Scholarship Awards for Rainbow Girls

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Mary C. Holdsworth Scholarship Fund

Supporting Rainbow girls in Canada as they pursue post-secondary education — while honouring a leader who helped shape our history.

250+ Scholarships

Current and former members are eligible

$125,000+ given

in post-secondary financial support

2025 Recipients

Meet the worthy ladies who received Scholarship Awards at our Grand Assembly Sessions this year.

  • Maeve #1
  • Rachael #8, Majority
  • Serena #14
  • Jennifer #14, Majority
  • Carsyn #26
  • Danielle #26
  • Elise #26
  • Esther #26

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Members and former Members of Rainbow may apply annually while they pursue post-secondary education. This financial support can be used in apprenticeships, undergraduate, or graduate programs. Applications are evaluated based on several criterion.

Download Application (will reopen February 2026)

Membership

Applicants must be an active or majority Rainbow Girl in good standing.

Post-secondary student

Must be enrolled in a recognized college, university, or apprenticeship program.

Merit-Based

Evaluated on leadership, community involvement, and academic achievement.

Financial

Financial status is only considered in the event of having too many eligible applicants.

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2025 Applications are now Closed. 2026 applications will be available in February

Check back for the latest information, including deadlines for submission!

Check Back in February

It’s easy to donate to our Scholarship Fund

  • A small donation can make a big difference
  • Donations can be made via e-transfer, cash, or cheque
  • Donate in memory of someone you love, to celebrate a milestone, or to give back

Our members say thank you

Your generous gifts help our girls to realize their potential and put their skills to use in a career they love.

  • Thanks very much to the MCHSF for the scholarship, which has helped me purchase the necessary textbooks for my degree at the University of Guelph.
    Rachael
    Majority Member #8
  • Receiving the Mary C. Holdsworth Scholarship has helped me to pursue my passion in Conservation through post-secondary education.
    Maeve
    Member #1

Have questions or want to donate?

Please contact our Committee Chair, Carol LaRue, for more information!

email the scholarship Committee Chair