Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship

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 

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

In order to apply access on the online google document form created by Ontario School for the Blind (now called W. Ross School. The application process consists of of filling out the the Judge Brain Stevenson Scholarship Application.

Notes:

A notes section my be necessary if the application as additional information use bullet points

  • 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 essay are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please read 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 documented visual impairment prior to submitting your response.
  • The application must include Name, Address, Name of post-secondary information you have accepted a placement offer, name of program of study you are enrolled in and number of year of the program of study.
  • Include list of cost 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 on year of study.
  • A description of your education goals and career plans

Contact Information

Please contact: Cindi.blackburn@ontario.ca

Cindi Blackburn
Secondary Administrative Assistant Ministry of Education W. Ross Macdonald School
350 Brant Ave., Brantford, ON N3T 3J9
Telephone: 519-759-0730 ex: 249
Email: Cindi.blackburn@ontario.ca

  Last Updated: 2025-03-18