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Published: 01 Mar 2023 855 views
The Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion recognizes youth who have a proven track record of volunteerism, community service and leadership in the GTA. The Scholarship is redeemable at any level in post-secondary institutions and can be used at any accredited institution (college, university, accredited trades schools or certificate programs). Applicants must be enrolled in or in the process of applying to a Canadian college, university, trades school or other institution for the upcoming year on a full-time basis (as defined by the school).
Nahom Berhane emigrated from his home land Eritrea to Canada in 1990 when he was ten years old. He grew up in the O’Connor Community, a diverse low income neighbourhood, and rose above everyday hardships to pursue his passions for justice, politics and art. In 2005, Nahom graduated from the University of Windsor with a double major in Communications and Sociology. He worked as a community development and outreach worker for the North York Community House; he became an active member of the York Youth Coalition, and a member of the West Coalition on Housing and Homelessness. ... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Country to study | Canada |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | Nahom Berhane |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Disbursement of the Scholarship will be paid directly to the institution to help reduce the cost of registration, to a maximum of $4,000. Application is required.
The applicant must meet the following criteria:
i) Be sponsored by a Mentor who will write a letter of support and commit to supporting the applicant in their educational journey for at least one year;
ii) Be enrolled in or in the process of applying to a Canadian college, university, trades school or other institution for the upcoming year on a full-time basis (as defined by the school);
iii) Have a signed MoU from the Mentor/ Mentor Organization committing to act as a mentor for the applicant for the duration of the Scholarship;
iv) Be 30 years old or younger on December 31, 2023;
v) Currently living and have lived in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area - see map) for at least two years;
vi) Be enrolled in a course of study leading to a first degree, diploma or license. Those who have graduated from overseas programs are considered to have completed a first degree, diploma or license and thus do not qualify for this Scholarship;
vii) Have a proven track record of volunteerism, community service and leadership in the community;
viii) Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residence status, or be in the process of obtaining permanent residency in Canada. (Applicants who have permission from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) that allows them to study at a post-secondary institution may apply. Proof of an application with IRCC will be required.)
For more details, visit Nahom Berhane website.