NUPGE scholarships for Black students

This scholarship celebrates and supports Black students embarking on their post-secondary journey. If you're a Black student with a passion for learning and a commitment to your community, this award can help pave your way.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 15, 2025
• Value$2,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorNUPGE
• Eligible CountryCanada

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Benefits

Successful applicants will receive $2,500

Requirements

To apply for a scholarship you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. You must be a child or grandchild (including a stepchild, foster child, step-grandchild, or foster grandchild) or a legal ward of a current or retired member of a NUPGE Component or a Component’s affiliate.*
2. You must be planning to enter the 1st year of a public, post-secondary education institution, full-time or part-time, in the coming year.*
3. The university or college that you are planning on attending must be located in Canada.
4. You must write and submit an original 750-to-1,000-word essay on this year’s essay topic for your scholarship.
5. You must use the online application form to submit your essay.
6. Are a Black student planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time or part-time, in the coming year.

The winner will be determined based on a 750-to-1,000-word essay on this year’s topic. The 2025 essay for this scholarship is:

Describe the contributions of 2 Black trailblazers (past or contemporary) and how these have inspired you as a person.

The contest results will be publicized on the social media and websites of NUPGE, its Components, and Component’s affiliates. So, you must agree to the publicity conditions.

Application Deadline

July 15, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to NUPGE on nupge.ca to apply

For more details, visit NUPGE scholarship webpage