Deadline to apply: Monday, April 8, 2024

The Award and Application Process
The IWK Foundation invites applications for the Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship. This award consists of a
scholarship valued at minimum $2,000.
Eligible applicants are current or former IWK patients who have an academic average of 75% or higher and
who are entering their first year of post-secondary studies.
Applicants must submit a minimum 500 word essay answering the following question:
How has your experience at the IWK impacted your life and shaped your goals for the future?
Please include the following points in your essay:
• Why the IWK is special to you
• Your community involvement and/or volunteer work
• Your goals for the future
• How the scholarship will make a difference for you
In addition, applicants must submit a recent transcript, two personal references—one from a teacher and one
from a representative at the IWK who is familiar with their care journey

ShawScholarship2024_ApplicationForm_Fillable_8.5×11.pdf (iwkfoundation.org)