General Child and Family Services Authority — Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Scholarships

Overview
The Children's Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC) administers a scholarship program designed to support students who have been involved with the child welfare system. This initiative is part of CAFC's broader commitment to improving outcomes for young people who have experienced government care. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help recipients start, continue, or return to full-time post-secondary or graduate studies, as well as part-time studies for those who qualify. By alleviating some of the financial burden of education, the program aims to make higher education more accessible to a population that often faces significant barriers. The scholarship is open to new applicants who are not current CAFC Scholarship recipients. It supports a range of educational paths, from college and university programs to graduate studies. While the exact number and value of awards are not specified in the provided information, the program is structured to support students throughout their post-secondary journey, from start to finish. This indicates a sustained investment in each recipient's academic success. As a curatorial editor, I note that this opportunity is not a traditional arts grant but a social support scholarship. It is included here because it may be relevant to creative practitioners who have personal experience with the child welfare system and are pursuing education in any discipline, including the arts. The program's vision is to empower young people to achieve their educational goals, which can include training in creative fields. Artists and writers who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to consider this funding source for their studies.