Simcoe County, ON – The Glen Newby Scholarship Fund, a collaboration between The Common Roof and New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path), is now accepting applications from youth in Simcoe County. A total of $5,000 in scholarship funding is available, including one $2,500 scholarship and two $1,250 scholarships to eligible applicants.
This scholarship is designed to empower youth who have faced adversity by providing financial support to help them pursue post-secondary education or apprenticeship opportunities. It honours the legacy of Glen Newby, the former CEO of New Path, who dedicated nearly 50 years to advancing child and youth mental health in the region. This fund reflects Newby’s commitment to creating supportive environments where young people can overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
“I am pleased to announce the seventh iteration of the Glen Newby Scholarship Fund, delivered in partnership with New Path Youth and Family Services,” says James Thomson, President and CEO of The Common Roof. “Since 2019, the fund has awarded $30,000 to 18 recipients in support of their post-secondary education goals.”
Applications are open until April 30, 2026. Eligible candidates include youth up to 24 years old residing in Simcoe County who are entering or continuing post-secondary studies or apprenticeship programs.
“We are grateful to partner with The Common Roof to provide this meaningful opportunity for youth in our community,” said Jim Harris, CEO of New Path Youth and Family Services. “We are proud to continue to provide financial assistance that helps deserving youth navigate an important life transition and reach their learning goals.”
For more information and to apply, visit: www.thecommonroof.ca/scholarship.
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About The Common Roof
The Common Roof seeks to lead in the development and empowerment of strong, compassionate social communities through innovative shared services. We are a community-based social enterprise providing sustainable and professional workspace for human-service not-for-profit agencies. At its core, The Common Roof seeks to inspire and empower change in the following areas:
- Encourage organizations to operate efficiently and effectively;
- Mobilize community support to meet local community identified needs;
- Develop and manage philanthropic investment.
The Common Roof is a registered charitable organization based in Simcoe County.
Together, we are building inclusive, healthy communities for children, youth, and their families. To learn more about The Common Roof, to donate, or get involved please visit www.thecommonroof.ca, follow us on social media Twitter: @TheCommonRoof and Facebook: The Common Roof or sign up for The Common Roof Newsletter
About New Path Youth and Family Services
New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path) is an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative, and accessible services for children, youth, and their families throughout Simcoe County. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable organization with office locations in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Cookstown, Collingwood, and Orillia. New Path is also the Lead Agency for children’s mental health in Simcoe County with the goal of enhancing the experience and outcomes of children and youth, their families, and caregivers, seeking assistance with mental health and wellness.
New Path offers mental health services for children, youth and their families in-person, by-phone or online. A range of free mental health services are offered by professional counsellors. To get started, book an appointment online at: www.newpath.ca or by phone: 705-725-7656.
To learn more about New Path, to donate, or get involved please visit www.newpath.ca, follow us on social media Facebook: New Path Youth & Family Services Twitter: @NewPathYFS Instagram: @NewPathYFS or sign up for the TrailSigns Newsletter
Media Contact
Dominika Zapolnik, Manager of Communications
New Path Youth and Family Services
The Common Roof
Phone: 705-627-3067
Email: dzapolnik@newpath.ca