Fairy Godparents – London & Area Present:

Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship

For trans youth attending post-secondary education in Ontario
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A Bursary for $1000

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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.



Greyson Jones completed his Master of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Windsor. He also completed a Bachelor's with Honours in Forensic Science and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry also at the University of Windsor. Greyson was pursuing his doctorate in Philosophy and Sociology at Dalhousie University.

Along with being a talented artist, Greyson was an advocate for mental health care, trans rights, and access to healthcare. He was certified to complete WPATH forms for any clients that he counselled and advocated for their trans health.

His legacy lives on through each recipient of the Greyson Jones Memorial Scholarship.

Application Requirements

Applicants must satisfy each of the following criteria:​
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, non-binary, intersex, Two-Spirit, 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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Submissions Close August 8, 2025
How will selection be done?

Selection Committee

The selection committee is composed of several members of the transgender community, board members from Fairy Godparents-London and Area, and a representative of Greyson's Family.

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.