The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are currently registered in an undergraduate or graduate program, and are living with a mental illness.
The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of Sarah Gaulin, who died at age twenty-six (26) after a longtime battle with mental illness. Along with her passion for Paralympic sport, Sarah actively pursued a career in the healthcare field. Notwithstanding her health issues, Sarah persevered and continued to attend and excel in her educational field of choice. Although she battled with mental illness, she never gave up on education and her dream of one day helping others.
Amount: $1,000
Number Available: 1+
Opening(s): December 01, 2026
Deadline: April 01, 2027
Criteria
In order to be considered eligible for the above scholarship, students should have a strong commitment to pursuing their academic career and show potential to be an outstanding participant within their community. Students must also be:
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- currently registered in and / or returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university (as in, at least 40% of a full course load);
- demonstrative of an ongoing mental health condition for a minimum of two years;
Please note that this award will be paid directly to the respective post-secondary institution (in the student’s account), and that the recipients are attending to defray the cost of tuition fees for post-secondary study.
How to Apply
Click the following link to access the application. (Link will be inserted closer to the scholarship opening date)
Along with the completed application form, applicants must also submit:
- A recent academic transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted);
- Two letters of reference;
- A resume or curriculum vitae (CV);
- Proof of current post-secondary enrolment;
- Proof of an ongoing mental health condition;
All documents must contain the student’s name and/or student number.
Applications will be reviewed for completeness and adherence to the program guidelines. A selection committee will evaluate applications based on the criteria mentioned above. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected to receive an award will be contacted. Recipients will be contacted by July 1.
Contact Information
For more information about this scholarship, please emailinfo@gaulinfoundation.org or phone at (514) 360-3500
Last updated: 2026-05-27