The Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship is available to both former students of W. Ross Macdonald School and students who have never attended the school. This scholarship aims to support students with visual impairments in their post-secondary studies.
Amount: $2000
Number Available: Varies
Open: Monday, March 17, 2025
Deadline: Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025
The W. Ross Macdonald School is an English boarding and day school program for students who are blind, partially-sighted, or Deafblind. The mission of the W. Ross Macdonald School is to allow students with disabilities to meet others like themselves and build friendships that last a lifetime. To this end, the school is committed to creating a fair and equitable environment for disabled students.
Criteria
- Open to both former students of W. Ross Macdonald School, or students who have never attended
- Must have a documented visual impairment. Documentation required.
- Demonstrated academic achievement and career potential
How to Apply
To apply, access the online Google document form created by Ontario School for the Blind (now called W. Ross School). The application process consists of filling out the Judge Brain Stevenson Scholarship Application.
Notes:
A notes section may be necessary if the application has additional information
- Choose one (1) of the following four (4) questions and respond by submitting a five hundred (500) word essay.
- Completion of all questions, short answers, and the essay is required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please read the instructions carefully.
Your application should include:
- You will need to attach a copy of your Proof of Enrolment prior to submitting your response. Thanks for your assistance.
- You will need to attach a copy of your documented visual impairment before submitting your response.
- The application must include Name, Address, Name of post-secondary institution you have accepted a placement offer, name of program of study you are enrolled in, and number of years of the program of study.
- Include a list of the costs of attending this post-secondary institution in your first year of studies. You will need amounts for the following: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Meal Plan, Campus Housing, Additional Amounts ( provide specific details and amounts), and Estimated Total for one year of study.
- A description of your education goals and career plans
Contact Information
Please contact: Cindi.blackburn@ontario.ca
Last Updated: 2025-06-24