Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement to reduce financial barriers and support career success.

Benefits

• In addition to financial support, the BBPA NSP offers recipients opportunities for mentorship and networking with Canadian professionals.
• The program also provides recipients with access to various resources and workshops, to support their academic and professional development.

Funding Information

• The BBPA NSP offers several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,000.
• Applications are open for an 8-week period to provide applicants with the fullest capacity to prepare the best application possible.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for the BBPA National Scholarship Program, applicants must:
  • Be a Black student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (or have applied for permanent residency or a student/work visa).
  • Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
  • Be between 17 and 30 years old at the start of the academic year (September 2025).

Selection Criteria

• The selection process for the BBPA National Scholarship Program is rigorous and competitive.
• Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, financial need, community involvement, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
• A panel of judges reviews each application and selects the recipients based on the eligibility criteria and the strength of their application.

For more information, visit BBPA.