Scholarships for Black Students in Canada
Empowering the Next Generation of Black Leaders
Discover opportunities to support your academic journey.
We’ve curated a list of scholarships designed to celebrate the achievements and potential of Black students, alleviating financial barriers and fostering educational success.
Available Scholarships
Wright Family Bursary
Value: Not specified
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Renewable for up to three years based on academic performance.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students at Queen's University demonstrating financial need and academic merit.
Cornell C.V. Wright Bursary
Value: Not specified
Deadline: Not listed
Aimed at promoting equity and addressing financial challenges for eligible students.
Eligibility
Available to Black students at the University of Toronto (St. George campus).
Dr. Ouida M. Wright Memorial Scholarship
$4,500
Deadline: July 18, 2025
Provided by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).
Eligibility
Open to Black students pursuing higher education, with a focus on academic merit.
Herbert Fernando Memorial Award
Value: Not specified
Deadline: Not listed
Focuses on advancing education for Black students.
Eligibility
Students demonstrating excellence in academics and leadership within their community.
Manuella John Scholarship
Value: Not specified
Deadline: Not listed
Recognizes exemplary contribution to the community.
Eligibility
Black students involved in community service and leadership activities.
OMA District 11 and BPAO Medical Student Award
Value: Not specified
Deadline: Varies
Encourages diversity in the medical field.
Eligibility
Black medical students in Ontario with leadership potential.
The KPMG Diversity & Inclusion Award
Value: Not specified
Deadline: Varies
Provided by KPMG Canada to promote diversity in business professions.
Eligibility
Black students pursuing business or accounting studies with a focus on inclusion.
Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship
$5,000
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Recognizes academic excellence and leadership.
Eligibility
Black international students at Carleton University.
Ted Rogers MBA Black Graduate Leadership Awards
$25,000
Deadline: Varies
Aims to enhance Black representation in business leadership.
Eligibility
Black MBA students demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.
