Advancing Education
We reduce barriers to education through scholarships, bursaries, learning supports, mentorship, and skills training.
Scholarships & Bursaries
Tuition, school fees, exams, and essential learning supports.
How payments work
Where feasible, education support is paid directly to schools or training institutions on behalf of approved beneficiaries. We retain documentation such as proof of enrollment and fee statements/invoices.
Workshops & Skills Training
Life skills, rights-based education, conflict resolution, and employability.
employability skills and entrepreneurship foundations
human rights education and civic participation
mental health awareness and wellbeing skills (delivered with appropriate partners)
non-violent communication and conflict resolution
Mentorship & Guidance
Academic support, career planning, and personal development.
Mentorship may be delivered virtually or in person through supervised program partners.
Scholarships and bursaries
We provide scholarships, bursaries, and other education assistance to eligible youth and young adults. Support may include:
- tuition support and approved school fees
- exam and registration fees
- learning materials (books, supplies, equipment)
- vocational and skills training programs (trades, technology, entrepreneurship)
Accountability: Where feasible, we pay schools or training institutions directly and retain proof of enrollment and fee documentation.
How education support works
- Youth Boundless sets eligibility criteria and required documentation.
- Local partners may identify or nominate candidates using those criteria.
- Youth Boundless screens applications and makes the final decision.
- We obtain proof of enrollment and a fee statement/invoice.
- Payments are made to the school/training institution where feasible, with records kept for transparency.
Learning supports and education aids
Books, learning resources, and educational equipment that help youth succeed in school or training.
Mentorship and academic guidance
Study habits, confidence, goal-setting, career planning, and leadership skills—delivered virtually or through supervised partners.
Workshops and training programs
We deliver educational workshops that may include:
- human rights education and civic participation
- mental health awareness and wellbeing skills (with appropriate partners)
- non-violent communication and conflict resolution
- employability skills and entrepreneurship foundations
Accountability and recordkeeping
Accountability and recordkeeping
Education support is delivered with clear documentation and oversight. Depending on the activity, we may require:
- proof of enrollment or acceptance into a program
- invoices/fee statements from schools or training institutions
- confirmation of attendance or progress where appropriate
- records of approvals, payments, and receipts (where available)
For work outside Canada, we maintain appropriate program and financial records to demonstrate how resources were used to advance education.
Safeguarding and ethical practice
We are committed to protecting youth and respecting privacy. We prioritize:
- Informed consent for any images or stories
- privacy-respecting documentation and reporting
- referral pathways through appropriate partners when serious concerns arise
Frequently Asked Questions (Advancing Education)
1) Who is eligible for Youth Boundless scholarships and bursaries?
Eligibility depends on the specific program cycle, but we generally prioritize marginalized youth and young adults who face barriers such as poverty, discrimination, limited family support, or exclusion from quality education and opportunity.
2) Do you give scholarship money directly to students or families?
Where feasible, we do not provide cash directly. Education support is typically paid directly to schools or training institutions on behalf of approved beneficiaries, based on a fee statement or invoice and proof of enrollment.
3) What types of costs can scholarships/bursaries cover?
Depending on the program and available funding, support may cover tuition or approved school fees, exam/registration fees, and essential learning materials or equipment required for school or training.
4) How are beneficiaries selected?
Youth Boundless sets eligibility criteria and required documentation for each cycle. Local partners may identify or nominate candidates, but Youth Boundless completes the screening and makes the final selection. We use conflict-of-interest standards to help ensure fairness and integrity.
5) What documents are required?
Requirements vary by program but may include proof of identity (as appropriate), proof of enrollment or acceptance, a fee statement/invoice from the school or training institution, and other documentation needed to confirm eligibility.
6) How do you ensure accountability and proper use of funds?
We maintain records of approvals and payments, request documentation such as invoices/fee statements, and confirmations of enrollment, and confirm enrollment. Where appropriate, we also request progress updates or attendance confirmation and keep program and financial records to demonstrate how resources were used to advance education.
7) How can a school or local organization partner with Youth Boundless?
We welcome partnership inquiries from credible organizations that support marginalized youth. Partners may support outreach and beneficiary identification and—where applicable—program delivery and accountability activities. Contact us using our partnership form or email to start a conversation.