SCHOLARSHIPS AND BUSARIES
Overview
At 105 Gibson Centre, we offer fee subsidies and exemptions for our programs and services to support the health and resilience of low-income individuals and the working poor. Our initiative aims to enhance their overall well-being and access to essential resources.
Our Goals
We strive to improve the economic, health, and social status of our clients by:
- Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Encouraging activities that support personal resilience and well-being.
- Enhancing Cultural Engagement: Increasing opportunities for participation in art and cultural events.
- Supporting Caregivers: Improving the physical and mental health of those who provide care.
- Fostering Social Integration: Helping clients integrate more fully into the community and Canadian culture.
How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below and fill in the application form.
- Drop off the application form in person, along with all the required documents to 105 Gibson Centre during our opening hours.
- You are also required to submit this Media Consent Form along with your application.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Please click the “Apply Now” button for more information on eligibility and application.
Community Needs Refugee Scholarship 2024
Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
With a commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowerment, we are excited to introduce the Community Needs Refugee Scholarship, a private scholarship aimed at assisting individuals who are seeking refuge from challenging circumstances worldwide and are relocating to Canada in search of a better future. Every year, we offer two scholarships of $2,000 each to aid two qualifying students from diverse backgrounds to pursue higher education.
Scholarship:
- Two scholarships yearly, each valued at $ 2,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- The applicant must be a refugee or come from a family who had entered Canada as refugees
- The applicant must be studying in or entering an accredited university or college.
- The applicant’s GPA should be at least 3.0 or 80% and above in their high school graduating year, whichever is applicable.
- Volunteer involvement and experience at the 105 Gibson Centre or other charitable organizations would be an essential factor for consideration.
How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below and fill in the application form.
- Send the application form, along with all the required documents, to: lokpingn@105gibson.com (or drop off hard copy at 105 Gibson Centre during our opening hours – c/o Lok-Ping)
- All applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
*Click here to download the Media Consent Form.
I am truly honored and grateful for this opportunity you have provided me. Thank you so much for this invaluable support and for believing in my potential. I am committed to working hard and making the most of this opportunity.
Fernando, 2024 Community Needs Refugee Scholarship Recipient
I would like to thank you for your encouragement and support in this respect. This scholarship will help me to study hard, and to be the person I want to be. and to achieve my goals.
Saira, 2023 Community Needs Refugee Scholarship Recipient