BioTalent Canada I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship™ 2025

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About BioTalent Canada
BioTalent Canada supports the people behind life-changing science. Trusted as the go-to source for labour market intelligence, BioTalent Canada guides bio-economy stakeholders with evidence-based data and industry-driven standards. BioTalent Canada, as a workforce development council, is focused on igniting the industry’s brainpower, bridging the gap between job-ready talent and employers, and ensuring the long-term agility, resiliency, and sustainability of one of Canada’s most vital sectors.

About the I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship™

The BioTalent Canada I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship™ (I.D.E.A.L. stands for Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Leadership) was created to help students who identify as being from equity-deserving groups (such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, women, newcomers, and visible minorities) who have shown leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) both within and outside of their school and community. An example might be leading a club or committee within their school or community. This scholarship will foster diversity by motivating students from these groups to pursue post-secondary education in the area of biosciences.

This year, BioTalent Canada will award three $10,000 scholarships to students entering their first year of study in a bioscience accredited program:

One Indigenous student
One person with a disability
One newcomer to Canada(Note: International students are not eligible)

Please note, the scholarship amount for CEGEP programs (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel), will be $5,000 only.

Applicants will be evaluated on their leadership, actions, initiatives and programs in which they have participated , in the following categories:

Aligning personal actions and experiences with Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Demonstrating leadership in promoting IDEA values among peers
Recognition of achievement promoting IDEA
Commitment to increasing personal awareness and understanding of IDEA concepts through active learning and engagement
Efforts to foster a sense of belonging among diverse groups within the classroom, school clubs and teams, and other community groups and volunteer opportunities
Perceived importance of IDEA in education and future career pursuits

If you have questions or require support filling out the application, email us at info@biotalent.ca.

Please complete an application by June 10, 2025, to be considered for the I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship.

Recipients will be notified mid-August. Public announcements to occur in September.

Note: All questions in this application are mandatory. Incomplete applications or skipped questions may result in the application not being evaluated. Please provide as much detail as possible in your responses to ensure your application fully reflects your qualifications and experiences.

Important: Please do not include highly confidential or sensitive documents, such as psychological assessments, medical records, or any other personal information not directly relevant to your application.

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* 1. Student name

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* 2. Contact information

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Eligibility for scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship, student applicants must possess the following eligibility criteria:

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* 3. I am a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada, or have refugee status.

Yes

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* 4. Provide documentation confirming they will be entering their first year of study in a bioscience-related program at an accredited college, university, or CEGEP in Canada.

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* 5. Without financial support, I will be unable to attend a post-secondary institution

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* 6. Proof of academic achievement (e.g. latest academic transcript).

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* 7. For 2025-2026, applicants must identify as a member of one of the following three equity-deserving groups:

Indigenous Peoples (An Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians).

Persons with a Disability (Defined as those who qualify for the Canadian Disability Tax Credit (DTC))

Newcomer to Canada (An immigrant, refugee, or permanent resident who has been in Canada for a short time, usually less than five years is considered a newcomer)

Eligibility for the DTC:

You may be eligible for the DTC if a medical practitioner certifies that you have a severe and prolonged impairment in one of the categories, significant limitations in 2 or more categories, or receive therapy to support a vital function.
For more information about the DTC, including examples and eligibility, visit canada.ca/disability-tax-credit.

Students can not be directly related to BioTalent Canada team members or board members.

Note: Applicants are asked to share information about their membership within one of these equity-deserving groups. Please include two references BioTalent Canada can speak to about your application. BioTalent Canada is asking for this information to better understand how diverse the communities within Canada this scholarship has reached, and it will provide valuable opportunities to learn and adapt the program for greater outreach in the future.

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