Amount: $2000 Number Available: Varies Open: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2022 This scholarship is available for Canadian students who are legally blind and who are pursuing post-secondary studies. Candidates should demonstrate strong career aspirations. Eligible candidates
Blind / Visually Impaired
Rixon Rafter Scholarship
Amount: $2000 Number Available: Varies Open: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2022 This scholarship is named in honour of Rixon Rafter, a former graduate from the Ontario School for the Blind (now called W. Ross School for
Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
The Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary is awarded annually to one or more blind or visually impaired students at Carleton University. Amount: varies Number Available: varies Applications Open: June 1st annually Deadline: October 31st annually Endowed in 2006 by
Seneca College Scholarships and Bursaries
Seneca College has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to students with disabilities. Each of those are listed here along with their individual criteria. Amount: $350-$1000 Number: 5 Deadline: TBD But the renewable scholarships for the 2024 academic year is
35 Lions Club of Regina Scholarship
The 35 Lions Club of Regina Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Regina. Amount: $1100 Number Available: 1 Deadline: March 17, 2024
Lions District 5CN Bursary
The Lions District 5CN Bursary is open to students studying at the University of Saskatchewan who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: $600 or Varies depending on availability. Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, annually
William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
The AER William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship is available every two years to two students who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: $2000
Barney Danson Scholarship
The Barney Danson Scholarship is a national scholarship available to blind or partially sighted students entering post-secondary education. Amount: $5000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: July 4, 2023
CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships & Bursaries
CNIB post-secondary scholarships help support people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in their educational journeys. From youth entering apprenticeships or skilled trades to adults enrolling in continuing education or certificate programs – and everyone in between –
CNIB’s General Scholarships
CNIB’s General Scholarships are national scholarships offered to students who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: $3000 Number Available: multiple Deadline: June 30th , 2021