Sponsored by the Congress of Black Women of Canada, London Chapter (Two $1000 scholarships) offered to Afro-Canadian Students, from the London-Middlesex area, who meet the selection criteria. Candidates must provide evidence of Academic Excellence, Community Involvement and Financial Need. Deadline for submission of completed forms is May 15.

Kay Livingstone Memorial Scholarship Award

Kay pioneered the cause of Black women in Canada and was an advocate of social justice for all individuals. In 1992, the London Chapter established the Kay Livingstone Award in her memory.

Kay Livingstone was born in London, Ontario in 1918. Her parents, James and Christina Jenkins were leaders in the Black community and founders of the newspaper, “Dawn of Tomorrow”. 

Kay pioneered the cause of Black women in Canada and was an advocate of social justice for all individuals. In 1992 the London Chapter established the Kay Livingstone Scholarship in her memory. See more under the “About Kay Livingstone” page.

*This award is made possible through the generosity of Dirka Prout and Maurus Allum who wish to encourage and support a student pursuing education in a STEM field. The Congress is grateful for the opportunity to assist another young person this year. Thank you Dirka and Maurus.

Black Women, we recognize your accomplishment, and we thank you as a community.

2016 Kay Livingstone Memorial Award Recipients

My name is Tamar Rose. I am an 18-year-old African-Canadian female who’s attending Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School. Back in grade 6, I used to be an extremely lazy child, not wanting to do assignments and never handed in my homework on time. Since I was not doing my homework and assignments, I was considered an IEP student to the school’s system. My laziness all changed after attending Byron Somerset Public School. In grade 7 and 8, I was in a classroom full of IEP students; we were trained not only to finish our school work and hand them in on time, but we were taught how to organize and manage time. It was very helpful! From grade 9 to today, I have been on honour roll with an average 80%. Throughout my high school career, up until 2014, I have put in 65 hours in community service. I currently have a part-time job at the Keg. Now, I am balancing my education and job, aspiring to be financially stable for college while maintaining high grades. Education has been nothing but important to me ever since attending Byron Somerset Public School.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS (1992-PRESENT)