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Richard Bilkszto Scholarship Application (2025)

Applications are due by 11:59 pm EDT on March 15, 2025.
Please carefully review the selection criteria on the website. For any questions or to request the application in an alternative format, please email: [email protected]
Note that this form is for scholarship applications (e.g., for students who will be enrolled in the first year of an Ontario Bachelor of Education program). Please see here to apply for the award for current teachers.

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Address

Essay Question

In 750 words or less, please share how you intend to uphold or have upheld Richard’s values: freedom of expression, equality of opportunity, fairness, the merit principle, and a commitment to excellence in education

References

Reference #1 Name

Reference #1 Phone

Reference #1 Email

Reference #1 Relationship

Please upload a recommendation letter from reference #1 (PDF preferred)

Letters should be a maximum of 250 words and discuss how they know the applicant, how long they have known the applicant, and why the applicant fits the above criteria.

Reference #2 Name

Reference #2 Phone

Reference #2 Email

Reference #2 Relationship

Please upload a recommendation letter from reference #2 (PDF preferred)

Letters should be a maximum of 250 words and discuss how they know the applicant, how long they have known the applicant, and why the applicant fits the above criteria.

Financial Need

Please provide evidence of financial need (e.g., notice of assessment with SIN redacted) or similar documentation

Proof of Acceptance

Please upload proof of acceptance to an OCT program in Ontario (e.g., letter of acceptance). We may ask for proof of enrolment in September

Final Submission

Signature and Waiver

In the event that I am selected as a recipient of this scholarship, I grant Friends of Richard Bilkszto the irrevocable right to publish my name and the name of my educational institution in any media or promotional materials. This may include, but is not limited to, press releases, websites, social media platforms, and print publications.
I certify that all information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information is grounds for the rejection of my application or, if the scholarship has already been awarded, the revocation of the award. In such an event, I acknowledge that Friends of Richard Bilkszto reserves the right to demand repayment of any funds already disbursed and to take any further actions deemed necessary.
I understand that if selected, I will be required to provide proof of enrolment in an Ontario B.Ed program to receive the scholarship.
By signing below, I confirm that I am at least of the age of majority in Ontario, and agree and acknowledge to the above.
Signature