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Empowering Students Through Opportunities
Explore our scholarship criteria and discover how this opportunity may help achieve your academic goals.
BACKGROUND
The White Lotus Metta Scholarship was first launched on 13 April 2025 in collaboration with the Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario (BBAO). The name reflects purity, hope, and compassion rooted in the Buddhist tradition, while honoring the late Dr. Daw Phyu Phyu Khin, former Board Director of BBAO and the scholarship’s main sponsor and donor, who once walked the same path as a student from Burma studying and completing her PhD at a Canadian university. Her firsthand experience with the challenges faced by international student, particularly those from Burma, inspired the creation of this scholarship, including adapting to harsh weather conditions, adjusting to cultural differences, living away from family, and managing the high cost of education and living expenses.
OBJECTIVES
The White Lotus Metta Scholarship has two main objectives. First, it aims to provide financial assistance to eligible students of Burmese origin pursuing post-secondary education in Ontario, Canada. Second, it seeks to encourage scholarship recipients to occasionally volunteer in religious activities and events organized at Mahadhammika Temple, thereby supporting the long-term sustainability and continued growth of the Buddhist temple community.
NUMBER, VALUE AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
This initiative aims to provide financial aid while encouraging academic excellence, community involvement, and cultural contributions among Burmese-origin students in Ontario. The scholarship awards CA$2,000 to five recipients per year, with the opportunity for continued support in subsequent years, subject to reapplication and continued eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must:
• Be currently enrolled in a college or university in Ontario, Canada.
• Be a student of Burmese origin, demonstrating “smart and capable” character.
• Be actively involved in the Burmese Canadian community through volunteering activities.
FIELD OF STUDY/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- There are no restrictions on the program of study or discipline
- The program must be a minimum of two years in duration
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to submit the following:
1. Proof of Enrolment
2. Two Referees (Academic Referee and Community Referee)
3. Academic Record
4. Identification
1. Proof of Enrollment: A letter or documentation confirming current enrollment at an Ontario-based college/ university.
2. A completed application form, along with two reference letters: one from your TA, lecturer, or professor at your current school, and another from a member of the Burmese community who can attest to your volunteer service.
Notes:
(i) The applicant cannot use any member of the Scholarship Committee as a reference.
(ii) The referee will be approached and provided with the "Reference Form" by the Co-Selection Chair directly, either an electronic copy or a printed copy, up to the referee’s preference. Referees must send the reference letters directly to the Selection Committee.
(iii) If the referee prefers providing the reference over the phone, a designated person from the Selection Committee will set up the phone appointment before making the call.
3. Academic Record: Copies of transcripts or other proof of academic performance issued by educational institutions in Canada, as well as any special awards or recognitions received from the institution, if available
4. Identification: A copy of the applicant’s passport or a government-approved acceptable identity document.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection of scholarship recipients is made by the Selection Committee of the White Lotus Metta Scholarship Program. Once complete, the selection committee’s decision is irrevocable.
The selection process will assess:
• Academic performance and enrollment status
• Volunteer/community involvement and contributions to the Burmese Canadian community
• Quality and relevance of the applicant’s short essay (stated in the application form)
• Strength of references and evidence of smart and capable character.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Successful applicants for the September 2026 intake will receive confirmation of their scholarship in mid August 2026. Recipients will be required to complete the acceptance process and forward any required documentation, such as proof of registration from the educational institution they will be attending. It is the responsibility of the recipient to keep the Selection Committee informed of any changes to their contact information.
Important Dates:
Application opening
01 June 2026
Application deadline
30 June 2026
Announcement of successful applicants
August 2026
PAYMENT
Scholarship payment(s) will be made in two instalments: one thousand each at the beginning of the Fall term (i.e., September 2026) and the Winter term (i.e., January 2027), only be issued after the scholarship acceptance process is completed. Payment will be made by a cheque.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The student is considered the application owner and must meet the scholarship guidelines' eligibility criteria. The scholarship application form will be accessible and downloadable at www.whitelotusmetta.com , or you can collect the printed forms from the Selection Committee. The application must be completed and submitted by the student in two options before the deadline of 30 June 2026:
1) Email the completed application form along with copies of the required documents to the Selection Committee at info@whitelotusmetta.com
OR
2) Mail to: 355 Meadowhill Road, Burlington, ON L7L 3L5
3) For any clarification required, please email: info@whitelotusmetta.com
Upcoming Events
Scholarship Award Announcement
We are pleased to announce that the following applicants have been selected as recipients of the scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Mr. Aung Chan Nyein
Mr. Min Khant Ko
Mr. Min Thiha Naing
Ms. Thun Hay Thar Han
Mr. Zwe Nyi San
Apply Now!
We are excited to be accepting applications for the upcoming semester. Please obtain a copy of the application form from the "Downloads" section below.
Please use "Submit" button to upload your documents.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Selection Committee
White Lotus Metta Scholarship
