2025 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2025 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Application deadline: January 10, 2025
Please ensure all of the following documents and requirements are available BEFORE starting your application. ALL required supporting documents must be attached to this online application at the time of submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
2025 Youth Scholarship Application (this completed form)Letter of Recommendation - One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a member of your school staff or a community organization.Personal Statement - in 250-300 words, describe how your achievements, experiences and goals make you well-suited for the scholarship/bursary for which you have appliedSchool Transcript/Record - Secondary students must submit current transcript and first semester mid-term report card. Post secondary students must submit a current transcript, including all marks up to December 2024.Pictures - Submit 3 high resolution JPG pictures: 2 formal, 1 with family or friends
A. ELIGIBILITY
To apply for the 2025 Reverend John C. Holland Awards, all applicants must attest that they meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria at the time of submission:*

I self-identify as a person of African or Caribbean descent.My principal address is within the City of Hamilton.I am between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age (unless specified otherwise in the award description)I am a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee.I am a Grade 12 or post-secondary student and will be attending or returning to a post-secondary, trade or technical institution in the 2025/2026 academic year. (Applicants returning to secondary school or deferring their enrolment are not eligible)I understand that if selected as a winner, I must provide proof of my enrollment in a post-secondary, trade or technical institution for the 2025/2026 academic year in order to receive my award funds.
B. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Date of Birth*

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Principal Address: (must be in the City of Hamilton):*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from principal address):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Contact:*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:*
I understand that all email communication will be sent to the address I have provided above. I agree to check this email regularly and to reply to any messages promptly. I have saved jchaselection@hbhc.ca and johnhollandawards@gmail.com in my contact list as safe emails.
Current Enrollment - Name of High School/College/University/Apprenticeship/Trade Institution: *
Indicate your Canadian residency status (at the time this application was submitted):*

Canadian CitizenPermanent ResidentConvention Refugee
C. SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY SELECTION
Winners are announced at the Awards Gala held in-person on Saturday February 24 2024. Applicants are required to be present at this event, unless otherwise arranged.

Scholarships range from $1000 - $2000, and bursaries are $500. Funds are issued directly to the post-secondary educational institution to which you have been accepted or currently attend, unless otherwise requested and agreed upon.

Descriptions for all of the scholarships and bursaries are available at www.johnhollandawards.com/applications. Please review before making your selection.
SECONDARY - You must be in Grade 12 to apply *

Audre Lorde LGBTQ+ ScholarshipDamptey Scholarship for Civic LeadershipDr. Ethilda Johnson Business BursaryGeneral Achievement BursaryGood Shepherd Health and Social Services ScholarshipHamilton Steelworkers Area Council Community Matters ScholarshipImmigrants Matter BursaryLincoln Alexander Breaking Down Barriers ScholarshipRaymond G. Lewis Sports Leadership ScholarshipRev. George Horton ScholarshipSTEM ScholarshipTune In Foundation BursaryYWCA Young Woman Trailblazer Scholarship
POST-SECONDARY - You must be attending or returning to a post-secondary institution to apply*

Damptey Scholarship for Civic LeadershipEvelyn Myrie Political Action BursaryMarlene Thomas Community Advocacy BursaryNelson Mandela Social Justice ScholarshipMature Student Scholarship
The Selection Committee of JCHA may select you for a scholarship or bursary it determines more closely aligns with the information provided in your application. Do you accept?*

YesNo
D. ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
List up to three (3) academic, community and extra-curricular activities that you achieved or participated in within the last two (2) years
Academic and Extracurricular Activity 1
Brief Description of Activity and Role
Academic and Extracurricular Activity 2
Brief Description of Activity and Role
Academic and Extracurricular Activity 3
Brief Description of Activity and Role
If applicable, list up to three (3) awards and recognitions you have received from your community or school within the last two (2) academic years

Make sure to include the name of the award/achievement, who issued the award, a brief description of the award/achievement, and the year the award was received.
Name of Award/Achievement 1
Include who issued the award
Brief Description of the Award/Achievement
Also include the year the award was received
Name of Award/Achievement 2
Include who issued the award
Brief Description of the Award/Achievement
Also include the year the award was received
Name of Award/Achievement 3
Include who issued the award
Brief Description of the Award/Achievement
Also include the year the award was received
E. PERSONAL STATEMENT
In 250-300 words, please write your personal statement highlighting how your achievements, experiences and goals make you well-suited for the scholarship/bursary for which you have applied. Share as much as you think is relevant for the Selection Committee to evaluate your achievements. *

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F. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please see the Application Checklist at the top of this form for information about each document.
Upload three (3) high resolution JPG pictures*

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Upload one (1) Letter of Recommendation*

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Send this template to the person providing the letter. This is the only template that will be accepted.
Upload a current transcript. For post-secondary students it must include all marks up to December 2024.

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Secondary Students - upload your first semester mid-term report card.

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G. CONSENT
I consent to my name being shared with my school/institution to make them aware of my nomination.*

YesNo
Applicant Signature:*

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Date:*

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2025 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

A. ELIGIBILITY

B. PERSONAL INFORMATION

C. SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY SELECTION

D. ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

E. PERSONAL STATEMENT

F. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

G. CONSENT