​​​Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program​

​Are you a student or recent grad? Need money for postsecondary school?

Between the cost of tuition, books, food, and transportation, it can be tough for many students to find the money to cover the cost of postsecondary school. We can help!

Apply today for the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship (IIOD) and you could win up to $4,000 to cover tuition fees and school-related expenses for full-time postsecondary education or training.

What does this ​scholarship offer?
You could receive up to $4,000 to cover tuition fees for the first year of your postsecondary education or training (college, university, trade school, apprenticeship)
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Who is eligible?

• Youth who are attending postsecondary school in 2023/2024
• 29 years old or younger (as of May 31, 2023)
• Not previous recipient of the IIOD Scholarship
• Toronto Community Housing tenants or a person living in the Scadding Court Community Centre (SCCC) catchment area (Lake Ontario to the south, Bloor Street to the north, Yonge St. to the east, and Lansdowne Ave. to the west)
• Entering first year of postsecondary school
• Returning postsecondary student
• Able to demonstrate a need for financial assistance
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Everyone who applies for a scholarship will receive:

• One-on-one counselling to assist with resume writing, job searching​
• Employment services offered through St. Stephen’s Community House Employment and Training Centre and Toronto Youth Employment Services
• Assistance with looking for and getting a job