The Edmonton Refugee & Emerging Community (EREC) scholarship fund was established to enhance the quality of life for refugees and members of Emerging Communities living in the greater Edmonton area.
In this context, “Emerging Community” is defined as a group of people who are immigrants, refugees, or part of a family that includes immigrants or refugees from a particular cultural, national, or ethnic background where a significant number of the members of that community face barriers to full participation in education and employment. Without limiting the generality of this definition, barriers may include but are not limited to poverty; unemployment; lack of / or limited English language skills; low levels of education and skills; and, limited access to mainstream services and resources.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
To be eligible for the scholarship award you must meet the following criteria:
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You are a member of an emerging community
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You are attending a school in the greater Edmonton area, or intending to attend a school in the greater Edmonton.
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Applicants must be Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected
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Persons under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Visa Students are not eligible)
To be eligible for the scholarship award you must meet the following criteria:
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Experience financial need
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Current residents of Edmonton or the four surrounding areas
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Demonstrate commitment to studies, maturity, and likelihood of their program leading to improved employment opportunities
Program of study must lead to a recognized undergraduate, professional, or applied degree, a diploma, or certificate. Academic upgrading, college preparation, after degrees, graduate programs, and international students are ineligible.
Apply online.
For more information about the review process or for questions, contact scholarships@africacentre.ca