Newcomer to Canada Scholarship
Making your Canadian career journey a reality & your education more affordable
This scholarship program will be available for eligible students beginning in April 2025.
Are you new to Canada and looking to find your way in the Canadian workforce? At OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges, we’re here to help make your career journey a reality and make your education more affordable!
Our Newcomer to Canada scholarship automatically grants all newcomers a $1,500 scholarship to be taken off their OICC program tuition fee. In addition to this scholarship, students also get access to:
- Free financial aid advice
- Free career training and preparation resources
- Free trial class to ensure your program of interest is the right fit for you
- Tuition Fee Guarantee - we guarantee you'll receive a job offer upon graduation or your money back (terms & conditions apply)
As an OICC student, there’s no limit on the number of scholarships you can qualify for, but the total scholarship amount cannot exceed the total amount of your owed program tuition. View all of our available scholarships here.
Scholarship Details

How it Works
All eligible newcomers to Canada will automatically receive a $1,500 scholarship applied to their program tuition.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is available to all protected persons or those displaced by war currently residing in Canada or have been granted permanent residency within the last 2 years. Students must provide proof of eligibility by presenting their official Canadian ID with date of validity.
This scholarship is available for students at OICC Toronto and Halifax campuses enrolled in one of the following programs:
OICC Toronto campus:
- Personal Support Worker (in person or distance education)
- Early Childhood Assistant (hybrid)
- Home Support Worker (hybrid)
OICC Halifax campus:
- Continuing Care Assistant (in person)
- Early Childhood Education (in person)
Terms and Conditions
As an OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges student, there is no limit on the number of scholarships you can qualify for, but the total scholarship amount cannot exceed the total amount of your owed program tuition. Scholarships are not eligible for cash back and do not represent cash value.
How to Apply
You don’t need to do a thing! Eligible students will automatically receive a $1,500 scholarship toward their program tuition fees once they have provided proof of status.