The Harbhajan Ranauta Legacy Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student pursuing studies relating to the advancement of accessible Mental Health and/or Addiction support services.

Scholarship Award: $1500

To be eligible, candidates should:

• Be a graduate student in Public Health, Social Work, Medicine or a related faculty at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing
• Be involved in their community (is an asset)
• Be of South Asian descent
  • We recognize that “South Asian” can often be a complicated identity category and that relationships with heritage are unique and complex.  We welcome applications from folks who self-identify with any of the varied identities within the term South Asian, including mixed identities and diasporas. We hope you will reach out to us for any clarifications or questions.

Required supporting documents:

• Cover letter (maximum 1000 words) describing:
  • Your personal, education, and community involvement background
  • How your current studies relate to the advancement of Mental Health and/or Addiction support
• A letter of reference from an instructor or academic/faculty advisor
• A photocopy of your latest transcript of courses

Submission: Applications for the 2025 Harbhajan Ranauta Legacy Scholarship are now closed. Thank you to all who applied. Applications will reopen in January 2026.