External awards

The GVI Foundation was created to enable participants to amplify their impact on GVI’s meaningful social and environmental projects worldwide, and is GVI’s partner in achieving sustainable impact goals. 

Launched in 2024, the GVI Foundation Grants allow for increased impact across the globe.

Eligibility requirements:

The GVI Foundation Grant can be used to cover GVI conservation and community development programs abroad, including volunteering, under18/teen volunteering, internship, professional apprenticeship and research fellowship programs. 

The following GVI programs do not qualify for grants: virtual internships, group programs and online programs.

The grants are made according to specific criteria which include your motivation and your circumstances. 

To assess your circumstances, we will discuss your situation and ability to pay for a GVI program. 

To assess your motivation, we will discuss your reasons for wanting to join a GVI program, focussing on the impact you want to create as well as the personal goals and motivations you have for doing a GVI program. 

Please note that we require participants to cover as much of the program fees as they possibly can, so that the fund’s resources can help as many other participants as possible.

For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.

The Peter Butler III – Rose Fortune Scholarship Program was established to honour two pioneers whose legacies continue to inspire future generations. Through this program, A.B.L.E. remains committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a passion for serving their communities.

Each year, A.B.L.E. awards $3,500 scholarships to Black and racialized students who are actively enrolled in, or planning to pursue, post-secondary studies in one of the following fields:

• Law Enforcement / Police Foundations
• Criminology / Criminal Justice
• Community & Justice Services
• Social Work & Corrections
• Law

 For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.

We are committed to providing unique scholarship programs that assist single mothers in their education.

Each year, a single mother is awarded the Strong Mothers Achieving Remarkable Triumph (S.M.A.R.T.) Scholarship, and is provided with the opportunity to better her own and her child/children’s lives. Recipients are celebrated during our annual London’s Got Talent fundraiser, an event bringing the community together to support and commemorate all single mothers. The S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship program awards 4 scholarships annually, each valued at $1,500 CAD. Applications are accepted annually. 

For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.

We are proud to announce the Visibility Drip Digital Marketing Scholarship, created to ease the financial load on hardworking students while encouraging them to think critically about the future of search, small business, and the open web.

Eligibility requirements: 

Canadian college/university students across all provinces (preference to Alberta-based students); minimum 3.0 GPA; preference for marketing, business, communications, computer science, or design students

Application: 750–1,000-word essay, submitted by email

For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.

GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a $2000 (USD) scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship will be awarded to one student twice a year.

Eligibility:

• Student in good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Declared STEM major
• Open to international students

For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.

We are excited to announce the launch of this year’s Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Charitable Trust's Fellowships and Awards, offering 14 awards for full-time Master’s and Doctoral students for the 2026–2027 academic year.

 Award details:

1. Value: $5,000–$11,000 (one year)
2. Eligibility: Applicants must:
   1. Identify as a woman
   2. Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold Protected Person status
   3. Be enrolled or accepted into a full-time graduate program at an accredited university
   4. Graduate in spring 2027 or later

 Applications are now open, and eligible applicants may apply at: https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/CFUW_EN/

Amount: $500
Application status: Open

We are excited to announce the Hellamaid Scholarship, a $500 award given every semester designed to support Canadian students in their academic pursuits. At Hellamaid, we believe that a clean and organized environment plays a crucial role in fostering productivity, mental clarity, and overall well-being—key components to academic success. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at any accredited Canadian college or university.

As passionate advocates for education and community well-being, Hellamaid launched this scholarship to inspire and empower students to achieve their academic goals. We recognize the importance of both clean spaces and strong communities in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, and we are committed to helping students and their communities thrive.

For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.

Amount: $1,000
Application status: Open 

Application due date: Saturday, August 15

Entry Requirements:

Essay Question (Mandatory Topic)

“How can an integrated restoration plan simultaneously address immediate structural recovery, long-term water and fire resilience, compliance with HPD violations, and sustainable home renovation — without sacrificing affordability for the homeowner?”

• Format: Essay only
• Length: 1,500 to 2,000 words
• File Type: PDF only
• Requirements: Original, well-researched, and unpublished essays that include real-world examples, case studies, or hypothetical scenarios.

Award Eligibility:

• Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and postgraduate students in the U.S. or Canada enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, or institute.
• Essay must answer the single core question
• One entry per student
• Work must be original and unpublished

For complete information and to submit your application, please visit the award page.