Black Education Fund Scholarship
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The successful applicants for the Roster Scholarships will receive $1,000 per year, every year of their program (up to a maximum of 4 years). Of those scholarships, four (4) will be awarded specifically to students studying in the area(s) of mental health, health sciences, or sciences.
To be eligible to receive a Black Education Fund scholarship or bursary award, you must be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary program, and meet the following criteria:
- identify as an individual of African or Caribbean descent
- be a resident of Canada
- provide acceptance to a Canadian post-secondary college, trade school, or university
- provide two letters of reference (teacher, coach, community member, religious leader, etc)
- submit an essay describing why you are applying and how you will benefit from a BEF scholarship (750 word max)
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, August 5, 2022