Up to 10 scholarships of $7,000 each will be awarded this year to youth who are living with a mental health challenge of their own or that of a family member and are pursuing health-related post-secondary studies at a recognized Canadian university or community college and plan to pursue a career in their health-related field of studies. Each scholarship will be renewable for up to three additional years, subject to continued eligibility.And you must also attach 2 letters of support to complete and submit the online application.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
- Currently between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
- Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident
- Enrolled in full-time studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution based in Canada (university or community college)
- Pursuing a health-related field of study (e.g., medical school, nursing, psychology, kinesiology, physiotherapy, nutrition, paramedicine, chiropractic care, public health, health research, etc.)
- Plans to pursue a career in your health-related field of studies
- Living with a mental health challenge of their own or that of a family member
Apply online.
You will be asked to confirm you meet each of the eligibility criteria. You will also be asked to provide information about your:
- Health-related career plans
- Community and school involvement
- Financial information
Applicants must also attach 2 letters of support to complete and submit the online application.
Applications submitted by the deadline will be assessed by Medavie Foundation to identify the applicants with the most competitive and strongest fit with the scholarship’s focus. This includes youth pursuing health-related post-secondary studies at a recognized Canadian university or community college and with plans for a health-related career in their field of study after graduation. Additional consideration will be given to community involvement, financial need, and letters of support.
Confirmation of your enrolment in a recognized post-secondary institution (university or community college) in Canada is required prior to funds being awarded.