Sheri Wade Memorial Award for Arts, Media, and Community Studies

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $500 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a single parent balancing your education with the responsibilities of raising a child on your own. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Holland College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College 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 Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a single parent and demonstrate financial need. You must be enrolled in one of the following programs: Fundamental Arts, Graphic Design, Journalism and Communications, Journalism and Communications Post-Graduate Certificate, Photography and Videography, Video Game Art and Animation, Child and Youth Care Worker, Human Services, or Early Childhood Care and Education.

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.

• ✓ Studying Fundamental Arts, Graphic Design, Journalism and Communications, Journalism and Communications Post Graduate Certificate, Photography and Videography, Video Game Art and Animation, Child and Youth Care Worker, Human Services or Early Childhood Care and Education

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 vague statements about your expenses. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your monthly costs and income. List your specific childcare expenses to show why you need this funding.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section is filled out thoroughly. Double-check that your program of study is correctly listed.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your costs. Because it is a $500 award, use it as a supplement to other grants or loans. Check the Holland College awards portal for other bursaries you can apply for simultaneously.

Questions students ask

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