Applications are submitted through an online application portal. While the specific requirements may change each year, the core components of an application always include:

• Transcript from most recent education program

• Admission decision letter (when available) from an eligible post-secondary institution showing acceptance to the school for the following academic year

• A personal statement about the applicant’s financial need 

• One reference letter, addressed to the CST Foundation* 

• One short essay question 

*Your letter must come from an individual who is not related to you (i.e. not a family member) but who knows you and can speak to your character and abilities. The reference letter must:

• be addressed to the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation
• explain how the referee knows you, and for how long the referee has known you
• explain why the referee believes you are a strong candidate for the Founders’ Award (referencing your character traits, values, circumstances and/or personal qualities).  Note that we are particularly interested in supporting students who show resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence.
• provide contact information for the referee