The Joan Meister ORW Memorial Fund for Students with Disabilities Bursary is available to Douglas College students with disabilities enrolled in a program that supports their employment goals.
Amount: Unknown
Deadline(s):
- Fall: August 15th – September 15th
- Winter: December 15th – January 17th
- Summer: April 15th – May 15th
The Joan Meister ORW Memorial Fund for Students with Disabilities Bursary was established in 2004 to recognize and reward students with disabilities enrolled at Douglas College. This would include not only students enrolled in a Vocational Education and Skills Training (VEST) program, but also, students with disabilities enrolled in any program that would support them in achieving their employment goals. In recognition of Joan Meister’s contributions’ to the women’s movement and women with disabilities, preference will be given to female students.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you:
- Are a student with a disability at Douglas College
- Enrolled in a Vocational Education and Skills Training (VEST) program or a program that supports your employment goals
- Are a credit student
- Are in good academic standing and have a minimum CGPA of 1.50
- Demonstrate financial need
- Are a full-time or part-time student in the term for which the bursary will be received, as stated in the individual bursary qualifications
- Participation in college and community activities may also be considered
- Preference given to female students
How to Apply
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See Also
For more information on this bursary and other Douglas College funding opportunities, visit Douglas College’s Financial Aid webpage.
Source: Douglas College’s Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships webpage
See other Douglas College scholarships, awards, and bursaries listed on our website:
- 1992 BC Games for the Physically Disabled Award
- Al Atkinson & Ted James Bursary
- Business Advisory Council Award of Distinction
- Canadian Federation of University Women Award of Distinction
- Carly Reid Memorial Award
- Compass Group Canada Award
- Sally Allan Memorial Award
- Starlight Casino Bursary
See other British Columbia scholarships // See other scholarships open to all disabilities
Last Updated: 2023-12-01