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Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Year-long support for emerging changemakers
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 2, 2026Latest change: Applications for Cohort 12 are paused for the 2026–27 academic year, with the next intake now set for Fall 2027 and later milestones marked TBD.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 2, 2026
Latest change: Applications for Cohort 12 are paused for the 2026–27 academic year, with the next intake now set for Fall 2027 and later milestones marked TBD.
Pathy Fellowship intake moved to Fall 2027
The How to Apply page now says applications for Cohort 12 are paused for the 2026–27 academic year, and candidates who would have been eligible in 2026 will have their eligibility extended to the next application cycle. The application phase has moved to Fall 2027, with the longlist, interview, shortlist, selection, offer, and program-start dates now listed as TBD. The page also adds an Expression of Interest form for notifications when applications reopen, and the one-on-one support booking link now points to a different staff member page. On the Become a Pathy Fellow page, the suggested funding breakdown has been updated.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship supports graduating university students across Canada with $50,000 in funding, training, and wrap-around supports to design a community-based initiative. It supports socially innovative work such as advocacy, educational programs, social enterprises, and environmental efforts.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 4
Activities funded
- Design and implement a community initiative
- Participate in Foundations for Community Change, Transition Phase, Community Phase, and Debrief
- Work on initiatives such as advocacy campaigns, educational programs, social enterprises, community organizing, or environmental efforts
Documents Needed
- A community reference from a partner organization or an organization within or serving your community
- An academic reference from a faculty or staff member at your university
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents
- Current Undergraduate or Master’s students in any field or discipline, including post-graduate programs such as Law and Education
- Students who previously completed at least a Bachelor’s degree and are now studying toward a Diploma or Certificate at a Canadian university of at least one full semester’s duration
Who is not eligible
- Students pursuing or who hold a PhD, Medical, Pharmacy, or Dental degree
Eligible expenses
- Living and travel expenses
- Direct initiative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- ongoing or future research
- private enterprise as seed funding
- personal financial benefit at the expense of their community and initiative
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Readiness and desire to learn and grow as a changemaker
- The strength of the initiative idea, including whether it is compelling, creative, innovative, and feasible
- The strength of the connection to community
How to apply
- Begin your application, connect with references, and access support resources before submitting by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a multi-stage process that includes detailed rubrics, individual review, contextual research, and collaborative deliberations.
- Approximately six to seven weeks after submitting an application, candidates will be informed of the status of their candidacy.
- Up to 20 shortlisted candidates will be invited and funded to attend a two-day Selection process in Montreal.
- Shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to attend Selection Days.
Additional information
- There is no fee for applying to the Fellowship.
- Applications open annually on September 1st and close on November 1st.
- Successful candidates receive their Fellowship offers via email on February 26, 2027.
- The program begins on June 21, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pathy Foundation Fellowship Program
What is the Pathy Foundation Fellowship?
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship supports graduating university students across Canada with $50,000 in funding, training, and wrap-around supports to design a community-based initiative. It supports socially innovative work such as advocacy, educational programs, social enterprises, and environmental efforts.
How much funding can be received?
Pathy Foundation Fellowship Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Pathy Foundation Fellowship program?
To be eligible for the Pathy Foundation Fellowship program, you must:
You must be a Canadian citizen or a Canadian permanent resident.
You must be under 30 by the first day of your Foundations for Community Change.
You must have a meaningful connection with a community anywhere in the world and an idea to strengthen that community.
What expenses are eligible under Pathy Foundation Fellowship?
Design and implement a community initiative
Participate in Foundations for Community Change, Transition Phase, Community Phase, and Debrief
Work on initiatives such as advocacy campaigns, educational programs, social enterprises, community organizing, or environmental efforts
Who can I contact for more information about the Pathy Foundation Fellowship?
You can contact Pathy Family Foundation (PFF).
Where is the Pathy Foundation Fellowship available?
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship program is available across Canada.
Is the Pathy Foundation Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pathy Foundation Fellowship is a Grant and Funding