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Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship
Scholarships for resilient Halton Hills youth
Funding available
$ 1,500
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Opened March 15, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program awards $1,500 scholarships for post-secondary education. It supports Halton Hills youth who share a story of resilience through grief and plans for university, college, or trade apprenticeship studies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education at university, college, or trade apprenticeship level
Documents Needed
- Written resilience story
- Contact information
- Post-secondary education plans
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Halton Hills youth
- Students pursuing university, college, or trade apprenticeship studies
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a loss-related grief experience
Eligible geographic areas
- Halton Hills, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated resilience through grief
- Story showing how the applicant moved forward after loss
- Application reviewed by the Selection Committee after the close of the window
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Write your story of resilience.
- Include your name, contact information, and post-secondary education plans.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send your story and contact information to zkresilience21@gmail.com.
- Email the organization if you want to arrange a video or audio submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline by the Selection Committee.
- Board members read and respond personally to each application.
- Recipients are chosen based on stories that show resilience.
Additional information
- Applications are treated with strict confidence.
- Applicants may submit their story by email.
- Video or audio submissions may be arranged by email request.
- The committee reads and responds personally to every application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship Program
What is the Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship?
This program awards $1,500 scholarships for post-secondary education. It supports Halton Hills youth who share a story of resilience through grief and plans for university, college, or trade apprenticeship studies.
How much funding can be received?
Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship program, you must:
Halton Hills youth, 17 to 24
Grieving a loved one
Planning post-secondary education
What expenses are eligible under Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship?
Post-secondary education at university, college, or trade apprenticeship level
Who can I contact for more information about the Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship?
You can contact Zach Sutherland and Kaya Firth Resiliency Foundation by email at zkresilience21@gmail.com.
Where is the Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship available?
The Choose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship program is available the province of Ontario.