Earning Scholarships After an OSSD Diploma earns scholarship

Graduating with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from Kingston Collegiate makes earning scholarships in Canada and around the world much more achievable. The OSSD is highly respected by universities because it follows strict Ontario curriculum and assessment standards. This gives students a strong academic profile that universities trust when awarding scholarships.

In Canada, OSSD graduates are considered on the same level as Canadian high school students when applying to universities. Through the OUAC 105 or 102 application system, international OSSD students apply in a similar way to domestic applicants. Using the 102 code, students can be assessed fairly for entrance scholarships, merit-based awards, and faculty-specific bursaries offered by Canadian universities.

Many Canadian universities such as the University of Toronto, York University, TMU, Waterloo, and UBC offer automatic or competitive scholarships for students with strong OSSD grades. These can range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 25,000 per year, depending on academic performance. High averages, consistent coursework, and Ontario-style grading make OSSD students strong candidates.

Globally, the OSSD is also widely recognized by universities in the UK, Europe, the US, and Australia. Institutions often view the OSSD as equivalent to their own national high school qualifications, which allows students to compete for international entrance scholarships and academic awards without additional foundation programs.

Kingston Collegiate supports students throughout this process by ensuring strong academic preparation, proper documentation, and guidance on university and scholarship applications. With an OSSD diploma, students gain a clear advantage, making scholarship opportunities in Canada and worldwide more accessible and realistic.