2021 Diversity Scholarship Application

Who May Apply?

To be eligible for a Diversity Scholarship, applicants must:

live in a CHFT member co-op
plan to attend a recognized, publicly funded, Canadian, post-secondary education institution – community college, university or approved apprenticeship-training program on a full-time basis in the 2021/2022 academic year
have used their knowledge and understanding of diversity to make a positive contribution to their school and/or local community
have demonstrated a financial need.

Students will have to show us

they are already registered full time
a transcript, showing passing marks for the program
accounts with the college or university are up to date.

Starting in second year, several colleges and universities provide additional money to CHFT Diversity Scholarship winners. These scholarships average $3,000 per student. (Please note: Some conditions apply. Recipients’ average must meet standard requirements.)

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory to submit the application.

PART A - Personal Information

*First name:

*Last name:

*Date of birth:

*Social insurance number (SIN):

*Phone number:

*Email address:

*Street address:

Be sure to include the unit number if applicable.

*City:

*Postal code:

*Co-op you live in:

Must be a CHFT member co-op.

*Are you a member of your co-op?YesNo

*Are you a director of your co-op?YesNo

*Secondary contact name:

*Relationship:

*Contact phone number:

PART B - Education/Work

*Enrollment year for September 2021:

What program are you enrolled in or plan to enroll in?

What high school are you graduating or have graduated from?

*In which year will you graduate or did you graduate?

*What post-secondary institution do you plan to attend?

If you are already in a college or university program, please provide your student number:

PART C - Volunteer Activities

Please list the 3 most recent volunteer activities you have participated in that promote diversity. It is mandatory to list 3 activities.

ACTIVITY 1

*Organization name:

*What was your role?

*Hours per week:

*Start date:

*End date:

*Please provide a detailed description of each activity, including your responsibilities.

ACTIVITY 2

*Organization name:

*What was your role?

*Hours per week:

*Start date:

*End date:

*Please provide a detailed description of each activity, including your responsibilities.

ACTIVITY 3

*Organization name:

*What was your role?

*Hours per week:

*Start date:

*End date:

*Please provide a detailed description of each activity, including your responsibilities.

PART D - Essay Upload

Please upload a short essay (500 words) on the following subject:

There has been a lot of discussion and turmoil around the world, including Canada, about anti-racism. Things like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have amplified Canada's history of injustices. Keeping these things in mind, what should the co-op sector be doing to address anti-racism, anti-Indigeneity and all forms of discrimination?

Reading materials that may assist you:

Must be a PDF file with a maximum size of 2 MB.

PART E - Financial Situation

Please fill in the chart below with approximate amounts. Include all of your expenses and income sources for the upcoming academic year, not including the Diversity Scholarship. Please remember, you are calculating for the entire year and not just the school year. Misrepresentation of your financial situation will result in your application being disqualified.

Expenses

Housing

Travel (car, public transit)

Tuition and fees

Books and supplies

Personal expenses

Total Expenses

Income

Personal savings

Student loans or grants

Awards and bursaries

Family contribution

Employment income

Total Income

PART F - Transcript Upload

Please attach your transcript as a scanned document (in PDF format).

Must be a PDF file with a maximum size of 8 MB.

PART G - Consent & Declaration

I certify that the above information is accurate and complete. I understand that any false or incomplete information may cancel my application.
I understand and consent to the Terms & Conditions of the Diversity Scholarship program outlined in this application form.

Who May Apply?

Students will have to show us

PART A - Personal Information

PART B - Education/Work

PART C - Volunteer Activities

ACTIVITY 1

ACTIVITY 2

ACTIVITY 3

PART D - Essay Upload

PART E - Financial Situation

Expenses

Income

PART F - Transcript Upload

PART G - Consent & Declaration

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Phone:

Address:

Email:

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