Academic Perseverance Scholarships
Because every journey is unique, the OBM Academic Perseverance Scholarships Program created the Academic Perseverance Scholarships to recognize perseverance in all its forms — academic, personal, and social. These scholarships celebrate the effort, resilience, and commitment of students who continue moving forward despite the challenges they face. They are a concrete way to value their journey and help build their confidence.
Application Process The person submitting the application must be a recognized employee of the student’s educational institution (teacher, school administration, support staff, guidance counselor, etc.) or a practitioner from an organization working in school perseverance or educational support. Any application submitted by a student’s parent will be automatically rejected.
1. Complete the application form + deadline
Applications open on February 16, 2026
Deadline to submit an application: April 1, 2026
2. Involve the student and their family:
- To ensure the process is meaningful, we encourage you to complete the application with the student and their family.
- Explain to the student that simply being nominated already represents a meaningful form of recognition.
3. Describe perseverance using concrete examples.
- Highlight the student’s motivation through specific situations illustrating their journey, efforts, and progress.
- Detailed, personalized, and authentic responses are essential for the selection process.
4. Eligibility criteria
- The student must be developing in a context of socio-economic vulnerability that has an impact on their schooling.
- They must demonstrate positive and significant involvement in school and/or extracurricular life, despite the presence of an intervention plan to support their learning (e.g., dyslexia, dysorthographia, etc.).
- The Scholarships also recognize the sustained commitment of students enrolled in a recent immigration pathway (e.g., welcome class).
5. Evaluation of applications:
- An impartial selection committee carefully reviews each application.
- Responses will be communicated to educational institutions by email during the month of May each year.
6. Awarding of scholarships:
Scholarships and certificates are sent directly to the educational institution or partner organization. Students who are not selected will receive a letter of encouragement.
We encourage you to create a moment to celebrate the journey of the scholarship recipient, surrounded by their peers and the school team (e.g., gala, ceremony, etc.).
Is my student eligible?
The scholarships are intended for elementary and secondary school students experiencing vulnerability who demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges — whether academic, social, or personal.
To be eligible, the student must:
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Attend an elementary or secondary school recognized by the Ministry of Education in the regions of Montréal, Laval, or the L’Assomption RCM
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Have demonstrated progress or maintained stability in their learning, social integration, or involvement at school.
Number of applications
Multiple applications may be submitted, provided that each student meets the eligibility criteria and is the subject of a separate application form.
Accuracy of information
The information provided in the application form will be used to assess the student’s progress, for follow-up purposes, for communications, and for the distribution of scholarships.
Please ensure that all contact details are accurate and carefully reviewed.