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Apply for the VJKF Scholarship in Honour of Tony Williams.

For Kirkness Scholars enrolled full-time in a university or college degree in pure and applied science, engineering, or mathematics. The award recognizes perseverance in the face of obstacles.

$2,000 per award One award each year
Applications are closed right now

We’re not accepting applications for this scholarship at the moment. Questions? Email neil@vjkf.org.

About 30 minutes, most of it the essay. Your answers are not saved until you submit, so you may want to write the essay in a document first and paste it in. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

About you
I self-identify as
Your VJKF Program
Your studies

This award is for students enrolled full-time in a degree program in pure and applied science, engineering, or mathematics.

Are you enrolled full-time?
Your class schedule

We need a copy of your current university or college schedule to confirm enrolment. After you submit, reply to your confirmation email with it attached. A screenshot or PDF is fine.

Your essay

Up to 600 words.

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Your application is emailed to our team; it is not added to our database. See our privacy policy. Questions? Email neil@vjkf.org.

Where would you like to start?

Kirkness Scholars in VJKF shirts working together on a long wooden frame
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What you’d do in the lab, where you’d stay, what a typical day looks like, and what it costs you (nothing).

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Seven steps, about 20 minutes, plus your essay. Applications close December 11, 2026.

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