SCHOLARSHIPS

The 2023 Application Period is now open!

Deadline to submit is May 26, 2023 at 5:00pm

WIBCA
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
WIBCA Scholarship Awards are dedicated to supporting and promoting the achievement and academic excellence of Black students. It is also important to support Indigenous students and other students of color who have shown a commitment and dedication to supporting the Black community. To be eligible for these awards, students must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and a bona fide resident of the Greater Montreal Area.

At least three (3) awards will be given to eligible students as follows:

  • One student in his/her/their final year of High School and who has gained admission to CEGEP.
  • One student in or newly admitted to CEGEP or gained admission to University.
  • One student in or newly admitted to Vocational or Adult Education.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement with WIBCA and with the wider community.

  • Your Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcripts of the current and last completed academic year.
  • A letter of at least two (2) pages outlining why you feel that you meet the selection criteria for this scholarship and how the award will help you.
  • Proof of admission to a higher institution.
  • Two (2) letters of reference and preferably, one from your teacher

*All documents must be typed.

EMPOWERED WOMAN
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Empowered Woman Scholarship Award sponsored by author Alvina Ryan is dedicated to empowering, supporting, and promoting the achievement and academic excellence of a female Black student. To be eligible for this award, the student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and a bona fide resident of the Greater Montreal Area.

One (1) award will be given to an eligible student as follows:

  • Student in her final year of High School and who has gained admission to CEGEP.
  • Student in or newly admitted to CEGEP or gained admission to University.
  • Student in or newly admitted to Vocational or Adult Education.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement with WIBCA and with the wider community.

  • A letter of intent of at least 250-500 words outlining:
    • Why you are deserving of the Empowered Women Scholarship.
    • What you will do with the funds and how it will impact your future.
    • What activity/activities you have done in your life that has proven your commitment and involvement to your community.
    • What it means to be an Empowered Woman?
  • List all volunteer activities in which you have participated over the past three years.
  • Your Curriculum Vitae.
  • Transcripts of the current and last completed academic year (80% average).
  • Proof of admission to higher institution.
  • Agree to send progress letter and pictures.
  • Two (2) letters of reference (excluding family and friends), and preferably, one from your teacher.

 * All documents must be typed.