FYI Scholarship Program 2011

In 2006, FYI developed a Scholarship Program in commemoration of Jamal Hemmings and Amon Beckles, two Toronto youth who were both tragically lost to gun violence in November 2005. Jamal and Amon were participants in FYI’s daily programs and will be remembered for their positive, vibrant personalities and dance skills. FYI honours their memory through the FYI Scholarship Program.

The FYI Scholarship Program serves as a momentous way for the community to recognize and show commitment towards young people.  FYI believes that it is crucial to invest in young people to generate youth leadership and healthy communities.  

Two to three bursaries are provided each year, in the amount of $2,000 each.

Applicants are invited to submit a written application and creative component (i.e. filmed submissions on DVD where the applicant describes why the scholarship is important to them, a spoken word performance on DVD or CD, artwork, poetry etc.).

A community-based committee will review all applications to select the final recipients.  The criteria for the awards are not solely based on academic achievements.  The scholarships will be distributed to young people who demonstrate leadership skills and community-based volunteerism, as well as need. 

Please see attached application package.

The deadline for applications is Thursday July 28, 2011 at 7:00pm.

To request more information, email scholarship@foryouth.ca or call 416-653-3311.

You can also check the webpage at:
http://foryouth.ca/opportunities/scholarship/