It’s November, so we know what you’re thinking about – getting through exams and counting down the days to when you will be on holidays come December. If you’re planning on starting post-secondary education next fall, thinking about scholarships is something you need to pencil in, too! Many scholarships are accepting applications NOW. Get yours in while everyone else is concentrating on Christmas vacation and you’ll have an even better shot at scoring that free money!

1. Canadian Society for the Study of Religion Undergraduate Student Essay Contest – Open to all students enrolled in an undergraduate program at any school. Amount: $250. Deadline: April 18, 2014.

2. Burger King Scholars Awards – Open to all students across Canada who are employed by Burger King or who are children of Burger King employees. Amount: Up to $50,000. Deadline: January 10, 2014.

3. Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – Open to all students across Canada who demonstrate voluntary humanitarian work. Amount: $7000. Deadline: February 1, 2014.

4. Dalton Camp Award – Open to all students across Canada. Amount: $10,000. Deadline: November 15, 2013.

5. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership – Open to all students across Canada. 20 awards available! Amount: Up to $70,000 over 4 years. Deadline: December 6, 2013.

6. RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship for Undergraduates – Open to all students across Canada entering post-secondary education on 2014. Amount: Varies. Deadline: Applications available November 1, 2013 – deadline TBD.

7. Horatio Alger Canada Scholarship Program – Open to students in Quebec, Ontario, BC or Alberta. Amount: $5000. Deadline: December 1, 2013.