Scholarships for Black students in Canada

For Black or Indigenous Canadian citizens or permanent residents in full-time undergraduate, graduate or diploma study at a recognized Canadian institution who will return full-time in September 2027, finish by August 2028 and can complete a full-time Canadian internship.

1. Confirm good academic standing, full-time return in September 2027 and completion by August 2028; preparatory programs and Sun Life employees, directors, officers and their children are excluded
2. Confirm Canadian work eligibility and availability for the full-time May–August 2027 internship
3. Submit a resume, unofficial post-secondary transcripts and either a written or video personal essay through the current application

Timing, as the provider states it: 2026 applications and supporting documents are due October 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST, as stated by Sun Life; confirm the time zone before submitting

For Indigenous Black and First Nations students from Atlantic Canada with good academic standing and financial need. The admission average isn't considered.

1. Apply to Dalhousie and submit all required documents
2. Complete the entrance award application before February 15, 2027
3. Show financial need; Maritime transfer students can also be considered

Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance award deadline February 15, 2027

For self-identified Black students applying to a Level 1 program at McMaster. A variable number of awards each year.

1. Apply to McMaster and get your MacID so you can open AwardSpring
2. Complete the Entrance Awards by Application form and self-identify as a Black student
3. Submit before the February AwardSpring deadline; the Engineering form also covers awards for Black engineering students

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply through Entrance Awards by Application in AwardSpring. The last deadline was February 19, 2026; the 2027 date isn't posted yet.

For outstanding final-year high-school students who self-identify as Black on U of T's Awards Profile. The profile is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons.

1. Apply to U of T, then open the Awards Profile in the Join U of T or Engineering Applicant Portal
2. Self-identify as a Black student on the Awards Profile and describe your leadership and involvement
3. Submit the profile before the early-February deadline; it also puts you in line for need-based and leadership awards

Timing, as the provider states it: Awards Profile is normally due in early February; the 2027 date isn't posted yet

A King's major entrance award for Black Canadian and Indigenous students. Most major awards need the scholarship section of the admission application and a 500-word essay.

1. Apply to King's and complete the scholarship section of the admission application
2. Write the 500-word original essay
3. Submit by March 1 at 11:59 p.m. AST

Timing, as the provider states it: Scholarship application and essay due March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST

For Black students entering first year at Western straight from high school, chosen by top admission average. Domestic and international students are eligible.

1. Apply to Western's main campus straight from high school
2. Complete Western's Black Student Self-ID form by June 30
3. Keep an 80% average on a full-time load to renew each year

Timing, as the provider states it: Complete the Black Student Self-ID form by June 30