Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 1

Description

Purpose and target audience:

This scholarship supports students beginning full-time, first-year studies at a post-secondary institution. It is intended for prospective high school graduates who will be entering their first year of formal post-secondary education and who reside in Ontario. The award is intended to help students continue their formal education as they transition from high school to college or university.

Key takeaways:

• For full-time students entering their first year of post-secondary study.
• Intended for prospective high school graduates who are Ontario residents.
• Designed to support the transition from secondary to post-secondary education.

Eligibility

2026 essay requirement:

Applicants for the 2026 award must submit a 750‑word essay answering the prompt: “The number of people affected by hunger has been slowly on the rise since 2014, but tons and tons of edible food is lost and/or wasted every day. How can we increase awareness of this issue and promote global efforts towards resolving it?”
Documentation and other criteria:

Selection is based on academic achievement at program entry. Required documents include a transcript showing the most recent full-year numerical grade average (percentage), and three signed reference letters from community organizers and/or high school faculty (no more than two references from the school). Applicants must be Ontario residents and prospective high school graduates; previous winners are not eligible.

Key takeaways:

• 750‑word essay responding to the 2026 prompt is required.
• Academic transcript showing numeric percentage average for the most recent full year.
• Three signed reference letters (max two from the applicant’s school).
• Must be an Ontario resident and a prospective high school graduate.
• Previous scholarship winners cannot apply.

Conditions

Application frequency:

Candidates may submit an application only once per calendar year.
Enrollment verification and forfeiture:

If selected, the FWIO Provincial Office must receive proof of full-time enrollment by September 30. Scholarships not supported by enrollment proof by that date are forfeited and will be awarded to an alternate candidate.

Key takeaways:

• Only one application per candidate each year.
• Award requires proof of enrollment; deadline is September 30.
• Failure to provide enrollment proof by the deadline results in forfeiture and selection of an alternate.

Application

Timeline

What to expect:

Exact application submission deadlines are set by the scholarship administrator and may vary year to year. Applicants should monitor the official scholarship listing or contact the provider for current opening and closing dates, and submit all materials well before the start of the academic year to ensure timely review. Allow adequate time for obtaining transcripts and signed reference letters when planning your application.

Key takeaways:

• Confirm current application deadlines on the official scholarship page.
• Submit materials early to accommodate transcript and reference processing.
• Deadlines can change annually—verify dates for the current award cycle.

Award

Value

Amount not specified in source materials:

The provided information does not state the monetary value or number of scholarships awarded. Prospective applicants should consult the scholarship’s official communications or the FWIO Provincial Office for details about award amounts and distribution.

Key takeaways:

• Award amount is not specified in the available information.
• Contact the FWIO Provincial Office or official scholarship page for monetary details.
• Number of awards and disbursement logistics are not detailed here.

History of the

Award

Origin and background not provided:

There is no historical or founding information included in the materials provided. For background on the scholarship’s history, selection philosophy, or founding organization, contact the scholarship administrator or consult archival materials from the FWIO Provincial Office.

Key takeaways:

• No historical or founding details included in the provided content.
• Contact the FWIO Provincial Office for background and history.
• Historical context and evolution of the award are not available here.