This scholarship 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.
Valued at $3,000, 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. The award will be granted annually, on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre and an application by the student will be required.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must have a documented permanent disability;
- Applicant must be registered with the Paul Menton Center;
- Applicant must demonstrate good academic standing;
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student in first year or proceeding from one year to another in academic program at Carleton University;
- Applicant must be a student who is passionate about advocating for disabilities;
- Volunteers or fundraises for organizations that help persons with disabilities.
Application Instructions
- Write a short essay describing who you are, what you are studying, and how you plan to carry out the legacy of Thomas
Sorensen. No specific length is required. - Provide a letter(s) of recommendation. The letter should show clear support of how you are an excellent candidate for the Thomas Sorensen award. Be sure to choose a person who can write a letter that will speak to your experiences meeting the specific eligibility criteria as well as the ways in which you exemplify the values of this award.
- Complete the entire Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship Application Form and submit all documents directly to Awards and Financial Aid: awards@carleton.ca.
Application Deadline: August 31; no late and/or incomplete applications will be considered.
Please contact the Paul Menton Centre, pmc@carleton.ca, with any questions about the Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship.