If you have been accepted to a post-secondary institution for a Writer’s Craft, English or related program, you could receive a $1,000 scholarship.

“I wanted to write and say that as this semester of Writer's Craft progressed, the memories of Ben were very much in the hearts and minds of the class. Throughout the course, many students wrote regularly about how important Ben was in their lives. They wrote about him in their journals and in their creative non-fiction pieces and they spoke beautifully about him in their speeches. They talked and wrote about his wonderful friendship, about his loyalty, his thoughtfulness and his incredible sense of humour. Above all they conveyed how he made them feel valued. While I know your pain of missing Ben will always be with you, I do hope you are aware he is dearly missed here at the school.”

— Tony North, Ben’s Writer’s Craft Teacher

To apply, please write a 500 word essay explaining the program to which you have been accepted and why you feel you are a deserving recipient of the scholarship and email it to bensandisonmemorialscholarship@gmail.com together with a letter of recommendation from your Writer’s Craft or English teacher.