Lupus Canada is proud to announce the Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation 2025 Scholarship program. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of the body; it is both life-altering and life-threatening. Lupus Canada is a national voluntary organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with lupus through advocacy, education, public awareness, support and research. Post-secondary education – a significant milestone for many students, brings with it both excitement and stress. For individuals living with lupus, post-secondary education may present an additional set of unique obstacles.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation 2025 Scholarship the applicant must be:
- A legal and permanent resident of Canada.
- Diagnosed with lupus by a physician.
- Seeking an undergraduate degree from a Canadian university; a diploma or certificate from a
- Canadian college or enrolled in a trade school educational program.
- Enrolled in or waiting acceptance from a Canadian-based institution of higher education for the fall semester of 2025.
- Taking a minimum 50% of a full course load; and,
- A student who demonstrates academic success and ambition.
Previous recipients of the Lupus Canada scholarship program are not eligible.
Offered Benefits
We will be offering ten (10) one-time scholarships of $2,500 CAD to students diagnosed with lupus, who are entering into, or currently enrolled in, a post-secondary educational institution.
Application Process
Kindly go to Lupus Canada on www.lupuscanada.org to apply
For more details, visit L upus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship webpage
Required Documents:
- Application Deadline May 31, 2025
- Value $2,500
- Study Level Undergraduate
- Sponsor Lupus Canada
- Eligible Country Canada