Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship

The Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship is available to students with a disability who have at least one full semester left in their post-secondary education.

Amount:  $3000

Number Available: 1

Deadline: March 31st 2024

For more than 17 years, Kevin Collins served as the Executive Director of Friends of We Care, an organization composed of Foodservice and Hospitality industry members whose mission is to send kids with disabilities to accessible summer camps across Canada. During his tenure, Kevin led the group in raising over $20.5 million and established a national presence for Friends of We Care.

In February 2017, Kevin accepted the position of President and CEO at Easter Seals Ontario, an organization that assists children with physical disabilities and their families. The move provided Kevin the opportunity to come full circle. He was born with cerebral palsy, attended Easter Seals camps for eight summers and was the first Easter Seals ambassador “Timmy” in 1976.

Kevin’s determination to not let anything stand in his way exemplifies what it means to focus on one’s ABILITY, not disability. Friends of We Care is proud to present this award to future leader to help them realize their career ambitions.

Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Have a disability
  • Have at least one full semester left in their post-secondary education

How to Apply

Use the 2024 Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship Application Form. The application form can also be found through the We Care scholarships webpage.

Applicants must submit the following:

  • A completed application form
  • A 1-2 page letter and/or a 1-2 minute video link describing why they should be considered for the Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship
  • Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary or trade program

Send your application and accompanying documents to info@wecare-canada.org with the subject line “SCHOLARSHIP”

The scholarship will be presented at the annual We Care Gala.

Contact Information

Email: info@wecare-canada.org

Website: https://wecare-canada.org/

See Also

Source: the We Care scholarships webpage

See other national scholarships // See other scholarships open to all disabilities

Last updated: 2024-01-25