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  • Bank of Canada’s Scholarship and Work Placement

    Bank of Canada’s Scholarship and Work Placement

    Via Neads.ca

    The Bank of Canada’s Scholarship and Work Placement Program is designed to assist students with disabilities and Indigenous students in furthering their education and to encourage them to take an interest in the work performed by the Bank of Canada. These annual $4,000 scholarships and work placement opportunities reflect the Bank’s commitment to the diversity of people and ideas and our desire to further enhance our diverse and inclusive work environment.

    The application period for the 2017-2018 scholarships is now open. For more information, please consult the

    brochure http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/scholarship-work-placement-program.pdf

    The Bank of Canada works with Indspire to manage the scholarship and work placement application process for Indigenous students. To apply, please consult their website.

    To apply for a scholarship:

    Students with disabilities

    http://clients.njoyn.com/cl2/xweb/Xweb.asp?tbtoken=YFxdQhoXCBlwYQNxTSBSCFNLcRFEcFdVcEgjVlt%2FE2VfLEMaWjYSBxd1cQkbUhVQQHYqWA%3D%3D&chk=dFlbQBJe&CLID=60296&page=jobdetails&JobID=J0417-0724&brid=160761&lang=1

    Indigenous students

    Contact:

    Scholarship@bankofcanada.ca

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  • Save-On-Foods Diversity Scholarships for Students in British Columbia

    Save-On-Foods Diversity Scholarships for Students in British Columbia

    Save-On-Foods has partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community. We have attached a promotional poster for you to print and post to help us promote this scholarship opportunity.

    Scholarship Information:

    The Save-On-Foods & UFCW 1518 Diversity Scholarship is open to BC residents who are pursuing a part-time or full-time post-secondary program within the province of BC. This scholarship will be open to applicants in all stages of their post-secondary education.

    Applicants must provide a letter that outlines their career goals and objectives and describes their involvement with diversity initiatives in their school and/or community.

    For more information or to apply, candidates can visit www.owfg.com/diversity. Please note that applications must be received by May 1, 2017.

    If you have any questions please contact us at scholarships@owfg.com

    Scholarship Selection Committee

    scholarships@owfg.com

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  • The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program

    The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program

    The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program was established in 2002. This Program is supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) and by the generous contributions from the Algar family and Doreen Laszlo (spouse of Dr. Charles Laszlo). We encourage applicants to review the eligibility criteria before applying to the CHHA Scholarship Program.

    Applicants to the CHHA Scholarship Program must be either hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf with the premise that all applicants use spoken language as their primary means of communication. Those who communicate primarily through sign languages are directed to the Canadian Association for the Deaf.
    Eligible applicants may be first-time or returning post-secondary students at a recognized College or University.  Students should be registered in or planning to register for a full-time program as of September 2017.  Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident/landed immigrant, convention refugee or a protected person living in Canada, as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Field of study may be a factor in the selection process for some scholarships.

    We are pleased to announce that the 2017 scholarship application form is now available online, with a deadline of March 3, 2017 at 3 pm (EST). Please use the “Apply Now!” button below to access the application:  http://www.chha.ca/forms/en/

    CHHA/CHHAF SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Scholarship:

    The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA)/Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Foundation (CHHAF) Scholarship require the applicant to have a hearing loss and be aware of CHHA and what this association is about (make sure to consult the CHHA website at www.chha.ca).

    THE DR. CHARLES A. LASZLO SCHOLARSHIP  $1,000 Scholarship:

    The Dr. Charles A. Laszlo Scholarship requires that the applicant be enrolled in the second or higher year of study in the area of Science and Technology and Trades. In addition, the applicant must also display an interest in supporting activities to improve the lives of those who have hearing loss following the example of Dr. Laszlo’s commitment and work on behalf of the hard of hearing community.

    THE FRANK ALGAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  $1,000 Scholarship:

    The Frank Algar Scholarship does not focus on any field of study; however, the advocacy level of the applicant is taken into account. The Algar family wishes to continue to support the work of their father who was a strong advocate of for hard of hearing people and people with disabilities.

    If you have questions about the CHHA Scholarship Program or the online form, please contact the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association.

    CHHA National Office, 2415 Holly Lane, Suite 205, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 7P2, Voice: 613-526-1584, TTY: 613-526-2692, Fax: 613-526-4718, Toll-Free: 1-800-263-8068 (In Canada), E-mail: scholarship@chha.ca, http://www.chha.ca/amec/scholarships-index.php

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  • Bursaries and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities: Vancouver Island Post-Secondary Schools

    Information via www.neads.ca

    The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund was established in 1988 in memory of Lisa Pauline Huus, who was a third-year sociology student at the University of Victoria. A native of Victoria, Lisa graduated from Claremont Senior Secondary School in 1985 and was a registered member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada.

    The fund was created by Lisa’s family and has been supported by personal donations in memory of Lisa and by fundraising activities undertaken by the Huus family and the Lisa Huus Memorial Fund.

    Eligibility – About the Scholarship:

    The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund provides bursaries in the range of $500 to $2,000 annually per recipient, to assist persons with disabilities to undertake or continue their post-secondary education for academic credit at the University of Victoria or other accredited post-secondary institutions on Vancouver Island. Bursaries may be used for items such as tuition fees, textbooks, equipment, transportation, residence and support worker costs. The Fund is administered by the Lisa Huus Memorial Fund Committee with the support of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. The membership of the committee includes a medical advisor. The intent of the Lisa Huus Memorial Fund is to provide bursaries to as many eligible applicants as possible; however, the number of bursaries awarded in a given year varies depending on the number of applications received and the amount of funding available. Decisions of the committee are final.

    Applications must be received no later than May 31 for support in the following academic year.

    Eligibility:

    • Persons with disabilities studying at the University of Victoria or another accredited post-secondary institution on Vancouver Island.

    • Persons attending a qualifying post-secondary institution who require a personal attendant, are dependent on a mechanical device for mobility or maintenance of body functions, require major continuing therapies, or have other significant special needs.

    • Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

    • Only complete applications that meet all stated criteria will be considered for funding.

    Please contact pkhuus@telus.net for questions regarding eligibility. Applications must be received no later than May 31 for support in the following academic year.

     

    For more information on these bursaries and the application process, please follow this link:

    http://neads.ca/en/about/media/index.php?id=343

    Application:

    https://childrenshealthvi.org/how-we-help/apply-funding/apply-bursaries-scholarships/lisa-huus-bursary-application