John S. Crosbie Memorial Fund
The John S. Crosbie Memorial Scholarship
For students whose work makes language matter.
Working terms
$1,000 initially · $2,500–$5,000 eventually
Who it is for
A student enrolled in a recognized Canadian university, college, CEGEP, trade school, or equivalent institution.
Eligible work
- language, writing, comedy, communications, journalism
- advertising, linguistics, literature, creative arts, education
- another field where inventive use of language is significant
What to submit
- Basic information
- 250–500 words explaining what you are studying or creating
- A sample of your work
- Your best original pun
- Why is humour worth preserving?
- Make us laugh in 100 words or fewer (optional)