Fairy Godparents London
and Area Present:
Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship
For trans youth attending post-secondary education in Ontario
Deadline November 15th
A Bursary for $1000
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A Bursary for $1000
Applications Closed
Applications Open August 2024
About
Greyson Jones
Greyson was born on August 19, 1987 and died on July 4, 2022. His death was a direct result of a homophobic doctor’s violence against him during a medical procedure.
Greyson was an older brother, an uncle, a son, and a loving partner. His family was so very proud of his achievements and his courage to live life authentically.
Applicants must satisfy each of the following criteria:
Application Requirements
Must be attending a Canadian college or university in Ontario or be a resident of Ontario and attending a Canadian college or University anywhere in Canada as a full-time student in the year that they are applying for the scholarship.
Preference will be given to applicants whose character is reflective of qualities that Greyson Jones demonstrated in his life: tenacity, bravery, generosity, integrity, and compassion.
Confirmation
Confirmation of full-time enrollment in an accredited Canadian college or university degree/diploma program.
Magnum Opus
Please share something you have created to show your transgender pride. It can be something you have written, a piece of artwork, a song, a collection of poetry, a speech or video of yourself, if you would like to reach out with an idea before you complete it, please feel free.
Cover Letter
A cover letter detailing how you have come to learn about the Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship. Applicants may choose to also use the cover letter to include any additional information they wish the Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship selection committee to consider.
References
Two letters of character reference ( anyone of your choice who is not a relative).
The Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship is open to all people identifying as transgender, agender, non-binary, or otherwise gender non-conforming who are attending a full-time program at a college or university this coming semester. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply.
Scope of
The Scholarship
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Application Submission
The required documentation must be submitted by December 3, 2023 either electronically to fairygodparentslondon@gmail.com, or by mail to:
Fairy Godparents-London
Attn: Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship
934 Shelborne Place, London, Ontario N5Z5B9
How will selection be done?
Selection Committee
The selection committee is comprised of three representatives of Fairy Godparents-London, and a representative of the family of Greyson Jones.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will consider the following criteria in determining the recipient of the scholarship:
Contribution
Significance of the contribution to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and/or the viability of the planned contribution
Community
Work or volunteer experience related to serving the community
Character
Character references provided by the applicant
Candidate
Overall presentation and professionalism of the candidate’s application submissions.
Committee
Applicants may be requested to attend an interview with the selection committee
Ownership
All applications, supporting documentation, essays, videos, artwork, etc, submitted become the property of Fairy Godparents-London. The scholarship winner’s submission may be published by the committee together with details of the winner provided it is safe for the winner.