Financial Aid
The awards, bursaries and scholarships administered by the Paul Menton Centre are available to current students who are registered with our centre.
Each award, bursary and scholarship is subject to individual eligibility criteria and application requirements. Be sure to review the provided information for each award you are planning to apply to carefully and contact the Paul Menton Centre, pmc@carleton.ca, if you have any questions about eligibility, timelines, or how to apply.
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May 31 Deadlines
Dr. John Davis Burton Award
Created in the memory of Dr. John Davis Burton, who was a champion and advocate for persons with disabilities. Dr. Burton made significant contributions toward awareness, equity, and integration of persons with disabilities throughout his career as an educator and coordinator of educational support services both at Carleton University and Algonquin College.
The Dr. John Davis Burton Award is given annually to a deserving student who is enrolled at Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité collègiale or the University of Ottawa.
Applications open: May 1, annually.
Application Deadline: May 31; no late and/or incomplete applications will be considered.
August 31 Deadlines
IODE Lord Dundonald Giselle Lazure Memorial Award
Awarded every-other year 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.
Eligible applicants must…
- be an outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton.
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form).
- have a permanent mental or physical disability.
- be registered with PMC.
TO APPLY: complete the IODE Lord Dundonald Giselle Lazure Memorial Award Application Form and submit it directly to Awards and Financial Aid, awards@carleton.ca.
Applications open: May 1, annually.
Application deadline: August 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Susan Scott Parker Scholarship
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.
The scholarship is valued at $2000. The amount awarded can vary from year to year.
Eligible applicants must…
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- have a documented permanent disability;
- be registered with the Paul Menton Center;
- demonstrate academic excellence;
- be an undergraduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another in academic program at Carleton University.
- Preference will be given to a female student.
TO APPLY: Complete all sections of the Susan Scott Parker Scholarship Application Form and submit it directly to Awards and Financial Aid, awards@carleton.ca.
Applications open: May 1, annually.
Application deadline: August 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship
The Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship was was established by the Sorensen family to honour the legacy of their son, Thomas Sorensen, who was a student at Carleton from 2013-2014. Thomas had big dreams, was a true advocate for persons with disabilities and devoted countless hours volunteering and fundraising for various charitable organizations. He would never turn down an opportunity to educate anyone who was willing to listen.
The Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship provides 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.
Applications open: May 1, annually.
Application deadline: August 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Walker Wood Award
The Walker Wood Award is awarded to up 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.
Applications open: May 1, annually.
Application deadline: August 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
October 31 Deadlines
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.
Eligible applicants must…
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person);
- meet the OSAP Ontario Residency requirements;
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form);
- be blind or visually impaired;
- be registered with PMC.
Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary Application Form.
Applications open: August 1, annually.
Application deadline: October 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Charles Watters Memorial Bursary
Awarded annually to undergraduate students with a permanent physical disability who are in demonstrated financial need and are continuing from one year to another in any program of full or part time study at Carleton University. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree within the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Eligible recipients must be must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), be registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Application is required.
Endowed in 2021 by friends and family in memory of Charles Watters.
Eligible applicants must…
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person)
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form)
- have a permanent physical disability
- be registered with PMC
- proceeding from one year to another in an academic program at Carleton University
Charles Watters Memorial Bursary Application Form.
Applications open: August 1, annually.
Application deadline: October 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Ed Ireland Bursaries for Students with Disabilities
Awarded annually to deserving students proceeding from year to another. Two students will be selected from each of the following areas; College of Humanities, Human Rights, Electronics – doing research work in the area of silicon-based optical sensors, the Attendants Service Program, and students with disabilities registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person), and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements. Should a recipient be a graduate student, the bursary will be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs. Endowed in 2008 by Ed Ireland. Revised 2009. Revised 2011. Revised 2017. Two students with disabilities registered with the Paul Menton Centre will be awarded this bursary on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre.
Eligible applicants must…
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person);
- meet the OSAP Ontario Residency requirements;
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form);
- have a permanent disability;
- be registered with PMC;
- be proceeding from one year to another in an academic program at Carleton University.
Ed Ireland Bursary for Students with Disabilities application form.
Applications open: August 1, annually.
Application deadline: October 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Hollis Peirce Bursary
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre to students with a permanent physical disability who are in demonstrated financial need and are entering or continuing in any program of study at Carleton University. Preference will be for students enrolled in a program within the Department of History. Established in 2022 by Hollis Peirce, BA/15, MA/19. Endowed 2023.
Eligible applicants must…
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form);
- have a permanent physical disability;
- must be registered with PMC;
- be in first year or proceeding from one year to another in an academic program at Carleton University.
Hollis Peirce Bursary Application Form.
Applications open: August 1, annually.
Application deadline: October 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
John Teuscher Memorial Scholarship
Endowed in 2000 by family and friends of the late Jonathan Brant Teuscher, B.A. 1999, the John Teuscher Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a student (or students) with a Learning Disability proceeding from one academic year to another.
Nicholas Leroux Memorial Bursary
Awarded annually, to deserving undergraduate students entering or proceeding from one year to another of any program, to support students with disabilities in the attendant services program at Carleton University. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons), and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements. A committee determined by the Awards Office and the Paul Menton Centre will select the recipients of the award. Endowed in 2007 by family and friends of Nicholas Leroux.
Eligible applicants must…
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person);
- meet the OSAP Ontario Residency requirements;
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form);
- have a permanent disability;
- be registered with PMC;
- be a client of the Attendant Services Program;
- be in first year or proceeding from one year to another in an academic program at Carleton University.
Nicholas Leroux Memorial Bursary Application Form.
Applications open: August 1, annually.
Application deadline: October 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
William Fraser Bursary for Students with Disabilities
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre to undergraduate students with a permanent physical disability. Eligible recipients will be in demonstrated financial need and be registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Endowed in 2014 by Joan Gazeley.
Eligible applicants must…
- demonstrate financial need (by completing and submitting the application form)
- have a permanent physical disability
- be registered with PMC
William Fraser Bursary for Students with Disabilities Application Form.
Applications open: August 1, annually.
Application deadline: October 31; no late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Other Carleton Scholarships and Bursaries
The Awards Office has an extensive list of entrance scholarships and bursaries available for all eligible students enrolled at Carleton. Entrance scholarships and the amount awarded are based on academic standing; bursaries are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial needs and other non-academic criteria.
Government Funded Programs for Students with Disabilities
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) – Reduced Course Load
Students accessing Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and taking a reduced course load (minimum of 2 half-credits or 1 full-credit per term) due to permanent disability may qualify for funding under OSAP. A permanent disability is defined by OSAP as a functional limitation that is caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts a person’s ability to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at the post-secondary level or in the labour force, and that is expected to remain with him or her for his or her expected natural life. Identification of a disability should be made on the online OSAP Application Form. You will be asked to provide a Disability Verification Form (DVF) to confirm the presence of a permanent disability.
Bursary for Students with Disabilities – Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities (BSWD – CSG-PDSE)
The Ontario Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) and the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE) help eligible full-time and part-time students pay for eligible disability-related services and equipment needed to participate in postsecondary studies. Application for the CSG-PDSE is made through the Paul Menton Centre. For more information about applying to the BSWD, ask your PMC coordinator.
Other Scholarships and Awards
DisabilityAwards.ca
Disability Awards.ca is maintained by the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). It is a comprehensive and searchable online portal to awards and scholarships for students with disabilities attending colleges and universities in Canada.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Scholarship Program
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) and the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Foundation (CHHAF) are pleased to inform you of its CHHA Scholarship Program for hard of hearing, deafened and oral deaf post-secondary students. Established with private donations in 2002, the Scholarship Program will accept applications from any hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf student registered in a full-time program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.