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Graduation Awards

Graduation Awards are granted to students who have received at least one Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC)’s scholarship or bursary in support of a post-secondary program (College, University, Trade School) which has been completed or is close to being done*.

*In this calendar year, after the end of the current semester, or after the summer semester. If your program will be done at the end of the fall semester (December) or later, please wait to apply for the 2026 Graduation Award.

Graduation Awards grant $500 for each year of the standard length of your program, up to a maximum of $2000. The awards are paid in two installments: 90% will be granted in the summer, and the remaining 10% will be granted in February after a short survey.

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If you are unsure if you’ve received a CAFC scholarship or bursary, or have questions about the award or the application, please email [email protected].

Questions? Connect with the PSE team

 Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada

Post-Secondary Education Team
[email protected]

Upcoming Opportunities

2026-27 CAFC Scholarships open December 2025

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada post-secondary scholarships award young people $5000 for each academic year of study until they finish their program (to a maximum of 7 years from their program start) through a once yearly competitive application.

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you need to be:

  • Not currently receiving a CAFC Scholarship*
  • Have been or will be in either temporary or permanent care of the Ministry or Department responsible for child protection services up until your age of majority birthday or have been in permanent care of the Ministry or Department responsible for child protection services for at least 12 months. More Details.
  • Be attending a post-secondary institution full-time or on a reduced schedule with academic accommodation, for a full school year starting in September 2026 or January 2027
  • Under the age of 30 if you have or are currently receiving CAFC supports
  • Over the age of 30 and have not received a CAFC Scholarship before

*If you are a current CAFC Scholarship ($5000) recipient, you do not need to make an application.

Not sure if you are currently receiving a scholarship or a bursary? Questions about eligibility, the online application form, or the documents needed? Ask us! [email protected].

Coming Soon: Education Support Fund

The Education Support Fund can help with additional or unexpected expenses associated with your post-secondary education and career goals.

To be eligible to apply to the Education Support Fund, you need to be:

  • Have been or will be in either temporary or permanent care of the Ministry or Department responsible for child protection services up until your age of majority birthday or have been in permanent care of the Ministry or Department responsible for child protection services for at least 12 months.  More Details.
  • Under the age of 30 if you have or are currently receiving CAFC support
  • Over the age of 30 and have not received a CAFC Scholarship before
  • You can demonstrate that your request is directly relevant to your education and/or current career goal

Questions? Connect with the PSE team at [email protected].

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Meet Brigitte

“Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada has supported me in getting braces for my teeth, scholarships for my studies, and even clothes. They’ve helped me get connected to community supports and get a laptop and printer. I hope to use my experiences in care, and in life, to help youth and families in my community and give back. One of my more personal goals is to fully love and be at peace with myself.”

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