The MacDonald Family Scholarship is awarded to a student who is entering their first year of an undergraduate or graduate program in Ontario, and has a parent with autism.
The above scholarship commemorates Carole Ann MacDonald, the very first member of the Board of Directors of Autism Ontario with an autism diagnosis.
Amount: $500
Number Available: 1
Opening(s): Scholarship applications will open at a later date
Deadline: TBD
Criteria
In order to be considered eligible for the above scholarship, students must be:
- a resident of Ontario;
- accepted or entering their first year of an undergraduate / post-graduate / apprenticeship program at an accredited college / university in Canada;
- a child of an individual who has autism;
Please note that students can apply as often as they wish, provided they are in their first year of a post-secondary program. Students can only receive an Autism Ontario scholarship once.
How to Apply
Click the following link to access the application. (Link will be inserted closer to the opening date)
Along with the completed application form, applicants must also submit:
- recent academic transcript(s) covering the last two years of study;
- a copy of the parent’s diagnosis from a medical / psychological professional;
- copy of the letter of admission / proof of enrollment (ie. an early acceptance letter) from a post-secondary institution;
- a cover letter, which should provide the following:
- Information about future goals and/ or career pathways, related directly or indirectly to autism;
- Description of post-secondary course (any course of study will be considered; however, some weight will be given to educational and career interests that relate to autism);
- Full contact information (ie. name, address, phone number, and email address). A social insurance number will be required only if you are awarded a scholarship, in which you will be contacted;
Contact Information
For more information on this scholarship or any other scholarships from Autism Ontario, please visit this website. Or phone at 416-246-9592
Pour les services en français, composez le 1-800-472-7789, poste 240 ou envoyez un courriel à francais@autismontario.com
Last Updated: 2026-05-27