Welcome to Crown Mentorship Foundation Alliance Program!

It is an honor to announce the second installment of our bursary program. We are a not-for-profit organization that fosters experiential growth of Black students, professionals, and entrepreneurs through mentorship.

The launch of the Alliance Program is a direct result of the funding support received from Deloitte. Our bursary program aims to empower Black students to break barriers and achieve their full potential through mentorship and career development opportunities.

The Alliance Program is open to Black post-secondary students who are aligned to our mission and demonstrate commitment to the advancement of the Black community as well as their own professional development.

Successful candidates will:

  • receive a $2,000 bursary
  • participate in Mentorship Shadow Day at one of Deloitte’s locations either in Edmonton or Calgary to gain exposure to various roles and career paths
  • gain access to Crown Mentorship Foundation mentors

Bursary will be distributed upon completion of the Deloitte Mentorship Shadow Day. 

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity! Mark your calendars and apply for the Crown Mentorship Foundation Alliance Program. The application window opens on July 21st, 2025. and closes on September 30th, 2025. Our winners will be announced on October 31st, 2025.

We can’t wait to support the journey, growth, and success of all participants in this program as we build a community that embraces mentorship as a powerful tool for the future.

Mentorship Shadow Day

Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients’ most complex business challenges.

As part of the Alliance program, Deloitte will be hosting mentorship shadow days demonstrating their commitment to the community through firm-funded time to volunteer on projects that address issues that are most important locally. The Mentorship Shadow Days are dedicated to support the growth of the bursary recipients, who will participate in various professional development activities at Deloitte offices in Edmonton and Calgary.

Program Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must reside and be a student of any post-secondary institution in the cities and surrounding areas of Calgary and Edmonton
  • Must be a student of Black descent 

Application Requirements

Application to the program requires the completion of four sections: 

  • Section 1 – Three written response questions: 500 words maximum  
  • Section 2 – One video Submission
  • Section 3 – One Character reference letter 
  • Section 4 – Unofficial transcript, and/or proof of acceptance or enrollment
Information Session Sign-up

Program Timeline

How to Apply

All applicants must complete the submission form according to the specified deadline above and adhere to the requirements:
Application closed
Information Package

If you have any questions, please contact programs@crownmentorship.com

FAQs

We heard from a lot of students who wanted a little extra time, so we extended the deadline to make sure everyone has a fair chance to apply

The application window opened on July 21st, 2025. and closes on September 30th, 2025. Our winners will be announced on October 31st, 2025.

Alliance Program Information Session(s): July 29, 2025 & August 12, 2025

Information session sign-up form

Successful applicants will be announced on September 30th, 2025 and will be notified by email.

Successful applicants will receive $2,000 bursary, participate in Mentorship Shadow Day at one of Deloitte’s locations, either in Edmonton or Calgary to gain exposure to various roles and career paths, and have access to Crown Mentorship Foundation mentors.

The program is only open to current post-secondary students. 

This is to confirm the applicant is in a post-secondary institution. Grade Point Average (GPA) is not a determining factor in reviewing applications.  

We encourage interested applicants to apply regardless of if their program of study does not directly align with career paths within Deloitte

Yes! Applicants that did not win the bursary will be given the opportunity to attend the Mentorship Shadow day.

Yes, a character reference is a required part of the application and is considered when selecting successful finalists.

Applications will no longer be accepted after the deadline, which is why it is important to give yourself ample time to complete the application.  

If you come across any technical issues during your application, contact us at programs@crownmentorship.com, and we will try our best to resolve your issue!! 

No, the application cannot be edited after submission, or after the due date. If you truly believe you have made a grave mistake in your application, contact us at programs@crownmentorship.com   

Due to the number of applications, we cannot offer feedback. 

There will be 2 information sessions, July 29th and August 12th, 2025, and one information session will be recorded and posted to this page  

Sign-up here

Tuesday July 29, 2025

Tuesday August 12, 2022

Bursary will be distributed upon completion of the Deloitte Mentorship Shadow Day.

Yes, international students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Calgary or Edmonton (or their surrounding areas) are welcome to apply, as long as all other eligibility requirements are met. Citizenship or permanent residency is not required to be considered.

programs@crownmentorship.com