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  • 2026 Head Start Scholarship Program - Online Application Form

  • In order for your application to be received, you must press "Submit" at the very end of the application. If you close the window before pressing the "Submit" button, your answers will not be received.

    After you submit the online application, please make sure to email your transcript(s) to hssp@vha.ca by 11:59:59 pm EST on July 31, 2026.

    Should you have any questions about the scholarship program or require assistance, please leave a message at (416) 489-2500 ext. 4711 or email hssp@vha.ca.

  • Personal Information

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  • Eligibility

  • Has your parent or legal guardian been employed/contracted with VHA Home HealthCare, VHA Rehab Solutions or Champlain Rehab Solutions for at least one (1) year and are actively working?*
  • Are you starting or continuing your post-secondary studies at an accredited Canadian college, university or trade school in this upcoming Fall semester?*
  • Will you be residing in Canada during your studies this upcoming academic year?*
  • Academic Information

    Please fill in the following information. Please note that you will be required to email your academic transcript(s) to hssp@vha.ca.
  • GPA Conversion/Calculation Tips

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  • Financial Information

  • Expenses

  • Please enter in $ amounts for the following types of expenses you anticipate to incur each semester during the upcoming academic year.

  • Resources

  • Please enter $ amounts for the following types of resources you anticipate receiving to support your education for the entire upcoming academic year.

  • Short Essay Questions

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  • Community/Volunteer Activity Reference

    Please list one (1) community/volunteer activity reference.
  • Acknowledgement

  • By checking the box below, I hereby certify that the information given in this application is accurate and complete. I understand that any false or incomplete information will automatically invalidate my application.

    I accept that decisions concerning the scholarship program may only be made by the VHA scholarship committee. I also agree that the scholarship funds will only be granted to me if I am enrolled as planned in a post-secondary educational institution in the 2026/2027 academic school year.

    I recognize that VHA reserves the right to verify the information present on this application. If my enrollment is revoked for any reason, I will immediately notify VHA.

  • Don't Forget....

  • After pressing the "Submit" button, please don't forget to email a copy of your most recent transcript(s) to hssp@vha.ca to have your transcript fully considered by July 31, 2026 11:59:59 pm EST. 

    If you are a student who has taken post-secondary studies for at least one (1) year, please email a copy of your most recent unofficial/official transcript to hssp@vha.ca. The transcript must clearly show your name and your most recent cumulative GPA.

    If you are a graduating high school student, please email to hssp@vha.ca either:

    • The final report card for your first semester AND your most recent second semester report card

      OR

    • The final report cards for your first, second and third semesters AND your most recent fourth semester report card if your secondary school is following a quadmester schedule.

      OR
    • The most recent report card if you are attending a non-semestered secondary school

    If you are experiencing issues with obtaining transcripts, please contact us at hssp@vha.ca.

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