Greg Armstrong Educational Scholarship

GREG ARMSTRONG Educational SCHOLARSHIP

Who was Greg Armstrong?

Greg was our chaplain, friend, and valuable Tema Foundation supporter. A loving husband to his wife, Nancy, and an amazing father to both his children, Noah, and Sarah. From his time spent with the Toronto Paramedic Services, serving at Ground Zero following 9/11, and committed over 15 years to serve as a Pastor with three different congregations, Greg was a man who exemplified his faith and lived with integrity.

For over 15 years, Greg was involved with the Tema Foundation, his skills as a trainer, facilitator, mentor, counsellor, and friend touched the lives of many across our nation. Greg shared his passion for mental wellness with all. Through his experiences, perceptive insights, compassion, and empathy, his love for people was evident. Greg’s passion to serve others was not only obvious through his work with the Tema Foundation but also evident through his work with the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, the Toronto Paramedic Service, and the Springwater Fire Department.

Why was this scholarship created?

The Greg Armstrong Educational Scholarship was established after the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Greg Armstrong in 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Who is this scholarship for?

This Educational Scholarship is awarded to those currently working as first responders, frontline workers and, healthcare wishing to partake in educational courses or conference to enhance their mental health and wellness knowledge to support themselves and/or other colleagues within their workplace.

Twice a year, this scholarship fund will award one candidate up to $500 towards the registration fee for a course(s) or conference (other expenses will not be covered).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Candidates must be a resident of Canada and currently employed within the first responders, frontline workers, or healthcare field within Canada (letter of employment needs to be submitted).
Candidates’ choice of Canadian educational course or conference goals must be for the enhancement of your mental health and wellness.
Candidates must successfully complete the course, program or conference and submit official itemized receipt, certification of completion/attendance before receiving the scholarship (candidates can apply before completion).
This scholarship will only cover the tuition or registration cost of the course(s) or conference (transportation, meals, lodging, etc., are not eligible under this scholarship).
Candidates can apply for up to $500/year (available funding of scholarship will be distributed to new candidates before previous awarded candidates).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of scholarship application, full completion of application must be received prior to outlined deadlines.
Letter of employment & one reference letter (personal or professional) please email to in**@te**.foundation after application submission.
Short description of course(s) or conference taken or to be taken.
Waiver to allow the Tema Foundation’s use of candidate’s name, photos, etc., on our website, promotional material, and all social media platforms (to be completed after being awarded the scholarship).
Candidate’s willingness to provide short journal entry for website and social media platforms outlining lessons learned through their perspective educational improvement.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Evaluation of program, course, or conference based on impact on one’s mental health and wellness (discretion of the selection committee based on candidates’ description and reason for attending)
Candidate’s previous awards from the Gregory Armstrong Educational Scholarship.
Candidate’s leadership and service to community and workplace (specifically their impact on the improvement of their workplace surrounding mental health and wellness awareness).
All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision. Interviews may be required of scholarship finalists.

Applications are due August 31st or February 27th of each calendar year. All applicants will hear from the selection committee the final outcome of their application by October 1st or April 15th (respectively based on application dates).

Applications are reviewed by the Greg Armstrong Educational Scholarship Selection Committee, with the award disbursed after successful completion of their desired educational experience.

If you would like to support the Greg Armstrong Educational Scholarship, please click the donate button and complete the form. Your generous donation will help empower first responders/frontline safety workers in their educational journey, honouring Greg’s legacy of commitment to learning and community impact. Thank you for making a difference!