It’s only October, so you’re probably not even thinking about scholarships for your first year of college or university next fall. But did you know that many scholarships are awarded early in 2014? That means you need to start working on your application now! Get a head start on your competition and get those applications in now – you’ll be glad you did! Check out some of the scholarships and bursaries we found that are open right now.

1. Dean’s Scholarship – open to students attending any school across Canada and taking any program. Amount: $1500. Deadline: October 10, 2013.

2. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership – open to students across Canada who are in their final year of high school and have demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Amount: $70,000 over four years. Deadline: December 6, 2013.

3. Indspire Aboriginal Health Careers Program – open to Aboriginal students entering a health studies program next year. Amount: $1000. Deadline: November 1, 2013.

4. RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship for Undergraduates – open to students across Canada in their final year of high school and entering any post-secondary program next year. Amount: TBD. Deadline: Applications start November 1, 2013.

5. Loran Award – open to all students across Canada in their final year of high school. Amount: $80,000 over four years. Deadline: October 23, 2013.

6. Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-Income Families – grants for students from low-income families who have applied (and been approved) for a Canada Student Loan. Amount: $250 per month of study. Deadline: Open

7. Canada Student Grant for Students from Middle-Income Families – grants for students from middle-income families who have applied (and been approved) for a Canada Student Loan. Amount: $100 per month of study. Deadline: Open