The OFCP Annual Awards Program celebrates excellence, advocacy, and dedication by individuals, families, professionals, and community members who have positively impacted the lives of people with cerebral palsy in Ontario. There are multiple and scholarships and awards click the link here to view the OFCP website to view the scholarships in more detail. OFCP also has many resources on their website OFCP – Ontario Federation For Cerebral Palsy – Charitable Organization
OFCP Life Enriching Activity Fund
Member’s total eligible amount is 25% of the total cost of equipment per multiple applications up to $2000 every two years. For more information and to apply click the application.
Who Qualifies: OFCP Members (click here to learn more)
Amount: $300
Number Available: multiple
Deadline: February 19, 2024
OFCP Assistive Devices Funding
Member’s total eligible amount is 25% of the total cost of equipment per multiple applications up to $2000 every two years.For more information and to apply click the application.
Who Qualifies: OFCP Members (click here to learn more)
Amount: $500
Number Available: 1
Deadline: February 19. 2024
Mona Winberg Achievement Award
This award is in memory of Mona Winberg, who is remembered by many for her dedication to the work of the Federation. In her welcome to the 1969 OFCP Conference in Toronto, Third Vice-President Mona Winberg pointed out that in essence, everyone had an impossible dream, and to achieve this dream we all need support, encouragement and independence. She quoted the late Robert Kennedy: “I dream of things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’ This award is a recognition plaque. For more information and to apply click the application.
Amount: Varies
Number Available: 1
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Eric Waldron Scholarship Award
This scholarship is provided to a student with a disability who is enrolled in an Ontario College or University and who has completed his or her first year of instruction at University or College. Enrolment in programs that will lead to working with individuals with disabilities will be an asset.
This award is a nomination that is open to student’s who can demonstrate volunteer and employment endeavors and/or family involvement with an individual(s) with a disability. Personality, attitude and leadership attributes of the applicant will also be considered through personal/professional letters of reference. Academic and community references are acceptable. Please note that course transcripts including marks are required.For more information and to apply click the application.
Amount: $300
Number Available: unspecified
Deadline: February 19, 2024
John Stone Sports Achievement Award
Each year the Federation would like to recognize an individual with cerebral palsy for his/her outstanding sports achievement in the province of Ontario. This award is an nomination It is in recognition of his/her personal sports achievement of such caliber as to be a significant role model to all – sportsmanship, fairness, team spirit, inclusivity of team members. Nominations must be accompanied by a letter of support. For more information and to apply click the application.
Amount: $500
Number Available: 1
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Jean Blacher Distinction Award
Each year the Federation would like to recognize a personal support worker for his/her outstanding dedication to persons with cerebral palsy in the province of Ontario.
Nomination: The OFCP Jean Blancher Personal Support Worker of Distinction Award, in the amount of $500.00, is presented to an individual that has demonstrated significant support and dedication towards striving to address the needs of people with cerebral palsy in the province of Ontario. Nominations must be accompanied by a letter of support. This award recipient is not a member of OFCP. It is awarded to a PSW who supports a member. A member must nominate. For more information and to apply click the application.
Amount: 500
Number Available: unspecified
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Professional Recognition Award
The OFCP wishes to recognize the contribution of a professional who is providing exemplary service to persons with cerebral palsy. Individuals and families of persons with cerebral palsy are invited to nominate a professional in Ontario whom they believe should be honoured. The selected professional applicant will receive a plaque honouring his or her service. The award recipient is not a member. This award can be given to any profession working to help and support the fostering of independence for people with cerebral palsy. The member or family of a member can nominate. For more information and to apply click the application.
Value: Recognition Award
Number Available: 1
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Nicholas Milojevic Scholarship Award
This scholarship is provided to a student with cerebral palsy who is enrolled in an Ontario College or University and has successfully completed their first year and is entering into their second year of studies. The applicant must be a current Member of the OFCP. This recipient, in keeping with Nicholas’s character, would be an individual who brings joy to others and has a happy and positive disposition. The successful applicant will reflect all of the positive attributes reflected in Nicholas’s character which include perseverance, positivity and strength.
This Award will be presented to a student with cerebral palsy who has persevered in their studies and has successfully embraced all aspects of the post secondary school education experience. For more information and to apply click the application.
Amount: 500
Number Available: 1
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Therapy Scholarship Award
The Therapy Scholarship is provided to a student who has completed his or her first year of instruction at an approved institution of higher learning offering either of the following courses:
- Speech and Language
- Physiotherapy Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
The Therapy Scholarship is for student’s who can demonstrate volunteer/employment endeavors and/or family involvement with person(s) having physical disabilities. For more information and to apply click the application.
Amount: 500
Number Available: 1
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Criteria
This scholarship is provided to a student with cerebral palsy who is a current Lifetime Member of OFCP and who is enrolled in an Ontario College or University and who has completed his or her first year of instruction at University or College. Enrolment in programs that will lead to working with individuals with disabilities will be an asset.
The applicant must be a current Member of the OFCP. For more information and to apply click the application.
How to Apply
The Awards Committee is interested in the student’s volunteer and employment endeavors and/or family involvement with an individual(s) with cerebral palsy. Personality, attitude and leadership attributes of the applicant will also be considered through personal/professional letters of reference. Academic and community references are acceptable. Please note that course transcripts including marks are required. The selection will be made by the Awards Committee.
Forms and supporting documentation must be received at the OFCP office by February 21, 2024.
Send completed applications (available on the website) and all accompanying documentation by postal mail to:
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
Attn: Awards Committee
1630 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 104
Toronto, Ontario M6L 1C5
Contact Information
Please note that this Award is not automatically presented every year. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Cathy Persons at 416-244-9686 or toll free 1-877-244-9686, Ext 224 or e-mail cathy@ofcp.ca.
See Also:
See other Ontario scholarships // See other scholarships for chronic physical disabilities