Ever wondered what doing something as social welfare can bring to you? It can help you secure financial assistance for your college or university tuition.

A Statistics Canada Report for the year 2010 has revealed that students graduating with debt are on a rise, the rise being 8% (57% from 49%) over the past decade. Along with, student debt has risen from $15,200 to $18,800.

Despite these facts and figures, what if you get to know that millions of dollars available for financial assistance go in waste every year, unclaimed?

Carry on reading so that you are able to secure a scholarship for your education.

Do Year Research, always! Never underestimate yourself based on your academic performance. Scholarships are available for everything, and you even can win it based on your personality.

$5000 are awarded to Winners of the Stuck at Prom just to make their prom outfits from duct tape. On the other hand, the Harmony Movement grants $1000 to 10 students who are working for the betterment of society.

Examine and explore websites namely studentwards.com and scholarshipscanada.com, which pertain to have a number of scholarships and awards available.

The president of Edge Interactive, Chris Wilkins, has stated that almost 81% of scholarships do not require academic performance, whereas 70% do not require the students to prove their financial inability.

Mr. Wilkins adds “A lot of scholarships are available in all categories and interests; there are scholarships for culinary arts, pipe fitting, as well as academic pursuits”.

Do not forget to check the office of financial awards at various schools where you are applying. This would help you gain insight about the available funding. Also ask your parents as some employers might also offer employee assistance.

The president of studentawards.com, Suzanne Tyson, says that awards should be prioritized according to the interests. This would help the students find scholarships based on their interests and apply for it right away.

Apply! This is the key.

You would not be able to secure it without applying, says Ms. Tyson.