The Indigenous National Scholarships are merit-based and include full tuition for the duration of the recipients’ studies at Trinity College School. Each fall, the School welcomes applications from across Canada for the scholarship for the next academic year.
The Jackman Indigenous Scholarship was established at Trinity College School by Dr. Eric Jackman '53 in 1986. Dr. Jackman’s vision helped ensure that Canadian Indigenous students were consistently represented in the TCS community and it is believed to be the first dedicated scholarship of its kind at a Canadian independent school.
Building on that vision, the Price Family Indigenous Scholarship, established by Frances and Tim Price '59 in 2022, and the James Aitken Family Indigenous Scholarship, established by James Aitken '93 in 2023, are now creating new and powerful opportunities for Indigenous students to attend TCS on a full scholarship.
Eligibility
The applicant must fulfill all of the following criteria to be considered for these awards.
- Be a new applicant to TCS for the fall of 2025-2026 as a day or boarding student
- Indigenous Heritage (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
- Preference is given to students entering Grade 9
Award details
The scholarship amount is equivalent to 100% of tuition fees as well as all mandatory ancillary fees. If financial need is demonstrated, there may be consideration for an allowance for school-related expenses. (e.g. books/supplies, uniform, laptop, supplemental program costs and travel).
Criteria
The award recognizes that Indigenous youth from across Canada may have faced accessibility issues related to academic and co-curricular opportunities. The award criteria are not based on specific academic, athletic or artistic standards of achievement. The successful candidate will be a deserving, mission-appropriate student who demonstrates keenness, motivation, leadership potential and strong community values.
Deadline
Friday, February 21, 2025
Requirements for Application
- Complete the regular application process for Trinity College School by Friday, February 14 2025.
- Write and submit an essay, demonstrating your leadership skills and potential by Friday, February 21, 2025.
Based on the application and essay a short list of 3-5 candidates will be selected for a second interview with the TCS Awards Committee and an additional character reference will be required.
This scholarship is given at the discretion of the TCS Awards Committee. The selection of a recipient is not based solely on academic achievement but also focuses on the candidate’s perceived ability to contribute to the School community. The scholarship recipient’s performance will be evaluated each year at the time of their second report card (February) and if all expectations are being met, the scholarship will be renewed for the following year.
Essay Directions & Requirements
Trinity College School values leadership skills and potential in our students. Being a strong leader means having the ability to recognize changes that need to be made in the world, thinking critically about possible solutions, and having the creative ability to put these plans into motion.
Reflect on the question using your own creative and critical thinking skills and provide an essay-style answer 500-800 words in length.
Question: The mission of TCS is to develop healthy habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service. Please reflect upon what you would do to contribute to the lives of your classmates at TCS, with the school mission in mind.
Essay submissions should be sent to admissions@tcs.on.ca on or before Friday, February 21, 2025
