The Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student in Ontario who is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in a physical sciences discipline, and has a documented learning disability.
The Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship offered by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO). This award honours the memory of Roy V. Cooper, a long-time volunteer and advocate within both his local LDA chapter and the provincial organization.
Amount: $1,000
Number Available: 1
Opening(s): May 4, 2026
Deadline: June 26, 2026 @ 4:00PM (EST)
Criteria
In order to be considered eligible for the above scholarship, students must be:
- a full-time high school student during the 2025–2026 academic year, and graduating from an Ontario high school in the same year;
- accepted into a recognized postsecondary institution for the 2026–2027 academic year;
- entering the first year of a bachelor’s program in engineering or a physical sciences discipline;
Please note that the described physical sciences stream does not include social sciences or technology-focused programs
How to Apply
Application forms can be requested through the student’s local LDA chapter, then subsequently submitted. Click the following link to find your local chapter.
If the student does not have an LDA chapter in the area, they can apply directly through the LDAO site. Click the following link to access the application.
Contact Information
For more information about this scholarship, please email resource@LDAO.ca or phone at: (416) 929-4311
Last Updated: 2026-05-27