Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship
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 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.