the city consist of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trent University.

The Trent-Severn Waterway is home to the biggest hydraulic lift lock, the Peterborough Lift Lock. The lock was opened during 1904. Located within downtown Peterborough is Del Crary Park, that is home to the Peterborough Yacht Club. Del Crary Park is a large urban space on Little Lake which is home to the international Festival of Lights fireworks displays, while providing a great outdoor space to be able to hold outdoor concerts and events throughout the summer months. The Riverview Park and Zoo is managed by the Peterborough Utilities Group. Admission is free, and everyone can access the miniature train rides, disc golf courses and animal exhibits. The Peterborough Skateboard park was constructed recently, and is considered to be among the biggest skateboard parks within Ontario. It has numerous various rails, ramps, and several half-pipes. For yearly events, there are Downtown Countdown, Artsweek, Festival of Trees, Simcoe Day, and Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. Artsweek is an annual celebration of the arts held during the month of September. Downtown Countdown is an alcohol/drug-free New Year's celebration. Festival of Trees is a fundraiser supporting local healthcare. It has a show of decorated Christmas trees and various seasonally-themed displays in late November. Simcoe Day is the municipal holiday of Ontario held on the first Monday of August. Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is held during the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.

There are many recreational places to go to in Peterborough city. Among them consist of: Peterborough Marina, Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre, Del Crary Park, Millennium Park, youth programs in six neighborhood centres, Queen Alexandra Community Centre, lifeguard supervision at six wading pools and two waterfront beaches, instructional sports programs, sports field scheduling on 110 fields, play programs at eight neighborhood parks, public swims and swimming lessons, day camp activities, children's programming, senior Services, fitness and wellness initiatives.