What They're Looking For

  • 🌎Citizenship: Canadian

Additional Notes

  • Participants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or able to provide proof of immigration.
  • Artists must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the contest deadline.
  • The Justice Centre will not accept submissions from its directors, employees, representatives, or their immediate family and household members. 
  • Each participant can submit up to 3 original entries, regardless of category.

About Scholarship

2024 Contest Theme:

Capture what freedoms looks like to you.


Theme Examples:

Freedom of Expression: A street mural in Toronto, showcasing the vibrant expression protected by the Charter. Right to Assembly: Protesters peacefully assemble in Ottawa, exercising their Charter-protected right. Freedom of Religion: Individuals worship together in a Montreal religious center, embodying the Charter’s freedom of religion. Equality Rights: Diverse individuals stand united, representing the Charter’s commitment to equality. Freedom from Discrimination: A workplace promotes equality, reflecting the Charter’s stance against discrimination.


Submission Spectrum:

  • Photography: Minimal edits
  • Digital Art: Created entirely digitally
  • Mixed Media: Photography and Digital Art elements

Prizes:

  • $2,000 - First place
  • $1,000 - Second place
  • $500 - Third place

About Company

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is a registered, national charity committed to defending the constitutional freedoms of all Canadians through litigation and education.

Vision

A free society where governments uphold human dignity by respecting fundamental rights and freedoms, and where Canadians can realize their potential and fulfil their aspirations.

Mission

To defend the constitutional freedoms of Canadians through litigation and education.