Apply in early 2027 for an annual scholarship for Black Canadian students graduating from Ottawa high schools and entering a Canadian university.
Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026
The award page does not list the amount. The foundation's past application forms listed $6,000 per scholarship, and each of the 7 students who won in 2026 received $6,000 — confirm the value when applications reopen. 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 a Black Canadian student in Ottawa who has balanced strong grades with a commitment to helping your community through volunteering. No deadline is posted publicly for the next cycle — before you start the application, check Ottawa Community Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close in early 2027. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Ottawa Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Ottawa Community Foundation 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. Past application forms described the scholarship as non-renewable, so plan for it as money.
To qualify, you must be a Black Canadian citizen or landed immigrant residing in Ottawa. You must be graduating in 2027 from a high school in Ottawa and have been admitted to a recognized Canadian university. Your academic average must be between 75 and 90% based on either 6 grade 12 courses or a combination of 6 grade 11 or 12 courses that are U (University), O (Open), or M (Mixed) level. Additionally, you must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and show a history of community service or volunteer activities.
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.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
We don't have a confirmed deadline for this one. Check the award's official page for this year's date.
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
FundMyCourse.ca · checked Sep 26, 2026
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