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Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards & Resources for Post-Secondary Education

Introduction There are various Scholarships and Bursaries available and different ways to find them. These include:

Speaking with your guidance counselor regarding the availability of scholarships/bursaries and which are best suited for you.

Checking with disability specific organizations for scholarships or bursaries.

Checking with your university or college’s financial aid office (admission scholarships are automatically offered to students who qualify).

Looking at clubs and community service organizations in the area, especially if parents or other relatives belong to them.

Visit National Educational Association of Disabled Students at www.neads.ca. This website provides applications for awards and scholarships. Their new site www.disabilityawards.ca has a greater variety of scholarships and awards available to browse through and apply for.

A list of information on Scholarship Programs, Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships, and Full Financial Assistance for students is available online on the following websites: http://www.studentawards.com http://www.scholarshipscanada.com http://www.canlearn.ca/ http://www.graduateaid.com/ http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/disability-scholarships-canada.php When accessing online financial search engines, you should sign up. It is free, and helps to focus the search criteria that specifically fits your needs. They are also a great resource for helpful tips on the application process. Do not limit yourself to disability scholarships; however, they are an untapped resource for financial aid.

Tips When Applying

1. Be Prepared a. Know your strengths b. Have a clear goal for school and beyond c. Make a Financial Plan- how much will school cost? 2. Search, Collect & Organize a. Organize your "portfolio"- copies of any certificates, letters of recommendations, news articles, projects, report cards/transcripts from the last 2 years etc. b. Write a resume. Even if they do not ask for one, a resume will make it easy to fill out the basic application form. c. Find as many applications as possible. Many will be very similar, so you can reuse the same information. 3. Apply! Apply! Apply! a. Do not just apply to 1 scholarship. Once you prepare for 1, you will most likely have all the information for all. b. Worst case scenario is they say no. The best case is you have more money than you need! c. Re-apply again next year. Some scholarships can be accessed more than once.

http://www.neads.ca/


http://www.disabilityawards.ca/

http://www.studentawards.com/

http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

http://www.canlearn.ca/

http://www.graduateaid.com/

http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/disability-scholarships-canada.php


Physical Disability

Scholarship Name School and Field of Study

Value Deadline Criteria of Eligibility Needed with Application Form

Contact

BLOORVIEW SCHOOL AUTHORITY: The Maurice Izzard Memorial Award

First year of an Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology as a full-time student

$1000 May Physical Disability Cover Letter

1 Reference

Transcripts

Copy of SIN

Submit application form to: Bloorview School Authority c/o Christy Cox 150 Kilgour Road Toronto, Ontario, M4G1R8 Telephone: (416)424-3831 Fax: (416)425-2981 E-mail: [email protected] For more information: www.school.hollandbloorview.ca/Scholarships/Application%20forms

BLOORVIEW SCHOOL AUTHORITY: "Whipper" Billy Watson Education Bursary

First Year of a Full-Time Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology

$2000 April Physical Disability

Canadian citizen

Transcript

Diagnosis

2 References

Proof of Citizenship

Cover Letter

Copnick/Hillard Scholarship Fund

Any Canadian Full-time Program

$500 August 15th

Spinal Cord Injury

Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant

Transcript

Diagnosis

2 References

Applications can be obtained by contacting the National Office at (613)723-1033 or Email: [email protected] Send completed applications to: Scholarship Selection Committee Canadian Paraplegic Association 1101 Prince of Wales Dr., Suite 230, Ottawa, ON K2C 3W7 For more information: www.canparaplegic.org


Physical Disability

Scholarship Name

School and Field of Study

Value Deadline

Criteria of Eligibility Needed with Application Form

Contact

EASTER SEALS SCHOLARSHIPS: Sal Iacono Family Bursary Endowment Fund

Open to youth and young adults who are pursuing their post-secondary education at Algonquin College.

- May 3, 2019.

Be a Canadian citizen

Lived in Ontario for at least one year

Have a physical disability

Be registered with Easter seals

Cover Letter

Transcripts

2 References academic and personal

A typed one page letter outlining your qualification for the award such as achievements and initiative

Cover Letter

Transcripts: Secondary School and Post-Secondary if applicable, if not Post-Secondary interim- results

Letter from medical physician

Proof of application to other financial assistance

This application must be submitted to: Scholarship Selection Committee Director, Provincial Services Easter Seals Ontario One Concorde Gate Suite 700 Toronto, ON M3C 3N6 If you have any questions, please call Easter Seals Ontario : (416)421-8778 ext.355 Toll-Free: 1-800-668-6252 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.easterseals.org

Education EASTER SEALS SCHOLARSHIPS: Hira Scholarship Fund

Any Post-Secondary Institution

$2500

Physical Disability

Ontario Resident

Minimum grade of 80% in Secondary School and 75% in Post-Secondary School

Applied for alternate financial assistance and still require assistance

http://www.easterseals.org/


Bloorview School Bursary: “Whipper” Billy Watson Bursary

In full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology. At a Community College level.

$2000 April 30th

Physical Disability

Canadian citizen

Demonstrates leadership and community service

Below is only for whipper bursary

Photocopy of citizenship

Acceptance letter

And all that’s above

Email - [email protected] www.bloorviewschool.ca Phone 416-424-3831

Physical Disability



Contact

Bloorview Scholarship: Bloorview School Authority Bursary

Any Post-Secondary or Vocational Institution

$5000 May 1 May

Physical disability

Attend Bloorview school authority

Was/ is a participant at Bloorview hospital

High academic record

Volunteers

Cover Letter

Transcripts


2 References

Email - [email protected] www.bloorviewschool.ca Phone 416-424-3831

Physical Disability

EASTER SEALS SCHOLARSHIPS: Truelove Dell Scholarship Fund

Any Post-Secondary or Vocational Institution

- Physical Disability

Must meet Ontario Trust for Student Support(OTSS)

Financial aid requirements

Registered with Easter Seals Ontario

Canadian Citizen

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Proof of application to other financial assistance 2 References



Physical Disability



Contact

The Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship Program

Needs to be enrolled in any collage or university in Ontario

$1,000 Opens: Feb 10th 2020

Offered to someone who benefited from services of an EKO Member Leadership Skills Volunteers in their community

Nothing provided on website, call the number provided.

Phone: 416 424 3864 Shaw Media 121 Bloor Street East Suite 1500 Toronto, ON M4W 3M5 Fax: (647) 776-2801 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.shawmedia.ca/aboutus/internships.aspx


Visual Impairment

Scholarship Name School and

Field of Study

Value Deadline Criteria of Eligibility Needed with

Application Form

Contact

Alliance for the

Equality of Blind

Canadian

Scholarship

Program

Any Post-

Secondary

Institution

$1500 June Blind, Deaf-blind or partially sighted

Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

High academic performance

Application form including most recent transcript

Essay: 500 words on “accessible education”

500 Word personal statement

1 Reference

Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadian Scholarship Program PO Box 20262 RPO Town Centre Kelowna, BC V1Y9H2 Telephone: 1-800-561-4774 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.blindcanadians.ca/programs/scholarship

(CNIB Scholarship)

Barney Danson

Scholarship

Any Post-

secondary

Institution

$5000 June

15th

Blind or partially sighted (less than 20/70 corrected)

Canadian citizen or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to date of application

A secondary school graduate entering post-secondary

Proof of High School graduate

2 reference letters

Acceptance letter from university/collage

. 2 page paper (max 1000 words)

Eye Report

Transcript

Other sources of funding if any

Application must be submitted to: Research Coordinator Grants, Awards & Scholarship Program CNIB 1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3E8 Telephone: (416)486-2500 ext.7622 Fax: (416)480-7700 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.cnib.ca

(CNIB Scholarship) F.J.L Woodcock/Sir Author Pearson Association of War Blinded Scholarship Program

Any Post-

secondary

Institution

$1000 June

15th


Visual Impairment


Field of Study


Application Form

Contact

(CNIB Scholarship) Wayne and Walter Gretzky Scholarship Foundation for the Blind Young of Canada

Any Post-secondary Institution

$5000 August 1st Blind or partially sighted (less than 20/70 corrected)

Canadian citizen or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to date of application

A secondary school graduate entering post-secondary

1 Reference letter

Indication of graduation from a secondary school

Essay: maximum of two pages on the topic " My abilities vs. my disability"

Preference will be given to students with financial needs

Application must be submitted to: Research Coordinator Grants, Awards & Scholarship Program CNIB 1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3E8 Telephone: (416)486-2500 ext.7622 Fax: (416)480-7700 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.cnib.ca

Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Fund

Any Post-

secondary

Institution

$300-500

September

30th

Legally Blind

Going to Post

Secondary

Strong career

aspirations

Diagnosis

Cover letter

Resume

3 References

Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Committee The W. Ross Macdonald School 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 3J9 Telephone: (519)759-0730 Fax: (519)759-4741


Visual Impairment


Field of Study


Application Form

Contact

Rixon Rafter

Scholarship Fund

Any Post-

Secondary

Institution

$300-

500

September Vision Loss

Available for students attending post-secondary

Academic achievements and career goals

Diagnosis

Cover Letter

Resume

3 References

Chairman Rixon Rafter Scholarship Committee The W. Ross Macdonald School 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 3J9 Telephone: (519)759-0730 Fax: (519)759-4741

William and

Dorothy Ferrell

Scholarship

Any Post-

Secondary

level studying

towards a

career in the

field of

services to

persons who

are blind or

visually

impaired.

$500 -

$1000

March Legally Blind

Must be an undergraduate or graduate

Attend university, a 4 year collage or 2 year collage

Study full time

Must study education, medical science, occupational safety, public policy, administration and therapy.

At least 1 Reference – no more than 2 references

Signed proof of vision status

Application may be obtained from and mailed to: Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Suite 440 1703 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311-1717 Telephone: (703)671-4500 Toll Free: 1-877-492-2708 Email: [email protected] For more information: http://aerbvi.org


Hearing Impairment Scholarship Name School and

Field of Study Value Deadline Criteria of Eligibility Needed with

Application Form Contact

Alaxander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship Awards for College Student

Information only available in mid January annually

$2500-$10,000

March Minimum GPA 80%

More information available only in mid January annually

Information only available in mid January annually

Questions may be directed to : Youth and Family Programs Manager Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 Telephone: (202)204-4676 Fax: (202)337-8314 Email: [email protected] For more information: http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program CHHA

Any Full-Time Program

$1000 - $2000

January-February

Hard of Hearing, Deafened or Oral Deaf

Audiogram

Transcripts

Essay

2 References

For further details: CHHA National Office 2415 Holly Lane Suite 205 Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7P2 Telephone: (613)526-1584 TTY: (613)526-2692 Toll-Free-1-800-263-8068 Fax: (613)526-4718 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.chha.ca


Learning Disorders/Disability



Contact

ATEC Special Achievement Bursary


$500 March Documented Learning Disability

Need Financial Assistance

Doing Extracurricular Activities

Transcript

3 References

ATEC Special Achievement Bursary ATEC Vice President P.O. Box 122 Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0 Telephone: (902)396-2720 Fax: (902)396-2732

Justin Eves Foundation Scholarship


$2000- $5000

April Documented Learning Disability

Ontario High School Student

Residing in Ontario

Transcript

Cover Letter

Copy of High School Diploma

Recent Neurodevelopment or Neuropsychological

2 References

Applications can be sent to: Justin Eves Foundation 8111 Jane Street, Unit 1 Vaughan, ON L4K 4L7 Telephone: (416)586-0085 Fax: (416)586-0050 For more information: www.justinevesfoundation.com

The Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship Award

Any Ontario Post-Secondary Institution: Majoring in Engineering or Physical Sciences

$1000 June Learning Disability and/or AD/HD

Going into post- secondary

Cover Letter

Proof of Disability

Transcripts

1 Reference

Photocopy of high school diploma

Photocopy of Post-Secondary acceptance letter

LDA Halton 560 Guelph Line Burlington, ON L7R 3M4 Telephone: (905)333-1977 Fax:333-8116 For more information: www.ldao.ca


Person with a Disability



Contact

1800WheelChair.ca Scholarship


$500 May Age 16 or older

Carry a status of good standing (currently enrolled)

GPA of at least 3.0

Enrolled at the undergraduate level or last year of High school.

Transcript

Cover Letter

500 word essay or Poem -Varies annually

1800wheelchair Canada Scholarship, 8171 Yonge St suite 274 Thornhill Ontario, L3T 2C6 For more information: www.1800wheelchair.ca

ADA Mackenzie Memorial Foundation


$400-$4000

Dates may vary

Wheelchair athlete

Full-time/Part-time student

Information may vary based on year

Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association 2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 108 Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Fax: (613) 523-0149 E-mail: [email protected] For more information: www.cwsa.ca

BMO Financial Group Lime Connect Canada Scholarship & Internship Program for Students with Disabilities


$2500 Fall- Date Varies

Person with visible or invisible disability

Interested in pursuing a career as a financial services manager

Available from May-August for the internship

Cover Letter

Resume

Transcripts

Essay

1 Reference

Lime Connect Canada, Inc. 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 700 Toronto, ON M4W 3R1 Telephone: (416)323-5770 For more information: www.limeconnect.com





Contact

Brain Tumor Survivors Education Award


$5000 May Pediatric brain tumor (Diagnosed before age 18)

Applicant between 16-25 years old

Enrolled in full-time institution

Meets the Secondary institution requirements

Letter of acceptance

Proof of age

Resume

Medical Eligibility Form

1 Reference

Personal Essay

Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301 London, ON, N6B 3R9 Telephone: (519)642-7755 Toll-Free:1-800-265-5106 Fax: (519)642-7192 For more information: www.braintumour.ca

Centennial Flame Research Award for Persons with Disabilities

Research Award

$3000 Varies check website


Outline of Research

Letter of Reference relating to research

House of commons Room 6-38, 131 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 Telephone: (613)996-1542 Fax: (613)996-1626 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.parl.gc.ca/huma





Contact

Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor Scholarship


- Next scholarship registration opens 2020

- - Childhood Cancer Foundation 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 801, Toronto, ON, M4T 1L9 Telephone: (416)489-6440 Fax: (416)489-9812 Toll-Free: 1-800-363-1062 For more information: www.childhoodcancer.ca

CHS James Kreppner Memorial Scholarship and Bursary Program


$5000 April Hemophilia or another inherited bleeding disorder

Varies

3 References

Proof of eligibility

500 word essay

Applications submitted to: Canadian Hemophilia Society Scholarship and Bursary Program 400-1255,University Street, Montreal, QC, H3B 3B6 For more information: http://www.hemophilia.org




Contact

CMT International Sophie Abarbanel Educational Assistance Award


$1000 May Charcot Marie-Tooth Disease

Diagnosis

Proof of registration at a Post-Secondary Institution

CMT International 1 Springbank Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2K1 Telephone: (416)687-3630





Contact

Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program


Varies April Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus

Canadian Citizen residing in Ontario

Transcripts

Proof of Enrollment/Acceptance

Medial Assessment Form

1 Reference

Cover Letter

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario 555 Richmond Street West, P.O. Box 103, Suite 1006 Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1 Fax: (416)214-1446 Toronto & GTA: (416)214-1056 Toll-Free: 1-800-387-1575 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.sbhao.on.ca

Emmy Duff Scholarship

Any Canadian Post-Secondary Institution

$2000 July Previous Cancer or currently being treated

Currently attending/enrolled in Post-secondary Institution

Residents of Canada

Ongoing Volunteer

Letter from oncologist or current doctor

Personal Statement letter

Proof of enrolment

Emmy Duff Scholarship Foundation 4 Glengrove Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M4R 1N4 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.emmyduffscholarship.org

Eric Waldron Scholarship Award

Any Ontario Post-Secondary Institution

$2000 July Student with Cerebral Palsy

Entering second year of college/ university

250 words or less describing professional goals

Diagnosis of Disability Documents

1 Reference

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy, Attn: Awards Committee 1630, Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6L 1C5 Telephone: (416)244-9686 Toll-Free: 1-877-244-9686 Fax: (416) 244-6543 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.ofcp.ca





Contact

Google Lime Scholarship Program

Any Post-Secondary Institution Pursuing Computer science/ Computer Engineering Degree or related technical field

$5000 Varies Current Undergraduate

Student with a visible or invisible disability

Pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree

Cover Letter

Resume

Transcripts

5 Essays

1 References

Lime Connect Canada, Inc. 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 700 Toronto, ON M4W 3R1 Telephone: (416)32305770 For more information: www.limeconnect.com

Lilly-MDAO Moving Lives Forward Scholarship


$2000 April Be diagnosed with a mood disorder

Current receiving medical treatment

2 References Scholarship Selection Committee: The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario 36 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 602 Toronto, ON M4R 1A1 Telephone: (416)486-8046 ext.246 Toll-Free: 1-888-486-8236 Emil: [email protected] For more information: www.mooddisorders.on.ca





Contact

Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship Fund for Disabled Students


$2500 May Canadian Citizen or lived in Canada for at least two years

Diagnosed with permanent disability

Average of 75%

Proof of Disability

Transcripts

2 References

250 word essay

Higher Education Scholarships Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 600-350 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 1B1 Telephone: (613)563-1236 Fax: (613)563-9745 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.aucc.ca

Mephibosheth Scholarship


$3000 March Physical/Sensory Disability

Full-Time status with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Must be a Christian

In need of financial help

Essay

Proof of Disability

Cover Letter

Submit application to: Financial Aid Office Westminster Theological Seminary P.O. Box 27009,Philadelphia, PA 19118 Telephone: 1-800-373-0119 Fax: (215)887-5404 For more information: https://www.kingsu.ca/admissions

NEADS: National Student Awards


$3000 May Permanent Disability

Strong academic discipline

Canadian Citizen or permanent resident

Returning to a Post-Secondary Program

Proof of enrollment and permanent disability

Confirmation of disability from an official at the Post-Secondary Institution

Resume

Transcript

2 References

NEADS National Student Awards Program National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Room 425 Unicentre, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.neads.ca

NEADS: Holly Bartlett Memorial Award


$1000 April

https://www.kingsu.ca/admissions

https://www.kingsu.ca/admissions






Contact

OACRS Scholarship Program


Varies March Must be recommended by one of OACRS Centers'

Outline of career goals

Children's Treatment Centre must provide a recommendation letter

Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 Telephone: (416)424-3864 Fax: (416)467-7083 Email:[email protected] For more information: www.oacrs.com

OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Award a) The Margaret Burka Memorial Grant: b) Award of Excellence: c) Continuing Studies Award: d) Artistic Merit Award:


$1000 June Universal:

Epileptic

16-21 years of Age

Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant

a) Family Member has Epilepsy b) Those who have challenges meeting grade requirements c) Over 21 years of age

Cover Letter

Resume

Diagnosis

2 References

Transcripts

Proof of Enrolment

600-1200 word essay or (Artistic Merit Award) Art piece

Signed Waiver

Mail the application form and all requested documents to Epilepsy Ontario: The OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards Epilepsy Ontario 308-1 Promenade Circle Thornhill, ON L4J 4P8 Telephone: (905)764-5099 Toll-Free: 1-800-463-1119 Fax: (905)764-1231 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.epilepsyontario.org





Contact

Sean & Lynne Seawright Scholarship Award (ErinoakKids)

Any Ontario Post-Secondary institution

$5000 August Current or past client of ErinoakKids

Secondary School information package; or transcripts from the last institution attended

2 References

Applications should be sent to: Gillian Gallus, Executive Assistant, ErinoakKids, 2695 North Sheridan Way, Ste. 120, Mississauga, ON L5K 2N6 / Email: [email protected]

Spina Bifida Association of Canada Scholarship program


Varies May Person with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus

Member of either SBHAC or Local Provincial Organization

Proof of acceptance/

enrollment

Transcripts

1 Reference

Resume

Cover Letter

All requests for applications and correspondence should be directed to National Bursary Program c/o Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Canada 428-167 av. Lombard Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0V3 Telephone: 1-800-565-9488 Email: [email protected] For more information: www.sbhac.ca

Sun Life Peer Support Scholarship

Any Canadian Post-Secondary Institution

$500 July 31 Spinal Cord Injury

Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

Must be a volunteer/staff member of Canadian paraplegic association

Proof of disability

Proof of enrolment

Transcript

2 Reference

Applications can be obtained and mailed to: Scholarship Selection committee Canadian Paraplegic Association 520 Sutherland Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4G 3V9 Bill Adair, Executive Director (416) 200-5814 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




Value Deadline Criteria of Eligibility

Needed with Application Form

Contact

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Any Undergraduates studying towards their first university degree or diploma

$28,000 $7000 a year for four years

February Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in volunteering

3 References

Transcripts

Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope

Send completed application to: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program AQ 5003, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Telephone: (778)782-3057 For more information: www.terryfoxawards.ca

TEVA Canada Scholarship for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Any first year Canadian University in the Fields of Pharmacy, Medicine or Health Sciences Training

$5000 July Treated childhood cancer patient

Essay

Copy of letter of acceptance

Copy of your undergraduate degree certificate (If applicable)

Diagnosis

Submit completed applications to: Scholarship Program Childhood Cancer Foundation 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 801 Toronto, ON M4T 1L9 Telephone: 1-800-363-1062 ext.218 Email:[email protected] For more information: www.childhoodcancer.ca

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

Any second year in a Post-Secondary Institution majoring in a business relation program

$5000 October 14th


Resume

Transcript

Essay

1 Reference

Cover Letter: Contact and education information

Lime Connect Canada, Inc. 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 700 Toronto, ON M4W 3R1 Telephone: (416)323-5770 For more information: www.limeconnect.com


Autism



Contact

Eleanor Ritchie Education Scholarship

Entering first year of any Post-Secondary Institution

$500 May Diagnosed with ASD

must currently live in Ontario

accepted into first year in any level of a post-secondary institution in Canada

Letter of admission/ proof of enrollment

Cover letter

Diagnosis

Autism Ontario 1179 King Street West, Suite 004 Toronto, ON M6K 3C5. Attention: Eleanor Ritchie Post-Secondary Education Scholarship Committee For more information: http://www.autismontario.com Email: [email protected]

KFM Making a Difference Scholarship


$500 April 27th Diagnosed with ASD

Cover Letter

Resume

Reference Letter

Short Answer and Essay

For more information: http://kerrymagro.com/blog/ Email: [email protected]


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Physical Disability




Contact

Hearing Impairment




Contact

Canadian hearing society national scholarship award

Any accredited post-secondary institution

$3000 a year for full time

$1000 a year for part time

May 20th Deaf and hard of hearing

Canadian resident

17 years of age or older

- Call 1-866-518-0000, ext. 4185 or Email [email protected].

chs.ca/scholarships.


https://www.chs.ca/scholarships


Visual Impairment




Contact





Contact

Learning Disorders/Disability




Contact


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 Accessibility Services Offices and Student Awards Offices in the province. Costs covered under the bursary program may include, but are not limited to:

Note taking

Tutors

Special transportation

Technical aids/equipment

Computers

Special chairs and splints.

Link to Bursary: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRD9197088.html

OSAP

Eligibility

Are you eligible for OSAP? Check https://osap.gov.on.ca to find out.

-To find out if you are eligible, fill out an online application form. -You must meet certain citizenship and residency requirements. A complete list of requirements can be found in the A to Z List of Programs. -To receive aid, you need to attend a school that is OSAP approved. -To find out if your school is approved, go to School Search. Public colleges and universities, some private career colleges and some out of province and out of country schools are approved for OSAP. You need to check each year if a school is approved.

You may be ineligible for OSAP if:

-You have not met the academic progress requirements. -You have been convicted of a criminal offence involving fraud or theft under the Criminal Code (Canada) with respect to any student financial assistance program in Canada. -You have reported a significant variance in the income to the Canada Revenue Agency from what appears on your OSAP application and any other income reported by you to the ministry or your financial aid office. -You have declared Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal, or Consolidation Orders under the Orderly Payment of Debts. -You are receiving other government aid that covers expenses related to your postsecondary studies.

-You have failed the credit check. -You are receiving Stage 2 of the federal Repayment Assistance Plan. -Your file is being reviewed for other reasons.

If you are not eligible now, contact your financial aid office to discuss how you can become eligible.


Funding Available

OSAP is based on financial need, which means that the amount of loan assistance available through OSAP will depend on the individual circumstances of the student and his or her family. Lower-income students will be able to access loans to cover part of their eligible costs of studying at out-of- country post-secondary institutions. Parents of students with moderate and higher incomes will be expected to make a contribution to the costs of their children's education, which will reduce the amount of loan assistance available.

This is the current maximum amount of money a full-time undergraduate student can receive:

Weekly Aid Maximum for OSAP Approved Schools

If you are enrolled at: Single student with no

dependants:

Student who is married, in a common-law

relationship or a sole support parent:

A public college or

university in Ontario

$360/week $560/week

An approved private

postsecondary school in

Ontario or an Ontario

hairstyling school (that is

not on probationary

status)

$360/week $560/week

An approved Ontario

private postsecondary

school or Ontario

hairstyling school on

probationary status

$210/week $210/week

A public college or

university in another

Canadian province

$360/week $560/week

A private postsecondary

school in another

Canadian province

$210/week* $210/week*

A private or public

postsecondary school

outside Canada

$210/week* $210/week*

A hairstyling school

outside Ontario

Not eligible Not eligible

* This maximum is funded only by the government of Canada.

If you have additional questions contact the Student Support Branch, Ministry of Education and Training by

telephone at (807) 343-7260, or by TTY at 1-800-465-3958.


Scholarship Application Packages:

Application Forms:

Applications outline the guidelines of the Scholarship/Bursaries, including eligibility, deadlines, what you

need to include, and how you can submit it. The forms typically cover four main areas:

1. Personal Information: contact info, age, SIN # etc.

2. Educational Information: where you went to school, where you plan on continuing school, future

goals.

3. Financial Breakdown: how much will school cost you (tuition, living away from home, books,

transportation, adaptive equipment) and how will you pay for it (what other scholarships, bursaries,

loans are you applying for/received).

4. Experience: where, when and what you learned from volunteering, work and extracurricular

activities.

Medical Verification or Diagnosis:

Most scholarships for persons with disabilities ask for some form of proof of your disability. Read the

Scholarship/Bursary instructions carefully to see what they require, and they may have a specific form

attached. Other documents include:

1. Written letter by a regulatory health professional, outlining your diagnosis.

2. Individualized Education Plan (IEP), which describes the goals set for a child during the school year, as

well as any special support needed to help achieve them.

3. Psychological educational assessment, which assesses the psychological

aspects of learning and their academic skills. (Psych-Ed Assessment Services, 2005)


References:

Most Scholarships ask for 2 -3 references.

Each recommendation should speak to different aspects of your achievements.

1. Academic Reference: A person who can comment on your academic achievements at school. This

includes a teacher, Principal, or guidance counselor.

2. Community Reference: A person who can comment on your achievements and commitments outside of

classes. This includes any minister, youth group leader, coach, volunteer supervisor or employer, etc.

3. Character Reference: Additional reference from someone who knows you well, but NOT a family

member.

When requesting a reference, consider the following:

Position or respectability that may make their recommendation have more weight. Ask for

references from people with authority. For example, if the Mayor knows you from acknowledging

your contribution to the community ask them for a reference.

Make sure they know you well enough and will say good things about you. Your boss or supervisor

knows more about your diligent work habits than a Chief Executive Officer. They will provide

examples of experiences from your working relationship.

Choose someone relevant to the application and your field of interest, if possible. For example, a

communications or English teacher if you are going into journalism.

Always ask if you are using someone as a reference, even if you are reusing an old letter.

If possible, have a reference tailored to each application. At the very least, supply the reference with a

summary or explanation of:

o What the reference is for and attributes that are being evaluated

o Reminders of how long you have known them, and in what capacity

o Any specific skills you wish them to acknowledge in the letter


Essays or Cover Letters: Many scholarships request a letter or short essay. Most will supply you with guidelines, so read them

carefully. Once you write one, you can usually use it for other applications, with some modifications.

They typically discuss four main topics:

1. Disability: Explaining how it affects your life, and how you overcame any obstacles.

2. Experiences: Your community involvement and achievements.

3. Goals: What is your ultimate goal and how will you achieve it by going to school?

4. Financial Need: Why did you apply for this specific scholarship? How will you use the money?

Tips:

Be positive. Focus on how you overcame the barriers in your life, and focus on strengths or skills you

have gained.

Have a clear goal. Know where and why you are going to school. They are investing in the future, so give

them a worthy investment. Even if you don't know what you want to be when you grow up, you can

explain how getting a post-secondary education will help you explore your options and grow as a

productive member of society.

Try to relate your achievements back to the scholarship. What qualities are they looking for? Some

Scholarships/Bursaries are dedicated to a person, or in memory of them. Do your research and try to

use any that describe you.

Other Verifications

Many scholarships ask for proof of:

Grades: A copy of transcripts for the past 2 years will suffice.

Acceptance: A copy of your acceptance letter, enrollment, timetable.

Resources

Reference Letters:

The following are:

2 mock requests for a reference letter.

A template and an example of a reference letter.


MOCK REFERENCE REQUEST [Your Name] [Your Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code]

[Date]

[Recipient Name] [Title] [College Name] [Street Address]

[City, Prov., Postal Code]

Dear Mr. Doe,

I am writing to ask whether it would be possible for you to provide a reference for me.

It would be much appreciated if you were able to attest to my qualifications for post-secondary education, and

the skills I attained during my time working or volunteering with you.

I am in the process of applying for scholarships and a positive reference from you would enhance my

prospects of achieving my future goals.

Please let me know if there is any information I can provide regarding my experience to assist you in giving me a

reference. I can be reached at [email protected] or (111) 111-1111.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John Smith



[Your Name] [Your Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code]

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [College Name] [Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

I am applying to several PhD programs in linguistics this winter, and am writing to ask if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation in support of my applications. I plan to specialize in Sociolinguistics in English, particularly with respect to gender changes in speech. I would also like to further my understanding of English syntactic theory.

I believe that the two courses I took from you, LING 311 Linguistics and Society (Spring 2000) and LING 403 Seminar in Comparative Linguistics (Fall 2001) have helped me to develop a solid foundation for my graduate studies in linguistics. Our investigation into the complex and fascinating interaction among language, culture, and society planted the seed from which my passion in Sociolinguistics has evolved.

I have included a summary of my academic and professional experience to help you decide whether to recommend me. I plan to apply for Fall 2003 admission to four schools, and the applications are due in early January.

Should you decide to recommend me, I will send you a draft of my statement of purpose, copies of my transcripts, my resume, a writing sample, and any other materials you think would help you in the evaluation process. If you have any questions, please contact me at (555)555-0199 or [email protected].

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

[Your Name]



REFERENCE LETTER TEMPLATE

Salutation If you are writing a personal letter of reference, include a salutation (Dear Mr. Marina, Dear Ms. Templeton, etc.). If you are writing a general letter, say "To Whom it May Concern.”

Paragraph 1 The first paragraph of the reference letter template explains your connection to the person you are recommending, including how you know them, and why you are qualified to write a reference letter to recommend employment or graduate school.

Paragraph 2 The second paragraph of the reference letter template contains specific information on the person you are writing about, including, why they are qualified, what they can contribute, and why you are providing a reference letter. If necessary, use more than one paragraph to provide details.

Paragraph 3 When writing a specific letter referring a candidate for a particular job opening, the reference letter template will include information on how the person's skills match the position they are applying for. Ask for a copy of the job posting and a copy of the person's resume so you can target your reference letter accordingly.

Summary This section of the reference letter template contains a brief summary of why are you are recommending the person. State that you "highly recommend" the person or you "recommend without reservation" or something similar.

Conclusion The concluding paragraph of the reference letter template contains an offer to provide more information. Include a phone number within the paragraph, include the phone number and email address in the return address section of your letter, or in your signature.

Sincerely,

Writer Name Title


[Your Name]

[Your Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code]

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [College Name] [Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code] July 23,2013 Salutation

I am happy to submit this reference letter which recommends Michelle for a scholarship award.

Over the past years, I have been able to support xxxxxx in my capacity as a xxxxxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxx recreation centre. Our recreation centre serves / provides xxxxxxx for many families living in Halton and Peel Regions.

How long have you known Michelle? What makes Michelle special? What interactions have you had with her?

Today, she is a happy young lady who has never let her disability stand in her way. How would you describe her? An example that you have seen that impresses how independent she is….

I have no reservations in recommending Michelle for this award.

If clarification is needed, please contact me at 905-xxx-xxxx. Yours

truly,

Name

Title


Writing a Cover Letter/Personal Essay for a Scholarship

1. Use your resume as the database for the cover letter or essay. If you cannot include your resume with the cover letter or essay, as in most scholarship applications, you will need to include all information from your resume in the letter.

2. Divide the material into specific areas, just as you would in a resume. You should almost always include

information about your education, scholarships and awards received, work experience and goals. Other categories you may or may not talk about are volunteer work, research projects, conference papers or presentations, independent study projects, affiliations, language and skills.

3. You will need a strong, organized opening statement to indicate the key categories that make you a good

candidate.

4. Introduce each section with a clear topic sentence, indicating which area you plan to discuss. They should

contain key words to help direct the reader. I have always chosen challenging courses, and have an excellent/ very good/ good academic

record. My academic achievement is demonstrated by the numerous scholarships I have received, both at

the high school and university level. I have developed strong leadership skills, and know how to interact with a wide variety of other

people while working several different jobs… I have done a fair amount of community service including… My independent research projects have strengthened my skills in laboratory work and developed in

me an eye for details. Tutoring has taught me to work diplomatically and successfully with a wide variety of students. Travel has played a large role in shaping my view of others and of cultural differences.

5. Your discussions should be result oriented. As a result of working at a bank, you value accuracy, efficiency

and understand job responsibility.

6. You should stress the qualities and areas of expertise that make you a good candidate for the scholarship.

To do this, refer to the qualifications listed with the scholarship. The committees also often look for: Knowledge of chosen field, carefulness of work Motivation, enthusiasm, seriousness of purpose Creativity, originality, ingenuity of problem solving Ability to plan and carry out research, organization Ability to express thought in speech and writing Maturity, emotional stability, ability to withstand stress and face challenges Leadership skills Self-reliance, initiative, independence, adaptability Responsibility Ability to work well with others Growth potential, desire to achieve, dedication to goals


7. You will need a concluding sentence that wraps up the letter and summarizes key strengths.

8. Choice of words is important. Achieve a balance between bragging and modesty. Avoid exaggerations

and clichés but do not down play your worth. Use action words.

9. Proofread your letter/essay. Consider grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Avoid wordiness. Be clear and

concise.

10. Format the letter as a letter. That means addresses and the date at the top, a greeting (Dear Mrs. Wolf,) a closer (Sincerely,) and a signature above your name in print.

11. Format the essay as an essay. If they’ve asked for an essay, do not submit a letter.

* More often than not, scholarships only require either a cover letter or personal essay. If only one is required, the body of text and guidelines remain the same but the format is done accordingly. If both are required, think of the cover letter as a small, tight introduction to the personal essay. If a cover letter, personal essay, and resume are required, then the cover letter introduces you, the purpose for sending the information you’re sending, and gives a brief overview of what to expect in the resume. The personal essay becomes an expansion of the resume as well as a source of information on those things we can’t learn from the resume or cover letter.

TIPS: WHAT TO DO WITH A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ESSAY

1. Answer the Question. Review the question asked by the application. Has the student completely answered it? If not, what additional info needs to be included? How can it be effectively inserted into the text?

2. Be Original. Is the essay individual and creative or does it give an unexciting narrative?

3. Be Individual. Scholarship officers want to learn about the student and his or her writing ability. Is the essay meaningful and descriptive about the student’s feelings and not entirely about actions?

4. Don’t overuse the Thesaurus throughout the Composition. Big words used inappropriately make for clunky, unconvincing essays.

5. Use Imagery and Clear, Vivid Prose. A lot of students who come to us are not at ease with using imagery, so it’s up to us to see that all of the reader’s senses are engaged.


6. Spend Most of Your Time on the Introduction. Expect scholarship officers to spend 1-2 minutes reading the essay. The introduction should grab the reader’s interest from the beginning. Some things to keep in mind:

Don’t summarize in the introduction. If you summarize, the scholarship officer need not read the rest of your essay.

Create mystery or intrigue in your introduction. It is not necessary or recommended that your first sentence give away the subject matter. Raise questions in the minds of the scholarship officers to force them to read on. Appeal to their emotions to make them relate to your subject matter.

7. Relate Body Paragraphs to the Introduction. The introduction can be original but cannot be silly. The paragraphs that follow must relate to the introduction.

8. Use Transitions. Applicants continue to ignore transitioning to their own detriment. Use transitions within paragraphs and especially between paragraphs to preserve the logical flow of the essay. Transitions are not limited to phrases like “as a result, in addition, while, since, etc.” but includes repeating key words and progressing the idea. Transitions provide the intellectual architecture to building an argument.

9. Conclude with a bang. The conclusion is the last chance to persuade or impress the reader. In the conclusion, avoid summary since the essay is usually short to begin with; the reader should not need to be reminded of what was written 300 words before. Also, do not use stock phrases like “in conclusion, in summary, to conclude, etc.”


SAMPLE COVER LETTER FORMAT

[Your Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code]

[Date]

[Recipient Name] [Title] [College Name] [Street Address] [City, Prov., Postal Code]

Re: Subject Line

Members of the Selection Committee:

Opening: 1-3 sentences. The reason for the letter, the specifics of your application, and how you relate to it. Explain your disability. Your general goal/area of interest.

First Paragraph: 2-4 sentences. Topic Sentence, discussion of one of the areas mentioned earlier (for example, education). Briefly or in depth, depending on accompaniment of personal essay and/or resume.

Second Paragraph: Transition, second achievement - volunteer or job experience.

Third and or Forth Paragraph (If needed): Other skills and achievements

Closing: Often times it’s easy to transition from your goals to a summation of the letter. Do not use the same wording as the opener. Thank the committee for considering your letter.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Typed Name]


TOP TEN MISTAKES MADE ON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

By Laura DiFiore

1. Forget to include your name and/or address! You would be surprised how many students do not include their name or address on an application!

2. Submit an incomplete application. Make sure you include all required references, photos, transcripts, and essays.

3. Be rude or abusive to the judges. Telling the judges that they will burn in Hades if they don’t pick you, or that they are idiots because they don’t accept applications from students in your major. These are a sure-fire way to guarantee you will NOT be considered for this application, and that the judges will tell all their judge friends how nasty you are.

4. Submit a dirty application. Use a plate for your lunch, not your application. Don’t spill beer on your application!

5. Apply when you do not meet their minimum requirements. If they require a minimum 3.0 GPA and you have a 1.2 GPA, don’t waste your time!

6. Send it “postage due.” Oops!

7. Mail the envelope but forget to out the application in it. Surprisingly common!

8. Submit inappropriate supporting documentation, such as including a picture of you at age 6 months when the application asks for you to include a photo, or including a copy of your arrest record as a reference! (This really happened!)

9. No one can read your application. The use of fancy, hard to read script on your essay, or handwriting that even a doctor would be ashamed of, is not appropriate.

10. Spelling errors! Even ONE spelling error can doom your application! Remember, if you do not take the time to spell-check your application, the judges won’t take the time to read it!


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Acknowledgements

This document was researched and compiled by Michelle Asgarali (2010), later updated by Rachel Dean

(2011), Adheesha Ratnayake (2013). and Kelsey LeCoure (2014) Nikolas Schepis (2019) and Liana Hart (2019)

at Erinoakkids Centre for Treatment and Development under the guidance of Jon Greenaway, Social Worker

and Transitions Coordinator.

Special thanks to the following people for their contributions:

Katherine Dosman, Student Occupational Therapist (University of Western Ontario)

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

Joe Henry, Leader of the review and assessment of the Peer Mentor Program

Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Christy Taberner, Disability Services Case Manager

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

Devon Stoyka, Goal Support Worker

Erinoakkids Centre for Treatment and Development

Ana Maria Ishi, Occupational Therapist, Coordinator of the Independent Living Program

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