Merit Award Bursary Program

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Merit Award Bursary Program

The award criteria are based on each students’ commitment to education and contribution to school, family and community.

Merit is committed to empowering youth of all abilities to pursue advancement through education and to contribute to their communities, through equitable access for those who do not have the required emotional and financial supports to succeed. Established in 1995, directed by a volunteer board of 12, and supported by a volunteer community of over 150 active individuals, the Merit Award Bursary Pr

ogram is a leading contributor of recognition and financial awards to senior secondary school students in high-needs Greater Toronto Area schools. This award is more than a one-time financial bursary; recipients become part of a powerful support network. Through our recipient mentorship and volunteer programs, recipients have the opportunity to learn and refine future-ready skills and networking opportunities.

04/24/2026

Shoutout to our incredible volunteers who helped us deliver a fantastic Bowling for Bursaries event April 22 🎉

As we close out Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to say a sincere thank you to all of our Merit Award volunteers.

Your dedication, compassion, and generosity make this work possible. Because of you, our community continues to grow, and more young people feel supported in reaching their goals.

We appreciate you not just this week, but all year long.🙌

04/23/2026

What an incredible night at our 2026 Bowling for Bursaries event!

Congratulations to Capco for winning Best Dressed and Best Team Name, and to FNZ for taking home Best Team Score and the Merit Bowling Cup!

A heartfelt thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Aviso, CI Investment Services, Infinite Investment Systems, NBIN, and TD for your generous support. We’re also grateful to all of our participating teams for bowling to help create bursaries, and to our dedicated planning committee, volunteers, and staff who made the evening such a success.

Together, we raised an incredible $110,000 to support this year’s recipients. Thank you for making a lasting impact!

04/20/2026

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are taking time to recognize the incredible impact of our Merit Award volunteers. 🙌

Whether you are mentoring, reviewing applications, supporting events, or contributing behind the scenes, your commitment helps create meaningful opportunities for young people. Your time and care remind our alumni that they are supported every step of the way. 🙏

Thank you for being such an important part of this community.

02/27/2026

Students can’t afford to wait. OSAP changes mean more loans, 60% fewer grants, and rising debt. Your gift helps them stay in school today. Donate to create opportunity at www.meritaward.ca

01/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, our Holiday Matching campaign was a success; raising $100,000 to support 100 Merit Award Bursaries.

With your contributions, matched by the generous support of Biff & Sue Matthews and Metrix, we have helped open doors and create opportunities for 100 deserving students.

12/31/2025

As this year comes to a close and a new one begins, gratitude sits at the heart of everything we do.

Because of your generosity, students are able to keep going, stay focused, and pursue goals that may have once felt uncertain. The impact of your support carries forward, shaping not just this year, but the years ahead.

Support the next group of Merit scholars before midnight and double your impact at meritaward.ca/donate

12/30/2025

There’s just one day left to extend the impact of your generosity.

Every gift to the Merit Award is being matched until midnight on December 31. Your support helps open doors to education, eases financial pressure, and creates real opportunity for students who are working hard to build their future.

Give today at meritaward.ca/donate

12/29/2025

Moments like this reflect what donor support makes possible.

Through the Merit Award, students like Oluwafayotomi are able to reach meaningful milestones and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

Thank you for helping turn potential into achievement and creating opportunities that last well beyond graduation.

Donations will be matched for 2 more days at meritaward.ca/donate

12/28/2025

One generous gift reaches far beyond a single moment.

A student feels supported. A family feels hope. A community gains momentum.

We’ll match your gift until December 31 to 2X your impact at meritaward.ca/donate

12/27/2025

Behind every Merit Award is a group of dedicated volunteers who give their time, care, and attention to choosing well-rounded students.

From reviewing applications to connecting with schools, selecting recipients, and supporting fundraising efforts, the Merit Award team approaches every decision with thoughtfulness and integrity.

Thank you for the care you bring to this work and for helping Merit support students who give their all.

All donations will be matched until December 31 to 2X your impact at meritaward.ca/donate

Address

333 Bay Street, Suite 2400 Bay Adelaide Centre, Box 20
Toronto, ON
M5H2T6

Telephone

+14163249000

Website

http://meritaward.ca/

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