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Future Aces Foundation Scholarship 2026

The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation is excited to launch our Citizenship Award and Scholarship Program for 2026!

The Program has been refreshed and expanded, thanks to the generosity of our donors. It celebrates Canadian students who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and positive community impact.

Meet the 2026 National Citizenship Awards and Scholarship receipients who are living the Creed and making an impact:

2026 National Citizenship Awards and Scholarship Recipients

Applicant Eligibility

Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent resident, landed immigrant or refugee status.

Grade 8 Applicants: Must be enrolled in Grade 8 as of January 1, 2026
Grade 12 Applicants: Must be enrolled in Grade 12 as of January 1, 2026

Successful applicants will demonstrate meaningful and positive contributions to society through good citizenship, including volunteerism, community service, character-building initiatives, and/or involvement in humanitarian causes.

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

Character & Leadership – Exemplifies the Future Aces Creed in their school and community
Academic – Demonstrates responsible study habits, a positive attitude, and continuous improvement.
Service – Actively contributes through volunteerism at school and/or within the broader community.

Financial need is also taken into consideration.

Nomination & Application Requirements

Each school may nominate up to 2 students per grade (Grade 8 & Grade 12). All nominations must be submitted by a school staff member.

To nominate a student, schools must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Register for and participate in Future Aces educational programming (modules)
Participate in a Future Aces workshop
Operate a Future Aces Club within the school
Register for and attend the Future Aces Leadership Symposium (elementary) or Leadership Conference (secondary)

IMPORTANT: Additional details for each criterion are provided below.

Student Application

Nominated students must complete the official application form, including a personal essay.

Applicants may submit their essay in the format that best expresses their voice and perspective:

Written: 250 words
Audio or Video: 5-7 minutes

All submissions must reflect the student’s own words, ideas, and experiences. We value authenticity, creativity, and individual perspectives.

Essay Topics

The personal essay should address the following:

What the Future Aces Creed means to you and why it matters.
How you live the Creed through your actions, habits and experiences.
How receiving this scholarship would help you advance and promote the Creed in your future goals.

Scholarship Awards

Grade 8 Award: $250
Grade 12 Award: $1,000

Winners will receive:

A financial scholarship award
A printed certificate for display at their school
Photo and biography featured on the Future Aces Foundation website (Scholarship page)

Finalists will receive:

Name, photo and school recognition on the Future Aces Foundation website

Key Dates

More Time to Apply – Scholarship Deadline Extended to May 4, 2026

2026 Event Schedule

Jan 14   Online Workshop #2: Mental Health & Well-Being
Feb 17   Secondary Leadership Conference
Apr 24    In-Person Elementary Leadership Symposium
May 4 Online Workshop #3: Career-Building 1
May 11 Online Workshop #4: Career-Building 2
May 18 Online Workshop #5: Career-Building 3

Resources

Scholarship information futureaces.org/scholarship

Scholarship questions scholarship@futureaces.org

The Creed futureaces.org/the-creed/

To register for events, workshops, symposium, conference futureaces.org/events

Educational programming or Future Aces Clubs Angelique@futureaces.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actual application process, step by step?

The student fills student application form (and uploads their personal essay or video and reference letter in the application form) and submits their application form.
We then email the educator with the information provided by the student. We send the educator the student nomination form. The purpose of this is to cross reference that the student was actually nominated by an educator.
The educator fills out the student nomination form to provide proof that the student was actually nominated.
Once everything is completed and submitted before the deadline, the student’s application is now considered for a scholarship.

What kind of student are you looking for?

Character & Leadership aligned with the Future Aces Creed
Academic responsibility and growth
Service through school or community involvement

I am currently a student at a university or college. Can I still apply for your scholarship?

No. Current post-secondary students are not eligible for the scholarship program.

I missed the deadline for the application. Do you consider late applications?

We do not accept late applications.

I am a student applying from outside of Canada, can I apply for the Scholarship program?

Yes, if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident graduating from secondary school.

I will be attending post-secondary education that is not in Canada, am I still eligible for the scholarship?

Yes, our scholarship is tenable at any accredited post secondary institution.

Is the scholarship open to students outside of Ontario?

The Future Aces Scholarship has a focus within Ontario currently but we do encourage students in other Canadian provinces to apply if they come across it.

The application also requires a letter of reference from a charitable organization. Would a letter from a school representative be acceptable if the student’s service and leadership have primarily been within the school community?

Yes , a letter outlining their service is acceptable from the school as long as it is made clear what this student has done and if the teacher or supervisor would be made available to confirm.

Can my parent or good friend provide me with a letter of reference?

No. The reference signer should be a non-family member.
The letter reference should be from a teacher, coach or by a member of a charity, non-profit, religious or other community organization who has direct knowledge of your activities.

Is the essay 250-word limit strict, or may students exceed it slightly?

The general rule for essay submissions is above and below the limit of 250 words by 10%. A reminder that they can submit a video instead of an essay.

Our understanding is that the essay should address the student’s interpretation of the Creed, how they live it through character, leadership, and community involvement, and how the scholarship supports their future goals. Is this correct?

Yes you are correct regarding how they live and/or embody the creed through character, leadership, and community involvement, and how the scholarship supports their future goals.

Where can I find the creed?

The creed can be found here: https://futureaces.org/the-creed/

When will I be notified about the status of my application?

Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail within 1 week of receipt of their application. Scholarship winners will be announced within 90 days of the application deadline.

“The Future Aces Scholarship wasn’t just financial aid, it was the conferences that had a big impact on my life. The world needs to know about Future Aces. It has been such a life changing moment for me.”

-Vinamrta Saini, 2014 Scholarship Recipient

Past Scholarship Recipients

Our Stories

Over the last year, we’ve reconnected with former scholarship recipients to learn about the impact our support had on their journeys. We’ve heard incredible stories of where they are today, and how the scholarship helped them reach their goals.

Their experiences serve as a powerful reminder of how our community’s generosity can truly change a life.

We are grateful to have network of alumni who continue to live by the Creed.

Read Their Stories