BBPA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The BBPA National Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 and is dedicated to supporting and promoting the achievement of academic excellence by Black Canadian youth through an annual scholarship program.

The Fund is managed by a volunteer board of trustees appointed by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) and is operated separately from the Harry Jerome Awards and all other BBPA activities.

The Fund receives financial donations from corporations and individuals that share its mission to support the education and development of Canada’s future leaders, through assisting Black youth in their attainment of post-secondary education. Donors may contribute to the General Fund, used to fund scholarships and assist us in covering our operating costs; or to the Endowment Fund, established to provide a secure financial base for the expansion of the annual scholarships and to create a scholarship program that can be maintained in perpetuity

Scholarships are awarded in three categories:

BBPA Legacy Scholarships, in the names of Black Canadians who enriched Canada with their contributions in the arts, the professions, science, business, technology, politics and other areas of endeavour;

Mstrong>First Generation Scholarships, funded by the investment income from a grant from the Government of Ontario and available exclusively to students residing in Ontario that are the first in their family to attend university or college; and

Sponsored or Named Scholarships funded directly by corporations or individuals in the name of the corporation or individual; or established in the memory of a relative.

The Legacy Scholarships are funded from donations to the General Fund and investment income from the Endowment Fund.

This year we are granting scholarships totalling close to approximately $200,000 to approximately 60 students from across Canada. We thank these new sponsors for their support and all sponsors for their contributions to the education of Black youth through the BBPA National Scholarships.

No donation is too small to make a difference! Donate to the BBPA National Scholarships and help Black youth realize their dreams! Donations may be made by cheque to BBPA National Scholarship Fund and mailed to the Fund at 675 King West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1M9 or by calling the Fund at 416-504-4097.

Donate to the BBPA National Scholarships and Support Tomorrow’s Leaders!