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Post-Secondary Scholarship for Employees’ Children

Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Approved by: Hongqian Zhang, Managing Lawyer

Purpose

Jade Sunrise Law is committed to supporting the continued education of employees’ children. This policy provides a $1,000 annual scholarship to eligible children enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship:

  • The applicant must be the child (biological, adopted, or legal ward) of a current full-time or part-time employee of Jade Sunrise Law who has been employed for at least 12 continuous months as of the application date.
  • The child must be enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary program (e.g., university, college, technical institute, or trade school).
  • One scholarship is available per eligible child per academic year.

Scholarship Amount

Each eligible child may receive a $1,000 CAD scholarship per academic year.

Application Requirements

The following documents must be submitted to the Office Manager:

  • Proof of full-time enrolment in a post-secondary institution (e.g., confirmation of registration, class schedule, or tuition invoice).
  • The student’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) for CRA reporting purposes.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted by September 30 of each academic year. The scholarship will be issued by cheque or direct deposit within 30 days of approval.

Tax Reporting

The scholarship may be considered taxable income to the student and will be reported in accordance with CRA requirements. A T4A slip will be issued to the student.

Conditions and Discretion

  • It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure all documentation is submitted completely and accurately.
  • Jade Sunrise Law reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel this policy at its sole discretion.