Student AffairsThe Youth in Care program is an initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and increase access to Queen’s University for Youth in Care (formerly known as Crown Wards). The program provides dedicated financial support to help students complete their degree. Up to three awards will be available each year.
Financial Funding
Youth in Care Award recipients will be provided with renewable financial support for:
- Tuition and fees
- Books and supplies (including advances in funding to purchase laptop and school supplies)
- Guaranteed Residence in Year 1* (including residence deposit)
- Transitional funding after Year 1 to secure housing for Year 2
- Adjusted Meal Plan for all years with additional TAM’s
- Year 1 - Weekly 19
- Year 2 - Annual 320
- Year 3 - Annual 200
- Year 4 - Annual 100
- See Campus Meal Plans for more information.
Youth in Care can be to college or university programs.
*Full details will be available in an Award Offer letter, should you be a successful candidate for this award.
Mentorship and Advising
Students will be connected to dedicated advisors that will provide one-on-one guidance on:
- Academics
- Financial planning
- Career preparation
Students will also receive support from peer advisors, and connections to Queen’s alumni community and other professional networks.
Summer Employment
Youth in Care Award recipients will build additional career experience through a paid summer employment opportunity between years 1 and 2.
Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Received admission to a Queen’s first-year undergraduate degree program
- A current or past Youth in Care (previously known as Crown Ward)
- An Ontario resident
- Be OSAP eligible
- Have a current status with Children’s Aid Society and/or supporting documentation.
Questions?
Please email us with any of your questions.