Scholarship Value $4,000

Number of Scholarships 2

Founded in Toronto in 1964 as a charitable organization to promote Chinese culture and heritage through caring for the elderly and nurturing the young, Mon Sheong Foundation provides programs and services to the elderly and to the young in response to the needs of Canada’s culturally diverse communities.

Created to commemorate Mon Sheong Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship is presented annually to secondary school or CEGEP graduates who demonstrate well-rounded excellence and a desire to make real change, whether in their communities or around the world. The award recognizes academic achievements, community contributions and strength of personal character. We are proud to celebrate exemplary students and empower them to reach their full potential in their post-secondary studies.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025.

A completed application will include:

Application Form

• Personal information
• Academic information
• Volunteer and community experience
  • This may include any volunteer experiences, extracurricular activities and leadership roles. As a charitable organization, we particularly value the impact of volunteerism and are interested in how you have taken the initiative to create change.
  • Volunteer experiences will be evaluated based on both the number of hours and the quality of involvement.
• Personal statement
  • In no more than 500 words, describe: How would you like to make a difference? What motivates you to create this change? What actions will you take to achieve your goal?
  • This is where you can show us your individuality. You will be evaluated based on your vision, passion and communication skills.

In your Application Form, please attach an electronic version of the following documents in a single PDF file (named as “Firstname_Lastname_2025.pdf”):

• Relevant report cards
  • Includes all final report cards with grades of your top six Grade 12 courses.
• Reference letter
  • Please enclose a reference letter (maximum of 2 pages) from someone who would be able to describe your attributes as a scholar, leader, and contributor to the community.
• Applicant’s Declaration and Signature Form
  • Complete the Applicant’s Declaration and Signature Form included in the information package.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. A completed application will include the following:

Application Form

• Personal Information
• Academic Information
• Volunteer and Community Experience
  • Includes volunteer experience, extracurricular activities and leadership roles
• Personal Statement
• In no more than 500 words, describe: How would you like to make a difference? What motivates you to create this change? What actions will you take to achieve your goal?
• This is where you can show us your individuality. You will be evaluated based on your vision, passion and communication skills.

PDF Attachments

• Relevant Report Cards
  • All final report cards of your top 6 grade 12 or CEGEP courses
• Reference Letter
  • Please enclose a reference letter (maximum 2 pages) from a mentor or peer who is able to assess your attributes as a scholar, leader and contributor to the community.
• Applicant's Declaration and Signature
  • Complete the Applicant's Declaration and Signature form on the next page

Apply online at www.monsheong.org/scholarship