Lincoln M. Alexander Award

About this award

Get $5,000 for your leadership in eliminating racial discrimination — apply by May 31 if you are an Ontario resident aged 16 to 25 or a Grade 12 student.

You can receive a $5,000 cash award. Three young people are chosen annually: two recipients in the Student category and one recipient in the Community category. As a cash award, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have shown strong leadership in eliminating racial discrimination in your community. The deadline is May 31 of each year. Since the provider does not state exactly when you will be notified, ask the Government of Ontario how and when they notify winners after the May 31 cutoff. An independent selection committee appointed by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration reviews each nomination and recommends the winners. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Government of Ontario how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Government of Ontario 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 Government of Ontario whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ High School — study level
• ✓ Resident of ON — provincial eligibility

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Collect reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.

3. 3

   Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour

   Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.

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