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Scholarships

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ScotiaRISE Grant Program for Easter Seals Ontario Clients in Grades 11 and 12

Easter Seals Ontario is participating in the Easter Seals Canada ScotiaRISE Program, funded by Scotiabank, to offer assistive technology grants for Easter Seals Ontario Clients in grades 11 and 12.

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The 2023 Easter Seals Ontario Post-Secondary Scholarship Applications are now closed.

All eligible applicants must have a physical disability that impacts their mobility and must be pursuing post-secondary education.  You may apply for multiple scholarships provided you meet the above eligibility and/or any additional criteria listed for specific scholarships.

We encourage all students who require financial assistance to apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) as well as to any scholarships, awards, or bursaries available to them.

Scholarship Requirements

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Application Process & Requirements

Scholarship applications will be reviewed, qualified and successful applicants will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee of Easter Seals Ontario.

Application Process

To be eligible for a scholarship, all candidates must:

  • have a permanent physical disability that impacts their mobility and
  • be pursuing a post-secondary education (college or university).

Some scholarships have specific criteria that must be met and/or demonstrated as part of the application process.
In addition to meeting the above criteria, candidates will be given consideration based on the following:

  • Ability to demonstrate a consistent level of scholastic achievement and effort throughout their secondary school or post-secondary curriculum and
  • Will have served as a model, mentor and/or inspiration to fellow students or community members through extra curricular activities, advocacy work and/or volunteer activities.
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Supporting Documentation

Only ONE copy of each of the documents below is required, regardless of how many scholarships you are applying to.

  • A typed, one-page letter outlining your qualifications for the award, including scholastic achievements, motivation, initiative, and extra-curricular activities, including any volunteer contributions.
  • An official copy of your secondary and, if applicable, post-secondary transcripts.
  • Any interim marks that are available before the deadline date. To be considered valid, interim marks must be submitted on school letterhead and authorized by a school official, and
  • A current letter from a medical physician outlining your physical disability must be included if you are not a registered client or previous client of Easter Seals Ontario.

References – must be signed and dated within the past 12 months

  • An academic reference on school letterhead (secondary or post-secondary).
  • A personal reference from an individual who can speak to your extra-curricular activities, community or volunteer work. This letter cannot be written by a family member.

Please remember to review the application form to ensure all information and supporting letters/documentation has been provided. If any information is missing, the application will not be reviewed. Ensure you keep a copy of the completed form for your files.

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Successful Candidates/Additional Information

Scholarship applications will be reviewed, qualified and successful applicants will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee of Easter Seals Ontario. The successful recipient will:

  • be expected to provide a thank you letter to the benefactor/s within one month of being notified of the scholarship; funds will not be disbursed until the letter is received
  • receive funds once confirmation of enrollment in post-secondary is provided;
  • provide their Social Insurance Number (SIN #) to Easter Seals Ontario to be issued a T4A statement for income tax purposes.
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Got Questions?

If you have any questions, please call Alisha Stubbs at Easter Seals Ontario, 416-421-8778 or toll free 1-800-668-6252 Ext. 336 or e-mail: scholarships@easterseals.org.


Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships

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Easter Seals Ontario Board of Directors Scholarship

Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships

Scholarship established in 2019 by the Board of Directors to help young adults who have been supported by Easter Seals Ontario with the cost of post-secondary education.

Eligibility: Must be a current or past Easter Seals Ontario client

Value: $1,200

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Hodglynn Holsteins Scholarship

Hodglynn Holsteins Scholarship

Established in 2022.

Eligibility: To support a student with a physical disability who is pursuing post secondary education, with preference to a student pursuing studies leading to a career in environmental science or agriculture.

Value: $1,000

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Connie O’Connor Memorial Scholarship

Connie O’Connor Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2022 in memory of a former Camp Merrywood camper.

Eligibility: To support students with a physical disability who are pursuing post secondary education at a college or university.

Value: $1,000

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Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships

Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships

These scholarships were established in 2020 to assist current and former clients who have been supported by Easter Seals Ontario with the cost of post-secondary education.

Eligibility: Current or past Easter Seals Ontario client and has been an active volunteer in their community. Five scholarships available.

Value: $1,000

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Hira Post Graduate Scholarship

Hira Post Graduate Scholarship

Jay and Jayshri Hira established the Hira Post Graduate Scholarship in 2013 in memory of their parents, the Late Reva Hira and Ravjee Hira.

Eligibility: Preference to a post-graduate student who serves as a model and inspiration for others.

Value: $5,000

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Hira Scholarship 

Hira Scholarship 

Jay and Jayshri Hira established the Hira Scholarship Fund in 2013 in memory of their parents, the Late Reva Hira and Ravjee Hira.

Eligibility: Preference to a student who serves as a model and inspiration for others. Two scholarships available.

Value: $2,500 each

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Future Leader Award

Future Leader Award

Scholarship established in 2020 by the staff at Easter Seals Ontario.

Eligibility: Demonstrated volunteer and community leadership.

Value: $600

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John Domenic Caggiula Memorial Scholarship

John Domenic Caggiula Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2020 in recognition of the life and community contributions of John Domenic Caggiula.

Eligibility: Preference to applicants studying for a career in the skilled trades.

Value: $500

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Kevin and Christy Kelly Scholarship

Kevin and Christy Kelly Scholarship

This scholarship is to support a student whose area of study includes Finance or Business.

Eligibility: Preference to students pursuing studies in Finance or Business

Value: $500

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Sal Iacono Family Bursary Endowment Fund

Sal Iacono Family Bursary Endowment Fund

Supporting students with physical disabilities since 2009.

Eligibility: Must be attending, or planning to attend, Algonquin College.

Value: $1,500

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Truelove Dell Scholarship Fund

Truelove Dell Scholarship Fund

The Truelove Dell Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by Dr Paul Truelove, Past President of the Board of Easter Seals Ontario and Sarah Dell, 1999 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador.

Eligibility: Must live in the Greater Toronto Area (Peel, York, Durham and Toronto) and have had significant community involvement.

Value: $1,250

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Ursula Carsen Scholarship

Ursula Carsen Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2021 in honour of Ursula Carsen’s grandchildren and is to support a student with a physical disability who is pursuing a post secondary education.

Eligibility: To support a student with a physical disability who is pursuing a post secondary education at college or university.

Value: $500

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Erica Vanclief Memorial Scholarship

Erica Vanclief Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2023 in memory of a cherished Easter Seals Ontario staff member and friend.

Learn more about Erica Vanclief.

Eligibility: To support a student starting post secondary education at a college or university who can clearly demonstrate that they have been identified as a “cheerleader” for those facing challenges and/or who has made a positive impact in their community.

Value: $1,000

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Vigneswaran Scholarship

Vigneswaran Scholarship

To support a student of a visible minority who is starting post secondary education at a college or university and who is enduring financial hardship.

Eligibility: Preference to a student of a visible minority and who is enduring financial hardship.

Value: $1,500

For More Information

Contact scholarships@easterseals.org for more information.


Other Scholarships For Students with Physical Disabilities

Scholarship applications are usually due in the early spring of the year which the student is commencing their studies in September. Contact the individual scholarship organizations to obtain the application criteria and deadline submission dates.

In addition to the scholarships listed below, contact the university or community college directly to obtain information about other scholarships that might be available.

Other Scholarships For Students with Physical Disabilities

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Scholarships Canada

Scholarships Canada

Scholarships Canada – The website lists scholarships from across Canada with provides information on eligibility. Listings are updated annually and searchable by multiple categories, including scholarships for students living with a disability. Students are matched to scholarships and bursaries when they create an account. In addition to matching, ScholarshipsCanada.com provides additional resources such as Scholarship Deadline Alerts.

Scholarships Canada 

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Bloorview School Bursary

Bloorview School Bursary

The Bloorview School Authority Bursary is awarded to a student with a disability who attended Bloorview School Authority (formerly Bloorview MacMillan Centre) and is/was a client of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, is starting studies in a recognized post-secondary institution (college or university), and has demonstrated achievement with a high academic record, participated in extra-curricular activities and made community contributions through volunteerism.

Bloorview School Authority Post Secondary Scholarships

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“Whipper” Billy Watson Education Bursary

“Whipper” Billy Watson Education Bursary

Whipper Billy Watson Bursary was founded by the employees of the former Canadian Airlines International to assist students with physical disabilities in full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology. Bursaries are granted each year two students who demonstrate potential for studies at the Community College level.

Bloorview School Authority Post Secondary Scholarships

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Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program

Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program

The program was established to encourage and support students with spina bifida and or hydrocephalus to develop independence and responsibility for their own future educational directions and to assist students to pursue higher education with the ultimate goal of obtaining a degree or graduate certificate or diploma. Value: will be determined on an annual basis.
Hydrocephalus Canada Post Secondary Scholarships

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Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship

Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship

The Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship Program was established to recognize youth who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and volunteerism in the community, and have benefited from services and supports offered by a Children’s Treatment Centre. Applicants must have been a client of an Ontario Children’s Treatment Centre. Selection criteria include demonstrated leadership in school and/or in their community, a personal statement, and recommendations by school and community mentors.

Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship Awards

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Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship

Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship

Friends of We Care Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship is awarded to a student with a disability, who has at minimum one full semester left in their post-secondary education. $3,000 will be awarded to the selected candidate. Any interested applicants are asked to submit an application form, along with a 1-2 page letter and/or a 1-2 minute video link describing why they should be considered.

Friends of We Care Scholarships

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The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

A consumer organization with a mandate to encourage self-empowerment of post-secondary students with physical disabilities. The website has a list of various Student Awards/Financial Aid.

NEADS

Preparing for Post Secondary Education

RBC Student Budget Calculator – Use the RBC Student Budget Calculator to help you figure out how much money you’ll need to get through the school year. When you don’t have an exact amount to work with, estimate on the high side. You can always go back and rework the figures later.

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Quick Access to Applications

Are you already familiar with our application process? Please download the appropriate applications for your child from the list below.

Child Registration

  • Child Registration Application

Equipment Funding

  • Equipment Funding Application
  • Eligible Equipment Chart (PDF)

Incontinence Supplies (Diapers)

  • Incontinence Supplies Application
  • Incontinence Supplies Level B Increase Form
  • Incontinence Supplies Direct Deposit Form

Top Up

  • Top Up Program


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