Church of St. Clement Eglinton Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Enrollment at a post-secondary institution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Church of St. Clement to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Church of St. Clement how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Church of St. Clement during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Church of St. Clement whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be at any level of study and attending any post-secondary institution. You must have demonstrated financial need. While any program is eligible, preference is given to students studying in the social sciences, such as psychology, counselling, or social work.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear budget or a letter from a financial officer showing exactly where your funding gap is. List your specific monthly expenses to prove your need.
• SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, use a mentor or professor who can speak specifically to your resilience and academic goals. Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your hard work.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the program preference. Instead, highlight how your studies in psychology, counselling, or social work will allow you to give back to your community. Connect your degree choice to a specific community goal.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed because you meet the basic criteria. Instead, treat this as one of many funding sources. Apply for this alongside other Indspire (the organization that manages Indigenous funding) awards to increase your total support.

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