A Post Secondary Scholarship for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Two-Spirited and Queer Students in Ontario.

Bill 7 Award Application Form 2024-25

Legal Name *

First

Last

Chosen Name (if different from legal name)

First

Last

Chosen Pronouns

Email *

Phone *

How did you hear about the Bill 7 Award? *

Mailing Address (Current) *

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Permanent & current address same

Yes

Mailing Address: Permanent

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Your Status in Canada *

Please note: For tax purposes your SIN number and permanent address must be provided should you be chosen as a recipient of the Bill 7 Award.

Canadian Citizen
Permanent Resident
Protected Person

Program Information

This is my first Post-Secondary program *

Name of the Post-Secondary Institution you will be/are attending *

Name of Program *

Length of Program *

Year of Study *

Percentage of course load you will be taking *

Please enter a value between 1 and 100.

Individuals who meet the following conditions may be considered for a continuing, multi-year scholarship:

Must have a minimum of two years remaining in the current program of study (including the 2024-25 academic year)
Must provide evidence of continuing financial need each year through submission of updated financial information
Continue to carry a minimum 60% course load in each academic year and remain in good academic standing in the program.
Agree to provide an update at the Bill 7 Awards Presentation ceremony in each year of continuing support
Successful recipients may be requested to meet with RBC representatives.

Would you like to be considered for a continuing, multi-year scholarship? *

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Yes
No

Financial Information

Are you applying for OSAP (or student assistance grants/loans for your home province/territory)? *

Will you be declining the loan portion of your OSAP eligibility? *

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Yes
No

Are you applying for a Student Line of Credit? *

Have you received are you expecting other bursaries or scholarships? *

Are you planning to work part-time during the academic year? *

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Yes
No

Please elaborate? *

Have you investigated the possibility of part-time employment with a work study program at your academic institution? *

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Yes
No

Do you own any of the following assets?

Vehicle *

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) *

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Yes
No

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) *

Combined Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC), Savings Bonds, Term Deposits, or other investments *

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Yes
No

Do you currently have money available in savings? *

If so, please provide estimated bank balance on all accounts as of September 2024.
Please include this amount in the "other income" category of the Personal Budget Information.

Do you currently have student loan debt? *

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Yes
No

Do you currently have other (non-student) loan or credit card debt? *

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Yes
No

Personal Budget Information

Please note: The information you provide should reflect your total income for each line item for the September 2024 to April 2025 study period. All fields are mandatory, please enter "0" if there are no amounts applicable.

OSAP Expected *

CAD $

Please include both loan and grant amounts, even if you intend to turn down the loan portion.

Scholarships/Bursaries *

CAD $

Please include any entrance or other scholarships or bursaries received and expected, but do not include Bill 7 Award amount.

Income from summer employment (net) *

CAD $

Income from summer 2024 employment.

Income from employment during the September – April academic year (net) *

CAD $

2024-25 academic year - estimate.

Child tax credit/GST rebates/orphan’s benefits *

CAD $

ODSP or OW, if applicable *

CAD $

Family Support / Support Payments received for the September to April academic year *

CAD $

Withdrawal from Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) *

CAD $

Assets which can be liquidated *

CAD $

Please include any of the assets noted in the previous section which can be liquidated to help pay for your education (RRSPs, Savings Bonds, GICs, Term Deposits, etc.).

Other income not described above — include any available savings *

CAD $

Total Income
CAD $

School / Living Expenses for the school year (September to April)

Please note: please read carefully below to see where monthly amounts are requested.

Tuition

CAD $

Books/Supplies

CAD $

Public Transit/Transportation per month

CAD $

Rent (including utilities) per month

CAD $

Enter Zero here if you will be living in residence and enter your residence fees below.

Residence Fees

CAD $

If your rent exceeds $9000, please explain

Meal Plan (only include if this is not already included in residence fees, above. Otherwise, please put "0.00".)

CAD $

Only include if no meal plan is included in residence fees, above.

Groceries per month

CAD $

Only include if no meal plan is budgeted, above.

8 Month Total: $

Personal Expenses per month

CAD $

8 Month Total: $

Child Care Expenses per month

CAD $

8 Month Total: $

Loan Payments per month

CAD $

8 Month Total: $

Please describe the balance owing

Credit Card Payments per month

CAD $

8 Month Total: $

Please describe these expenses

Other Expenses (not described above)

CAD $

8 Month Total: $

Please describe the balance owing

Total Expenses
CAD $

Difference/Shortfall (Total Expenses minus Total Income)
CAD $

Community Information

How would you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community? *

Are you "out"? *

Are you involved in any 2SLGBTQ+ community groups? *

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Yes
No

Are you involved in any other community groups? *

Additional Information

Please provide any information that you wish to provide which you feel may be of assistance in assessing your application. You are welcome to include any compelling or extenuating circumstances, including any intersecting identities that you wish the review committee to consider.

Supporting Information

Why you should be selected as the recipient of the Bill 7 Award? *

In 250 words or fewer (1 page, type-written, double-spaced and in 12 point font), please tell us why you should be selected as the recipient of the Bill 7 Award. You may wish to consider how your studies or future work will contribute to the improvement of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and/or provide us with any other information you feel we should know about you that will make you a good candidate.

This field is required.

Accepted file types: doc, pdf, docx, jpg, png, gif.

Reference letter *

Please provide a letter of reference from a teacher, guidance counsellor, coach, employer, community or social worker, doctor, religious leader or similar professional who can support your application. The reference letter should indicate how long and in what context the writer knows you and explain why you would be a good candidate for the Award.

This field is required.

Accepted file types: doc, pdf, docx, jpg, png, gif.

Please provide proof of registration / acceptance into your program *

Acceptable proof could be a copy of the confirmation of your offer of acceptance; proof of registration in the program; proof of payment of tuition; a copy of your offer of admission. If you are selected as a recipient, you must provide proof active enrolment in your program before payment is issued.

This field is required.

Accepted file types: doc, pdf, docx, jpg, png, gif.

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS APPLICATION IS 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024

A complete application will include the following:

A copy of OSAP estimate (if applicable)
Proof of registration/Acceptance from the post-secondary institution
Reference letter
Personal Statement
Mandatory fields in this form

Thank you for your application. To help support the continued growth and success of the Bill 7 Award, we aim to publicly promote our scholarship recipients. The Bill 7 Award Trust will ask you to attend our public Awards Presentation Event. We may also ask you to provide a statement about the impact the award has had on your life, and/or to have your photo or statement included on our website, social media sites or other promotional material. We will assume your permission is granted, unless you indicate otherwise.