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QBAS · Est. 2026 · $1,000 CAD

Chabikuli-Linton
Unity & Excellence
Scholarship

A $1,000 annual award recognizing a self-identifying Black undergraduate student at Queen's University who demonstrates exceptional leadership, community impact, and a commitment to the values of unity, excellence, and scholarship.

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Award Value
$1,000
CAD · Awarded annually to one recipient
Established
2026
Founded by QBAS Co-Presidents Ismael Linton & Kiana Chabikuli
Deadline
March 6th
Applications open annually — check back each academic year
The Award

About the Scholarship

The Chabikuli-Linton Award was created by two Queen's University students and co-presidents of QBAS, Ismael Linton and Kiana Chabikuli, who embodied the values of unity, excellence, and scholarship throughout their time at the university.

The founders created this award to recognize Black students whose contributions reach beyond their own individual accomplishments. The Award reflects their shared belief that true excellence is demonstrated through acts of service, mentorship, and the intentional creation of environments that promote the development of others.

Through this Award, QBAS aims to ensure that the contributions of Black students are recognized, acknowledged, celebrated, and supported long after they have left the university.

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Ismael Linton
Co-President, QBAS 2025–2026 · Award Co-Founder
Kiana Chabikuli
Co-President, QBAS 2025–2026 · Award Co-Founder

"True excellence is demonstrated through acts of service, mentorship, and the intentional creation of environments that promote the development of others."

Who Can Apply

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

01
Identity
Must be a self-identifying Black undergraduate student currently enrolled at Queen's University in any faculty or year of study.
02
Leadership
Demonstrated exceptional leadership and community impact — contributions that extend beyond personal achievement to strengthen academic, cultural, and advocacy spaces at Queen's.
03
Scholarship
A commitment to the intellectual life of the university — through mentorship, peer support, advocacy for equitable access, engagement in research, or contributions that foster inclusive academic communities.
Common Questions

FAQ

What does scholarship mean in this context? +
Scholarship, within the context of this award, is understood as a commitment to the intellectual life of the university rather than solely academic standing or grades. It reflects a student's dedication to learning, knowledge-sharing, curiosity, and the cultivation of academic spaces that support collective growth. This may include mentorship, peer support, advocacy for equitable access to education, engagement in research, or contributions that foster inclusive academic communities.
Am I able to get feedback on why I was not selected? +
Feedback on individual applications will not be disclosed to sustain the integrity of the selection process.
When is the award ceremony? +
Recipients of the Chabikuli-Linton Unity & Excellence Scholarship will be notified of their selection from of the end of the their application & the annual ceremony will be held during the Black Welcome House hosted by the Yellow House the following academic year.
Can I apply if I am in my first year? +
Yes — the award is open to all undergraduate students at Queen's University regardless of year of study, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria around identity, leadership, and scholarship.
How is the recipient selected? +
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee within QBAS. The committee evaluates each application holistically based on the three pillars — identity, leadership, and scholarship — as demonstrated through the applicant's written responses and supporting materials.
Ready to Apply

Your story deserves
to be recognized.

If you are a self-identifying Black undergraduate student at Queen's who leads with purpose, uplifts others, and embodies the spirit of scholarship — this award was made for you.

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Applications close March 6th · $1,000 CAD Award
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