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Flato's Annual Scholarship Program

FLATO Annual Scholarship Program

FLATO is committed to investing in the communities we build and operate. We believe in improving our communities and instilling the values of commitment and determination in young people. The scholarship program is dedicated to supporting the careers of emerging artist, passionate environmentalist, and dedicated construction skilled trade enthusiasts.

PURPOSE:

The 2025 FLATO Scholarship program “Tell US Your Story” is designed to reward 2 (two) Graduating Canadian secondary school students in the communities we build in.

Support: A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to 2 (two) students in each the following communities:

  1. Kawartha Lake
  2. Markham-Stouffville
  3. New Tecumseth
  4. Owen Sound
  5. Southgate

A cheque for the scholarship amount will be awarded to the recipient upon proof of paid registration at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Full Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and reside in one of the 5(five) communities listed above.
  • Currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school
  • Applicants must continue their education at a recognized post-secondary institution, trade school or construction apprenticeship program in fall of the current year in one of the following areas of studies:
  1. Arts
  2. Environment
  3. Construction

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Fill out the online application for the Flato Scholarship Program. You will be prompted to create an account before proceeding to the application form. Please remember your username and password.
  • Complete the online application – you must complete all sections of the application. Limits with respect to the number of words must be followed.
  • Submit a 500 word or less essay themed “Tell Us Your Story”. How have you made a positive impact on someone’s life? What is an experience that has shaped who you are today? Describe an act of kindness you showed to someone. Share a difficult or challenging experience and how you found strength to overcome it.
  • Upload a transcript of your most recent high school transcript. Official transcripts will be requested from students who are selected as finalists.
  • Arrange for 1(one) letter of recommendation. Please have someone in your school or community write a confidential reference letter supporting your application. You must supply the name of your reference and his/her institutional email address on your application form.
  • Submit your online application. Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any further changes. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting your application.

Deadlines to Apply:

Application must be received no later than May 30th, 2025.

SELECTION PROCESS:

A selection committee will review the applications to select scholarship recipients based on a predetermined scoring criterion of the following:

  1. Your positive impact on others
  2. Life experience that shaped you
  3. Your act of kindness to others
  4. Your challenging experience and the lesson you learned from them
  5. Resume and overall experience
  6. Transcript
  7. Reference(s)
  8. Post-secondary study area fit to the Arts, Environment or Construction Trades
  9. Community volunteerism and summer job experience with your study area.
  • During selection period, you may be contacted for a virtual interview.
  • Scholarship award decision will be made by August 31st each year.

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL APPLICANTS!

APPLY TODAY!