By writing your career plan and describing the means you undertake to achieve your goals, you may earn a scholarship of $1,000 – $2,500. The Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme wishes to reward students who follow through with their career strategy. To apply, applicants need only to review our rules and criteria, and to submit a 250-word essay. You do not need to be a member of Mensa Canada to apply for a scholarship.
The Mensa Canada Scholarship Program includes one or more scholarships of $1,000, and may also include Honourable Mentions, all of which are awarded in accordance with the dictates of the Board of Directors of the MCSP, as funding permits.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in a full-time program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, accredited by the applicable provincial Ministry of Education.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of the application deadline.
- Write an essay describing your career goals in 250 words or less. Your essay should describe specific goals (academic, vocational, or career), and should contain explicit ideas and information. It should also include your course of study, which year/level you are in, and the post-secondary institution which you are attending during the current academic year.
- Describe any steps you have taken, relevant experience gained (e.g., paid or volunteer jobs, classes, honours, offices, organizations) and any difficulties you have overcome in the pursuit of your goal. State the steps by which you intend to achieve your goal.
- Applications must be sent using the form link located on the Submit Essay page. Essays received by any other means (e.g., links to web pages, by mail, or by fax) are automatically disqualified.
- Awards are based on applicant’s essay.
- Deadline for submitting your application is January 31.
- The results of the competition will be announced by mid-September.
- Full-time is defined as determined by the Canadian post-secondary institution which the applicant attends.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old on January 31, 2025.
- Essays may be written either in English or in French. Only one essay is accepted per applicant.
- Any claims made in the essay are subject to verification, including but not limited to: patents, publications, academic standings, and medical procedures.