The WalterFedy Scholarship

Value: One scholarship valued at $750

Application Type: Individual Application required


About the Scholarship

WalterFedy is a national architecture and engineering firm with a 75-year history of investing in the communities they serve. Renison University College values diversity and equity within its student body and has partnered with WalterFedy to establish this scholarship. The award is intended to help address historical and contemporary injustices that have created barriers to higher education for members of marginalized communities, particularly Indigenous, Black, and Students of Colour.


Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Have applied for full‑time studies beginning Fall 2027 in the Social Development Studies/Social Work Double Degree program.
  • Priority will be given to students from marginalized communities, as described above, who have experienced barriers to higher education.
  • Some consideration will be given to demonstrated financial need.
  • Priority will be given to first‑generation students, defined as students whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have not completed a university degree.

Notes for Indigenous Students

  • Completion of Indigenous Verification is required. Information about this process is available through the Office of Indigenous Relations. 
  • Students are encouraged to begin the verification process early, as processing times may vary.
  • Self-identification alone is not sufficient to be eligible for this award.

Application Deadline

📅TBD

The successful recipient will be contacted by TBD