Lupus Scholarship for Canadian Students

Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship

Applications for the 2026 scholarship cycle are now closed.

The Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship supports Canadian students living with lupus who are pursuing post secondary education. Since 2013, the program has awarded more than $205,000 in scholarship funding to 93 students across Canada, recognizing resilience, academic achievement, ambition, and advocacy while helping reduce financial barriers.

Through the generosity of the William Birchall Foundation, Lupus Canada is proud to support students as they pursue their educational goals while managing the challenges of living with lupus.

Applications for the 2026 scholarship cycle are now closed. The next application cycle is expected to open in spring 2027. Interested students are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and scholarship information below.

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Lupus Scholarship Program Resources

Applications for the 2026 scholarship cycle are now closed. Previous application materials are available below for reference purposes and may be subject to change in future years.

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Scholarship Overview
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Scholarship Application
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Scholarship Overview
French

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Scholarship Application
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Supporting Students Living With Lupus Since 2013

Since 2013, the Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship has helped students living with lupus pursue their educational goals while managing the challenges of a chronic illness. To date, the program has:

  • Awarded more than $205,000 in scholarship funding
  • Supported 93 students across Canada
  • Grown from four $1,000 scholarships to ten $2,500 scholarships annually
  • Become the only nationwide lupus specific scholarship program in Canada

Learn how the scholarship is making a difference through recipient stories and program impact.

The 2025 Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship Recipients:

Headshot of Angelina, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, wearing a red tie and black vest.
Angelina Kalamenchuk
Smiling headshot of Edwina Winston, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, with curly hair and light top.
Edwina Winston
Portrait of Joelle Dussault, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, with straight blonde hair and striped shirt.
Joëlle Dussault
Graduation portrait of Leanne Langlois, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, with long dark hair and blue background.
Léanne Langlois
Photo of Victoria Fraser, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, seated during a medical treatment with IV in arm.
Victoria Fraser
Portrait of Diana Rodriguez, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, with curly hair and a grey top.
Diana Rodriguez Blanco
Photo of Jahmeila Moore, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, wearing a purple Lupus Ontario T-shirt outdoors.
Jahmeila Moore
Young woman smiling in a graduation cap and gown with a gold and black stole.
Kaylyn Sands
Portrait of Alex Krnel, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, smiling outdoors under a yellow umbrella.
Alex Krnel
Portrait of Zerrin Hospedales, Lupus Canada Scholarship Winner, wearing a black gown and pearl necklace.
Zerrin Hospedales-Alexander

Questions About the Lupus Scholarship?

If you have any questions about the Lupus Canada Scholarship Program or future application opportunities, please contact us and we would be happy to connect.