The CNIB Master’s Scholarship is one of two scholarships available to blind or partially sighted students who have graduated from university and are entering a post-graduate education program.
CNIB’s Master’s Scholarships encourage and support students who are blind or partially sighted to undertake studies at the post-graduate level. There are two Master’s Scholarships available: The CNIB Master’s Scholarship and the OSR Clinics Psychology Scholarship. For more information, please visit the CNIB website
Amount: Varies
Number Available: Multiple
Opening(s): Scholarship applications for the 2026/27 school year will open spring 2026
Deadline: June 26, 2026
Criteria
In order to be considered eligible for the above scholarship, students must be:
- Blind or partially sighted (less than 20/70 corrected vision)
- A graduate from an accredited post-secondary institution and be entering a post-graduate education program
- A Canadian citizen (or landed immigrant, permanent resident, protected refugee for at least one year prior to the date of application)
- Of a high academic standing with demonstrated superior intellectual ability and judgment
- Planning to study at a Canadian university, or a foreign university where a commitment to return to Canada is expressed
Please note that preference will be given to those who will undertake theoretical and practical research at a Canadian university.
How to Apply
Click the following link to access the application.
Each applicant must submit only one completed application form to be considered for one or both of the scholarships. Please mention in your application if you have received financial support from any other source.
Please note that we receive a very large number of applications and are unable to acknowledge receipt of individual submissions. Only successful candidates will be contacted to be notified of results.
Contact Information
For more information about CNIB’s scholarship program, please email scholarships@cnib.ca.
Last Updated 2026-05-20