Golden Horseshoe CHF Diversity Scholarship Program

In 2012, the Golden Horseshoe Co-operative Housing Federation (GHCHF) will launch the GHCHF Diversity Scholarship Program.

The program is for people living in GHCHF member housing co-ops.  An important element of the scholarship is the strong commitment to diversity shown by the applicants in their communities. Students are awarded their scholarships largely based on their community involvement in their schools, co-op communities and in a variety of community based organizations.

The Golden Horseshoe Co-operative Housing Federation will be working in partnership with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto to introduce this new scholarship in the Hamilton and Niagara area.

Students entering first year of university or college receive a $5,000 scholarship. Students receive $2,000 in first year, and $1,000 in second, third and fourth years. Students presently enrolled in college or University will be eligible for pro-rated scholarships

The Scholarship Program hopes to bring together business and community sponsors to ensure that young people have an opportunity to pursue educational opportunities.

Our timeline calls for information meetings and information to be sent to all member housing co-operatives during the Fall of 2011 with applications being made available in Winter 2011-2012. Scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants starting the school year in the Fall of 2012.