OMNI Scholarship

2026 applications are now open.

GUIDELINES

The OMNI TV Scholarship Program invests in talented students pursuing post-secondary studies in a journalism-related field and are interested in careers in ethnic and third-language journalism, providing them with financial support.

Here’s what you need to know.

NUMBER, VALUE, AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The OMNI TV Scholarship is providing $20,000 across Canada, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 CAD. Scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of the applicants.


ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada as of the application date.
  • are planning to start or continue full-time studies in your bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, graduate certificate, or diploma program in a journalism-related field.
  • are planning to pursue a career in ethnic and third-language journalism.

ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS:

You can study at Canadian educational institutions that have recognized degree, diploma granting powers or their affiliates (e.g., universities, colleges/CEGEPs)


FIELDS OF STUDY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

This scholarship is open to students studying in journalism-related fields at a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, graduate certificate or diploma program. These programs include:

  • Journalism
  • Communication Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Radio and Television
  • Film Studies
  • Photography
  • Broadcasting
CONDITIONS/RESTRICTIONS

You must use the scholarship in the academic year for which it is awarded.


HOW TO APPLY?

OMNI Television is Canada’s only multilingual and multicultural television broadcaster. To apply for the OMNI TV scholarship, please submit an online application no later than May 14 by 1:00 pm EST, by visiting https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/omnitv_EN/.

The scholarship application form comprises essential elements as outlined below:

  1. Personal Statement:
    As part of your application, you are required to submit and/or video and a written response. Below are the guidelines for each section.
    • Language
      Submission Options:
      • Video: 1 to 2 minutes
      • Written: 200 – 300 words
    • This scholarship is for students who want to pursue a career in third-language journalism — that is, journalism in a language other than English, French, or an Indigenous language. What’s one such language you speak fluently, and how do you hope to use it in your journalism career?
    • News, Storytelling Process, and Community Relevance
      Submission options:
      • Video: 1 to 2 minutes
      • Written: 200 – 300 words
    • Pick a current story in Canada and explain how you’d tell it, using facts and real voices, for your community. Why does it matter? How would you make people care and stay engaged?
    • Impact
      • Video ONLY: 1 to 2 minutes.
      • Response must be a video submission only, as the Advisory Council wants to assess your ability to express your thoughts on camera. Applicants should upload their video to YouTube, ensuring it is set to public access (configure in privacy settings), and provide the link to the video in the text box below:
    • Tell us about a time in your life — through volunteer work, family, personal challenges, or adapting to new environments — when you showed critical thinking skills. How did that experience shape your ability to handle uncertainty, and how will you apply those qualities in your journey toward a career in third-language journalism?
  2. Volunteer, Community, or Extracurricular Activities:

Applicants will also be required to provide a list of their most recent activities.

Remember, your application must be complete to be evaluated, and deadline extensions will not be granted. Please add awards@univcan.ca to safe senders in your junk email options so that you continue to receive important messages from Scholarship Partners Canada (SPC). If you have questions, please contact SPC at https://spc.univcan.ca/.


EVALUATION CRITERIA

Remember your application must be complete to be evaluated, and deadline extensions will not be granted. Applications are assessed on the quality and relevance of the news and impact statements.


SELECTION PROCESS

The selection of scholarship recipients is made by OMNI’s Advisory Council. Volunteering and evidence of civic engagement will be considered an asset during the selection process.

All applicants will receive the results of the selection process by email.


SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

You will receive a scholarship confirmation in August. When you receive your confirmation, complete the online acceptance process, and submit any necessary documentation, which includes proof of registration from your educational institution.

Successful applicants should expect that their name and photograph, if requested, may be used in promoting the scholarship or OMNI’s educational initiatives.


SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT

Payment will be made after the acceptance process and document review. It can take 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the method of payment chosen. Funds will be sent to your educational institution on behalf of the sponsor.

Please make sure to pay your tuition fees within the defined time frame, regardless of the timing of scholarship payment. Your institution will reimburse you according to their normal practices.

We will communicate with you through your student portal account. Be sure to keep contact information up to date and to notify us of any changes.

OMNI Television has entrusted the administration of its scholarship program to SPC, a division of Universities Canada. We administer over 140 scholarship programs for corporations, government agencies, and private foundations in North America and are affiliated with top companies in almost every sector of the economy. For more details, please visit www.univcan.ca. Rogers Media Inc. retains the right to change and/or end the sponsorship of the scholarship plan without notice.