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The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 19, 2026
- Closing date : April 2, 2026
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
The Giller Mantella Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and racialized students pursuing English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing studies in Canada. It offers $10,000 awards to help fund their education and strengthen access to literary studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 19, 2026
- Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
- Starting or continuing full-time post-secondary studies in English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing
Documents Needed
- Reference form
- Transcript showing 2024-2025 marks
- 250 to 350-word essay on your passion for literature
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black students
- Indigenous students
- Racialized students
- Students in English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Applications close on April 2, 2026.
- The scholarship is offered for three years, with a possible extension.
- Three scholarships of $10,000 are awarded each year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Giller Mantella Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Giller Mantella Scholarship. 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 The Giller Mantella Scholarship?
The Giller Mantella Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and racialized students pursuing English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing studies in Canada. It offers $10,000 awards to help fund their education and strengthen access to literary studies.
How much funding can be received?
The Giller Mantella Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 2, 2026.
Who is eligible for the The Giller Mantella Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the The Giller Mantella Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Black, Indigenous, or racialized student.
Full-time literature or writing studies.
What expenses are eligible under The Giller Mantella Scholarship?
Starting or continuing full-time post-secondary studies in English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing
Who can I contact for more information about the The Giller Mantella Scholarship?
You can contact Giller Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the The Giller Mantella Scholarship available?
The The Giller Mantella Scholarship program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.