If you are a graduating high school student, under 25, involved in leadership, anti-racism or diversity activities, who lives in Toronto Community Housing - apply today!

Download the application form for more details on eligibility.

Applications must be received by March 1, 2010, 4:30 p.m.

*All applicants are eligible for assistance in securing summer employment

About the Selection Process

Toronto Community Housing's selection committee includes representatives from the community, from the education sector, from Toronto Community Housing's Human Rights and Equity division, a Toronto Community Housing Tenant Representative, and a past scholarship recipient. Members of the selection committee will declare any affiliations and/or conflicts of interest in regards to reviewing applications. Each application will be reviewed using standard criteria.

Toronto Community Housing tenants may submit one application each. All applicants are eligible for access to summer employment support services from St. Stephen's Community House Employment Centre. 

Winners will be contacted individually and announced publicly on April 22, 2010.

For more information:

Sherwin Modeste, Youth Engagement Coordinator
416.981.4674
sherwin.modeste@torontohousing.ca

Stacy Golding, Youth Engagement Coordinator
416.981.6526
stacy.golding@torontohousing.ca

All applications should be mailed to:

Attn: Sherwin Modeste
Toronto Community Housing
931 Yonge St., 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 2H2

About the program

The Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship is supported by Toronto Community Housing and Scadding Court Community Centre as part of our commitment to the future of young people living in our communities.

Successful scholarship recipients are selected from among Toronto's up-and-coming diverse young leaders.  Each recipient must have made a strong contribution to their communities in promoting diversity, equity and anti-racism dialogue.

The scholarship funds are used by students to offset the costs of tuition, books and residence fees at publicly-funded, Canadian post-secondary institutions.  The funds may also be applied towards the costs of a recognized trade apprenticeship program or to support a transitional year for mature students returning to school.

Additional supports for student success

As part of the program, scholarship recipients receive additional support to ensure their continued academic and career success, such as:

• access to specialized programs such as Ryerson University's Tri-Mentoring Program and the University of Toronto's Centre for Community Partnerships;
• assistance in securing summer employment, getting field-related work experience and developing a professional network through its partnership with St. Stephen's Community House Employment Centre; and
• connection to professional networking opportunities (for past recipients through a growing Alumni Association).