Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
EDC 2SLGBTQ+ Community Leader Scholarship is available to 2SLGBTQ+ students pursuing studies at a Canadian college, university, or cégep.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The value of the scholarship is $5,000.
Eligibility
- Be able to provide your SIN (Social Insurance Number) for tax purposes.
- Identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, + (2SLGBTQ+).
Be pursuing post-secondary studies at a Canadian college, university, or cégep in a field related to EDC’s work, including one of the following:
- Business and finance (international business, economics, sustainability, statistics, finance, investments, mathematics).
- Operations and administration (operations, commerce, human resources, accounting, communications, project management, information management, data analytics, digital design, graphic design, legal).
- Information technology (computer science, software engineering/development, network engineering, business analysis, data analytics, cybersecurity).
- A field related to the support of those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
Have strong academic standing (minimum 70% cumulative average).
- Demonstrate commitment to the advancement of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Assets:
- Schooling or work experience outside of Canada.
- Demonstration of dedicated leadership, volunteering, and/or extra-curriculars.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
Canada
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Apr 2025
Your application must include the following three documents:
Letter of intent (written response of maximum 1,000 words or 3-5 minute video/voice clip);
Reference letter (written response of a maximum of 500 words);
Transcripts: Your official transcripts from your most recent academic term, including the grading system specific to your school.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025 at 11:59:00 PM