The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of Sarah Gaulin, who died at age 26 after a longtime battle with mental illness. Notwithstanding her health issues, Sarah persevered and continued to attend and excel in her educational field of choice. She never gave up on education and her dream of one day helping others.
The scholarship seeks to support and encourage the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing post-secondary education, which Sarah believed strongly in.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
- Applicants must have a clinically diagnosed mental health condition for a minimum of two years that is ongoing.
- Applicants must be actively involved in a treatment plan with a healthcare professional, post-secondary counselling department, or other recognized mental health support services.
- Applicants must be registered in a program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.
- Applicants must be currently studying full-time and returning to full-time studies in the fall. Full-time status is at least 40% of a full course-load
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
All of the documents listed below are required in order for applications to be accepted. All documents must contain the student’s name and/or student number:
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- The completed online application form.
- Proof of current post-secondary enrolment.
- Proof of an ongoing mental health condition.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- A recent academic transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted).
- Two reference letters.
- The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding applicants who meet the criteria of the program. Applications will be reviewed for completeness and adherence to the program guidelines. A selection committee will evaluate applications based on the criteria mentioned in the eligibility section.
- Deadline: April 1st at 11:59 PM EST
Students must be registered in a post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of their mental illness. The awards will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution (in the students’ accounts) that the recipients are attending to defray the cost of tuition fees for post-secondary study.
While the foundation recognizes the intersectionality of many conditions, this program is tailored to those with significant mental health obstacles. Applicants must demonstrate mental health struggles beyond those associated with developmental disabilities, cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Applicants with these conditions are encouraged to apply for alternate scholarship programs.