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The Hour-A Day Study Club, is one of the longest running, non-profit, female driven organizations in Canada. Established in 1934, The Hour-A-Day Study Club provides African-Canadian youth, that are descendants of the Underground Railroad, with scholarship funds to help finance their post-secondary education. Each year, students graduating from high school within the Windsor/Essex County community are eligible to apply.

Today's Spotlight

Mariah Farah

"HADSC Scholarship Spotlight: Mariah Farah My name is Mariah Farah, and I am a graduate of W.C. Kennedy Collegiate High School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am attending St. Clair College's Social Work program with the goal of building a career where I can support and advocate for others. I have always been passionate about helping people and creating a safe space where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. My future career aspirations include working with individuals and families as a social worker where I can make a positive impact in my community. Throughout high school, I have been involved in community service, including volunteering at my church’s summer camp. These experiences have strengthened my passion for serving others and giving back to my community. I completed my community hours at the Encounter church in Amherstburg, doing the summer camp for the younger kids. That experience helped me develop leadership and communication skills and showed me how important it is to support and encourage others. Mariah Farah received the 2026 Hilda Watkins GECDSB ETFO Scholarship of $2000. Congratulations, Mariah Farah! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #BlackHistory365 #GECDSB #BlackExcellence #BlackSocialWorker"

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Applications CLOSED


Underground Railroad and Historically Black Canadian Communities Descended Students graduating from high school in June 2027 and going on to post-secondary education, the trades or apprentiship in the fall of 2027. Applications for the Hour-A-Day Study Club Scholarship and Bursaries are available online. Deadline to apply is Sunday August 15th, 2027.  
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