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Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and bursaries for students of African descent in post-secondary business or entrepreneurship programs. Support is available for tuition and career development costs, with awards up to $5,000 per year and possible amounts above that in exceptional cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary business or entrepreneurship study.
- Professional or career development activities related to the recipient’s studies.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Proof of financial income, if applicable
- Academic transcripts
- References
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students of African descent.
- Students in post-secondary business or entrepreneurship programs.
- 12th-grade students accepted into an eligible post-secondary program.
- Students at accredited Canadian or American institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Students not of African descent.
- Students outside business or entrepreneurship fields.
- Students at non-accredited institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition costs.
- Professional and career development costs, including association membership fees, conference fees, and seminar fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the board of directors.
- Awards are decided at the board’s sole discretion based on the policy criteria.
- Scholarship funds are sent directly to the learning institution.
- Bursary recipients must provide proof of registration and receipts after receiving funds.
Additional information
- Award decisions are made by the board of directors.
- Award amounts may vary based on merit and financial need.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to the learning institution.
- Bursary recipients must provide proof that funds were used for eligible expenses.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund?
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and bursaries for students of African descent in post-secondary business or entrepreneurship programs. Support is available for tuition and career development costs, with awards up to $5,000 per year and possible amounts above that in exceptional cases.
How much funding can be received?
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund program?
To be eligible for the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund program, you must:
Students of African descent.
Minimum 3.7 GPA.
Business or entrepreneurship studies.
What expenses are eligible under Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund?
Post-secondary business or entrepreneurship study.
Professional or career development activities related to the recipient’s studies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund?
You can contact Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund available?
The Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund program is available the province of Alberta, Ontario.
Is the Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund is a Grant and Funding