Scholarships
If you are a USJE member in post-secondary studies (trade school, college, or university) or have a spouse, partner, child or dependent in post-secondary studies, USJE offers a total of seven scholarships.
Each scholarship is in the amount of $2,500 and the deadline for submission of all scholarships is February 1 of each year.
Eligibility requirements
- Members must be in good standing with USJE – to be awarded a scholarship (or for their family members to be awarded a scholarship).
- Applicants may apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
- Applicants may utilize their scholarship for full-time or part-time studies at a recognized institute of higher learning, such as a Trade School, College or University.
- No more than one scholarship will be awarded to the same family each year
- Once an applicant has been awarded a USJE scholarship, they will not be eligible for any further scholarships.
Selection
All scholarship applications will be reviewed as a whole; however, scholarships are awarded primarily based on the merit of the applicant’s response (essay, infographic, song or other creative submission) to the scholarship question, as well as on their volunteer and extra-curricular activities.
USJE Scholarships
Paul Gascon Scholarship
- For Members only – no other criteria.
Danielle Belleau Scholarship
- For Members only – 30 years of age or older on Feb 1.
Lynn Ray National Scholarship
- For Members, Spouses, Partners and Dependents – no other criteria.
Louise Pargeter National Scholarship (2 awards)
- For Members, Spouses, Partners and Dependents – preference to those studying psychology, criminology, sociology, social work or other related discipline.
Diane Leduc-Doran Scholarship
- For Members, Spouses, Partners and Dependents – ONLY for first year students (either those going into first year or those completing first year).
Equity Scholarship
- For Members, Spouses, Partners and Dependents – who are part of an equity group. Equity groups are defined as:
- Indigenous peoples – including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people
- People with different abilities – including in relation to physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric and learning disabilities
- Racialized people
- Women
Once submitted, applications and documents become the property of USJE and will not be returned.
Requirements for Applicants
Completed application form – including an essay, infographic, song or other creative submission on topic chosen by USJE (max: 800-words for essay)
Requirements for selected Applicants
Once an applicant has been selected for a scholarship, the following will be required from the candidate:
- Proof of registration at their post-secondary institution
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Direct deposit information (USJE will provide the form)
Completed applications must be submitted online by end of day February 1.
Apply here
The scholarship application process is now closed.
If you have any questions or require support with submitting this application, please contact: USJEcommunicationSESJ@psac-afpc.com.
If you are unable to submit your scholarship application online, please send your application to USJEcommunicationSESJ@psac-afpc.com by end of day February 1, 2025. Please note the word “Scholarship” in your message title.
PSAC Scholarships
Please note: all USJE members and their family members are also eligible for PSAC scholarships. For more information, please visit the PSAC scholarship page.