Developing leaders. Advancing peace.
What is the Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship?
The Farah Family and the YMCA are inviting youth school groups of all ages in the Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford area to apply for a grant of $500 - $2,500 to support youth-led projects that:
- Encourage the advancement of peace in their community
- Promote non-violence within the family, community, nationally or internationally
- Demonstrate ways to live in peace and harmony in an increasingly diverse society
- Support leadership in global awareness among young people
- Encourage global responsibility and action towards positive change
The initiative should also:
- Promote civic engagement
- Encourage empathy and understanding through communication
- Actively lead and support leadership
- Connect and collaborate through communities by building connections
- Empower and inspire others to create positive personal and social change
The awards are generously funded by the Farah Family Foundation.
2026 Farah Scholarship Application process is now closed
2026 Scholarship Recipients
In 2026, the YMCA of Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford awarded the Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship to several community-based school projects that aim to encourage peace, cross-cultural understanding, and civic engagement.
Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship Recipients:
- “North Park Welcomes the World- Amazing Race Edition” event, which will feature seven different showcases to learn about different cultures, and take part in cultural activities to promote pride and understanding.
Community Outreach project to assist Riverview Terrace Retirement Facility and expand its impact to include organizations like the St. Vincent De Paul, and Why Not Youth Centre.
Funding a cultural exchange visit and activities with another Language Friendly school from Curacao to learn about the history and importance of embracing languages and cultures different from our own.
ELL Everyday Essentials for Learning Initiative- Providing school supplies and other essentials to ESL and ELD students to support their learning, strengthen connections and create a sense of community.
