Parents of Black Children Canada (PoBC)
Young, Gifted, and Black Scholarship
This scholarship initiative, offered in partnership with the Black Education Fund, celebrates and supports the academic excellence, leadership, and future aspirations of Black students across Canada pursuing post-secondary education.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
June 30 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due June 30 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (portfolio or video)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Identify as a member of the Canadian Black community (a Black person of discernible African ancestry who self-identifies as Black, African-Canadian, African-Caribbean, or African American)
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution, including university, trade school, or college
- Must not have previously received the Black Education Fund or PoBC Young, Gifted and Black Scholarship
- Must not be employed by PoBC, or affiliated with or related to a PoBC employee, Co-founder, or Board member
What you'll need
- Written statement (such as a 2-page letter) or a video recording option discussing your identity, what your blackness means to you, passions, values, work, future visions, struggles, and the financial impact the award will have on your life
How to apply
- Access the online application form during the application period from June 1 to June 30.
- Complete the application questions, choosing either the written response option or the video recording submission option.
- Submit the application online.
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Sources & verification
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from parentsofblackchildren.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Parents of Black Children Canada (PoBC) before submitting.
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