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The Giller Mantella Scholarship
“The Giller Mantella Scholarship is a gift to the imaginations of future readers and writers alike. The scholarship makes it possible for young people who otherwise might not imagine themselves pursuing studies, vocations, and careers in writing to do so. Future readers across Canada and beyond will benefit.”
Randy Boyagoda – Novelist And Professor Of English, University Of Toronto
About the Scholarship
The Giller Mantella Scholarship is a collaboration between The Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation. The scholarship is for Black, Indigenous and racialized students across Canada graduating high school and interested in continued education in creative writing and literature. The scholarship will award $10,000 to three deserving recipients each year to further their education. The program will run for three years with the potential to be extended.
Requirements & Eligibility 2026
• Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Are planning to start or continue full-time studies in your first bachelor’s degree or first diploma in English Literature or Creative Writing in the 2026-2027 academic year
• Identify as a Black, Indigenous, or racialized student as per Statistics Canada categories
• Have a minimum cumulative average of 75% or equivalent over the 2024-2025 academic year
• Transcripts depicting your 2024-2025 marks
• A 250 to 350-word essay describing your passion for literature
Applications are open until April 2, 2026
Please click here for the Application!