BFCN Scholarship Directory 2025

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 and based in Woodbridge, Ontario. BFCN provides free and low-cost programs and services to support Black communities and also connects people with resources and other local organizations. There are three key pillars to our work: Community Advocacy, Community Resources, and Community Programs which includes the BFCN Scholarship Program.

Each year BFCN presents annual scholarships and awards to Black youth pursuing post-secondary undergraduate education in Canada. These $1,000 awards are granted to students who have demonstrated community involvement, leadership qualities and financial need. To learn more and apply for the 14th Annual BFCN Scholarships and 11th Annual Aim 2 Achieve Awards, please visit bfcn.ca/scholarships. Applications are launched in April and due July 31 of each year.

The BFCN Scholarship Directory is one of our most important initiatives. Post-secondary education is not widely accessible and we believe that all youth should have access to the educational opportunities they wish to pursue. The BFCN Scholarship Directory is an accurate and informative resource of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to help students pay for post-secondary undergraduate education in Canada.

Each year, thousands of dollars go unclaimed because students are unaware of what is available and information is often outdated or inaccessible. Our hope is that this directory will continue to guide students, families, and educators towards securing financial support. Student achievement is one of our main goals and scholarships and resources such as these can help youth achieve their goals both in and out of school.

BFCN is a volunteer run organization and is always looking for support. If you would like to collaborate or make a donation, please email info@bfcn.ca or call 416-566-2731. We look forward to connecting and thank you for your investment in our work! Together we can strengthen and support the Black family unit and improve student achievement, one student, one adult, one family at a time.

President’s Message

Dear Students, Parents, Caregivers, and Educators,

We are so happy to announce the launch of the BFCN Scholarship Directory! We hope that you will continue to find this resource informative and useful whether you are a student, parent, family member, or educator. We believe that education is one of the keys to success and that all youth should have the opportunity to advance their academic careers with further educational opportunities. Scholarships, bursaries and awards help make these goals more achievable by financially assisting students with the often inaccessible and high costs of post-secondary education.

We created this directory to highlight existing scholarships, bursaries and awards that are available for students pursuing post-secondary undergraduate education in Canada. The BFCN scholarship directory continues to grow and we hope that each scholarship, bursary, and award is granted to a youth in our community. Each page in the directory represents a different entry and includes a summary of the criteria as well as important information you need in order to apply. Entries that are highlighted in blue represent scholarships, awards, and bursaries whose due dates have not yet been confirmed. We have also included a personalized checklist at the bottom of each page; however, it is very important to carefully read the criteria and instructions on each organization's website or application as information can and does change. BFCN is not liable for any inaccuracies which may appear in this document.

As always, this resource is a work in progress and will be updated throughout the year. If you are an organization or an individual who knows of any other scholarships which were not included in this directory, please help us by filling out this Google Form and/or forwarding the information to us at info@bfcn.ca. Please share this resource widely so we can increase overall access and get it into the hands (or on the screens) of our youth. Thank you to everyone who has shared the Scholarship Directory over the years and given feedback! For more information or to share your feedback, please contact us at info@bfcn.ca or at 416-566-2731.

Thank you for your continued support.

Cheryl Yarde

President

Application Tips & Tricks

Confirm that you are eligible for the award and meet (most of) the criteria. If you’re not sure, ask, and be prepared to make the case for why you should still be considered!

Contact the organization if you ever have questions about the application process.

Prepare in advance and give yourself enough time to complete the application.

Read the instructions very carefully. One small error can eliminate your application!

Take note of the due date and time. Does the application need to be received by the date or only postmarked (i.e. in the post office by the date)? Be mindful of any stated submission time (e.g. before 11:59 PM).

If it’s a paper application, use a black pen, unless otherwise specified. If you’re submitting online and get to select a font, be sure to choose one that is more neutral and easy to read (e.g. Arial vs Pinyon Script).

Do a practice/rough copy before completing the real application. Proofread a few times and then send it to a friend to proofread again!

Write a generic 500 word letter of intent outlining your goals, achievements, academic and career plans. Most scholarships require a letter or essay of some form. If you have a generic one completed, all you have to do is modify it based on the criteria of the scholarship you are applying for!

The tip above ^ also applies for Cover Letters and Resumes!

Update your letter of intent, cover letter and resume as you gain new experiences so it’s always ready to go.

When writing, be yourself and be honest! Try to set yourself apart from others. Don't just list your accomplishments or activities. Explain them and demonstrate why they make you more qualified and deserving. You got this!

Ask a trusted professional (e.g. teacher, coach, or employer) to provide a good reference. If relevant, consider asking them to be your reference for the year instead of just one application.

Give your references enough time to prepare the reference letters. If possible, ask for the letters to be submitted on official letterhead.

Order a sufficient amount of transcripts, especially before the school year ends. Confirm if official copies are needed for the application.

Triple-check your application package to ensure all documents are included and in the right order or format.

Smile for the camera! Have a high resolution digital headshot photo ready to go as it is usually a requirement for applications.

Have a question? Call BFCN at 416-566-2731 or contact us via email at info@bfcn.ca!

Know that you are important and worthy regardless of the outcome of your scholarship application!

Name: STEAM Horizon Awards

Value: $25,000

Available: 5

Due Date: January 15, 2025

Organization: Ingenium Foundation

Address: Ingenium Foundation

2421 Lancaster Road

Ottawa, Ontario

K1G 5A3

Website: https://steamhorizonawards.ca/

Email: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Phone: 613-995-5521 or 1-800-288-0471

Fax: 613-996-2589

Facebook: Ingenium Foundation - Fondation Ingenium

Summary: These awards invite Canada’s youth to promote positive changes throughout their community using science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident of Canada and either preparing to enroll in Fall 2024 or currently enrolled in their first year of post-secondary education in a STEAM field. Applicants must be recognized for STEAM-related accomplishments in a formal or informal way as well as maintaining a minimum academic average of 80% or higher. Selection criteria includes academic excellence, communication skills, passion for solving real world problems, and potential to become ambassadors to younger generations for STEAM fields. Applicants must be 16 to 18 years of age at the time of the application deadline.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letters of Support: 2

□ Official Transcript

□ Video (Up to 2 Minutes)

□ Online Submission

Name: The Rev. John C. Holland Youth Scholarship

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: January 9, 2026

Organization: Rev. John C. Holland Awards

Address: The Reverend John C. Holland Awards

30 West Avenue North

Hamilton, Ontario

L8L 8B8

Website: http://www.johnhollandawards.com/applications/

Email: jchaselection@hbhc.ca or johnhollandawards@gmail.com

Phone: 905-865-1027 or 905-521-9646

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/John-C-Holland/100014434153385/

Summary: The Reverend John C. Holland Youth Achievement Awards are for youth of African or Caribbean descent who will be or are currently attending a post-secondary institution. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to service in their school and or community. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Convention refugee and the City of Hamilton must be their principal residence. Applicants must be 16 to 24 years of age at the time of the application deadline.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: Up to 350 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Online Submission

Name: CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter’s Ann Newman Scholarship

Value: Up to $1,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: January 29, 2026, at 5pm EST.

Organization: The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Ontario Canada Chapter

Address: CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter - Scholarship Committee ℅

Yolanda McClean

80 Commerce Valley Drive East, Suite 1

Markham, ON L3T 0B2

Website: https://www.cbtu.ca/scholarships

Application Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12nEiaP-OxE_-WzL9s-rUAqeY7f7OvC30/view?pli=1

Email: ymcclean@cupe.on.ca and copy andreamccormack60@yahoo.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBTUCanada

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBTU_Canada

Summary: This Fund was established to provide partial scholarships to members of CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter, their children, grandchildren primarily and then youth in the Black community pursuing a post-secondary education. Any student who has graduated or will be graduating from High School or an equivalent program, and who will be or is attending a Canadian recognized post-secondary institution such as a college, trade school or

university, and is a member, child, grandchild or family member of a CBTU member in good standing, or a youth in the Black community, is eligible to apply.

Applications can be sent via email to ymcclean@cupe.on.ca with the subject line "CBTU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION". Please also ensure that Andrea McCormack is copied on the email at AndreaMcCormack60@yahoo.ca.

Checklist:

□ Application Form

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Passport-Sized Photograph: 1

□ Essay: Up To 250 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Financial Budget

□ Passport-Sized Photographs: 2

□ Online Submission

Name: 3M National Student Fellowship

Value: $5,000

Available: Up to 10

Due Date: January 31, 2025

Organization: Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)

Address: STLHE/SAPES

260 Dalhousie Street

Suite #204

Ottawa, Ontario

K1N 7E4

Website: http://www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-national-student-fellowship/

Email: 3mnsf@stlhe.ca - Dr. Anita Acai, Coordinator

Facebook: The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)

Phone: 613-241-0018 Fax: 613-241-0019

Summary: These scholarships are for full-time students at a Canadian institution who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their lives and at school. These students also embrace a vision of education that enhances their academic experience and beyond. Specific details about the application package and criteria can be found on the website. Be sure to read them carefully. Winners will be invited to a conference and retreat in June working with other members on a collaborative project to enhance teaching and learning at the post-secondary level.

Checklist

□ Nomination Letter

□ Letters of Support

□ Statement from VP of Students

□ Official Transcript

□ Written Components

□ Online Submission

Name: The Mensa Canada Scholarships

Value: Up to $2,500

Available: Varies

Due Date: January 31, 2026

Organization: Mensa Canada

Address: Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme

150 Eglinton Avenue East

Suite 402

Toronto, Ontario

M4P 1E8

Website: http://www.mensacanada.ca/index-e.html

Email: essay@mensacanada.ca or contactus@mensacanada.ca

Facebook: Mensa Canada

Summary: The Mensa Canada Scholarships are awarded to full-time students attending a Canadian post-secondary institution. The applicants must be 18+ years old and Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. The awards are based on the submitted essay, which outlines your career plan and your strategy for achieving your goals. Other requirements may vary depending on the specific award. Applicants must be at least 18 at the time of the application deadline.

Checklist

□ Application (Submission) Form

□ Essay: 250 Words

□ Online Submission

Name: BLSA Osgoode LSAT Bursary

Value: $1,245

Available: 4

Due Date: February 16, 2025 (@ 11:59 PM EST.)

Organization: Black Law Students' Association of Osgoode Hall Law School

Website: http://blsaosgoode.com/prospective-students/lsatbursary/

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK0yYuYoDzJiRAyafn4uWyzQeGRHfN15xwaTO2PBlL3eFmeA/viewform

E-mail: blsa@osgoode.yorku.ca

Instagram: Osgoode Black Law Students Association

Summary: This bursary is for a Black student to access the HarvardReady LSAT

prep course in order to strengthen their candidacy and work towards

increasing representation of Black individuals in the legal profession.

Applicants must demonstrate financial need and community involvement.

Check out the website for specific details about eligibility. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to attend our annual Black Excellence Gala, where they will be formally "presented" with the bursary. This is an optional opportunity and not by any means a requirement!

Checklist

□ Three question: Each Up To 250 Words

□ Online Submission

Name: Kola Iluyomade Scholarship Awards 2025

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: March 4, 2025 by 4 p.m.

Organization: Peel Association of African Canadian Educators (PAACE)

Address: Peel District School Board

Website: https://paaceorg.wordpress.com/

Application: Kola Iluyomade - Application Form 2024/2025

Email: PAACE@peelsb.com

Summary: The Kola Iluyomade Scholarship Awards 2025 was created in memory of Kola Iluyomade, a Peel District School Board anti-Black racism activist. There are five (5) categories from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Requirement: Please read the following to learn more about PDSB

anti-Black racism activist, Kola Iluyomade:

https://sites.google.com/pdsb.net/kola-iluyomade/home

Requirement: Please have ONE PDSB staff member complete the

following REFERENCE FORM: https://forms.gle/PYw9PwQevvZryNhf8

For the Grade 12 scholarship the candidate should:

-demonstrated commitment to learning and academic success - copy of

official acceptance letter into an accredited post-secondary institution

-demonstrated advocacy and leadership to further empower Black

students

-involved in a Black Student Alliance, Black Affinity Group, or another

group that fosters change, promotes social justice causes, and/or

dismantling anti-Black racism

-has a strong knowledge of anti-Black racism and its impact on Black

students.

Please see the application for requirements for each category.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Statement Response File

□ Reference Contact Information

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Online Submission

Name: Investing in Our Diversity Scholarships

Value: Up to $4,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: March 21, 2025 (Before 5 PM)

Organization: Toronto Housing

Address: Attn: Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship

Toronto Community Housing

931 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 2H2

Website: https://www.torontohousing.ca/IIODS

Email: economic.opportunities@torontohousing.ca

Phone: 416-981-6300

Facebook: Toronto Community Housing

Summary: These scholarships are for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

youth 29 and under who will be entering or continuing post-secondary education in an accredited Canadian educational or training program. Applicants must be Toronto Community Housing tenants or people living in the Scadding Court Community Centre (SCCC) catchment area (Lake Ontario to the south, Bloor Street to the north, Yonge St. to the east, and Lansdowne Ave. to the west). Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong contribution in anti-racism, diversity and equity. A second year of funding is available for successful candidates who attend specific institutions.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay or Artistic Entry: 500 Words OR Video/Poem/Art Piece with Summary of 150 Words

□ Biography: 100 Words

□ Resume

□ Letters of Reference: 1 (Academic or Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Budget and Financial Statement

□ Photograph

Name: The Merit Award Bursary

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: March 24, 2025

Organization: The Merit Award

Address: c/o Fasken Martineau DuMoulin

Attn: Brian Smeenk

333 Bay Street

Suite #2400

Bay Adelaide Centre, Box #20

Toronto, Ontario

M5H 2T6

Website: https://www.meritaward.ca/

Email: info@meritaward.ca

Phone: 416-324-9000

Facebook: Merit Award Bursary Program

Summary: This bursary is awarded to a grade 11 or 12 student who is currently enrolled in full-time high school or post-secondary education. Applicants must be students of/from a participating school in the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board or Peel District School Board (see here for a list of participating schools). Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to school work, extracurricular activities, and volunteerism.

Checklist

□ Applicant Form

□ Letters of Reference: 2 Teachers

□ Online Submission

Name: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Past President's Scholarship

Value: Up to $5,000

Available: 8

Due Date: March 28, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m.

Organization: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

Address: 1400 Don Mills Road

Toronto, Ontario

M3B 3N1

Website: https://trreb.ca/scholarships/

Email: Elvan.Karatas@trreb.ca

Phone: 416-443-8100

Facebook: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_trreb

Twitter:

Summary: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board is committed to investing in the next generation of decision-makers and innovators. TRREB’s Past President’s Scholarship helps pave the way for talented secondary school students as they continue their journey to higher education. For nearly two decades, this initiative has awarded scholarships on behalf of its members to graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education. To qualify, students must demonstrate academic achievement, show an interest in a field related to the real estate industry, leadership skills and community involvement, address a real estate industry-related question, and write a 1,500- to 1800-word essay on one of two topics.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letters of References: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Original Transcript

□ Resume or CV

□ Passport-Sized Photograph: 1

□ Online Submission

Name: Horatio Alger Scholarships

Value: Up to $25,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: March 31, 2025

Organization: The Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Address: 151 Bloor Street West

12th Floor

Toronto, Ontario

M5S 1S4

Website: https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/

Email: boursescanadascholarships@horatioalger.org

Phone: 1-800-684-9040

Facebook: The Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Summary: Canadian scholarships are available for students (grade 11) in all provinces and territories in Canada interested in pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants need to exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university in Canada starting Fall 2026, prove financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per household is required) and be involved in co-curricular activities and community service. The applicant should also display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70% and be a Canadian citizen

Offer graduate scholarships also.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Official Transcript

□ Budget and Financial Statement

□ Online Submission

Name: Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion

Value: $4,000

Available: 6

Due Date: March 31, 2025 @ 5 p.m.

Organization: Nahom Berhane Scholarship

Address: Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion

c/o Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services

340 College St. Suite 500

Toronto, ON

M5T 3A9

Website: https://nahom.org/about-the-scholarship/scholarship-application

Email: info@nahom.org

Phone: 416-324-8677

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accessalliance.ca/p/DFvTHGoSJrI/?img_index=1

Summary: The Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion provides assistance to youth with a proven track record of volunteerism, community service, and leadership in the community. In addition, the youth are in need of financial support to attend a post-secondary institution, including universities, colleges and professional trades training.

The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residence status, or be in the process of obtaining permanent residency in Canada, 30 years old or younger on December 31, 2025 and currently living and have lived in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area - see map) for at least two years. Also be sponsored by a Mentor who will write a letter of support and commit to supporting the applicant in their educational journey through the course of at least one entire academic year, be enrolled in or in the process of applying to a Canadian college, university, trades school or other institution for the upcoming year on a full-time basis (as defined by the school). Also be enrolled in a course of study leading to a first degree, diploma or license. Priority will be given to applicants who: i) Demonstrate financial need ii) Are youth of African Descent iii) Are from single-parent families iv) Are from newcomer families v) Are from first or second generation immigrant families

Checklist

□ Online application Form

□ Mentor Sponsorship Letter and Agreement

□ Budget Template

□ Online application Form

Name: Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association Scholarship

Value: Up to $5,000

Available: Up to 11

Due Date: March 31, 2025

Organization: Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)

Address: Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)

449 Eagle Street,

Newmarket, Ontario

L3Y 1K7

Website: https://www.naccacommunity.ca/scholarship-award-2025.html#/

Email: scholarship@naccacommunity.ca

Phone: 905-781-6222

Summary: The NACCA Scholarship is awarded to students who are entering their

first year of full time postsecondary studies; this also includes apprenticeship or trade programs. These students demonstrate academic excellence (80% in 6 Ontario Grade 12 credits) and a commitment to community service in order to break down barriers and build inclusive spaces. The York Region applicants must be involved in building their community through volunteerism and leadership, and have demonstrated excellence in their academic pursuits. NACCA will be awarding Scholarships of $1,500 each to selected recipients in support of their post-secondary education. One student who has overcome significant setbacks while excelling in these areas will receive the Iris Malcolm Memorial Award of $5,000.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Statement

□ Official Transcripts (Grade 11 & 12)

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Proof of Enrollment

Name: The Giller Mantella Scholarship

Value: $10,000

Available: 3

Due Date: April 2, 2025

Organization: The Mantella Corporation

Address: 1 Greensboro Dr,

Etobicoke, ON

M9W 1C8

Website: https://gillerprize.ca/giller-mantella-scholarship/

Email: https://gillerprize.ca/contact/

Facebook: Giller Mantella Scholarship - Facebook

Summary: The Giller Mantella Scholarship is a collaboration between the Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation. The scholarship is for Black, Indigenous and racialized students across Canada planning to start or continue full-time English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing studies. The scholarship will award $10,000 to three deserving recipients each year to further their education. The program will run for three years with the potential to be extended.

Apply if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is planning

to start or continue full-time studies in your first bachelor’s degree or

diploma in English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing. Also if you

identify as a Black, Indigenous or racialized student as per Statistics

Canada categories and have a minimum cumulative average of 75% or

equivalent over the last three terms of available marks.

Checklist

□ Reference form

□ Transcripts of the last three terms of available marks

□ A 300 to 500-word essay describing your passion for literature

□ A 50 to 100-word biography

□ Email Submission

Name: The Dream Never Dies Scholarship

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: April 7, 2025

Organization: The Dream Never Dies Foundation

Address: Sheridan College-Davis Campus-EDGE

H-Wing Room H153

C/O The Dream Never Dies Foundation

7899 McLaughlin Road

Brampton, ON

L6Y 5H9

Website: https://www.thedreamneverdies.org/scholarships

Email: info@thedreamneverdies.org

Phone: 289-752-7603

Facebook: The Dream Never Dies Foundation In Memory of Lloyd Christopher

Skeen

Summary: The Dream Never Dies (DNDF) Scholarship was established in 2003 after the tragic loss of Lloyd Christopher Skeen to a sudden cardiac arrhythmia event. While pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot, Lloyd and his family struggled financially. These scholarships are awarded to students in need of financial support in their pursuit of post-secondary education, particularly in the field of aviation. Each scholarship has different criteria so see the website for specific details.

Checklist

□ Online Application

Checklist Varies For Each Scholarship

Name: Find Your Path Scholarship

Value: $500

Available: Varies

Due Date: April 11, 2025

Organization: Find Your Path

Website: http://www.fypcanada.com/application

Email: info@fypcanada.com

Phone: 647-774-6186

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourpathca/

Summary: The Find Your Path Scholarship Program aims to recognize and support

individuals who are the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education. Applicants must be graduating from a high school in the GTA and accepted to an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a positive contribution to their school and/or local communities.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Statement: Up to 300 Words

□ Resume

□ Letter of Reference: 1

□ Official Transcript

□ Copy of Parent(s) Tax Returns or T4 Document

□ Online Submission

Name: Easter Seals Ontario Scholarship Program

Value: Up to $5,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: April 17, 2025

Organization: Easter Seals Ontario

Address: One Concorde Gate,

Suite 700

Toronto, ON M3C 3N6

Website: https://services.easterseals.org/other-programs/scholarships/

Application Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VVHFYLG

Email: scholarships@easterseals.org

Phone: 416-421-8778 or 1-800-668-6252 Ext. 367

Fax: 416-696-1035

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EasterSealsON/

Summary: Easter Seals Ontario has proudly supported over 300 students with physical disabilities to achieve their academic goals since 1996 through our Scholarship Program, totaling over $600,000!

To be eligible for a scholarship, all candidates must have a permanent physical disability that impacts their mobility; be a current or past client of Easter Seals Ontario or are able to provide a letter confirming diagnosis from a health care professional; have applied or been accepted to an accredited university or college and will be attending full-time or part-time (classes taken in person, virtually or a combination are acceptable) and be a resident of Ontario.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Proof of Enrollment

□ Recent Official Transcript

□ Two Letters of Reference (Academic & Community)

□ Essay (Max. Word Count 250)

□ Email Submission

Name: DBEN Cultivating Possibilities Awards

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: April 21, 2025

Organization: Durham Black Educators' Network

Address: Durham District School Board

400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby

ON L1R 2K6

Website: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V9FDKhXwVB5Q2366KnHDPLTItY0_knz2vW23Ia6WrBA/edit?usp=sharing

Email: durhamblackeducators@gmail.com

Phone: 905-666-5500 x5342

Facebook: Durham Black Educators' Network

Summary: Durham District School Board (DDSB) offers various scholarships and

awards that students can apply for in their graduating year of high school.

Applicants must live in and attend school in the DDSB region. Each award has different criteria so see the website for specific details.

Checklist

Checklist Varies Per Award

Name: Canadian Hearing Services Scholarship Program

Value: Varies

Available: Up to $3,000

Due Date: April 25, 2025

Organization: Canadian Hearing Services

Address: 271 Spadina Road

Toronto, Ontario

M5R 2V3

Website: https://www.chs.ca/scholarships

Email: giving@chs.ca

Phone: 1-866-518-0000 x4330

Facebook: Canadian Hearing Services

Summary: These scholarships are for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students who are

pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution, inside or

outside of Canada. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and must

demonstrate community involvement. See website for specific details

about eligibility.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay or Video: Up to 250 Words or 2 Minutes

□ Reference Forms: 2

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Proof of Enrollment

□ Letter of Academic Accommodation

□ Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

□ Audiogram

□ Budget

□ Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment

□ Online Submission

Name: Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Bursaries & Founders

Award

Value: $6,000

Available: 25

Due Date: April 25, 2025

Organization: Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation

Address: 2235 Sheppard Avenue East

#1600

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M2J 5B8

Website: https://www.cstfoundation.ca/student-awards/bursary-award

Website: https://www.cstfoundation.ca/student-awards/founders-award

Email: foundation@cst.org

Phone: 1-877-876-8305

Facebook: CST Foundation

Summary: The CST Foundation Bursaries are awarded to students are a Canadian

citizen, permanent resident or Protected Person in Canada and who have

completed high school level education, or equivalent, by Fall 2025. They

should also have been accepted to a post-secondary program at an eligible institution in Canada, attending Fall 2025 and who require financial assistance to access post-secondary education for the first time. The student should also be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education. From university degrees to apprenticeships, all Canadian post-secondary education programs are eligible for bursaries. The funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition and related expenses such as books, supplies or living expenses.

Checklist for Bursary

□ Application Form

□ Short Essay Question

□ Letters of Reference: 1

□ High School Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Financial Need Personal Statement

Name: 2025 Smile Bursary

Value: $1,000

Available: 10 (5 in Canada and 5 in Jamaica)

Due Date: April 30, 2025

Organization: Single Mothers Inspiring Leadership In Education (Smile)

Address: Single Mothers Inspiring Leadership In Education (Smile)

878253 5th Line

East Mulmur, Ontario

L9V 0L1

Website: http://www.thesmilefoundation.ca/bursaries-2/

Email: bursary@thesmilefoundation.ca

Phone: 905-744-8555

Facebook: Single Mothers Inspiring Leadership In Education

Summary: These bursaries are applicable to low-income single mothers of (a)

child(ren) under the age of 18. Applications must be mailed to the above address. Applicants must be Canadian citizen, permanent resident or currently living in Jamaica. They should also be pursuing post-secondary education, a qualification upgrade, diploma, or certificate course. Winners must be able to attend the Smile Gala in November.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: 300 to 500 Words

□ Cover Letter

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Letter of Enrollment

□ Photograph

Name: Meridian’s Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship

Value: $10,000

Available: 1

Due Date: April 30, 2025

Organization: Meridian Credit Union

Address: 3280 Bloor Street West

Centre Tower

7th Floor

Toronto, Ontario

M8X 2X3

Website:

https://www.meridiancu.ca/about-meridian/community-and-social-impact/the-sean-jackson-scholarship-program#tab-16377

Email: scholarship@meridiancu.ca

Phone: 1-866-592-2226 or 416-597-0165

Facebook: Meridian Credit Union

Summary: This scholarship is for a student who is an Ontario resident and planning

to enter their first year of study in the fall academic term at a recognized, publicly funded Canadian college or university. The student must have achieved an academic average of 80% or higher and demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their community. This can be achieved through volunteerism that demonstrates leadership and/or initiating innovative community projects.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essays (3 short)

□ Letters of Recommendation: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance

Name: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary

Scholarship Awards

Value: $1,200

Available: 5

Due Date: April 30, 2025

Organization: The Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC), Mississauga Chapter

Address: Scholarship Committee

4983 Rathkeale Road

Mississauga, ON

L5V 2B3

Website: https://mississauga.cbwc-ontario.org/apply-for-scholarships/

Email: education.mississauga@cbwc-ontario.org

Phone: 905-819-8361

Fax: 905-819-0189

Summary: The Post-Secondary Scholarship Award recognizes the academic achievement of Black youth graduating grade 12 of the Ontario Secondary School system in 2025. Recipients of the post-secondary awards must be able to demonstrate a solid academic and volunteer service. They must also be accepted to first year of study in a Canadian post-secondary and a resident of Peel or surrounding areas. Applicants must also attend the Scholarship Award Ceremony on June 7, 2025, in order to receive their award.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Proof of Acceptance

□ Online Submission

Notes

CBWC (Mississauga Chapter) also offers $1,200 scholarships for an adult, a teacher and the Joycelyn Callender Registered Nurse Scholarship. See the website for more details about the criteria.

Name: The Zach Sutherland & Kaya Firth Resiliency Scholarship

Value: $1,500

Available: Varies

Due Date: May 1, 2025

Organization: Choose 2 Be Resilient

Website: https://choose2beresilient.com/how-to-apply/

Email: zkresilience21@gmail.com

Summary: The Zach Sutherland & Kaya Firth Resiliency Scholarship is an education

award of $1,500 for post-secondary education pursued at the university,

college or apprenticeship level. It is open to Canadian youth who live or attend/ed school in the Halton Hills area, are aged 17 to 24 and who have found resiliency through grieving the loss of a loved one.

Checklist

□ Essay

□ Online Submission

Name: The Paget Warner Scholarship

Value: $5,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: March 31, 2025

Organization: The Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP)

Address: 2 Toronto St,

Suite 335,

Toronto, ON M5C 2B5

Website: https://caufp.ca/programs/scholarships/

Application: https://caufp.ca/dentons-caufp-scholarship-application/

Email: communications@caufp.ca

Phone: 905-865-1027 or 905-521-9646

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caufp

Summary: The Paget Warner Scholarship

The Paget Warner Scholarship provides a $5,000 scholarship to a Black student who is interested in pursuing a career in the Business field. All applicants must be enrolled in either a Canadian university or College to be eligible for this scholarship.

The Black Business Scholarship

The Black in Business Scholarship provides a grant to a black student

who is interested in a business career, has demonstrated a commitment

to the black community and academic excellence. All applicants must be

enrolled in either the 11th or the 12th grade at a Canadian secondary

institution.

The Dentons-CAUFP Scholarship

The Dentons-CAUFP Scholarship provides a $5,000 renewable

scholarship to a first-year law student at a Canadian law school who has

an interest in business law, and has demonstrated a commitment to the

black community and academic excellence.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Recent Official Transcript

□ Answer Questions (Max. Word Count 300)

□ Online Submission

Name: AEBS Scholarships

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: May 12, 2025 (Before 11:55 PM)

Organization: The York Region District School Board Alliance of Educators for Black

Students (A.E.B.S.)

Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qT1qRKWKeOTpqJ-Wz_OecIpQGJFFgmmF0aqAgl2n7yA/edit?tab=t.0

Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGqQijMpPVA

Email: Charlotte Reid charlottereid60@gmail.com or

Elaine Ricketts elaine.ricketts@yrdsb.ca

Phone: Charlotte Reid 416-540-1005

Facebook: Alliance of Educators for Black Students

Summary: These scholarships are for students of Black of African Caribbean heritage who are in their graduating year of high school in the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). See the website for the full list of scholarships and awards. Applicants are asked to reference the scholarship they are applying for and make explicit connections between the criteria and the work that they are doing at school, in the community, and/or in the YRDSB.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Statement: 250 to 500 Words

□ Letter of Reference: 1 (Academic or Community)

□ Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: Rotary Peace Fellowship

Value: Fully Funded Fellowship

Available: Up to 130

Due Date: May 15, 2025

Organization: The Rotary Foundation

Address: Rotary International,

One Rotary Center,

1560 Sherman Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201-3698, USA

Website: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

Application Form: https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application

Email: https://my.rotary.org/en/contact

Phone: 1 866-976-8279 (toll free) or 1 847-866-3000

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotary

Summary: Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.

Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities,

the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and

development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The

fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip

transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work

experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to

community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year,

The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees

and up to 80 for certificate studies at premier universities.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Academic and/or professional recommendations

□ Personal statement video and essays

□ Transcripts from postsecondary colleges and universities attended (master's only)

□ English language proficiency test scores (master's only)

□ Social impact plan (certificate only)

□ Email Submission

Name: The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations Annual Bursary

Award

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: May 16, 2025 (no later than 5:00 p.m.)

Organization: The Alliance of Jamaica Alumni Associations (AJAA)

Address: 4 Louvre Circle

Brampton, Ontario

L6P 1W2

Website: http://www.ajaacanada.com/graduates

Application Form: https://forms.gle/Mcp59uSqSj7ggFXm8

Email: graduates@ajaacanada.com

Phone: 416-498-9934

Facebook: The Alliance of Jamaica Alumni Associations

Summary: The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations Annual Bursary Award is open to all graduating 2025 Ontario high school students of Jamaican descent who are accepted into a post-secondary education program. The applicant must have maintained a minimum “B” average in the last two years of high school and provide a letter of endorsement from a school official. The applicant must also provide evidence of community service or involvement.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Official Transcript

□ Online Submission

Name: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary

Scholarship Awards

Value: $1,000

Available: 1

Due Date: May 26, 2025

Organization: The Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC) Ajax-Pickering

Chapter

Address: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box #31034

Westney Heights

RPO 15 Westney Road North

Ajax, Ontario

L1T 3V2

Website: https://ajax-pickering.cbwc-ontario.org/apply-for-scholarships/

Email: cbwc.ajaxpickering@gmail.com

Phone: 1-866-986-2292 x200

Summary: This scholarship is for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (female/male) who self-identifies as a member of the Black or African Diaspora community. The student must be between the ages of 17 and 20 graduating from a Durham region high school and planning to attend a Canadian post-secondary institution in the Fall 2025 semester. The applicants must reside in Ajax or Pickering, demonstrate financial need and have made a contribution to the Black community. .

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Proof of Acceptance

□ Online Submission

Name: The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) Bursary

Value: $1,000

Available: 22

Due Date: May 28, 2025 @ 5 p.m. EST.

Organization: The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)

Address: 180 Dundas Street West

Suite #505

Toronto, Ontario

M5G 1Z8

Website: https://ojen.ca/en/program/bursaries-grade-12-students

Email: info@ojen.ca

Phone: 416-761-9963

Fax: 416-800-9034

Facebook: The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)

Summary: The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) offers a number of annual awards that recognize the exceptional contributions of individuals and organizations who advance justice education in Ontario. There are bursaries for grade 12 students pursuing studies towards a career in Law. There are also bursaries available to grade 12 students in Ontario, pursuing post-secondary studies related to the many careers in the justice system at an Ontario University or College.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay (250 Words)

□ Academic Reference: 1 (Contact information)

□ Online Submission

Name: WIBCA Scholarship Awards

Value: Varies

Available: 3

Due Date: May 30, 2025 (Before 5 PM)

Organization: West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA)

Address: West Island Black Community Association Inc.

48C, 4th Avenue South

Roxboro, Quebec

H8Y 2M2

Website: https://wibca.org/scholarships

Email: admin@wibca.org

Phone: 514-683-3925

Facebook: Wibca Montreal NPO

Summary: These scholarship awards are to recognize students with strong

determination and commitment to higher education and to assist students who have overcome adversity. To be eligible for these awards, students must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and a resident of the Greater Montreal Area. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement with WIBCA and with the wider community.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letter of Intent: 2 Pages

□ Resume

□ Letters of Reference: 2

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Transcripts

□ Online Submission

Notes

The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) also offers the Empowered Woman Scholarship Award sponsored by author Alvina Ryan and is dedicated to empowering, supporting, and promoting the achievement and academic excellence of a female Black student. See the website for more details about criteria.

Name: Jerome Henry Foundation Scholarships & Bursaries

Value Up to $1,500

Available: 4

Due Date: May 31, 2025

Organization: The Jerome Henry Foundation

Address: 2682 Eglinton Avenue

P.O. Box #42505

Medical Centre P.O.

Scarborough, Ontario

M1K 2S0

Website: https://www.thejeromehenryfoundation.com/whats-on

Email: jeromehenryfoundation@gmail.com

Phone: 416-937-8908

Facebook: Jerome Henry Foundation

Summary: These scholarships and bursaries are to provide educational grants to

children, youth and/or schools in need, thereby, contributing to ongoing

enrichment in the lives of children and youth and their achievement of excellence in education. Applicants must reside in the GTA and must be applying to or currently attending post-secondary education full-time. Applicants must also be related to a past or present Magic Athletic Club Member.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Statement: Up To 750 Words

□ Resume

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Proof of Identification/Residence

□ Financial Statement

Name: Lincoln M. Alexander Award

Value: $5,000

Available: 3

Due Date: May 31, 2025

Organization: Government of Ontario

Address: Lincoln M. Alexander Award

Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

438 University Avenue

6th Floor

Toronto, Ontario

M5G 2K8

Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-inclusion#section-0

Email: ontariohonoursandawards@ontario.ca

Phone: 416-314-7526

Fax: 416-314-7743

Toll-Free: 1-877-832-8622

TTY: 416-327-2391

Facebook: Ontario Government

Summary: These awards recognize youth who have demonstrated leadership in

eliminating racial discrimination in Ontario. Student Award applicants must be secondary school students attending an accredited provincial secondary school in Ontario and planning to enter a post-secondary institution as a full-time student. Students must be nominated by their school. Community Award applicants must be youth between the ages of 16 and 25 who are nominated by a community organization or agency that works extensively in the area of race relations. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Checklist

□ Nomination Package

□ Description of Achievement

□ Letters of Reference: 2

□ Online Submission (Optional)

Name: The Cultural Expressions for CHANGE Post-Secondary Arts

Scholarship

Value: $1,000

Available: 4

Due Date: May 31, 2025

Organization: Cultural Expressions for CHANGE Inc.

Address: Scholarship Committee

571 Cattail Court

Pickering, Ontario

L1V 6A4

Website: https://ce4c.ca/our-programming/

Email: info@ce4c.ca

Phone: 647-948-9388

Summary: The Cultural Expressions Post-Secondary Arts Scholarship was launched in 2021 and is presented annually to support the artistic studies of future professionals. This scholarship is open to Grade 12 students who identify as Black, who are attending a Durham Region high school and who have been accepted to an arts program at a Canadian college or university. Eligible arts programs range from the performing arts to museum studies; literary, visual and media arts; to arts administration and curatorial practice, and beyond. Four individual awards of $1,000 each are granted by Cultural Expressions for CHANGE with sponsorship support.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: Up to 500 Words

□ Bio: Up to 100 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Art Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Proof of Acceptance

□ Photograph

□ Examples of Artistic Work

□ Online Submission

Name: Young Gifted and Black Scholarships/Black Education Fund

Scholarships

Value: 12 roster scholarships, each valued at up to $4000

12 one-time bursaries of $1000.

Available: 12

Due Date: May 31, 2025

Organization: Parents Of Black Children & Black Education Fund

Address: 5000 Yonge Street, Ste. 1901

Toronto, Ontario

M2N 7E9

Website: https://parentsofblackchildren.org/young-gifted-and-black-scholarship/

Website: https://blackeducationfund.ca/scholarships

Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BEF_2025

Email: info@parentsofblackchildren.org & scholarships@blackeducationfund.ca

Phone: 1-833-762-2226

Facebook: Parents Of Black Children & Black Education Fund

Summary: The 2025 scholarship program is generously supported by our partners at Kindred Foundation, Grace United Church, Peel Region Football and Parents of Black Children Canada.

These scholarships are to support the academic endeavours of students

who identify as Black and are residents of Ontario. The applicants must

be accepted into a post-secondary institution that is located in Canada in

September 2025. The applicants must also be registered as full-time

students.

Roster scholarships are awarded as $1000 per year, up to 4

years with proof of enrollment

Of the roster scholarships available:

Three (3) roster scholarships are reserved for Black students within the

2SLGBTQIA+ community

Five (5) are designated for those pursuing studies in mental health, health sciences, or sciences.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Statement: Up to 750 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Photograph

□ Online Application

Name: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary

Scholarship Awards

Value: $1,000

Available: 1

Due Date: June 6, 2025

Organization: The Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC)

Markham Chapter

Website: https://markham.cbwc-ontario.org/apply-for-scholarships/

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOHRrFdxln43KqVbhYOwuyc3WRB-MX2sueQy6u0Kkb0IMylw/viewform

Email: https://markham.cbwc-ontario.org/contact/

Phone: 1-866-986-2292

Summary: This scholarship is for an African-Canadian or African-Caribbean student between the ages of 17 and 20 graduating from a Markham region high school and planning to attend a Canadian post-secondary institution in the Fall 2024 semester. The applicants must reside in Markham, with the exception of students who attend a specialized high school, such as an athletic based high school but do not live in Markham, will be eligible to apply for this scholarship award. Also should demonstrate a financial need and have made a contribution to the Black community.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Proof of Acceptance

□ Online Submission

Name: Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship - OFSAA

Value: $5,000

Available: 6

Due Date: June 9, 2025

Organization: Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations - OFSAA

Website: https://www.ofsaa.on.ca/recognition/scholarships/brian-maxwell-memorial/

Email: brianmaxwellscholarship@gmail.com

Facebook: Ontario Federation of School Athletic - Facebook

Summary: The Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to six student-athletes that will be continuing their post-secondary education at a Canadian College or University. Three males and three females will each be awarded a scholarship of $5,000. Preference shall be given to a student whose character is reflective of qualities that Brian Maxwell demonstrated in his life: honesty, integrity, compassion and an unwavering quest to accomplish the best they can, academically and athletically, while supporting his fellow team members.

Candidates must have competed in at least one (1) OFSAA Track & Field

Championship individual event of 800m or longer and/or OFSAA Cross

Country Championship event in high school. Also graduation from Grade

12 having attained a minimum of 80% or better average in their best six

grade 12 university courses as used for post-secondary applications.

Attended Grades 10 and beyond in Canada. Participated in high school

extracurricular activities. Community involvement, such as volunteering,

coaching, fundraising, overseas projects, etc. Involved in other sports and

activities outside of school. MUST be attending a CANADIAN college or

university.

Checklist

□ A personal narrative 500 word limit

□ Letter of reference (maximum of 2) 200 word limit

□ Most recent report card

□ Official School Transcript

□ Proof of Enrollment’

□ OFSAA Participation (summary)

□ Major athletic achievement (summary)

Name: RioCan and BlackNorth Initiative Bursary

Value: $5,300 for university or $2,650 for trades

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 13, 2025

Organization: Black North

Website: https://blacknorth.ca/programs/bursaries/

Nomination Form: RioCan and BlackNorth Initiative Bursary 2025-2026

Email: programs@blacknorth.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackNorthCA

Summary: The RioCan and BlackNorth Initiative Bursary focuses on supporting the black community and helping to make post-secondary education ambitions a reality. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial aid to self-identifying Black Canadian High School students seeking to enter or are currently in university in a real estate-related field through a bursary award. Award recipients who meet all criteria and are selected will receive a $5,300 bursary award for university education and $2,650 for trades education.

The student must identify as Black (Afro-Caribbean, African Canadian,

and/or racialized) and enrolling or enrolled at a Canadian University/

College or Trades School. The student must also be in their final year of

High School or currently enrolled in university and must demonstrate

financial need. They must also be enrolled in one of the qualified fields for

commercial real estate. See List.

Recipients will have the opportunity to sign on to the BlackNorth Connect

Program for mentorship opportunities with some of Canada’s leaders and

professionals. They will also be able to access to Summer 2026

internship opportunities established by RioCan. For the recipients RioCan

is unable to place in internships, BlackNorth will place in internships with

other corporate partners and businesses.

Checklist

□ Online submission

□ Nomination Form

□ Proof of University/College acceptance

□ Official School Transcript

□ Proof of Enrollment

Name: John Rollock Memorial Scholarship

Value: $4,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 13, 2025

Organization: Barbados Canada Foundation (BCF)

Address: Attention: BCF Scholarships Program Coordinator

Barbados Canada Foundation

PO Box #13502

3221 Derry Road #3

Mississauga, Ontario

L5N 8G5

Website: https://www.barbadoscanadafoundation.com/scholarships-program.html

Email: bcfscholarships@gmail.com

Facebook: Barbados Canada Foundation

Summary: This scholarship is for a student of Bajan descent who will be attending an accredited Canadian University or College on a full-time basis. The student must be under the age of 30 and must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. Note that the application is submitted online but the transcript must be sent directly from the educational institute. See the website for more details. Applications must be submitted by email between May 7, 2025, and June 13, 2025. Do NOT apply before May 7, 2025, so that you have the required documents. Applications received after June 13th will not be accepted.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letter of Intent: Up to 500 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Transcript

□ Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: Horatio Alger Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 15, 2025

Organization: The Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Address: 151 Bloor Street West

12th Floor

Toronto, Ontario

M5S 1S4

Website: https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/

Email: boursescanadascholarships@horatioalger.org

Phone: 1-844-422-4200

Facebook: The Horatio Alger Association of Canada

Summary: All applicants must be under the age of 35 and have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1. They must also be applying or enrolled for Fall 2025 in vocational or technical certificate programs at a government or not-for-profit institution with direct pathways to employment. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used towards a university program or towards a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, perseverance in overcoming adversity, and be a Canadian citizen.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Transcript

□ Budget and Financial Statement

□ Online Submission

Name: The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) Black Medical

Student Bursary

Value: $10,000 + Mentorship

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 20, 2025

Organization: The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)

Website: The Foundation For Black Communities

Application Form: FFBC Application Form

Email: mentorship@blackphysicians.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FdnBlkComm

Summary: The FFBC Black Medical Student Bursary is a needs-based award created to support Black students entering their first year of medical school at select Canadian institutions. This bursary reflects the Foundation for Black Communities’ commitment to advancing health equity and ensuring that Black communities are represented and supported across all levels of healthcare. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 bursary to help alleviate the financial barriers associated with pursuing a medical education. We recognize the systemic challenges that Black students face in accessing and completing medical training, and this program is designed to empower the next generation of Black physicians by providing both financial relief and a signal of community support.

This bursary is open to students who self-identify as Black (including African, Caribbean, African Nova Scotian, or multiracial with Black ancestry) and are entering their first year at one of the eligible medical schools, Dalhousie Medical School, McGill School of Medicine or Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine. They should also demonstrate financial need and show a commitment to community involvement and leadership.

Checklist

□ Online submission

□ Completed application form

□ Letter of application

□ Letter of reference from a volunteer organization

□ Proof of acceptance/enrollment at eligible medical school

□ Financial documentation (if requested)

Name: United Achievers' Club Scholarship

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 23, 2025

Organization: The United Achievers’ Club Of Brampton

Address: United Achievers’ Club

2024 Scholarship Awards Committee

P.O. Box 74015

Brampton, ON

L6V 4J7

Website: https://www.unitedachieversclub.com/copy-of-who-we-are

Application: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.unitedachieversclub.com/_files/ugd/2c9db2_8526abb0fbdd4df7af2ce89d007c02ce.pdf

Email: lucysloley@gmail.com or marjorierose@hotmail.com

Phone: 905-459-1942 or 905-454-4956

Summary: To qualify for a United Achievers’ Club Scholarship, the applicant must be

a Black or Caribbean heritage student who is a resident of Peel Region. They must have a strong academic record and will be completing the final year of secondary school in Canada and have received acceptance to pursue studies at a recognized Canadian college or university. They should also be actively involved in the community and extra-curricular activities. Also they should be in need of funding.

The selected candidate must be available for an interview in the 3rd

weekend in July 2024 and able to attend the Scholarship and Recognition Awards to personally receive your scholarship.

Checklist

□ Application Form - Page 1, Page 2, and Page 3

□ Essay:

□ Resume

□ Letter of Support: 2 (1 Academic (on school letterhead), 1 Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance to University

□ Submission by Mail - 5 copies (application plus 4 additional copies)

Name: Dr. Rudy Ffrench Youth Trailblazer Award

Value: $1,000

Available: 2

Due Date: June 27, 2025

Organization: Business Is Jammin’

Address: Attn: Marine Gemeda: BIJ' Manager

Business Is Jammin’

5450 Nora Bernard St,

Suite 200 Halifax NS

B3K 1A9

Website: http://businessisjammin.ca/rudy-ffrench/

Email: bijyouth@bbi.ns.ca

Phone: 782-640-3059

Facebook: Business is Jammin'

Summary: These scholarships are for Nova Scotian youth of African Descent

recognized as trailblazers for contributions to their community, as demonstrated by long-term commitment to leadership as volunteers, students, athletes and/or artists. Applicants must be a high school student currently enrolled in Grade 12 maintaining a B average in their studies.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: Up to 1000 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Transcript

□ Photos or Video: Up to 6 Photos or 2 Minutes

□ Online Submission

Name: Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association 2024 Scholarship

Value: $1,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 30, 2025

Organization: Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA)

Address: 505 Hood Road

Unit #5

Markham, Ontario

L3R 5V6

Attention: Scholarship Awards Committee

Website: https://macca1987.com/2025-scholarship/

Application:

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Email: info@macca1987.com

Phone: 905-946-9998

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Markham-African-Caribbean-Canadian-Assocation/100080078358060/

Summary: The Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) will be

awarding scholarships of $1,000 to each selected recipient. Selection is

based on students’ involvement and dedication to their community and

academic achievements. One outstanding student that excels in these

areas and demonstrates that they have gone above and beyond will

receive the President’s award. The applicants must be of Caribbean or African heritage. They must also reside and attend school in York Region or have volunteered at a MACCA program for at least two years. In addition they must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited Canadian university, college, trade school or apprenticeship program during the 2024-2025 academic year with an overall academic average of B+ or above. Note that recipients will need to dedicate 20 hours of community hours to the MACCA organization.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: 250 Words

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Transcript

□ Video & Media Coverage Release Form

□ MACCA Checklist

Name: Black Academic Scholarship Fund (BASF) Jackie Robinson

Scholarships

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: June 30, 2025

Organization: Black Academic Scholarship Fund (BASF)

Address: 3270 Rue Prince Charles

Saint-Hubert, Quebec

J3Y 4X4

Website: https://basfund.ca/scholarships/

Email: scholarships@basfund.ca

Facebook: BASF - Black Academic Scholarship Fund

Summary: Each year, the Black Academic Scholarship Fund awards several scholarships to deserving students in the community. Applicants must be Black students at the CEGEP, undergraduate and graduate levels of their post-secondary education, across a wide variety of fields including Health Sciences, Arts, and Social Economy Studies.

Checklist:

□ Application Form

□ Essay

□ Letter of Intent

□ Resume

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Letters of Reference: (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Transcript

□ Online Submission

Name: Council of Caribbean Associations Canada Bursary Program

Value: Up to $3,000

Available: 5

Due Date: June 30, 2025

Organization: Council of Caribbean Associations - Canada (CCAC)

Address: The Secretary,

CCAC,

P.O. Box 62518,

85 Ellesmere Road,

Toronto, ON M1R 5G8

Website: https://caribbeancouncilcanada.org/homepage

Current Scholarship https://caribbeancouncilcanada.org/current-scholarship

Email: admin@caribbeancouncilcanada.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccacorg/

Summary: This bursary was created to encourage and assist youth from Caribbean countries who are currently resident in Ontario to pursue their educational goals at the university or college level. Also to recognize academic effort, community involvement and contributions to the Caribbean community in Ontario.

Applicant must be a first year or continuing student enrolled at or currently

attending a Canadian university, college or trade school leading to a first

diploma or undergraduate degree. The applicant should be a

Financial/Honorary Member of one of the CCAC Member Associations

that is in good financial standing regardless of his/her age. If not a

member of one of the CCAC Member Associations, be no older that 24

years of age as of August 31, in the year of application but whose

parents, guardians or grandparents are of Caribbean descent. They

should demonstrate active involvement in the community or engagement

in extracurricular school activities and must attend presentation ceremony

in order to receive this bursary.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Proof of Enrollment

□ Recent Official Transcript

□ Two Letters of Reference (Academic & Community)

□ Essay (Max. Word Count 250)

□ Email Submission

Name: Arts and Culture Jamaica Scholarship Fund

Value: Up To $1,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: July 1, 2025

Organization: Arts and Culture Jamaica Inc.

Address: Arts and Culture Jamaica, Inc.

c/o The Consulate General of Jamaica

303 Eglinton Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario

M4P 1L3

Website: https://acjam.ca/scholarship-fund

Email: acjamtoronto@gmail.com

Summary: The Arts & Culture Jamaica Scholarship Fund offers financial support to

talented young people of Jamaican heritage in our community, pursuing a

career in the arts. The field of study can be either Fine Arts, Performing

Arts, including Dance, Music & Drama, Design, Literature and other

Cultural forms. The student must be pursuing post-secondary studies at

an accredited Canadian university or college on a full-time basis. This

fund is available to Undergraduate and Graduate students

Checklist

□ Outline of Study

□ Summary of Achievements

□ Resume

□ Portfolio (where applicable)

□ Letters of Reference: 3 (From Supervisors and/or Department Heads)

□ Official Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Proof of Jamaican Heritage

□ Passport-Sized Photograph: 1

□ Mail Application Package

Name: FYI's Post-Secondary Scholarship

Value: $2,500

Available: Varies

Due Date: July 3, 2025 @ 5 p.m.

Organization: For Youth Initiative

Address: 1652 Keele Street

Suite #108

York, Ontario

M6M 3W3

Website: http://www.foryouth.ca/scholarship

Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/quMt6Y39rP

Email: scholarship@foryouth.ca or oliviad@foryouth.ca

Phone: 416-653-3311 x241

Facebook: For Youth Initiative - FYI

Summary: These scholarships are for youth aged 16 to 29 who are currently or will

be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants should be actively participating in and attending FYI programming, although not mandatory. Priority will be given to applicants who live, work, volunteer, and/or go to school within the York South-Weston or Oakwood-Vaughn community, although not mandatory.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Transcript

□ Online Submission

Name: JCA Scholarship Awards

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: July 15, 2025

Organization: Jamaican Canadian Association

Address: 995 Arrow Road

Toronto, Ontario

M9M 2Z5

Website: https://jcaontario.org/jca-scholarships/

Email: info@jcaontario.org

Phone: 416-746-5772

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamaicanCanadianAssociation/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcaontario/

Summary: The purpose of the Jamaican Canadian Association Scholarship Program is to recognize excellence and support access to post-secondary education for students of Caribbean and African heritage who are pursuing undergraduate studies at an Ontario college or university. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to career goals and giving back to the community.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Essay - 2 Page

□ Letters of Reference

□ Transcript

□ Digital Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: Black HRPC & Marshall Workplace Law Scholarship

Value: $1,000

Available: 3

Due Date: July 15, 2025

Organization: Black HR Professionals of Canada & Marshall Workplace Law

Address: Toronto, Ontario

Website: https://blackhrpc.org/

Application: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/103278

Email: info@blackhrpc.org

Phone: 647-250-7437

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKSlXGZJWvy/

Summary: Black HR Professionals of Canada's Marshall Workplace Law Scholarship for Human Resources Students (open to domestic students in any year of study) is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Marshall Workplace Law and is hosted in partnership with the JCA's scholarship program.We are providing this scholarship towards university/college expenses required to ensure student success. In addition to standard eligibility criteria, this scholarship is open to self-identifying Black students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees or protected persons enrolled full-time, in any year of study, in a Human Resources Management Program at an accredited Ontario college or university. Preference is also given to students with exceptional aptitude in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Personal Essay - 2 Page

□ Letters of Reference - (academic, employment or volunteer-related)

□ Transcript

□ Digital Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: The Chloe Callender Awards

Value: $1,500

Available: Varies

Due Date: July 15, 2025

Organization: The Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC) Waterloo Chapter

Website: https://waterloo.cbwc-ontario.org/apply-for-scholarships/

Application:

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Email: CBWWaterlooRegion@gmail.com

Phone: 1-866-986-2292

Summary: These scholarships are for students of Caribbean or Black Heritage, residing in Waterloo Region. Applicants must be between 16 to 25 years of age as of September 1st, 2025. Awards will be given based on academic achievement, outstanding contribution to school and community life, and participation and leadership in African, Caribbean and Black Heritage advocacy, community activities, and groups.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: 300 Words

□ Letters of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Photographs 2 (5”x7”)

□ Online Submission

Name: BBPA National Scholarships

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: July 20, 2025

Organization: Black Business and Professional Association

Address: 180 Elm Street

Toronto, Ontario

M5T 3M4

Website: http://bbpa.org/events-programs/national-scholarships/

Email: scholarships@bbpa.org

Phone: 416-504-4097

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebbpa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebbpa

Summary: The BBPA National Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting and promoting the achievement of academic excellence by Black Canadian youth aged 30 or younger through an annual scholarship program. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution and demonstrate high academic achievement, financial need, and recognized contribution to the Black community. Various scholarships are available and successful applicants will be matched based on the criteria. See website for specific eligibility details.

Checklist:

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Personal Story: 1000 Words

□ Letter of Reference (Academic or Community)

□ Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Financial Budget

□ Financial Need Appeal: 500 Words

□ Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: BFCN Scholarships & Awards

Value: $1,000

Available: 6

Due Date: July 31, 2025

Organization: Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN)

Address: BFCN

5100 Rutherford Road

P. O. Box #12305

Woodbridge, Ontario

L4H 2J2

Website: http://bfcn.ca/scholarships

Email: info@bfcn.ca

Phone: 416-566-2731

Facebook: BFCN - Black Foundation of Community Networks

Summary: The BFCN Scholarships and Awards were created to recognize outstanding Black students with bright futures as upcoming leaders and dreamers in their communities. Applicants must be pursuing education at an accredited Canadian University or College in September 2025. The BFCN Scholarships are open to Black undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate community involvement, leadership qualities, and financial need. The Aim 2 Achieve Awards are open to Black students who are celebrating achievement after facing adversity. See website for specific details.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ References: 2

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities

Value: $1,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: July 31, 2025

Organization: Disability Credit Canada

Address: 3701 Chesswood Drive

Unit #208

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2P6

Website:

https://disabilitycreditcanada.com/dcci-scholarship-for-canadian-students-with-disabilities/

Email: info@disabilitycreditcanada.com

Phone: 1-844-800-6020

Facebook: Disability Credit Canada Inc.

Summary: These scholarships are for students with documented disabilities currently registered to a full-time program in the field of study of health care, criminal justice or community & social services at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university. Applicants must be under 20 years of age at the time of application

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: Up To 700 Words

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Proof of Graduating High School

□ Proof of Documented Disability

□ Online Submission

Name: The Free For All Foundation Scholarship

Value: Up to $1,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: August 15, 2025

Organization: The Free For All Foundation (FFAF)

Address: 289 Rutherford Road South

Brampton, Ontario

L6W 1H9

Website: https://ffacs.ca/scholarship/

Email: info@ffacs.ca

Phone: 905-499-4486

Summary: The Free For All Foundation (FFAF) is a non-profit organization that provides programs to youths with a focus on at-risk cases. Scholarships are awarded to students who are GTA residents between the ages of 17 and 21 who have demonstrated a financial need. Also who have shown academic, athletic, and social excellence within the community. See website for specific application details.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: One Page

□ Letters of Reference: 1 (Academic or Community)

□ Letter of Acceptance and/or Enrollment

□ Transcript

□ Online Submission

Name: The Abel Mengistab Memorial Award

Value: $1,000

Available: Up to 2

Due Date: August 2025

Organization: Abel Mengistab Memorial Foundation

Website: https://www.abelmmf.org/amma

Email: AbelMengistab.Fund@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abelmengistabmemorialfoundation

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abelmengistabfoundation/\

Summary: In 2020, the Ottawa community lost a bright leader who dedicated his life to creating a better world. Abel Mengistab was a Carleton University student in the PAPM program approaching his final year of study. His dedication to advocating for social justice and volunteerism has helped build, educate and support his community along with everyone who knew him.

The Abel Mengistab Memorial Foundation was established to actively

continue Abel Mengistab's legacy. One of Abel's greatest passions was

guiding and inspiring youth, and to honour this, AMMF annually awards

the Abel Mengistab Memorial Scholarship.

Post-Secondary students as of the 2024-2025 academic year at a Canadian post-secondary institution are invited to apply. Each award is valued at $1000 to be deposited into your student account at the start of the upcoming academic year.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Reference

□ Answer Questions (Max. Word Count 250)

□ Online Submission

Name: QBMA Research & Education Fund Scholarship

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: September 5, 2025

Organization: Quebec Black Medical Association

Website: http://qbma.ca/

Application: http://qbma.ca/en/home/

Email: qbmascholarship@gmail.com

Phone: 514-937-8822

Facebook: Quebec Black Medical Association (QBMA)

Summary: This scholarship is for a Black full-time student registered in a medically

related field in a Quebec CEGEP or University (residents in medicine or in other health science training programs and post-doctoral students excluded). Applicants must be involved in the Black community and have a satisfactory academic record. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay: 1 Page

□ Resume

□ Letter of Reference: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Black Community)

□ Official Transcript

□ Letter of Acceptance to University or CEGEP

□ Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency

□ Passport-Sized Photograph: 1

□ Online Submission

Name: Loran Scholars Award

Value: Up to $100,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: October 16, 2025 @ noon

Organization: Loran Scholars Foundation

Address: Loran Scholars Foundation

42 Bell Manor Drive

Etobicoke, ON M8Y 0A4

Phone: 416-646-2120 Ext.100

Website: https://loranscholar.ca/the-program/how-to-apply/

Email: info@loranscholar.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loranaward/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loranscholar/?hl=en

Summary: Loran identifies students ready to embrace the challenge of leaving the

world better than they found it. We look for young people with a guiding

sense of purpose, the capacity to collaborate to drive change, an

enthusiasm to grow by pushing their limits, and the potential to serve and

lead with integrity.

High School Applicants should be entering university for the first time

In September 2026. They should present a minimum cumulative average

of 85%, hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and be

born between January 1, 2004 and September 1, 2010.

Loran Awards are only tenable at participating universities in Canada, but

finalist and provincial awards are tenable for full time study at any

accredited public university in Canada.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Proof of Enrollment

□ Recent Official Transcript

□ Two Letters of Reference (Academic & Community)

□ Email Submission

Name: The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Value: $1,000

Available: Varies

Due Date: October 31, 2025.

Organization: The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Address: N/A

Website: https://tdjmemorialscholarship.ca/

Application: https://tdjmemorialscholarship.ca/scholarship-application/

Email: triciascholarship2023@outlook.com

Phone: 647-524-7554 or 416-728-2671

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StorwellToronto/

Summary: The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship has been created in honor of her life and the difference she has made in the lives of Black Youth. This scholarship aims to continue her legacy by supporting Black Youth in pursuing their goals and achieving their dreams. This $1000 scholarship is sponsored by Family, Friends and Donors.

The applicant must be Black/African-Caribbean descent , be between the ages of 18-30, a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident in Ontario and a resident and student of the GTA. The applicant must be in full- time attendance at a GTA College, University or Registered Skilled Trades School, be in their last year of High school OR have graduated from High school, and have a full- time Offer of Admission of a Skilled Trades Program from a GTA College, University or Registered Skilled Trades school for the 2025-2026 school semester.

Winner must be available to attend the Award Ceremony in February

2026.

Checklist:

□ Online application Form

□ Offer letter or enrollment document

□ Proof of community service for applicants attending college, university or registered skilled

trades school

□ Proof of mandatory 40 community hours for recent High school graduate

Name: The Paget Warner Scholarship 2025

Value: $2,000 (up to)

Available: Varies

Due Date: November 7, 2025

Organization: The Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP)

Address: 2 Toronto St,

Suite 335,

Toronto, ON M5C 2B5

Website: https://caufp.ca/programs/scholarships/

Application: https://form.jotform.com/252727183247057

Email: communitypartnerships@caufp.ca

Phone: 905-865-1027 or 905-521-9646

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caufp

Summary: The Paget Warner Scholarship

The Black Business Scholarship

The Black in Business Scholarship provides a grant to a black student

who is interested in a business career, has demonstrated a commitment

to the black community and academic excellence. All applicants must be

enrolled in either the 11th or the 12th grade at a Canadian secondary

institution.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Resume

□ Recent Official Transcript

□ Answer Questions (Max. Word Count 300)

□ Online Submission

Name: Malton Black Development Association (MBDA) Scholarship

Value: $1,500

Available: Varies

Due Date: December 1, 2025

Organization: Malton Black Development Association (MBDA)

Address: 7113 Airport Road,

Mississauga, Ontario

L4T 2G7

Website: https://maltonbda.org/scholarship/

Application Form: Application for Students

Application for Adults

Email: education@maltonbda.com or president@maltonbda.com

Phone: 905-677-0551

Facebook: Malton Black Development Association (MBDA)

Summary: These scholarships are open to students who have enrolled in first year post-secondary education, as well as mature students beginning university, college, or other recognized post-secondary program

Also for students who have excelled academically and have performed

voluntary community services and activities. MBDA also awards Adult

Scholarships for academic advancement and merit contributions to the

community. Residents of Malton are prioritized, however all students of

colour in the Peel Region are welcome to apply.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Essay

□ Biography: 200 Words

□ Letters of References: 2 (1 Academic, 1 Community)

□ Letter of Acceptance

□ Letter of Enrollment

□ Transcript

□ Photograph

□ Online Submission

Name: The Storwell Self Storage Foster Children Bursary Program

Value: Varies

Available: Varies

Due Date: December 31, 2025.

Organization: Storwell

Address: 300 Evans Ave.

Etobicoke

Ontario

Website: https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application

Email: https://www.storwell.com/ask-a-question

Phone: 416-259-5555

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StorwellToronto/

Summary: The Storwell Self Storage Foster Children Bursary Program has been running for over 10 years in order to support foster children as they pursue post-secondary education.

Applicant must have been a foster child with an official Canadian or American foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the same. Youth who were involved in kinship care or other alternative living situations can also receive consideration for this award.

Youth who were part of a Children’s Aid Society (CAS) agency or similar

program will also be eligible to apply for this award.

Applicant will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized general/

vocational College or post-secondary institution in Canada or USA by the

start of the next school semester. Applicant must be a Canadian or

American Citizen or Permanent Resident. Applicant must be 24 years of

age or less at the time of application.

Checklist

□ Online application Form

□ Reference who can confirm care history

Name: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Value: Up to $28,000 (Over 4 Years)

Available: Varies

Due Date: December 1, 2025

Organization: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Address: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

AQ 5003

8888 University Drive

Burnaby, British Columbia

V5A 1S6

Website: http://apply.terryfoxawards.ca/

Email: info@terryfoxawards.ca

Phone: 778-782-3057

Fax: 778-782-3311

Facebook: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Summary: This award is for any student who will be starting or continuing their first

university degree or diploma in September 2025 OR a student who will be entering their second year of CÉGEP. The award is based on dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox and voluntary community involvement. Applicants must show courage in overcoming obstacles and also demonstrate distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life. Financial need is not a criteria but can be considered an obstacle.

Checklist

□ Application Form

□ Transcript

□ References: 3

□ Online Submission

How You Can Help

The annual BFCN Scholarship Directory was created in hopes of supporting Black youth across Canada discover, apply for, and win scholarships, awards and bursaries to help ease the financial burden of post-secondary education. Since 2013, this resource has been accessed by countless youth, parents, caregivers, and educators. We thank you for your messages and contributions of support over the years! Here are some other ways you can continue to help us help youth:

Share this directory! Share with family, friends, co-workers, peers, students, educators, facilitators, schools, businesses and community organizations. Wherever youth are, we want them to have access to this resource.

If you are an organization/business listed in this directory, we strongly encourage you to link this directory to your website and/or social media. This will increase the number of youth who have access to your scholarship/bursary/award as well the other included entries.

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Table of Contents

CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter’s Ann Newman Scholarship

Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion 18

The Giller Mantella Scholarship 20

The Zach Sutherland & Kaya Firth Resiliency Scholarship 30

Rotary Peace Fellowship 33

The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary Scholarship Awards 35

(Ajax/Pickering Chapter)

Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship - OFSAA 43

RioCan and BlackNorth Initiative Bursary 44

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) Black Medical Student Bursary 47

Dr. Rudy Ffrench Youth Trailblazer Award 49

Council of Caribbean Associations Canada Bursary Program 52

Black HRPC & Marshall Workplace Law Scholarship 56

The Abel Mengistab Memorial Award 62

Loran Scholars Award 64

The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship 65

About The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN)

President’s Message

Application Tips & Tricks

Name: STEAM Horizon Awards

Name: The Rev. John C. Holland Youth Scholarship

Name: CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter’s Ann Newman Scholarship

Name: 3M National Student Fellowship

Name: The Mensa Canada Scholarships

Name: BLSA Osgoode LSAT Bursary

Name: Kola Iluyomade Scholarship Awards 2025

Name: Investing in Our Diversity Scholarships

Name: The Merit Award Bursary

Name: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Past President's Scholarship

Name: Horatio Alger Scholarships

Name: Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion

Name: Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association Scholarship

Name: The Giller Mantella Scholarship

Name: The Dream Never Dies Scholarship

Name: Find Your Path Scholarship

Name: Easter Seals Ontario Scholarship Program

Name: DBEN Cultivating Possibilities Awards

Name: Canadian Hearing Services Scholarship Program

Name: Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Bursaries & Founders

Award

Name: 2025 Smile Bursary

Name: Meridian’s Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship

Name: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary

Scholarship Awards

Name: The Zach Sutherland & Kaya Firth Resiliency Scholarship

Name: The Paget Warner Scholarship

Name: Rotary Peace Fellowship

Name: The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations Annual Bursary

Award

Name: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary

Scholarship Awards

Name: The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) Bursary

Name: WIBCA Scholarship Awards

Name: Jerome Henry Foundation Scholarships & Bursaries

Name: Lincoln M. Alexander Award

Name: The Cultural Expressions for CHANGE Post-Secondary Arts

Scholarship

Name: Young Gifted and Black Scholarships/Black Education Fund

Scholarships

Name: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Post-Secondary

Scholarship Awards

Name: Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship - OFSAA

Name: RioCan and BlackNorth Initiative Bursary

Name: John Rollock Memorial Scholarship

Name: Horatio Alger Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships

Name: The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) Black Medical

Student Bursary

Name: United Achievers' Club Scholarship

Name: Dr. Rudy Ffrench Youth Trailblazer Award

Name: Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association 2024 Scholarship

Name: Black Academic Scholarship Fund (BASF) Jackie Robinson

Scholarships

Name: Council of Caribbean Associations Canada Bursary Program

Name: Arts and Culture Jamaica Scholarship Fund

Name: FYI's Post-Secondary Scholarship

Name: JCA Scholarship Awards

Name: Black HRPC & Marshall Workplace Law Scholarship

Name: The Chloe Callender Awards

Name: BBPA National Scholarships