EKO - Checklist

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Key Dates

Applications Open: December 1, 2025
Applications Close: April 30, 2026
2026 EKO Scholars announced: September 2026

Checklist
Application Materials	Notes	Completed
Personal essay OR creative project	Give yourself time to plan and write your essay, or put together your creative project. Essays should be no more than 750 words.
Two letters of recommendation	Give recommenders time to prepare a thoughtful letter – usually a week or two before you need the letter is appreciated.
Letter from EKO General Member organization confirming that you received services	Please ask for this letter a few weeks in advance. The clinician or administrator you ask will be grateful to have time to prepare the letter. If you are no longer in touch with a clinician at the centre where you received services, contact the centre main number and ask the receptionist for assistance.
Complete the online application	Make sure you attach your essay or creative project, letters of recommendation, letter from the EKO member organization, and any other accompanying documents.
Hit SEND	Applications are accepted from December 1, 2024 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5 p.m.