Amount: $1,000USD
Number Available: 13
Deadline: Apirl 15th 2025
Criteria
Eligibility Requirements:
2025 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria:
- Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability*
- Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2025
- Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Intending to be enrolled full-time in that 4-year university or college in Fall 2025
* An individual with a disability is defined as someone who has or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Join, or log into The Lime Network. There, you’ll find the link to our online application system where you will provide:
- General Background Information ( e.g., contact information, and details about your intended college/university)
- Resume/CV
- Answer one essay question related to living successfully with a disability
- Note: The first round of the application does not require a letter of recommendation. You will only be prompted to submit reference information if you are selected as a Finalist.
The application process:
– 2025 Finalists will be selected from overall applications, and all applicants will be notified of their status in mid-April.
– 2025 Finalists (only) will then submit one letter of reference from a teacher, advisor, supervisor, youth leader, etc. in April.
– Selected Scholars will provide verification of university or college acceptance prior to receiving the award.
Contact Information
Lime Connect Canada
2 Bloor Street West, Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3E2
416.323.5770 phone
Click here to send a message.
Last Update:2025-03-05