Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship

The Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship is available to students in Ontario with Epilepsy. 

Amount: $1500

Number Available: 4

Deadline: August 22, 2025

If you have Epilepsy and you are pursuing a post-secondary education anywhere in Ontario, you are eligible for one of four $1,500 scholarships. You could become a member of our Scholarship community of past winners like Melanie Jeffrey, who has since gone on to become a member of the Board of Directors of Epilepsy Ontario and has become a passionate advocate for Epilepsy awareness.

Criteria

The Epilepsy Ontario Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students across Ontario who are living with epilepsy and who meet the following criteria:

  • be a person living with epilepsy.
  • be a Canadian citizen, Protected Person, or Permanent Resident of Canada (proof of status required).
  • be a resident of Ontario.
  • be enrolled in or accepted for full-time or part-time post-secondary studies in a College or University, or an accredited professional or apprenticeship training institution (part-time students must be completing at least one course each semester).
  • should not be related to any member of the Board of Directors or staff of Epilepsy Ontario.
  • Have not been a previous Scholarship Recipient.

How to Apply

To apply, complete and submit the application form. Additionally, they may request additional information/documentation.

In previous years, Epilepsy Ontario has requested the following information:

  1. A brief covering letter written in your own handwriting.
  2. Copy of most recent academic transcript (unofficial transcript is satisfactory).
  3. Evidence that you are under a Physician’s care for epilepsy (letter, note or signature on application from Physician or Pharmacist).
  4. Two letters of recommendation (not from a family member).
  5. Copy of university/college acceptance letter or acknowledgement of receipt of application.
  6. Resumé.
  7. Essay.

Info: The Award of this Scholarship is contingent on a successful acceptance to an Ontario College or University.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the application process, you can call them at 905-738-9431 or through their website at www.epilepsyontario.org.

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See Also:

See other Ontario scholarships // See other chronic physical disability scholarships

Last Updated: 2025-06-24