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Bill 7 Award - Supporting LGBTQ Students

Amount

$3000
- applications for next year opens April/May
- closes beginning of August
- winner notified in late September
- awards ceremony early November

Deadline

August

Nomination

Website

https://bill7award.ca/

Criteria

The Bill 7 Award is a scholarship for individuals with demonstrated financial need after accessing available public financial supports. To be eligible to receive a Bill 7 Award scholarship, individuals must also meet ALL of the following three criteria:
1. You are attending or accepted by a Post-Secondary Educational Institution in the Province of Ontario
2. You are pursuing your FIRST post-secondary program of study
3. You identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirited or queer (LGBTQ)

Checklist

In addition to your application form, we require the following documents. These may be attached in .pdf, .doc or .txt format.
- A copy of OSAP estimate (if applicable)
- Proof of registration / acceptance from the post-secondary institution.
- Reference letter from a teacher, guidance counsellor, coach, employer, community or social worker, doctor, religious leader or similar professional who can support your application.
- A personal statement, 250 words or fewer, detailing why you should be selected as the recipient of the Bill 7 Award.

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