Rixon Rafter Scholarship

This scholarship is named in honour of Rixon Rafter, a graduate from the Ontario School for the Blind (now called W. Ross School).

Amount: $2000

Number Available: Varies

Open: Monday, March 17, 2025

Deadline: Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025 

Criteria

• Current students at W. Ross Macdonald School
• Entering the first year of post-secondary education
• Demonstrated financial need, academic success, and strong career aspirations

How to Apply

In order to apply access to the online Google document form created by Ontario School for the Blind (now called W. Ross School. The application process consists of filling out the Rixon Rafter Scholarship application 

Notes:

A notes section may be necessary if the application has additional information; use bullet points

• Choose one (1) of the following four (4) questions and respond by submitting a five hundred (500) word essay.
• Completion of all questions, short answers, and the essay is required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please read the instructions carefully.

Your application should include:

• You will need to attach a copy of your Proof of Enrolment prior to submitting your response. Thanks for your assistance.
• The application must include Name, Address, Name of post-secondary institution you have accepted a placement offer, name of program of study you are enrolled in, and the number of years of the program of study.
• Include a list of the costs of attending this post-secondary institution in your first year of studies. You will need amounts for the following: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Meal Plan, Campus Housing, Additional Amounts ( provide specific details and amounts), and Estimated Total for one year of study.
• A description of your education goals and career plans

Contact Information

Please contact: Cindi.blackburn@ontario.ca

Last Updated: 2025-06-24