Hamilton Black History Council Receiving Applications for 28th Reverend John C Holland Awards
Hamilton Black History Council is seeking applications from students of Caribbean and African 
descent for the 28th Reverend John C Holland Awards. Winning students will receive a scholarship or bursary up to $1,500.
Since 1996, the Reverend John C Holland Awards has recognized and celebrated the educational, extra curricular, and community achievements of Black youth in the Hamilton area. The awards are hosted annually by the Hamilton Black History Council and have provided over 300 scholarships and awards.
Students are asked to provide a school transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining their experiences, goals, and achievements to be considered for an award. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 24 at 11:59 p.m.
Successful applicants will be announced at an awards ceremony on Saturday, February 24. Good luck to all HWDSB students who choose to apply!
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There are a number of award categories, including:
- Audre Lorde LGBTQ+ Scholarship
- Damptey Scholarship for Civic Leadership
- Dr. Ethilda Johnson Business Bursary
- General Achievement Bursary/ies
- Good Shepherd Health and Social Services Scholarship
- Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council Community Matters Scholarship
- Immigrants Matter Bursary
- Lincoln Alexander Breaking Down Barriers Scholarship
- Raymond G. Lewis Sports Leadership Scholarship
- Rev. George Horton Scholarship
- STEM Scholarship
- Tune In Foundation Bursary
- YWCA Girls Rock Scholarship
Updated on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.