Post-Secondary Scholarship Applications Open!

Aspire 2 Heal is proud to award five scholarships of $800 each to eligible youth impacted by parental incarceration. These scholarships support their journey into post-secondary education — whether in health-related fields or studies that address the Social Determinants of Health.

Because education is a right, not a privilege, Aspire 2 Heal is committed to helping young people turn aspirations into opportunities and challenges into pathways for healing and growth.

This initiative is funded by:

• See Different Changemaker Grant (sponsored by See Different – CCDI)
• Race to an Inclusive Canada Changemaker Grant (sponsored by Weston Frontlines / FrontlinesTO)
• Community Justice Transformation Grant (sponsored by Canadian Friends Service Committee)

Together, these grants provide $5,300 to support youth of incarcerated parents.

Applications are open until December 15, 2025 @ 11:59pm EST (with the possibility of extension).

Applicants can expect questions on demographic reporting and their experience as a youth with an incarcerated parent or a parent released within the last 10 years. For questions about eligibility or the application process, please encourage applicants to reach out to aspire2heal@outlook.com, 289-312-4003, or @aspire2heal.

Click on the Learn More link to apply!