Ribbon Community will be awarding a Kenneth Lackner Scholarship of $2,500 in June 2026. This scholarship provides funding for education at a recognized, Canadian postsecondary education institution
Eligibility
This scholarship provides funding for education at a recognized, Canadian postsecondary education institution. To receive the scholarship, individuals must be able to confirm one of the following:
- Current enrollment in a recognized, Canadian postsecondary education institution
- Studies completed at a recognized, Canadian postsecondary education institution between January 1, 2026 and the time of application
- A confirmed spot in a program at a recognized, Canadian postsecondary education institution with a start date between July 1 and September 30, 2026. Payment will be processed upon confirmation of payment made to the institution.
This scholarship is open to people with a valid Social Insurance Number who are:
- a current Ribbon Community peer navigation or case management client and/or family member (HIV-positive and HIV-negative),
- a Ribbon Community volunteer,
- living with HIV and are based in British Columbia
Scholarship recipients will only be confirmed once we receive documentation of the eligibility criteria above, as well as the information required to issue at T4A.
Documentation does not need to be provided at the time of application.
Privacy & Confidentiality
This information will only be shared with the Kenneth Lackner Scholarship Committee, made up of members of the Ribbon Community Board. Information will be kept confidential for the duration of the application and decision process. Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after completion of the process.
How To Apply:
- Complete the Kenneth Lackner Scholarship Application Form and submit it before the end of the day on June 1, 2026. You can submit it by:
- Email to hr@RibbonCommunity.org with the subject line Scholarship
- Drop it off at Reception, Monday – Thursday between 10-4pm.
- Fax it to 604-893-2205
2. The Kenneth Lackner Scholarship Committee, which will include at least one person living with HIV, will review the applications and choose a recipient, to be confirmed by the Board of Directors.
3. Ribbon Community will be in touch with all applicants by June 30, 2026 whether or not you have received the scholarship.
Here are the application forms:
