GREG ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

 
 
 

Supporting the Mental Health Care needs of First Responders

 
 
 
 
 
 

Who Was Greg Armstrong?

Greg was our chaplain, friend, and valuable Tema Foundation supporter. A loving husband to his wife, Nancy, and an amazing father to both his children, Noah, and Sarah. From his time spent with the Toronto Paramedic Services, serving at Ground Zero following 9/11, and committed over 15 years to serve as a Pastor with three different congregations, Greg was a man who exemplified his faith and lived with integrity. 

For over 15 years, Greg was involved with the Tema Foundation, his skills as trainer, facilitator, mentor and counsellor and friend touched the lives of many across our nation. Greg shared his passion for mental wellness with all. Through his experiences, perceptive insights, compassion and empathy, his love for people was evident. Greg’s passion to serve others was not only obvious through his work with the Tema Foundation but also evident through his work with the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, the Toronto Paramedic Service, and the Springwater Fire Department.

WHY WAS THIS SCHOLARSHIP CREATED?

The Greg Armstrong Educational Scholarship was established after the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Greg Armstrong in 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Who is the Scholarship for? 

This Educational Scholarship is awarded to those currently working in the public safety and health care fields wishing to partake in educational courses or conference to enhance their mental health and wellness knowledge to support themselves and/or other colleagues within their workplace. 

Twice a year, this scholarship fund will award one candidate up to $500.00 towards the registration fee for a course(s) or conference (other expenses will not be covered).

Eligibility and Application process

Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements to be considered by the Selection Committee for the Gregory Armstrong Educational Scholarship. Candidates must apply directly for this education scholarship. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

  • Candidates must be a resident of Canada and currently employed within the public safety or health care field within Canada (letter of employment needs to be submitted).  

  • Candidates’ choice of Canadian educational course or conference goals must be for the enhancement of your mental health and wellness. 

  • Candidates must successfully complete the course, program or conference and submit official itemized receipt, certification of completion/attendance before receiving the scholarship (candidates can apply before completion).

  • The Gregory Armstrong scholarship fund will only cover the tuition or registration cost of the course(s) or conference (transportation, meals, lodging, etc. are not eligible under this scholarship).

  • Candidates can apply for up to $500.00/year scholarship (available funding of scholarship will be distributed to new candidates before previous awarded candidates).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

  • Completion of scholarship application, full completion of application must be received prior to outlined deadlines.

  • Letter of employment & one reference letter (personal or professional) please email to education@tema.foundation after application submission. 

  • Short description of course(s) or conference taken or to be taken.

  • Waiver to allow the Tema Foundation’s use of candidate’s name, photos, etc. on our website, promotional material, and all social media platforms (to be completed after being awarded the scholarship). 

  • Candidate’s willingness to provide short journal entry for website and social media platforms outlining lessons learnt through their perspective educational improvement.

SELECTION CRITERIA 

  • Number of years employed within the Public Safety Services or health care field.

  • Evaluation of program, course, or conference based on impact on one’s mental health and wellness (discretion of the committee based on candidates’ description and reason for attending)

  • Candidate’s previous awards from the Gregory Armstrong Scholarship

  • Candidate’s leadership and service to community and workplace (specifically their impact on the improvement of their workplace surrounding mental health and wellness awareness). 

  • All applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision. Interviews may be required of scholarship finalists. 

Applications are due August 31st or Feb 27th of each calendar year and all applicants will hear from the committee the final outcome of their application by Oct 1st or April 15th (respectively based on application dates)

Applications are reviewed by the Greg Armstrong Educational Scholarship Committee, with the award disbursed after successful completion of their desired educational experience.