How to apply

Qualifying for the Award

To qualify for the Bill 7 Award, applicants must:

1. identify as part of the queer community (gay, lesbian, trans, 2-spirited etc.);
2. be enrolled in or accepted by an Ontario post-secondary institution (including colleges, trade apprenticeships, massage therapy schools, universities and any other program that leads to a certificate or degree);
3. be in financial need;
4. be an Ontario resident.

The size and number of the Award varies each year; for example, in 2004, three awards were presented for $1000 each. In 2007, 3 awards of $2000 were awarded and in 2008, four awards of $2000 were granted.  Completed application forms may be mailed to SOY, or emailed to info@bill7award.ca.

Application forms are normally available in the Spring of each year, with a submission deadline of mid-August.  Grant decisions are made in the Fall of each year.