To qualify an applicant must satisfy all selection criteria:
Deadline: May 31, 2023
Bursary: $6000.00 (non-renewable)
- Be a black Canadian Student graduating from a high school in the national capital region with a minimum average of 75% and 90% in
- 6 grade 12 courses (U) or (O) or (M)
- a combination of 6 grade 11 or 12 courses (U) or (O) or (M)
- Be a black Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant and residing in the National Capital Region
- Be admitted at a recognized Canadian university.
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Demonstrate leadership in community service and volunteer activities.
Required Documents:
- A two-page essay explaining why this scholarship is important to the applicant and how the applicant will satisfy the eligibility criteria (e.g., academic achievement, volunteer service in school and the community, education plans and financial need.)
- A photocopy of the applicant’s latest official transcript of 6 Grade 12 courses (U) or (O) or (M) or a combination of 6 Grade 12 courses (U) or (O) or (M) with a minimum average between 75% and 90%
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher who taught you in the current academic year or a guidance counsellor.
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (we will accept one of the following documents as proof: a Canadian passport; or a Canadian birth certificate; or a Canadian citizenship card/certificate); or a landed immigrant certificate.
important notices
Applications without ALL the required supporting documents will not be considered
The Black Canadian Scholarship Fund (BCSF) Committee reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information given by all applicants. The name(s) and/or photo(s) of the recipient(s) for this award will be published on the BCSF website (www.bcsf.ca) and may be used in other promotional material. If applicants are under 18 years of age, they must co-sign the application form with a parent or guardian.
Completed applications for this scholarship only should be submitted directly to:
The Black Canadian Scholarship Fund
CSC(T) P.O. Box 8002 Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 5H6
CSC(T) P.O. Box 8002 Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 5H6
Do not send your application by courier