The Giller Mantella Scholarship

The Giller Mantella Scholarship is a collaboration between the Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation. The scholarship is for Black, Indigenous and racialized students across Canada planning to start or continue full-time English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing studies. The scholarship will award $10,000 to three deserving recipients each year to further their education. The program will run for three years with the potential to be extended. To be eligible, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, planning to start or continue full-time studies in their first bachelor's degree or first diploma in English Literature or Creative Writing in the 2026-2027 academic year, identify as a Black, Indigenous, or racialized student as per Statistics Canada categories, and have a minimum cumulative average of 75% or equivalent over the 2024-2025 academic year. Students from historically underserved populations who demonstrate academic strength are welcome to apply. Required materials include a reference form, transcripts depicting 2024-2025 marks, and a 250 to 350-word essay describing your passion for literature. Applications will close on April 2, 2026.