Our Board recognizes our most hard-working and high achieving graduating International Students at the end of every school year through our ISP Graduate Scholarships. School staff are asked to nominate any graduating International Students who they believe meet the criteria of the following available scholarships:
Board-wide Scholarship Awards
Top International Student – University Pathway Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating International Student who has achieved the highest academic average in their top 6 University Level Grade 12 courses and, as a result of their hard-work, has been accepted to a university program. Additionally, the scholarship recipient must have demonstrated leadership qualities and been involved in extra-curricular activities within their school community.
Top International Student – College Pathway Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating International Student who has achieved the highest academic average in their top 6 Grade 12 courses and, as a result of their hard-work, has been accepted to a college program. Additionally, the scholarship recipient must have demonstrated leadership qualities and been involved in extra-curricular activities within their school community.
Most Well-Rounded Student Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating International Student who has consistently achieved academic excellence, and who is also involved in the culture of their school community. Additionally, the scholarship recipient must be a recognized leader for both international and domestic students within their school community.
Community Involvement Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating International Student who has volunteered in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and community based initiatives. The scholarship recipient should have contributed to the betterment of their school community and beyond.
Leadership in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating International Student who is actively dedicated to advocating for and improving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives in their school community. The scholarship recipient must exert great effort in creating a more welcoming and inclusive school community where all feel like they belong.
School Specific Scholarship Awards
Top International Student at a Secondary School Award
This scholarship is awarded to one International Student at a secondary school who has achieved the highest academic average from among all International Students at the school in their graduating year. Additionally, the scholarship recipient must be involved in extra-curricular activities within their school community.
Top International Student at an Elementary School Award
This scholarship is awarded to grade 8 International Students at HCDSB elementary schools that have achieved academic success, are involved in extracurricular activities in school and in the greater community, and embody Catholic Graduate expectations.
Click here to view the recipients of the 2022-23 International Student Program Scholarship Awards »