Scholarship Program

The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region CCAWR aspires to award three (3) or more scholarships each year to qualified Caribbean-Canadian students. These individuals must reside in the Waterloo Region, of Caribbean heritage and are accepted to attend College or University or a Post-Secondary Institution in Canada. Our goal is to promote academic excellence, foster leadership skills and encourage community involvement among our young adults.

The eligibility criteria for the scholarships are as follows: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Supporting documentation may be requested. Must be of Caribbean heritage (self, parent or grandparent) from any CARICOM nation. Residency in the Region of Waterloo a. Must reside in the Region of Waterloo b. Or have attended at least 1 year at an accredited College, University, or Post- Secondary Institution in the Region of Waterloo. Must be studying or accepted for study towards a diploma, degree, or certificate in any field at any accredited College, University, or Post-Secondary Institution. For our undergraduate awards (open to high school or undergraduate students): a. Applicants must be 17 to 25 years of age as of the end of September of the year the scholarship is granted. b. May be either a graduating (or graduated) high school student, or a student currently enrolled in University, College, or an accredited post-secondary institution. c. High school student applicants must have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from an accredited high school (public or private) before submitting their application. For postgraduate awards (open to final year undergraduate students): a. Applicants must be 21 to 30 years of age as of the end of September of the year the scholarship is granted. b. Undergraduate student applicants must have graduated or in the final year of University, College, or an accredited post-secondary institution. Good academic standing.

Caribbean community

Call (519) 997-2780, or use the website.

Phone

(519) 997-2780

Website

http://ccawr.ca/scholarships/