Afropolitan Scholarship Fund
Afropolitan Scholarship Fund
The Afropolitan Canada Scholarship Fund addresses the stark educational barriers facing BIPOC students in the Greater Toronto Area. With tuition fees reaching $6,834 in 2022-23 and racialized families being twice as likely to fall below the poverty line, access to higher education remains a critical challenge.
Since 2018, we've invested $36,000 in our community through three essential pillars of support:
Direct financial support for post-secondary education
Reducing reliance on student loans (currently 45% for BIPOC students vs 31% for non-immigrant students)
Supporting studies in high-impact fields including STEM, Law, Finance, and Skilled Trades
Provision of Chromebooks to ensure digital equity
Access to essential educational software and tools
Bridging the digital divide for remote and hybrid learning
Access to mental health resources and wellness programs
Building resilience and emotional well-being