Scholarships
The Dr. Danyal Ishaad Bhyat Achievement Award
The Dr. Danyal Ishaad Bhyat Achievement Award was established to recognize an exceptional and ambitious young person who intends on continuing their studies and development in an area that demonstrates a desire to support their community. With this award, the Bhyat family hopes to keep Danyal’s memory, spirit, love of life, and people alive.
Eligibility
The Dr. Danyal Ishaad Bhyat Achievement Award is open to applicants who are:
- Residents of the Greater Toronto Area.
- Between the ages of 16-29.
- A person who identifies as having a BIPOC heritage.
- Able to demonstrate a past achievement and/or future potential in an academic, athletic, or artistic career path.
- Able to showcase their participation in school activities and/or with their community at large.
- Able to exhibit character and social duty through involvement in their community.
- Able to demonstrate a financial need by providing a budget.
Scholarship Amount
$2,300.00
Applications require the following information
- A 500–800-word essay which includes:
- A brief biography.
- For post-secondary applicants: An explanation of your long-term goals once your studies are complete.
- For post-graduate applicants: An outline on how your proposed research activity and results or area of study will benefit you, your family, and the community.
- Your school transcripts.
- Your academic budget, showing all expected costs and funding. An example budget and template have been provided to assist you.
Example Template - Proof of any relevant achievements such as certificates, photos, news clippings, a confirmation letter from a credible source, etc.
- Two letters of reference from non-relatives.
- A letter of acceptance or a proof of enrollment from a recognized college or university.
- Any other documents that will help support this application.
