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NationalCompetitivePaid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
Children's Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC) Scholarships
Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
- Amount
- $5,000The page refers to the CAFC Scholarship as $5,000 and says it supports the student until the program is complete. A separate Graduation Award gives $500 per program year, up to $2,000.
- Deadline
- Date not confirmedThe application for the 2027-28 school year reopens in December 2026. The closing date is not posted yet.
Go to the official page (opens in a new tab)
Always confirm the details there before applying.
About this award
A national scholarship from the Children's Aid Foundation of Canada for young people who have been in government care. Grade 12 students in or from care can apply in their final year of high school for college or university study. The foundation describes the scholarship as $5,000 and says it supports students until their program is complete.
Who can apply
- Has been in government care: temporary or permanent care up to the age of majority, or permanent care for at least 12 months
- Under 30, or over 30 and has not received CAFC post-secondary support before
- Not currently receiving a CAFC Scholarship
- For college, university or trade school programs
What to submit
- Online application
- Supporting documents
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Scholarship
- Category
- Identity-based
- Program
- University and College
- When to apply
- Grade 12 and After starting post-secondary
- Where it applies
- National
- For
- Youth who are or were in care
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- No
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- Yes
- Application cycle
- 2026-27
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 1, 2026.
What the official pages say
"The application for the 2027-28 school year will reopen in December 2026."
https://cafdn.org/for-youth/educational-support/(opens in a new tab)"If you are a current CAFC Scholarship ($5000) recipient"
https://cafdn.org/for-youth/educational-support/(opens in a new tab)"Temporary or permanent care up to your age of majority"
https://cafdn.org/for-youth/educational-support/(opens in a new tab)"Permanent care for at least 12 months"
https://cafdn.org/for-youth/educational-support/(opens in a new tab)"Are under 30 , or over 30 and have not previously received CAFC PSE support"
https://cafdn.org/for-youth/educational-support/(opens in a new tab)
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