Scholarships
with Community Partners
We are mindful and purposeful about building community. We partner with programs, associations and foundations that work directly with youth from all walks of life.
If you are enrolled with one of these Shad-verified partners, you can apply for a scholarship via our application. Applicants will be confirmed with partners before any awards are given.
These scholarships are possible through the generosity of Shad’s donors.
Scholarships:
Not part of our community partners?
See the entrance scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
Scholarships:
3x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
5x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
2x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
3x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
3x
up to
$3,000
for participants in
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.
3x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
2x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
1x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
2x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
3x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
2x
up to
$1,000
for participants in
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.
2x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
1x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
Several
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
Gold Project credit
for participants in
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognized program for young people ages 14-24, building their skills to equip them for life and work. The Award challenges young Canadians to develop skills and tools to improve themselves and their communities by encouraging them to go beyond their comfort zone. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.
Participation in Shad can count for the Duke of Ed Gold Project.
2x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
3x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
3x
up to
$1,000
for participants in
VEX Robotics & The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation
The REC Foundation’s mission is to increase student interest and involvement in STEM by engaging students in hands-on, affordable, and sustainable robotics engineering program. VEX Robotics was designed to encourage creativity in problem solving and harness the excitement of building robots to immerse learners in STEM.
Shad awards three grants in the amount of $1,000 each to VEX Robotics students.
3x
up to
$1,000
for participants in
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.
1x
up to
$6,350
for participants in
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.
