Empowering Black Youth for a Brighter Future

The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship supports aspiring Black youth in the Skilled Trades Industry.

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2nd annual Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship (2024-2025 season)

The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Tricia Danielle Johnson, a passionate advocate for Black youth. This $1000 scholarship supports Black individuals between 18-30 who are pursuing careers in the skilled trades within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Open to high school graduates and current students in skilled trades programs, the scholarship emphasizes community involvement and education, continuing Tricia’s mission to empower and uplift the next generation

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The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship is valued at $1000 and is intended for candidates pursuing a career in the SKILLED TRADES INDUSTRY.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Application Documents

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Building brighter futures through education, community, and Tricia’s enduring legacy.

Honoring Tricia’s Legacy Through Education and Empowerment

Tricia Danielle Johnson dedicated her life to advocating for Black youth and promoting fairness and education. This scholarship reflects her unwavering commitment to uplifting and empowering the next generation, ensuring that her legacy continues to inspire and support young individuals pursuing their dreams in the skilled trades industry.

  • The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Tricia Danielle Johnson.
  • It provides a $1000 scholarship to support Black youth pursuing careers in the skilled trades industry.
  • Tricia Danielle Johnson was a dedicated mother, advocate, and mentor, passionate about education and fairness for all.
  • The scholarship is open to Black individuals between the ages of 18-30 who reside in Ontario.
  • Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents attending a GTA College, University, or Registered Skilled Trades School.
  • The scholarship is available to high school graduates or students in their final year of high school with an offer of admission to a skilled trades program.
  • Community involvement is a key requirement, with applicants needing proof of volunteer service.
  • The scholarship is funded by family, friends, and generous donors who are committed to continuing Tricia’s mission.
  • The goal of the scholarship is to empower and support Black youth in achieving their career aspirations within the skilled trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions we get asked.

To qualify, applicants must be between the ages of 18-30, of Black/African-Caribbean descent, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario, and either currently attending or planning to attend a full-time program in a GTA College, University, or Registered Skilled Trades School.
Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or admission to a GTA educational institution, proof of mandatory community service hours, and letters of support from community organizations. High school applicants need to submit an offer of admission and proof of completed volunteer hours.
Yes, high school students in their final year who have an offer of admission to a GTA College, University, or Registered Skilled Trades School for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to apply.
Yes, proof of community service is required for all applicants. High school students must provide proof of their 40 mandatory volunteer hours, while post-secondary applicants need a letter from a community organization.
The scholarship is intended for candidates pursuing careers in the Skilled Trades Industry. This includes programs such as electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, and other trades-related fields offered by colleges, universities, or registered skilled trades schools in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)​.

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