Hamilton Black History Council Receiving Applications for 27th Reverend John C Holland Awards
Hamilton Black History Council is seeking applications from students of Caribbean and African descent for the 27th 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 December 22, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.
Successful applicants will be announced at an awards ceremony on February 4, 2023. Good luck to all HWDSB students who choose to apply!
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There are a number of award categories, including:
- Marlene Thomas – Community Advocacy
- Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council – Community Matters
- Ethilda Johnson – Business (Bursary)
- Lincoln Alexander – Breaking Down Barriers
- Nelson Mandela – Social Justice
- George Horton – Law Enforcement
- Raymond G. Lewis – Sports Leadership
- Dejehan Hamilton – Tune In (Bursary)
- General Achievement – (bursaries)
- Audre Lorde – LGBTQ2S
- YWCA – Girls Rock
- Evelyn Myrie – Political Action (Bursary)
- Olukunle Adetunji – Immigrants Matter
Updated on Monday, December 05, 2022.