Commemorating the life and legacy of Nahom Berhane, the Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion provides assistance to youth with a proven track record of volunteerism, community service, and leadership in the community, who are in need of financial support to attend a post-secondary institution, including universities, colleges and professional trades training. This year we are prioritizing youth of African Descent.
The Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of corporations, foundations, and donors.
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The Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion provides assistance to youth with a proven track record of volunteerism, community service, and leadership in the community. In addition, the youth are in need of financial support to attend a post-secondary institution, including universities, colleges and professional trades training. This year they are prioritizing youth of African Descent.
The Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion recognizes youth who have a proven track record of volunteerism, community service and leadership in the GTA. The Scholarship is redeemable at any level in post-secondary institutions and can be used at any accredited institution (college, university, accredited trades schools or certificate programs). Applicants must be enrolled in or in the process of applying to a Canadian college, university, trades school or other institution for the upcoming year on a full-time basis (as defined by the school).
Benefits
Disbursement of the Scholarship will be paid directly to the institution to help reduce the cost of registration, to a maximum of $3,000.
Eligibilities
- Are registered to attend a post-secondary institution (in any year)
- Be 30 years old or younger on December 31, 2022
- Have lived in the GTA for at least 2 years
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
(Please note: Applicants who are in the process of applying as permanent residents and who have documentation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows them to study at a post-secondary institution may apply. Proof of an application with IRCC will be required. The Scholarship does not fund visitor or international student studies. )
- Have a proven track record of community involvement/volunteerism
- Have demonstrated leadership in their community/are community mobilizers
- Are sponsored by a mentor / mentor organization committing to act as a mentor for the applicant for the duration of the scholarship
- Make a positive contribution to the GTA
Application Process
Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022
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