Mark S. Bonham Scholarship for Queer Studies in Film and Video
Inaugurated in 2002, the Mark S. Bonham Scholarship is a $5,000 cash bursary that is awarded annually to a Canadian student who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans and who is enrolled in a film or video program at a post-secondary institution.
Single scholarship valued at $5,000
ANNUAL DEADLINE: MAY 30
Eligibility
- Individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgendered or intersex (LGBTTI)
- Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
- Pursuing undergraduate studies full-time in the fields of film and/or video that:
- Relate to the cultural expression of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender/transsexual and/or intersex individuals; and/or
- Educate the mainstream community about LGBTTI lives and/or issues.
- Awarding of the scholarship will be conditional upon confirmed acceptance of admission to a post-secondary institution.
- Relevant institution must offer programs that are a minimum of 16 weeks of study and lead to a degree, diploma or certificate.
Criteria
- Graduated from high school with a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent).
- Academic excellence with a minimum 70 per cent average in final year of high school or most recent post-secondary year of study.
- Involvement in the LGBTTI community and/or demonstrated creative expression related to LGBTTI identity.
- Applicant's financial situation may be considered by Selection Committee.
Application Process
Submission of an original plus 5 copies of the entire application package which must include:
- Completed application form for the Mark S. Bonham Scholarship for Queer Studies in Film and Video.
- A description of why you have chosen to pursue film/video studies and how queer identity might relate to or influence your future cultural work or studies. (max. 750 words).
- An outline of your extracurricular activities as they relate to this scholarship. (maximum 750 words).
- Two references from individuals who can speak to your community involvement, extracurricular activities or creative excellence.
- Samples of past creative work, where you are the primary creative force - optional (examples include; still photography, creative and/or writing, graphic design, fine art and short videos - we will only view 10 minutes of each video piece, please specify cue time). Submit no more than three samples. Do not submit originals.
- Completed budget form and personal letter outlining financial situation (maximum length: 500 words)
- Copy of official transcripts from high school or post-secondary institution.
Submit applications to:
Mark S. Bonham Scholarship Selection Committee
219 - 401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON, Canada M5V 3A8
Click here to download Application form
Click here to download Budget form
Please note: Submissions and support materials will not be returned.