2026 Diversity Scholarship Application

Who May Apply?

To be eligible for a Diversity Scholarship, applicants must:

live in a PHCHF member co-op (please use the Find a Co-op page to confirm your co-op is in membership with us);
have already applied to a recognized, publicly funded, Canadian, post-secondary education institution – community college, university, or approved apprenticeship-training program – on a full-time basis in the 2026/2027 academic year;
have used their knowledge and understanding of diversity to make a positive contribution to their school and/or local community.

If you are already attending college or university

The scholarship is pro-rated for your undergraduate program. For example, someone part way through a program would be funded for the remaining years of that program.

Students will have to show us

they are already registered full-time
a transcript, showing passing marks for the program
complete a “Proof of living in a co-op” form provided by PHCHF. (We will contact students once applications are received.)

We accept applications from graduate students.

Please be sure to

fill out the application clearly
gather all required documents from their sources ahead of time
attach supporting documents as PDFs.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory to submit the application.

PART A - Personal Information

*First name:

*Last name:

*Date of birth:

*Preferred pronouns:

*Phone number:

*Email address:

*Co-op you live in:

Please note: The co-op must be a member of the Peel/Halton Co-operative Housing Federation.

*Home street address:

Be sure to include the unit number if applicable.

*City:

*Postal code:

*Are you a member of your co-op?YesNo

*Are you a director of your co-op?YesNo

*Secondary contact name:

*Relationship:

*Contact phone number:

*Contact email address:

Personal Information is collected for the purpose of determining eligibility for the PHCHF Diversity Scholarship. Personal information is kept secure and access to applicants’ personal information is limited to those staff, and in rare cases, volunteers, who need it to carry out their duties.

*How did you hear about the scholarship?

PART B - Education/Work

*What year will you be enrolled in September 2026?

*What program are you enrolled in or plan to enroll in?

*What is the name of the high school you are graduating from or have graduated from?

*High school graduation year:

*What post-secondary institution do you plan to attend?

If you are already in a college or university program, please provide your student number:

PART C - Volunteer Activities

Please provide a detailed description of each volunteer activity, including:

Date or dates of activity
Names of 3 other people involved
Name and contact info of one activity supervisor who can confirm your participation
How you contributed specifically
One thing you learned from the experience

It is mandatory to list 3 activities within the past 4 years.

ACTIVITY 1

*Organization name:

*What was your role?

*Hours per week:

*Start date:

*End date:

*Names of three other people involved:

*Name and contact info of one activity supervisor who can confirm your participation:

*How you contributed specifically:

*One thing you learned from the experience:

ACTIVITY 2

*Organization name:

*What was your role?

*Hours per week:

*Start date:

*End date:

*Names of three other people involved:

*Name and contact info of one activity supervisor who can confirm your participation:

*How you contributed specifically:

*One thing you learned from the experience:

ACTIVITY 3

*Organization name:

*What was your role?

*Hours per week:

*Start date:

*End date:

*Names of three other people involved:

*Name and contact info of one activity supervisor who can confirm your participation:

*How you contributed specifically:

*One thing you learned from the experience:

PART D - Essay

This essay has three parts. You must answer all three parts. Your essay must be no fewer than 500 words and no more than 750 words.

Tell us one thing your school or your housing co-op has done related to any one or more of the concepts covered in the reading materials linked below. Include details like dates, times, locations, attendance numbers, and so on.
In your opinion, was the initiative described in paragraph 1 successful or not successful? Why do you have that opinion?
If you were on your co-op board or on the student council of your school, describe one thing you'd like to do that you think would increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Use specific details that relate to your co-op or board.

Please attach your essay in PDF format:

Must be a PDF file with a maximum size of 2 MB.

Reading materials:

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Answers will be assessed on:

How well you incorporate the reading materials
How well you follow instructions
How much specific detail is included
How you link your observations to your own life

We understand that many people use generative AI to answer essay questions. We prefer that you write original material that reflects your circumstances and your thinking. If, however, you choose to use AI to answer this question, please describe how you used it and why you used it.

*Did you use AI to answer the essay questions?

PART E - Financial Situation

Please fill in the chart below with approximate amounts. Include all of your expenses and income sources for the upcoming academic year, not including the Diversity Scholarship. Please remember, you are calculating for the entire year and not just the school year. Misrepresentation of your financial situation will result in your application being disqualified.

Expenses

*Housing

*Travel (car, public transit)

*Tuition and fees

*Books and supplies

*Total Expenses

Income

*Personal savings

*Student loans or grants

*Awards and bursaries

*Family contribution

*Employment income

*Total Income

PART F - Transcript Upload

Please attach your transcript as a scanned document (in PDF format).

Must be a PDF file with a maximum size of 10 MB.

Application Deadline

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM

We strictly adhere to this deadline. Late applications will not be processed.

A PDF version of this form is available if you prefer to submit your application via regular mail.

PHCHF is committed to accessibility for all. If you require this form in a different format, please contact us at info@phchf.com or by phone at 905-823-2667 to discuss your needs.

Important Information

Keep in Mind…

You may be contacted to attend an in person interview.
If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide your banking information to process payment.

Terms & Conditions

Scholarship decisions may only be made by the Peel/Halton Co-operative Housing Federation and these decisions are final.
Scholarship funds will only be granted if you are enrolled full-time, in a publicly funded Canadian college, university or approved apprentice-training program for the upcoming academic year.
Names and photographs of the scholarship recipients will be published.
Scholarship recipients will participate in PHCHF functions, if attendance is requested.
By attending a Diversity Scholarship event, recipients must consent to having their photo taken by a photographer and allowing it to be circulated on social media and PHCHF’s website.
We will not process any incomplete, late or faxed applications.
You are not eligible to re-apply if you have already won a PHCHF Diversity Scholarship.
There is no minimum or maximum age to apply.
If your co-op falls out of membership at any time, you will not be eligible for any funds.

2026 Diversity Scholarship Application

Who May Apply?

If you are already attending college or university

Students will have to show us

Please be sure to

PART A - Personal Information

PART B - Education/Work

PART C - Volunteer Activities

ACTIVITY 1

ACTIVITY 2

ACTIVITY 3

PART D - Essay

PART E - Financial Situation

Expenses

Income

PART F - Transcript Upload

PART G - Consent & Declaration

Application Deadline

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Important Information

Keep in Mind…

Terms & Conditions