Descriptions sorted by Awards for students with disabilities
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Awarded annually to one or more blind or visually impaired students. The eligible student(s) must be registered with the Paul Menton Centre; must complete the Carleton University bursary application; be in good academic standing; and able to demonstrate through a brief submission, how this bursary, if awarded, would assist them in furthering the goals of Canadian Council of the Blind within the Carleton community. Eligible recipients must demonstrate financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), and must meet the OSAP Ontario Residency requirements. Endowed in 2006 by the Canadian Council of the Blind.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Value $6,000. Awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre, to three outstanding undergraduate students with a demonstrated permanent disability who are enrolled in any program of study at Carleton University. Eligible students will be Canadian citizens. Preference will be given to students in financial need. This scholarship may be renewable for up to 3 consecutive years of full-time enrolment at a value of $6,000 per year. Established in 2019 by the Walker Wood Foundation. Revised 2023.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Valued at $3,000, the purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to an undergraduate student with a permanent disability who is starting their first year of study or proceeding from one year to another in any program of study at Carleton University. The award will be granted annually, on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre and an application by the student will be required. Eligible recipients will be Canadian citizens.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre to an outstanding undergraduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton University. Eligible students will have a permanent disability and be registered with the Paul Menton Centre and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Preference will be given to a female student. Established by CFUW-Ottawa Club at the request of Fran Harding and funded through generous donations from Fran and other CFUW-Ottawa Club members. It is named in honour of Susan Scott Parker, a Canadian, who is an advocate for the rights of disabled persons in the United Kingdom. Revised 2017.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Value $5,000. Awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre, to outstanding students with a documented permanent physical disability entering a program of study on a full time basis within the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs or the Bachelor of Commerce program. Recipients will demonstrate academic excellence, community service, leadership and commitment to making a difference in their larger communities. Application is required. The award may be continued for three consecutive years of undergraduate study provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment (minimum of 4.0 credits over the Fall/Winter session) in an eligible undergraduate degree program and remains in good academic standing. Established in 2019 by Daryl Rock BA/86, MA/88.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre to an outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton University who is in demonstrated financial need. Eligible students will have a permanent mental or physical disability and be registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Established in 2015 by the IODE Lord Dundonald Chapter.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Awarded annually, when merited, to a student in good standing enrolled in a program at Carleton University, University of Ottawa, La Cite Collegiale or Algonquin College who has made a significant contribution toward awareness, equality and integration of persons with disabilities within their educational community. The recipient will be chosen on the recommendation of the Assistant Director (Special Needs), Counselling & Student Life Services at Carleton University, assisted by a Selection Committee. Endowed in 1992 by students, family and friends of Dr. John Davis Burton, who was a champion and advocate for persons with disabilities throughout his career as an educator.
- Awarded on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) for more information.
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