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Alexandra Park Revitalization Scholarship
Scholarship for Atkinson Co-op residents and TCHC Alexandra Park tenants
TCHC and Tridel are now offering scholarships for Atkinson Co-op residents and TCHC Alexandra Park tenants aged 17 years and older pursuing post-secondary studies.
The Alexandra Park Revitalization Scholarship recognizes the diverse educational goals, career aspirations, and learning preferences of Alexandra Park community members.
If you have questions, please contact Minatallah Ali at: Minatallah.Ali@torontohousing.ca or 416 676-5439 by April 28, 2025.
Post-Secondary and Trade School Scholarship
- Intended for community members who aim to obtaining a post-secondary degree, a training, or academic certificate from a credible Canadian educational institute.
- Scholarship award up to $3,000 to cover tuition fees.
- Applicants are eligible for an additional bursary of up to $500 to cover expenses (like textbooks, childcare, transportation, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship
Apply by filling out the online form or with a physical copy of the application.
You can pick up an in-person copy from Alexandra Park Community Centre at 105 Grange Ct starting Monday, March 17 until Friday, May 2 at the following times:
- Monday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The online application closes on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. If you are applying in-person, please drop off your completed application package at Alexandra Park Community Centre at 105 Grange Ct by Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m.
Information sessions
In-person information session:
- Tuesday, March 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Alexandra Park Community Centre, 105 Grange Ct.
Online information session:
- Thursday, March 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams
- Meeting ID: 228 451 611 189
- Passcode: U7xb6fr7
Questions and Answers
Who can apply for the scholarship?
The Alexandra Park Revitalization Scholarship is open to Atkinson Co-op residents and Alexandra Park TCHC tenants aged 17 years and older. Intended for applicants with the goal of obtaining a post-secondary degree, a training, or academic certificate from a credible Canadian educational institute.
What will the scholarship cover?
Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the post-secondary/training institution and bursaries will be paid to the recipient upon proof of enrollment. Programs may be full-time or part-time, in-person, online, or hybrid. Scholarship award values of up to $3,000 are to cover tuition fees for any program at a post-secondary institute or training school (i.e., college, university, trade school) along with a $500 bursary to cover textbooks, childcare, transportation, etc. will also accompany these scholarship awards.
How will the applications be assessed?
Applicants are scored using a point system that correlates to the specific mandatory components of the applications. This is why a complete application form is very important! Applications are reviewed by an evaluation panel comprised of representatives of Alexandra Park-based organizations and service providers. Applicant names will be hidden throughout the evaluation process.
More opportunities
Looking for supports for employment, scholarship, training, small business, or to develop a community initiative?
Contact Minatallah Ali at Minatallah.Ali@torontohousing.ca or 416-676-5439 to schedule a meeting to assess your goals and needs to match you with the appropriate resources and opportunities.
Alexandra Park Revitalization
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