Manulife has introduced the first Life Lessons Scholarship Program in Canada, for students who’ve experienced the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. The Scholarship Program helps combat the financial burden of paying for post-secondary education during an emotional time and recognizes the perseverance that so many youth show in such adversity.

The Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program is committed to student success and helps support students financially, making the decision to attend and finish a college, university or trade school program a little easier.

About Manulife

Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.

Aim and Benefits of Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program

Manulife will award scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each annually to successful applicants.

Requirements for Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program Qualification

Students currently enrolled in or have been accepted to a college, university or trade school within Canada and:

• Are a permanent resident of Canada;
• Are between 17 and 24 years of age at the time of application; and
• Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian who had little or no life insurance coverage

Application Deadline

March 31, 2023

How to Apply

In addition to some basic information, you will need to submit a 500 word-essay OR a 3-minute video about how the death of your parent or guardian has affected your life financially and emotionally (the “Entry”). It can be difficult to share such a personal experience. To assist in the process applicants’ surviving parent or legal guardian are welcome to create the Entry on their behalf. The Entry and any accompanying recordings, pictures, videos or images (“Recordings”) must be prepared by you or on your behalf and with your authorization by your surviving parent or legal guardian.  It’s helpful to note how the loss of a parent/guardian has impacted your post-secondary education plans, your family’s financial situation and how you’ve been working hard to stay on track to attend your post-secondary program during this time. Please note, essays exceeding 500 words or videos longer than three minutes will automatically be disqualified. For any Entry prepared on your behalf, you must obtain the appropriate consent for its use in support of your Entry.  The creator of any Entry submitted on your behalf may be asked to sign a consent form allowing Manulife to use and disclose the Entry and/or any Recording.

Before you apply, be sure to read the full Rules and Regulations to ensure you’re eligible for the Manulife Life Scholarship Program.

For more details, visit Manulife website.