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Funding Opportunities

Digital Marketer

Our scholarship applications only take 20 minutes and do not require proof of formal transcript, or other documentation.

We simply want to hear your story, and why you are interested in our courses. This is our small way of ensuring that financials aren't a hindrance to opportunity.

We look forward to welcoming a more diverse community to our academy.

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Indigenous Scholarship

Approximately 1% of tech roles in Canada are filled by Indigenous Peoples despite contributing 2.5% to Canada’s GDP and being 5% of the population (Digital Supercluster). 

Our Indigenous Scholarships are here to remove barriers to entry to support Indigenous individuals and business owners in achieving their digital marketing goals and break into the industry.

Scholarship Guidelines:

  • Those who identify as First Nations (status or non status), Métis, or Inuit are eligible for this scholarship.

  • No academic transcript required.

  • Up to 50 students per year can receive this scholarship.

  • Covers a maximum of your entire course fees for the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Due to a large volume of qualified applicants, not all applicants will receive scholarships to cover the entirety of their course fees.

Black and People of Colour Scholarship

Black employees are consistently paid less compared to White employees, whether in tech or non-tech occupations, and across countries.

In tech in Canada, Arab, Black, and South Asian employees make incrementally less than White employees ranging from -$8,000 to -$10,000 annually (Mind the Gap).

The digital marketing industry needs to become more inclusive, both through employment opportunities, pay equity and visibility in advertising. This scholarship is for those who are Black, or People of Colour to pursue digital marketing training.

Scholarship Guidelines:

  • No academic transcript required.

  • Up to 50 students per year can receive this scholarship.

  • Covers a maximum of your entire course fees for the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Due to a large volume of qualified applicants, not all applicants will receive scholarships to cover the entirety of their course fees.

Women in Digital Scholarship

Judy Lewis and Deborah Weinstein Gender Equity Scholarship

Women make up less than 30% of the workforce in tech in Canada, despite accounting for 47% of the entire workforce (ICTC). Moreover the gender pay gap exists: In U.S. agency roles, men reported that they earned an average of $50,000 more than women annually (NP Digital).

Digital marketing, and all industries for that matter, improve when there are more diverse perspectives. Gender equity is needed in the technical roles within digital marketing, including SEO, digital ads, and website analytics. This scholarship is for those who identify as a gender minority such as women and non-binary individuals.

This scholarship recognizes the transformative impact Judy Lewis and Deborah Weinstein have made to the industry.

They founded Strategic Objectives (SO) more than 40 years ago with a passion to do things differently. Certified by Women Business Enterprises Canada, SO defied the status quo and caused a seismic shift in how Public Relations is practiced and perceived.

Scholarship Guidelines:

  • No academic transcript required.

  • Up to 50 students per year can receive this scholarship.

  • Covers a maximum of your entire course fees for the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Due to a large volume of qualified applicants, not all applicants will receive scholarships to cover the entirety of their course fees.

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Digital Marketing Career Accelerator Scholarship

Bachelor’s degrees can be a barrier to entry as students can expect to pay north of $27,000 in tuition over 4 years.

Since students already face such a great financial burden, we want to remove further barriers by offering this scholarship to high school and post-secondary students looking to receive industry-certifications needed to jump right into a digital marketing role upon graduation.

While traditional education provides students with the theory to get an understanding of marketing as a whole, Jelly Academy's Digital Marketing Bootcamp will set you up with the skills and credentials that employers are looking for when hiring for digital marketing roles.

Scholarship Guidelines:

  • No academic transcript required.

  • Up to 40 students per year can receive this scholarship.

  • Covers a maximum of your entire course fees for the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Due to a large volume of qualified applicants, not all applicants will receive scholarships to cover the entirety of their course fees.

Meet Our Scholars

  • “Jelly Academy helped enhance my knowledge on various digital marketing topics. The instructors were very helpful and provided many tips and valuable skills that will greatly help in the future. Completing the certificates was a huge plus as you will learn a lot from them and by posting them on LinkedIn it will help gain more traction to your page. I would highly recommend Jelly Academy to anyone who wants to learn more about digital marketing, it is a great experience.”

    - Jai Sahota, Winner of Jelly Academy’s BIPOC scholarship

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  • “Changing careers can be daunting, which is why so many people stick with their current roles and avoid venturing into unknown territories. However, with Jelly Academy, venturing into these “unknown territories” became easy. With its prestigious standing in the digital marketing realm, I did my research and found Jelly Academy to be the best. I sought up-to-date information, ample opportunities, and a positive vibe from the business, all of which I found here.”

    - Cade Balan, Winner of Jelly Academy’s Indigenous Scholarship

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  • “When I applied for the Women in Digital Scholarship, (thinking it was such a long shot that I would win), part of the application process was a question asking how I would use this program to build women up in the future. In my previous career, I lifted women up by helping them fall in love with their hair. Making women feel confident and good about themselves on the outside was rewarding, but that was only on the surface. I wanted to empower women by helping them succeed in their businesses. After a leap of faith and a big career change, I applied for this scholarship. This program provided me with the skills and tools to feel confident in myself. I just took on my first client – a start-up company run by two amazing, hard-working women whom I want to help stand out and succeed. Jelly Academy did not disappoint in the slightest! The topics covered, even though fast, were explained well with real-life applications. The instructors’ experience, knowledge, and expertise are an inspiration. I will be carrying on with their master class programs and look forward to an exciting career that will never permit me to sit still! Thank you, Jelly Academy!”

    - Alecia Arondus, Winner of Jelly Academy’s Women in Digital Scholarship

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Canada Job Grant

Canada Job Grant

Through the Canada Job Grant Canadian businesses can get up to two-thirds of their employee training fees covered. Learn more about how this works in your province or territory below.

  • All business sectors are eligible for the grant

  • Employers must fill out and submit all applications 

  • Given the above, Individuals or employees who are interested in the program must ask their employer to apply for training

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program

In 2019, the Government of Canada introduced the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program. Through funding to Indigenous service delivery organizations, the ISET program is designed to help Indigenous people improve their skills and find employment. The ISET program includes four specific labour markets: First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban/non-Indigenous people. Based on the needs and priorities of these four markets, Indigenous service delivery organizations will offer a variety of services for training.

  • These organizations provide a suite of skills development and job training, from essential skills such as literacy and numeracy to more advanced training for in-demand jobs. 

  • Find your local Indigenous service delivery organization today.

Global Talent

Global Talent Loan Program at ISSofBC

Through the Global Talent Loans Program, you:

  • Gain access to a low-cost loan from $1,000 to $30,000 for credential evaluation, short-term training, examination fees, membership fees, books and course materials, and travel expenses.

  • Develop a customized Action Plan with help from an experienced career counsellor

  • Gain knowledge about job search tools and strategies

  • Connect to employers and mentors

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Additional Funding Options

Looking for funding options that you don’t see on this page?

Check out our additional funding options to help get your Jelly Academy courses covered.