SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2023 Application Period is now open!
Deadline to submit is May 26, 2023 at 5:00pm
WIBCA
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
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.
EMPOWERED WOMAN
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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.