Shad Scholarships
Community is everything at Shad.
We are mindful and purposeful about building community.
Entrance scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
Shad alum: Efe Moore
Shad alum: Colleen Jar
Partners Scholarships
Adventure4Change
Adventure4Change provides accessible education and learning opportunities, promotes healthy living and wellness, builds relationships and healthy communities by developing leadership skills and providing opportunities for those in the community to contribute.
Shad awards three full scholarships to Adventure4Change participants.
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Black Boys Code
Black Boys Code improves the future of Black youth through education in computer science and technology. Black Boys Code gives Black youth the training and tools to create their own futures and thrive in the innovation economy, and prepares them for success as tomorrow’s technology leaders and innovators.
Shad awards five full scholarships to Black Boys Code participants.
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Black Business and Professional Association
The BBPA addresses equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. The BBPA advances Canada’s Black communities by delivering programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education and economic development.
Shad awards two full scholarships to youth enrolled in BBPA programs.
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Black Business Professional Network
The BBPN Inc. NB aims to empower Black entrepreneurs and professionals by contributing to the economic empowerment and welfare of all its members within New Brunswick and across Canada. The BBPN NB aims to find, develop, provide opportunity, and guide the Black talent pool to excel in New Brunswick.
Shad awards two full scholarships to youth enrolled in BBPN Inc. NB collaborative programs.
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BrainSTEM Alliance
BrainSTEM Alliance is a network of ambassadors with a vision for every person to have the opportunity to be empowered by Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Shad awards three full scholarships to BrainSTEM Alliance participants.
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CanU
CanU inspires hope and confidence in the leaders of tomorrow through its out-of-school mentorship and educational enrichment program for youth in Grades 5-12.
Shad awards three full scholarships to CanU competitors.
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Calgary Black Chambers
The CBC strives to increase Black leadership capacity and forges opportunities for Black professionals to further their professional development and give back to their community. The CBC holds the ideal of mentorship as fundamental to its purpose and provides mentorship and scholarships for future generations.
Shad awards two full scholarships to youth enrolled in CBC programs.
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Canada-Wide Science Fair
500 young scientists from across Canada showcase their real-world solutions at Canada-Wide Science Fair.
Shad awards three grants in the amounts of $3000, $2000 and $1000 to Canada-Wide Science Fair participants.
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FIRST Robotics Canada
FIRST inspires young people to pursue studies and careers in the field of science, technology and engineering.
Shad awards two full scholarships to FIRST Robotics competitors.
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Future North
Future North is dedicated to improving available resources and opportunities for youth and young adults in Sudbury and Manitoulin.
Shad awards a full scholarship for a student affiliated with Future North.
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Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA)
In partnership with Dalhousie University, ILA aims to increase the representation of African Canadians in STEM careers. The program improves student success and bridges the achievement gap through real-world learning projects, skill-building, leadership development and tutoring support.
Shad awards two full scholarships to ILA program participants.
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Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment
The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment believes that an empowered young woman can improve her life and have a positive impact on the world around her.
Shad awards three full scholarships to Jean Augustine Centre participants.
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League of Innovators
League of Innovators is a national Canadian charity that empowers young people to be their own bosses in life and career.
Shad awards two grants in the amount of $1,000 each to League of Innovators participants.
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Lifelong Leadership Institute
Lifelong Leadership Institute (LLI) is an educational organization that provides innovative leadership development to Canadian youth of Jamaican, African-Caribbean and Black heritage. LLI helps students fulfill their personal and professional ambitions, provide inspiring leadership to their communities and country, and to make this world a better place for all.
Shad awards two full scholarships to LLI participants enrolled in the Leadership By Design program.
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Minerva
Runs an annual Learning to Lead weekend program for grade 11 girls to discover self, develop confidence and explore their leadership potential.
Shad awards a full scholarship for an Indigenous student from the Minerva Learning to Lead program.
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Pathways to Education
Pathways has 29 community locations across nine provinces. They work with youth from low-income areas to break the cycle of poverty through education.
Shad awards full scholarships for Pathways students that have been accepted into the program.
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The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program
The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program is committed to increasing the number of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students graduating from science and engineering programs in Canada.
Shad awards two full scholarships for an Indigenous student from the V.J. Kirkness program.
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U School
U School introduces and connects students in grades 4 through 9 from socially vulnerable, Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) and rural communities to the University of Alberta and to post-secondary life.
Shad awards three full scholarships to former U School students.
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VEX Robotics & The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation
Adventure4Change provides accessible education and learning opportunities, promotes healthy living and wellness, builds relationships and healthy communities by developing leadership skills and providing opportunities for those in the community to contribute.
Shad awards three full scholarships to Adventure4Change participants.
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YELL Canada
YELL Canada is a charity that partners with schools to support entrepreneurial learning. Students receive credits towards their high school graduation, and gain experiences that are invaluable for broad-based university applications and admissions.
Shad awards three grants in the amount of $1,000 each to students from the YELL program.
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YMCA of Three Rivers
YMCA of Three Rivers work directly with newcomer and immigrant youth, many of whom come from low-income families.
Shad awards a full scholarship for a student from the YMCA newcomer youth program.
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