OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Two (2) awards, to be awarded to a Black elementary school student who either attends school or resides in Dufferin County. Each individual award will have a cash value of $125.00. The criteria is as follows:

1. Student must reside in or attend school in Dufferin County
2. Student must be nominated by a Parent/Guardian or Teacher based on the following criteria:
   • a. Letter outlining how the student have demonstrated positively to the school community
   • b. Be able to demonstrate the student's efforts towards academic studies. Not necessarily the highest-grade student, but solid work effort (submitted work in, attended consistently, paid attention, put in the effort, demonstrated the potential to succeed based on work ethic)
   • c. Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have an overall positive attitude.
   • d. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they have an appreciation for higher education, and despite what they may have done in the past, even during this academic year, good or bad, they are committed to doing well now and in the future.

This scholarship is open all year round and is based on demonstrated need. The fund is designed to help with either tutoring costs, provide the opportunity for extra curricular activities such as trips or to fund for required school supplies.

Only 2 scholarships are available for the 2022 calendar year.

Shelburne, Ontario's local real Ice cream parlor is proud to provide a "Most Improved Student" Music Scholarship valued at $250 each to a Black Student in Dufferin County. This scholarship is designed to recognize a student who has overcome challenges and persevered in a private music program or through their school. This is open to any student in either the elementary or secondary level. 2 scholarships available valued at $250 each.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Letter from the music teacher outlining how this student has persevered and worked hard to improve in their music skills.
2. Letter from student demonstrating the importance of music to them and why this scholarship will benefit them.
3. Open to all students who identify as “Black Canadian”
4. Student must be willing to provide a written and or video testimony and picture on receipt of this scholarship.

The Shelburne Driving School, Driver Training Scholarship is designed to recognize a student in the Dufferin and surrounding area community with an opportunity to learn quality, professional driving school. With so many different driving schools and instructors throughout the province, how do you choose the driving school that’s right for you?

When choosing a driving school, it’s important to ensure you’re selecting one that will provide you with the best instruction, while being approved by the Ministry of Transportation.
Taking driving training from an MTO approved driving school can help lower your insurance rates. For young and new drivers, this can be a big help in lowering insurance premiums.

At Shelburne Driving School, the driving skills and techniques you will learn from us will set you up to become a good driver. You can’t beat the instruction you get from a qualified instructor. You will learn valuable lessons that you just can’t get from practicing with your parents and friends. Whether you are simply brushing up on your driving skills or new to driving entirely, you can really benefit from the right combination of in-classroom and on-road training.
The value of this scholarship is $699 plus tax.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Must submit a 750 word essay demonstrating the importance of drive safety and education training and why you would benefit from this scholarship
2. Two 2 reference letters to support your application.
3. Must be a resident of Dufferin, Peel or Caledon.
4. Must hold a valid G1 License
5. Open to all students who identify as “Black Canadian”
6. You must be willing to provide a written and or video testimony and picture on receipt of this scholarship.

NOTE: This scholarship does not include the use of a car for the road

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must submit a 750 word essay on how you were able to overcome challenges and persevered.
2. Two letters of reference supporting your ability to persevere
3. Open to all students who identify as “Black Canadians” and a resident of Dufferin County, Caledon or Peel.

Sponsored by Deputy Mayor, Steve Anderson & Clive Anderson valued at $500 each, awarded to 2 graduating High School Students attending Post Secondary or current Post Secondary School Student who has demonstrated the ability to overcome challenge(s) and persevered. Application deadline June 30, 2022