Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship

In response to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, on April 6, 2022, the provincial government announced the creation of a $1.9 million Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship to support students attending Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges and universities. The scholarship will be awarded to individual students through their college or university based on merit and financial need beginning in September 2023.

There will be a total of four scholarships each valued at $10,000 awarded to Algonquin College students.

The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis using academic, financial need, and community engagement criteria. The scholarship program will prioritize eligibility for students impacted by the conflict in Ukraine first, followed by support for students impacted by other conflicts.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing the application form.
  • Academic achievement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for students who have completed at least one term of study at Algonquin College. An admission average equivalent to at least a 3.0 GPA will be required for students who started their studies at Algonquin College but have not yet obtained final grades for a full term of study. The GPA or admission average on file with the College will be used for this determination.
  • Community involvement: This could include volunteering, participation in informal activities in the community, or participation in formally organized clubs, training courses, or other activities. This information will be collected through the applicant’s personal statement in the application form.
  • Perseverance of dedication to applicant’s education: Applicants should identify any notable obstacles or challenges they overcame or currently face, as well as explain why it is important for them to continue their education. This information will be collected through the applicant’s personal statement in the application form.

International and domestic applicants with any citizenship could be eligible. However, applicants must have a valid temporary or permanent Social Insurance Number on file in their ACSIS account.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until January 6, 2025. The results will be communicated to all applicants by the end of February 2025.

The application period has ended.