The Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals Scholarship Award is designed to recognize Luso-Canadian youth for their academic achievements and community involvement across Canada. Courtesy of our generous scholarship sponsors, Luso-Canadian youth will be awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000.00 to $10,000. In addition to being awarded a scholarship, recipients will be awarded a 1-year complementary Student FPCBP Membership.
Awards will be presented at the FPCBP Scholarships & Excellence Awards Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario.
Luso-Canadian youth interested should review the eligibility criteria and instructions included in the link below before applying.
Eligibility criteria
Scholarship Instructions to Merge Files
Two Specific Awards will be presented in addition of the regular scholarships. Please check any of the boxes for the awards that you wish to be considered for. Please include a file paragraph in your Biography (see Supporting Documentation below) stating why you should be considered for these
Only students who currently meet the FPCBP Eligibility Criteria (PLEASE CLICK TO SEE) will be considered for our scholarship program. Students who meet the above eligiblity criteria must upload the following documents to be considered
Merge all files using the instructions here Scholarship Instructions to Merge FIles.
Open only to students enrolled in either a University Undergraduate program or a University Graduate program. To be considered for this award attach ONE refence letter is needed for this award and write a 500 word response to the following question: "How have you demonstrated leadership?".
Merge both your response and the reference letter by reviewing these instructions here Scholarship Instructions to Merge FIles
Your response should be a maximum of 500 words, typed, font 12 and double spaced. This documentation must be uploaded below in .pdf format.
Reference letters must come from either a teacher/professor, work/volunteer manager, supervisor.
Open to all applicants. Intended to honour a well-rounded student who demonstrates the ability to achieve strong academic results while exhibiting a passion for community involvement. A maximum of TWO letters of reference will be accepted as evidence of community involvement. This documentation must be uploaded below. Reference letters can be an academic, work or volunteer reference letter.
Upload at least one reference letter or following the instructions to merge multiple reference letters together reviewing these instructions here Scholarship Instructions to Merge FIles
Scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s full application, which best fits the aims and goals of promoting education and excellence in the Portuguese community in Canada.
Scholarships that do NOT have academic achievement as the PRIMARY criteria will still consider student grades. The FPCBP Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate the student's academic record/grades, community/volunteer service, and biographies. The committee members will be looking at and judging “the whole person”, and not simply grades, community involvement or financial need. Keep in mind, however, that since this is a Scholarship Award a strong GPA is important.
The FPCBP Scholarship Selection Committee is an expert panel chosen to ensure a wide representation of academic expertise and experience, including high-school teachers, college professors and administrators, and university professors. They are an INDEPENDENT group at arm’s length from the FPCBP Executive and the Board of Directors. The FPCBP Board of Directors has no influence and does NOT participate in the judging process or the selection of recipients.
The committee members take this competition very seriously and look for the best student applications to ensure the integrity and recognition of academic excellence and merit. If a committee member comes across a student they know, or have worked with, they recuse themselves from voting on that applicant’s file. This in no way hurts any of our applicants since the committee members' grades are averaged out mathematically to determine the applicant’s final score.
I certify the following
I reside in Canada, I am a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada, and if it is the case that I am studying outside Canada, the FPCBP may request Proof of Permanent Residency.
I was born in Portugal OR at least one of my parents/grandparents is of Portuguese origin.
I acknowledge that the FPCBP Scholarship Selection Committee is relying upon the information provided herein and should this information be found to be incorrect or misleading, it will result in my disqualification as an applicant.
I state that I have complied with all of the outlined provisions in this application.
I understand that if a Scholarship is awarded and it is later determined that this application contained false information, I will be required to return the award.
I agree that if I am awarded a scholarship, the FPCBP can publish my name and photograph on their Website and Social Media platforms.
I acknowledge that I must attend the Annual FPCBP Business and Excellence Gala and I will assume travel and accommodations expenses.)
I acknowledge that I am encouraged to participate alongside the FPCBP delegation in the Annual Portugal Day Parade in Toronto.
I acknowledge that I am encouraged to volunteer at two events within the Federation’s calendar year. Volunteer opportunities will be discussed with awardees.
By signing the below, I certify that all infromation provided in this application is true.
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