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Scholarships<\/h1>\n

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES.<\/p>\n

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Aird Scholarship<\/strong>
\nIn honour of the Honourable John Black Aird, on his retirement as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. This scholarship is intended to help students with physical disabilities to study full-time at a recognized Ontario post secondary institution. Two scholarships of $2,500 are awarded each year to two applicants who meet the following criteria:
\nhave a physical disability that is a major, long-term impairment that severely restricts their activities;
\na Canadian citizen or permanent resident;\u00a0an Ontario resident – you are considered an Ontario resident if you have lived in Ontario for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding registration for your post secondary program in September. This period excludes times spent at educational institutions.\u00a0plan to register in September in the first year of either an undergraduate degree program at a recognized Ontario university or a two- or three-year certificate program at a college of applied artsand technology or private post secondary institution in Ontario.
\nnot have previously received an Aird Scholarship.<\/p>\n

Website: www.canadian-universities.net<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)<\/strong>
\nIntended to assist students meet disability associated costs related to their participation in post-secondary education;
\nCan receive up to $8,000 from the federal government and $2,000 from the provincial government;
\nStudents must apply to OSAP to be eligible for BSWD. Amount of funding from BSWD is determined by the OSAP assessment. If nil OSAP assessment, students still may receive BSWD through a different assessment;
\nMeet with Disability Advisor at your post secondary institution to determine your disability related educational costs (what funding may\/may not be needed and what is\/is not covered by the bursaries).<\/p>\n

Website: www.osap.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Employees of Canadian Airlines International Education Bursary<\/strong>
\nIn memory of the late Whipper Billy Watson. The employees of Canadian Airlines International in conjunction with the Bloorview MacMillan School Board have established a bursary to assist students with physical disabilities in their full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology. The $2,000 bursary is granted each year to one male and one female applicant who demonstrate potential for studies at the Community College level.<\/p>\n

Applicants must:<\/strong>
\nbe physically disabled by a major, long-term impairment that severely restricts their physical activities;
\nbe Canadian citizens or permanent residents; and\u00a0intend to register in September in the first year of a College of Applied Arts and Technology.<\/p>\n

Website: www.bloorviewschool.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award<\/strong>
\nThis is an annual scholarship, valued at $4,000 and renewable for up to four years. Students must be studying towards a first degree or diploma, be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and not over 25 years of age. Demonstration of the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship will be criteria for the selection of recipients. Further relevant qualities are courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service and participation in sports, fitness and community service.<\/p>\n

Website: www.terryfoxawards.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keith Gilmore Foundation<\/strong>
\nIn honour of the late Keith Gilmore, this scholarship was established for worthy applicants taking post secondary education in the fields of agriculture and journalism, and for those schools that offer it, agricultural journalism. The $750 scholarship is available and will be awarded in late summer to an individual enrolled in a recognized diploma program in agriculture and\/or journalism or communications. The successful applicant will have already completed a minimum of one year in a diploma program. With the application, include an official transcript of grades and a resume written by the applicant outlining:\u00a0the field of studies they wish to pursue;\u00a0the general goals to which they wish to put their degree to use;\u00a0an outline of their involvement in community service, school affairs and other extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n

Website: www.keithgilmorefoundation.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Global Television Network Broadcasters of the Future Awards: Internship Award for a Canadian with a Physical Disability<\/strong>
\nThis annual Scholarship-Internship Award is offered to a Canadian student with a mobility impairment and provides educational assistance as well as a challenging opportunity to work in private television in pursuit of a career in broadcasting. The Award, valued at up to $15,000, covers all tuition fees* and textbooks* for one full scholastic year of a radio and television arts program or journalism program at a recognized Canadian university or college, commencing in the Fall. The Award also includes a three- or four-month internship at the Global Television Network in Don Mills (Toronto), for the summer and moving expenses associated with the internship. In addition, the Award covers transportation, hotel and attendance expenses at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters annual convention, in November, where the award will be presented. (* As determined by the specific university or college course outline).<\/p>\n

Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n