A community-based scholarship is an educational award that is offered to students in a particular community. Most focus on post-secondary education. These communities may be defined by geography, a particular population or area of study.
How we work
Aqueduct works with community partners, for example, high schools and public school boards, to identify and adjudicate applicants. Aqueduct also runs charitable prizes, which are normally awarded to individuals in cash. Aqueduct’s Board of Directors must approve these recommendations and ensure a compliant process was undertaken.
Awards can be named by the donor. They can be set up during lifetime or as part of a legacy fund to operate the award after the donor’s death.
Frequently Asked Questions
A community-based scholarship is a student oriented educational award, with selection focused on a particular community. Aqueduct works with community partners to identify and adjudicate applicants. The scholarship is paid to the student to attend the post-secondary institution of their choice.
Each scholarship establishes its own eligibility criteria. Most incorporate a combination of academic merit, extra-curricular/community involvement, and leadership skills.
Students may apply using the link to the application portal listed under the Scholarships section of our website.
All of our scholarships are established at the recommendation of our donors. Most of our scholarships are open to students in a particular community (Ex. Windsor-Essex region) and/or limited to students studying in a specific area of study or faculty (Ex. Computer Science). Please check the scholarship criteria to determine your eligibility.
