Easter Seals Ontario Post-Secondary Scholarship Applications for 2025 are now closed!
Easter Seals Ontario has proudly supported over 300 students with physical disabilities achieve their academic goals since 1996 through our Scholarship Program, totaling over $600,000!
Families of children with physical disabilities often incur significant additional expenses, making it challenging to send their child to post-secondary school. This is why we are so grateful to the donors, volunteers, and staff who generously provide financial support to allow these students to pursue their academic dreams through the Easter Seals Ontario Scholarship Program.
To be eligible for a scholarship, all candidates must:
- have a permanent physical disability that impacts their mobility;
- be a current or past client of Easter Seals Ontario or are able to provide a letter confirming diagnosis from a health care professional;
- have applied or been accepted to an accredited university or college and will be attending full-time or part-time (classes taken in person, virtually or a combination are acceptable);
- and be a resident of Ontario
To learn more about available scholarships and requirements, please check out these FAQ links below. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your academic, personal and leadership experiences and advocacy skills!
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Easter Seals Ontario Board of Directors Scholarship
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 who has made a significant contribution to their community.
Value: $1,350
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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 science or healthcare.
Value: $1,000
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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
Category:
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Hira Scholarships
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Kevin and Christy Kelly Scholarship
This scholarship is to support a student whose area of study includes Finance or Business.
Value: $500
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Sal Iacono Family Bursary Endowment Fund
Supporting students with physical disabilities since 2009.
Eligibility: Must be attending, or planning to attend, Algonquin College. Two scholarships available.
Value: $1,500
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
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
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Vigneswaran Scholarship
To support a student from a racialized group/community who is starting post secondary education at a college or university.
Eligibility: Preference to a student from a racialized group/community.
Value: $1,000
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Karen, Mark and Quinn Smith Scholarship
To support students with physical disabilities attend post-secondary schooling.
Eligibility: Preference to students pursuing studies in Human Resources or Business Administration.
Value: $500
Category:
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships
Easter Seals Ontario Board of Directors Scholarship
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 who has made a significant contribution to their community.
Value: $1,350
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 science or healthcare.
Value: $1,000
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
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
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
Hira Scholarships
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
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
Kevin and Christy Kelly Scholarship
This scholarship is to support a student whose area of study includes Finance or Business.
Value: $500
Sal Iacono Family Bursary Endowment Fund
Supporting students with physical disabilities since 2009.
Eligibility: Must be attending, or planning to attend, Algonquin College. Two scholarships available.
Value: $1,500
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
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
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
Vigneswaran Scholarship
To support a student from a racialized group/community who is starting post secondary education at a college or university.
Eligibility: Preference to a student from a racialized group/community.
Value: $1,000
Karen, Mark and Quinn Smith Scholarship
To support students with physical disabilities attend post-secondary schooling.
Eligibility: Preference to students pursuing studies in Human Resources or Business Administration.
Value: $500
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.
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.
