Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship

The Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship is available to Canadian students with permanent physical disabilities that require the use of mobility aids.

Amount: $5000 per year, over 4 years ($20,000 total)

Number Available: Varies

Deadline: June 30

Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship offers post-secondary academic scholarships to students living with physical disabilities. Created in loving memory of Phyllis Davidson, these scholarships help ease the financial responsibility of post-secondary schooling.

Criteria

To qualify, you must:

  • be a student or candidate for admission into a Community College or University in Alberta, with the intent to pursue an academic or professional program leading to a degree or diploma.
  • be attending on a full-time basis with a minimum of three courses per semester.
  • be a student with a permanent physical disability requiring the use of a mobility aid, i.e., wheelchair, power scooter, or power chair,
  • be able to attend an annual recognition event.

Selection may be based on academic achievement or financial need.

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Form

Must include the following:

  1. A complete application form
  2. One (1) nominating letter of reference describing the reasons the applicant would be a worthy recipient of the scholarship. This application should highlight contributions to the community, academic achievements, and other accomplishments
  3. One (1) letter of reference from a teacher at the applicant’s school or from an individual who is familiar with the applicant’s community service
  4. A one (1) page typed essay of goals and the role education will play in achieving those goals, along with why funding is required to meet those goals
  5. An up-to-date, certified academic transcript

Submit to:

Scholarships@easterseals.ab.ca by June 30 at midnight.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Easter Seals at (403) 235-5662.

Phyllis Davidson Easter Seal Scholarship Review Committee

Easter Seals Alberta
103, 811 Manning Road NE
Calgary, AB   T2E 7L4

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See Also:

See other national scholarships // See other scholarships for mobility impairments 

Last Updated: 2025-07-02