Bill 7 Award

Bill 7 Award is a scholarship for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, and/or queer (LGBTQ) who are in financial need and studying at any post-secondary institution in Ontario to attain their first degree or diploma. We are pleased to announce that this year we will be awarding at least 17 scholarships of $4,000 each.

The Bill 7 Award is a scholarship for individuals with demonstrated financial need after accessing available public financial supports. To be eligible to receive a Bill 7 Award scholarship, individuals must also meet ALL of the following three criteria:

• You are attending or accepted by a Post-Secondary Educational Institution in the Province of Ontario
• You are pursuing your FIRST post-secondary program of study
• You identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirited or queer (LGBTQ)

How to Apply
The 2024/2025 application cycle is now open. Deadline to submit on Friday, August 2, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified late September 2024.  The Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024.
You are encouraged to use the online application form to apply.

Please visit the website for more information about the supporting documentation and online application.