1. What is the purpose of the scholarship program? The scholarship program aims to provide financial assistance to Black students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship? To be eligible, applicants must:
   • Be a Black student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (or have applied for permanent residency or a student/work visa).
   • Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
   • Be between 17 – 30 years old at the start of the academic year.
3. How can I apply for the scholarship? Eligible students must submit a completed application form along with supporting documents, including transcripts, financial aid documents, and a personal statement. Please see ”How to Apply”  for more information.
4. What documents are required to complete the application? Applicants need to provide:

1. • Completed application form including:
     1. Academic transcripts
     2. Financial statement
     3. Personal statement
     4. Recommendation letter
2. How are scholarship recipients selected? Applications are reviewed by a volunteer selection committee based on the eligibility criteria. The selection is made considering academic record, financial need, and personal statement. Please see “Selection Process” for more information.

1. How much is the scholarship worth? The scholarship is worth anywhere from $1,000 to $7,000 annually.
2. What are the post-award requirements for scholarship recipients?

Recipients must:

1. • Submit progress reports annually.
   • Participate in BBPA Mentorship and Financial Literacy Programs.
   • Obtain BBPA Student membership.
   • Attend a scholarship awards ceremony, if able.
2. What is the application deadline? The specific application deadline will be announced through various media outlets, including the website, social media, and email.
3. How will I know if my application has been received? Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email.
4. How do I check the status of my application? Applicants can check their status via the application portal and will receive notifications about their application status via email.
5. Who can I contact if I have questions about my application? For any questions, applicants can contact the BBPA Scholarship Program team at scholarship@bbpa.org.
6. What happens if I don’t meet the eligibility criteria during the application process? If an applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria, they will be informed accordingly.
7. Is there an orientation for the judges who review the applications? Yes, an orientation session is held for all judges to ensure they understand the judging criteria and the process for evaluating applications.
8. How is confidentiality maintained during the scholarship process? The scholarship program is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all applicants and recipients and will not discriminate based on national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability.
9. Will I be considered for all scholarships? The application form does not ask that you target your candidacy to a specific scholarship. This is because the judges will assess your application against scholarships with donor determined criteria. Where you fulfil specified donor criteria you will be evaluated for those scholarships plus you will be considered for all other scholarships which do not have specific donor criteria. Consider the following example. Should you be enrolled in the study of music, (i) you will be considered a candidate for The James Massey Music Scholarship, (ii) you will not be considered a candidate for scholarships requiring studies in law, business, science or other donor requirements you do not possess, and (iii) you will be considered for all other scholarships. In the end, all applicants will be considered for many scholarships.

For more detailed information, please refer to the complete scholarship procedures document or contact the scholarship program administrator.