BWG Youth Scholarship Program

Applicants must:

• Be residents of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
• Be graduating from Bradford District High School, Holy Trinity Catholic High School, other public high school, or an accredited equivalent.
• Be accepted to a Canadian post-secondary institution; or already be enrolled full-time at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Submit an application that shares their perspective on the importance of public service within BWG.
• Complete the required application form and include all supporting documents.
• Apply to one scholarship category (one application per student, per year):
  • Civic Leadership (ex. political science, law, public admin)
  • Arts & Culture (ex. visual, performing arts, media, cultural studies)
  • Environmental Stewardship (ex. environmental science, ecology, geography)
  • STEM & Innovation (ex. science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
  • Public Health & Social Development (ex. social work, medical/health sciences, education)

 To apply, applications must submit:

• A completed application form.
• If graduating high school: proof of application to a Canadian post-secondary institution (proof of acceptance will be required before release of funds).
• If currently enrolled in post-secondary: proof of full-time enrollment at a Canadian institution.
• A project that shares your perspective on the importance of public service in BWG. This can be submitted in one of the following formats:
  • A written essay (500–1,000 words)
  • A short video presentation (3–5 minutes)
  • A visual artwork or multimedia project, accompanied by a short, written explanation (300–500 words)

To enter the BWG Youth Scholarship Program, eligible participants must submit their complete application by the deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

The online application can be found at the top of this page; alternative formats will be available upon request.

*Incomplete applications or submission received after the deadline may not be considered.

Council will select the recipients based on recommendations from the Youth Council Advisory Committee. Recipient submissions will be evaluated based on the strength of their application, including how well their project demonstrates an understanding of the importance of public service in BWG.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email following the review process of the Youth Council Advisory Committee and Council. Recipients will be invited to a Regular Meeting of Council where scholarships will be presented.