APPLY NOW!! - 2026 Scholarship Application now open!

Black Education Fund 2026 Scholarship Applications

Apply now for our scholarship program, generously supported by our partners at Kindred Foundation, Grace United Church and Parents of Black Children Canada.

We're offering a total of 10 roster scholarships, each valued at up to $4000*, along with 7 one-time bursaries of $1000.

Of the roster scholarships available:
  • Two (2) roster scholarship are reserved for Black students within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
  • Five (5) are designated for those pursuing studies in mental health, health sciences, or sciences.

Don't miss this opportunity – applications open on June 1st, 2026, at 12pm and close on June 30th at 11:59 pm.

To be considered for a roster scholarship or bursary, you must be:
  • A member of the Canadian Black community (i.e., a Black person of discernible African ancestry and you self-identify as Black/African- Canadian/African-Caribbean/African American);
  • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  • Enrolled as a full-time student in the academic year at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution (university, trade school or college)
*Roster scholarships are awarded as $1000 per year, up to 4 years with proof of enrollment each year.

You are ineligible if:
  • You are a previous recipient of the Black Education Fund or Parents of Black Children Canada, Young Gifted and Black Scholarship
  • You are employed by Parents of Black Children Canada, affiliated or related to a Parents of Black Children Canada employee, Co-founder, or Board member


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1.Contact Information(Required.)
2.Preferred method of contact(Required.)
3.Provide details of the programs(s) you will be studying(Required.)
4.Are you a student studying in the area(s) of mental health, health sciences, or sciences?(Required.)
5.Are you a member of the Peel Region Football program?
6.Are you a student within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?

There is one (1) one time $1000 bursary and two (2) roster scholarships available this year for a Student who identifies as a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Please select yes below if you would like to be considered for this bursary. This information is confidential and will not be disclosed without permission.
7.Personal Statement:
Provide up to 750 words describing why you are applying and how you would benefit from a BEF scholarship. Include any other pertinent information that you would like the committee to consider when reviewing your application (i.e. financial hardships, overcoming adversity, community engagement, familial responsibilities, hobbies/activities, aspirations etc.)
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8.Please upload a copy of your letter of acceptance
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9.Optional: Upload letter of reference 1
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10.Optional: Upload letter of reference 2
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11.Optional: please list your volunteer activities and hours
12.If you are the successful applicant, do you agree to having your picture and name in our marketing and announcements(Required.)
13.Do you agree to be included in the BEF mailing list for future newsletters and/or opportunities? (Required.)