Sri-Guggan Scholarship

Sri-Guggan Scholarship

The Sri-Guggan Scholarship is an annual scholarship established in memory of Sri-Guggan Sri-Skanda-Rajah, who dedicated his life to supporting multi-racial communities in Ontario, Canada from 1975 to 2012. This scholarship supports students pursuing higher studies and research at Canadian academic institutions on topics related to Sri-Guggan's legacy and contributions to Canadian society. The scholarship focuses on research areas including human rights and the law, racism and anti-racism, systemic racism in policing and the criminal justice system in Ontario, anti-ableism and rights of persons with disabilities, employment and pay equity in Ontario, refugee advocacy and support services, and youth empowerment. The program aims to empower students and researchers to advance inclusive education, bridging knowledge with compassion and shaping future leaders. Eligibility requires applicants to have been selected for admission to a Canadian institution and be pursuing degree studies related to Sri-Guggan's legacy topics. The scholarship is funded by donations and is part of a broader initiative to compile resources and encourage research into Sri-Guggan Sri-Skanda-Rajah's contributions to Canadian society and communities.