Lupus Canada Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2026 scholarship cycle are now closed.
The Lupus Canada 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.
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.
Supporting Students Living With Lupus Since 2013
Since 2013, the Lupus Canada 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
- 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 2026 Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship Recipients:
Anna Wang
Anne Fortin
Elora Kwong
Eunice Wing-Si Tang
Fajr Subzwari
Francesca Lara
Hannah Zhi Le Cheang
Kiranjot Kaur Takhar
Natalia Ozimek-Sobota
Rayva Kent
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.