Nova Scotia

  • Amy Farnell Education Award
    In honour of Amy Farnell, long-time supporter and cherished friend, Autism Nova Scotia and the Craig Foundation are pleased to present the Amy Farnell Education Award(s) to eligible Nova Scotian students who identify as being on the autism spectrum, and who have been accepted into a full-time post-secondary program. Each year, the Craig Foundation will contribute $25,000 to the award ...
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  • Dalhousie Student Accessibility Fund Bursary
    Bursaries which are open to all Dalhousie students with disabilities. We recognize that there are additional financial burdens associated with having a disability, and these bursaries are provided to help defray these costs. Amount: 1000$ Deadline: Currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 academic year until we have funds have been exhausted . Applications will be processed on ...
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  • Donald E Curren Scholarship
    The Donald E. Curren scholarship is a scholarship available to students with a mobility disability living in Atlantic Canada.  Amount:The maximum value of the scholarship will depend on number of applications received and each is up to $1500 Number Available: Up to 8 Deadline: July 31st (Annually) The Donald E. Curren Scholarship was created by the many friends and ...
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  • Kidney Foundation of Canada – Atlantic Canada Branch Bursary
    The Kidney Foundation of Canada – Atlantic Canada Branch Bursary is available to students living in Atlantic Canada who are a kidney patient, the spouse of a kidney patient, or the dependent of a kidney patient.  Amount: $500 Number Available: 4 Deadline: June 14th, 2020 The general purpose of the program is to assist kidney patients and their family members ...
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  • PAANS Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
    The PAANS Scholarships for Students with Disabilities are available to students with disabilities who are permanent residents of Nova Scotia.  Amount: $1000-$2000 (see below) Number Available: 12 (see below) Deadline: March 28th, 2025 at 4:30PM Two scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00, four in the amount of $2,000.00, six in the amount of $1000.00 are anticipated to be available for ...
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  • Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Bursary
    The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada (SBHAC) Bursary is available to students who are registered members of SBHAC.  Amount: Varies Up to $1000 Number Available: Varies Deadline: May 19, 2021 Program Objectives To encourage and support students with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to achieve independence in future education. To assist students in pursuing higher education at university or other post-secondary studies. Criteria Open ...
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  • Walker Wood Award(s)
    Awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre, to outstanding students with a demonstrated permanent disability enrolled in any program of study at Carleton University. Preference will be given to student in financial need from Atlantic provinces. Established in 2019 by the Walker Wood Foundation. Amount:  up to 4000$ One-time funding only. ...
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