Scholarship Value $6,000

Number of Scholarships 3

The Black Canadian Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 to encourage academic excellence and promote community leadership by providing annual scholarships to outstanding young black students in Ottawa.

To qualify, an applicant must satisfy all of the Eligibility Criteria below:

• Be a Black Canadian Student graduating in 2025 from a high school in Ottawa with an academic average between 75 and 90% in
  • 6 grade 12 courses (U) or (O) or (M), or
  • a combination of 6 grade 11 or 12 courses (U) or (O) or (M)
• Be a Black Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and residing in Ottawa.
• Be admitted to a recognized Canadian university,
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance,
• Demonstrate community service/volunteer activities by providing details and hours.  These hours should not include the hours of volunteering required for graduation nor activities for which an academic credit or part of an academic credit is received.

The deadline for applications is May 30, 2025. Download the application form online.

For further information, please contact Glennis Lane, Associate, Philanthropic Services and Community Building at the Ottawa Community Foundation, at 613-563-7122 or directly reach the BCSF contact by email.

The Black Canadian Scholarship Fund is looking for new members to join their Selection Committee! Apply online to express your interest.