LiveBright Scholarship Program
The LiveBright Scholarship program provides three students across Canada with a one-time $3,500 award. It’s awarded to students who demonstrate leadership in their communities, strive to achieve academic success and understand the importance of inclusion.
At Sun Life Global Investments and Sun Life, we embrace inclusivity because it unleashes creativity, fosters innovation, and drives value. The LiveBright Scholarship reflects our commitment to inclusion and belonging by breaking down barriers and creating pathways for diverse student talent to thrive and develop into leaders of tomorrow.
Step 1
Create your own version of: “Smart Money for a Changing World”
Step 2
Download and fill out the application form. Attach your one-page infographic and current complete transcript(s) using the “add attachment” feature in the fillable applicable form.
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Step 3
Click “submit” within the application form to generate an email and hit send.
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Smart Money for a Changing World Infographic
Today’s economic environment is always changing - from AI to inflation. How do these outside factors have an impact on young adults’ individual savings, and how can they navigate these changes?
Key questions to consider
These are some questions to help you get started. The point of the piece is to help your peers understand the importance of saving for their future. Get creative! Use infographics, statistics, and images to help illustrate your point.
Rising living costs
How has inflation changed the way you spend or save?
What strategy/ies do you use to stretch your money when prices rise?
Which everyday cost has increased the most for you, and how have you adapted?
Global events and financial stability
How do global events (like supply chain issues or conflicts) affect your daily expenses?
What does financial resilience mean to you in an unpredictable world?
How can staying informed help you make smarter money choices?
Artificial Intelligence
How do you use AI tools to help you budget, learn, or make financial decisions?
What financial skills become more important as AI becomes more common?
How could AI create new opportunities - or new challenges - for your financial future?
Your own smart money mindset
What’s one financial habit you’re building to prepare for the future?
How do you balance short-term wants with long-term goals?
What does “smart money” mean in your life right now?
Who is eligible?
Applicants must:
- Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents; and
- Provide proof of acceptance, or enrollment in a Post-Secondary Institution for the 2026 - 2027 academic year
- Provide unofficial transcripts for the most recent academic year
- Provide the application form
- Provide the infographic submission
The criteria
Scholarships are awarded based on:
- Infographic submission grading
- Leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Past academic performance
- Work experience
- Other awards or accolades
*Please note that children of Sun Life employees, field management, financial advisors are not eligible to apply.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due August 31st by 11:59PM ET.
Please read the full terms and conditions before applying. Due to high volume, only those with winning submissions will be contacted. Best of luck!
Questions?
Email us at scholarships@sunlifeglobalinvestments.com
See our past LiveBright Scholarship winners!
2025
2024
2023
2022
Teya
Namrata
Tisha
Neel
