Scholarship

ROMA Post-Secondary Awards

The ROMA Board recognizes that supporting rural youth to achieve their educational goals provides benefits for students and their rural communities. 

In 2021, the ROMA Board approved a commitment of $15,000 per year for five years to establish post-secondary awards at the University of Guelph, Lakehead University, and Trent University – three institutions from across Ontario with strong connections to rural and Northern communities, Indigenous communities, and rural industries.

ROMA is providing an award of $2,500 to up to six students - two students at each university each year:

• The ROMA Scholarship at the University of Guelph is available for students studying in the Ontario Agricultural College.
• The ROMA Scholarship at Lakehead University is available for students from rural Ontario enrolled in a humanities or social sciences program, with preference given to students who are the first from their family to attend university.
• The ROMA Award at Trent University is available for students from rural Ontario enrolled in a humanities or social sciences program, with preference given to students who are the first from their family to attend university.

Eligible students are encouraged to reach out to their respective student awards and financial aid office for more information on eligibility and application timelines.