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Grantmaking
Durham Community Foundation offers a broad grantmaking program to create a healthy and vibrant place for all to live. To date, Durham Community Foundation has granted over $4 Million to 200+ local charities.
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Bursaries and Scholarships
| Bursaries and Scholarships | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| The Augustin Family Scholarship for Dreamers | April 30, 2022 |
| Mildred and Jeremiah Coughlan Scholarship | April 30, 2022 |
| Todd McNabb Memorial Scholarship | March 31, 2022 |
| Evelyn Burden Music Bursary | October 15, 2022 |
The Augustin Family Scholarship for Dreamers
Open to Black, Indigenous and racialized students in Grade 12 attending a Durham Region high school who will begin post-secondary studies in Fall 2022.
As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
Marianne Williamson
The Augustin Family Scholarship for Dreamers was created in 2022 by two sisters, Stacey-Ann Augustin and Ginelle Augustin-Lesmond, who graduated from the Durham Catholic District School Board. In recognition of their academic excellence and contributions as young leaders, both women received community support through scholarships to pursue post-secondary studies, an act of generosity they hope to continue and inspire in others. The Augustin Family Scholarship celebrates the excellence, leadership and unlimited potential of Black, Indigenous and racialized youth in Durham Region. In partnership with the Durham Community Foundation, the sisters are committed to building a resilient and caring community where young people are celebrated as leaders and go for their dreams.
Selection
The 2022 Grant Stream is now open.
Submission deadline is April 30, 2022.
Online application:
Mildred and Jeremiah Coughlan Scholarship
Open to students in Grade 12 attending a high school in either Ajax or Pickering who will begin post-secondary studies in Fall 2022.
The Mildred and Jeremiah Coughlan Scholarship was first established in 1997, by local businessman Jerry Coughlan in memory of his parents Mildred and Jeremiah Coughlan.
In 1958 Coughlan Homes founder, Jerry Coughlan, received a small loan from his mother to launch a real estate development company. He aptly named it Coughlan Homes. Jerry built his first home in East York. He focused on moving east as the GTA rapidly expanded, and he recognized great potential. Jerry began developing in Scarborough, then added Pickering, and soon after, Ajax.
From the beginning of his career, Jerry established a reputation for building a quality product and fostering a corporate culture that focused on customer service and a keen attention to detail.
Honouring the legacy of their Father, the children of Jerry established The Mildred and Jeremiah Coughlan Scholarship endowment fund at Durham Community Foundation in 2017.
Selection
The 2022 Grant Stream is now open.
Submission deadline is April 30, 2022.
Download the application:
Todd McNabb Memorial Scholarship
Todd McNabb was a coach in the minor hockey community in Ajax and Pickering for over ten years. Honoring his passion and desire for youth to embrace an extracurricular activity like hockey to build character and create friendships for a lifetime, the Todd McNabb Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014.
Available to a student graduating from a high school in Ajax or Pickering and entering their first year of a post-secondary education program, this $1,000 scholarship requires: participation in minor hockey for a minimum of 3 seasons; strong academic achievement; engagement in extracurricular activities; and active involvement in the community.
Selection
The 2022 Grant Stream is now open.
Submission deadline is March 31, 2022.
Download the application:
Todd McNabb Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2021 Award Winners:
Dylan Brown, Cailynn Denoon, Samantha Kerr, James Key, Nolan Klinkhammer, Kassey Rosendaal, and James Sinclair
Previous Award Winners
2020 Award Winners:
Nicholas Goosney, Josh Jeffrey, Lauren Miller, Brent Prescott, and Vincent Putos
2019 Award Winners:
Aidan Dickerson, Brendan James, Andrew Olesinski, Jonathan Rampino, and Mackenzie Simpson
2018 Award Winners:
Cole Brown, Andrew Karaoulis, Nolan Keats, Zachary Millar, and Brianna Wong
2017 Award Winners:
Madison Ayres, Liam Cresswell, Tyler Dender, Megan Florian, Tyler Munro, Brendan Murphy, and Andrew Plummer
2016 Award Winners:
Avery Pasternak, and Craig Rushton
2015 Award Winners:
Alyssa Gee, Andrew Hughes, and Graham Port
To find out more about Todd McNabb please visit toddmcnabbscholarship.ca
Evelyn Burden Music Bursary
The Evelyn Burden Music Bursary is awarded to elementary students in grades 3 through 7 at the time of application, and currently residing in Durham Region. The bursary is for the purpose of providing private piano lessons for students who demonstrate musical interest. Financial need will be a consideration. The bursary for piano lessons is awarded annually to applicants for a one-year period. Previous years’ recipients must re-apply annually for consideration of renewal.
Selection
The grant stream opens in September.