The Samuel W. Stedman Foundation was established in 1963 to support and encourage charitable and educational activities within Brantford and Brant County. Samuel Stedman had long been a generous supporter of many local charities and, in co-operation with the then Brantford Board of Education, offered bursaries to diligent and self-motivated students. The Foundation continues that work today, distributing Community Grants to local charitable organizations and providing Bursaries to students who pursue their undergraduate studies at a college or university in the province of Ontario.
About
amuel Stedman was a Brantford businessman who, with his brothers, founded the Stedman chain of variety stores which operated across Canada. Although he always remained active with Stedman Bros. Limited, he continued to live in Brantford and managed Stedman’s Bookstore Ltd. For a more detailed history of Mr. Stedman’s life and times, click here.
Before his death, he established the Samuel W. Stedman Foundation. Since the people of Brantford had supported him as a young man and given him an opportunity to succeed, he wished, in his turn, to pay that forward.
The Samuel W. Stedman Foundation provides grants annually to Brantford/Brant charitable organizations that are focused on children, the arts, health care, and education. The Foundation is proud to have made significant and valuable contributions that have impacted our community in many positive ways. Click here to go to Community Grants.
In addition, some of the revenue from this Foundation is used each year to fund a bursary program, the aim of which is to help and encourage students to obtain the education and skills necessary to become contributing members of Canadian society. Click here to go to School Bursaries.
Community Grant
The Samuel W. Stedman Foundation provides grants annually to Brantford/Brant charitable organizations. We primarily support local charitable organizations focused on children, the arts, health care, and education. We do not support religious or sports organizations.
Organizations wishing to be considered for a grant should submit a letter of request that includes the following
- a brief overview of the organization and its purpose.
- an outline of the project and for what the grant monies will be used.
- the dollar amount of the grant being requested.
- the organization’s registered charitable number.
Please use this CHECKLIST to ensure you have all the required elements of your application.
A copy of last year’s financial statement must also be submitted, along with any other supporting materials.
All grant requests must be received before the September 15th deadline to be considered.
All grant requests should be mailed to:
- Samuel W. Stedman Foundation
- P.O. Box 751
- Brantford, Ontario
- N3T 5R7
School Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries will be granted to students of merit who are in financial need and from the City of Brantford or the County of Brant. These bursaries are open to students entering or attending undergraduate programs at post-secondary institutions. These bursaries will only be granted to those students who will attend a recognized college or university situated in the province of Ontario. The Foundation funds bursaries for undergraduate degrees and diploma programs only up to a maximum of four (4) years. Those entering/attending graduate school would not be able to obtain a bursary for these studies. Please review your application in full before submitting it. For help, please download this application checklist.
Remember, any incomplete or late applications will not be considered!
Full Time Students
For full-time students in financial need, who graduated from a Secondary School in Brantford or Brant County and who are enrolled, full-time, in a college or university in Ontario.
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Mature Students
If you graduated more than 24 months ago, and have not attended a college or university, you must use the Mature Student Application.
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