Scholarships and Bursaries
- Marc Chenier Memorial Awards (Nipissing University Award) Value: $600
Presented to two deserving students in good academic standing, taking three or more courses, who are in one of the following categories:
1) a special needs student who has shown persistence and courage in pursuing his/her studies;
2) a student who is aiding a special needs person on campus or in the community;
3) a student who heightens awareness of special needs on campus or in the community.
The final decision is made by the Student Affairs Committee. Candidates must be recommended to the Financial Aid Office by October 15.
- Aird Scholarship
For full-time students with physical disabilities entering their first year of studies. Two awards of $2,500 each are distributed annually. The deadline for applying is April 25, 2008.
http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/aird.htm
- Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship Awards
Vary in amounts from $500 to $1,000. These scholarships are open to students who were born with a profound or severe hearing impairment, or those who have lost their hearing before acquiring language skills. Students must request an application in writing before December 1 of the year previous to the one in which they intend to study. Completed applications must be in by April 1.
www.agbell.org
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Scholarship Program
The purpose of the CHHA Scholarship Program is to offer financial assistance and recognition to hard of hearing and deafened students registered in a full time program at a recognized Canadian college or university, in any area of study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. Three awards will be granted; the CHHA Scholarship, the Frank Algar Memorial Scholarship, and the Charles A. Laszlo Scholarship.
http://www.chha.ca/chha/scholarships-index.php
- Carol Thompson Memorial Fund Scholarship
Available to postsecondary students with learning disabilities who are enrolled in full-time or part-time study programs. Worth $1,000, the application Deadline is May 15.
http://www.ldac-taac.ca/Scholarships/thomson_criteria-e.asp
- Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund
$1,000 for a physically disabled student. Deadline for application is August 31 of each year.
http://canparaplegic.org/
- Doreen Kronick Scholarship
Worth $500, may be awarded to a person who is pursuing a program of graduate study in a university that will assist learning disabled students. The DKS applicants need not have a learning disability. Application deadline is May 15.
http://www.ldac-taac.ca
- GE Foundation Canada Scholarships
-A $4,000 per year scholarship for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of your undergraduate program
- An opportunity to be mentored by a business leader at GE in Canada
- Inclusion in GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders activities, including a specially designed summer leadership seminar
- Participation in community development projects
- Gloria Landis Memorial Bursary
This is a $1000 bursary for a mature student with a documented learning disability entering their first year of study. The deadline for applying is June 15.
http://www.ldao.ca/scholarships/landis/landis.php
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AUCC Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
The objective of this scholarship program is to encourage Canadian students with disabilities interested in obtaining a first university degree, to pursue university studies. Up to ten (10) scholarships valued at $5,000 CDN will be awarded this year. .
http://www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/aucc_disabled_e.html
- JoAnna Townsend Applied Arts Scholarship
This scholarship is for students with LD pursuing an education and/or career in applied arts, including music, drama, dance visual arts, illustration, animation, film and graphic design. There is one award of $1000, and the application deadline is May 15.
http://www.ldac-taac.ca/Scholarships/townsend_criteria-e.asp
- Justin Eves Foundation Scholarship
For students with disabilities attending college or university, up to $3000.
http://www.justinevesfoundation.com/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2
- Lilly-MDAO Moving Lives Forward Scholarship 2007
The "Lilly-MDAO Moving Lives Scholarship" will help 6 scholarship recipients' from across Ontario with mood disorders resume their studies and achieve their goals by providing them with financial assistance. Complete the application process including all appropriate documentation and references and submit by Friday, April 27th, 2007. Please note: Faxed copies will not be accepted and email attachments will not be opened. To Apply, go to http://www.mooddisorders.on.ca/mlf.html
- Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
For undergraduate studies; $2,500 per year.
http://www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/mattinson_e.html
- National Bank of Canada - Deadline: February 5, 2010
Bursaries and Summer Employment Program for Students with Physical or Sensory Disabilities. Under the Program, the Bank awards two $5,000 bursaries together with a paid 12-week summer job for university students and one $2,500 bursary together with a paid 10-week summer job for CEGEP students.
- NEADS Equity Through Education Scholarships & Awards - Deadline December 17, 2009
This project, which was launched in the spring of 2006, creates equitable opportunities for post-secondary students with disabilities by offering funding to eligible students and campus groups. Up to 20 outstanding applicants, who meet the criteria of the program, will be receiving an award in the amount of $3,000 to support the costs of their tuition and student fees.
http://www.neads.ca/en/about/projects/ete2/scholarship/
- Rixon Rafter & the Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Funds
Available to blind students attending post-secondary programs. These scholarships, ranging from $300 to $500, are given to successful candidates based on their financial needs, academic achievement and career goals. Application forms are available from C.N.I.B. Divisional Offices or the Ross MacDonald School: Tel: (519) 759-0730.
- Roy Cooper Scholarship:
For a high school student with a documented LD entering university or college in an engineering or physical sciences program; $1000; apply by May 30.
http://www.ldao.ca
- The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario's Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program
For individuals with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus residing in Ontario that are pursuing higher education. $1000 award for University students, $500 for College students.
http://www.sbhao.on.ca/
- The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Based on demonstration of good citizenship and humanitarian service, perseverance in overcoming obstacles, the pursuit of academic excellence, and the pursuit of excellence in amateur sport, fitness and health; the value of the award is $4000 annually.
http://www.terryfox.org/
- Toronto Rehab Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related Research for Students with Disabilities
Toronto Rehab is awarding scholarships for rehabilitation-related research to grad students with disabilities. Applicants must plan to be enrolled in a rehab-related graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree at one of the following universities: McMaster, Ryerson, University of Toronto, Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier, or York.
http://www.torontorehab.com/research/disabilityscholarshipfacts.htm
- Wayne and Walter Gretzky Scholarship Foundation
Eligible applicants are those who are blind or severely visually impaired. Each scholarship is worth $5000, and applications must be received by August 1.
www.cnib.ca
Also Check out:
- Student Awards Website
Canadian database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards.
http://www.studentawards.com/english/can/
- Bursary for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities in Ontario may be eligible for a Special Opportunity Grant (Canada Study Grant) through the Canada Student Loans Program and the OSAP Bursary for Students with Disabilities. Applications for this bursary are available through disability services offices and student awards offices in the province.
http://www.osap.gov.on.ca/
For complete information on scholarships, bursaries, and the application process contact the Financial Aid office.
