In 2007, the Board of Directors of the Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD) established the Silver Spring Farm Scholarship Award. This Award was established in recognition of the effort and contributions of numerous community volunteers for having
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David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility
The David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility is available to Ontario residents nominated for the award. The person nominated will receive a $5,000 cash award and a certificate. Amount: $5,000 Number Available: 4 Deadline: March 31st, yearly Nominate
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EKO Scholarship
The EKO Scholarship program provides an award of $3,000 to a student with a speech and/or language disorder who has received services from EKO. Amount: $3,000 Number Available: 1 Applications Open: December 1, 2024 Deadline: April 30, 2025 Since 2011,
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
Carol Shantz Bursary Award
Available to current clients or alumni of KidsAbility enrolled in post-secondary school. Amount: Minimum of $1000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: Complete the application and send all supporting documentation by April 25, 2025. Established to honour Carol Shantz, a former KidsAbility School Educator
Susan Parker Scott Scholarship
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities to an outstanding undergraduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton University. Amount: Up to 4000$ Number Available: 2 Applications Open: May
John Teuscher Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, to a student with a Learning Disability proceeding from one year to another who has been involved in student life and is a Canadian citizen. Preference
IODE Lord Dundonald Giselle Lazure Memorial Award
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities to an outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton University who is in demonstrated financial need. Eligible students will have a
Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary
Awarded annually to one or more blind or visually impaired students. Amount: 2,100$ Number Available: +1 Applications Open: TBA Deadline: October 31st awarded annually Criteria Eligible applicants must: be registered with the Paul Menton Centre; complete the Carleton University bursary
Dr. John Davis Burton Award
The John Davis Burton Award is an award to honour a student in good standing who has made a significant contribution toward awareness, equality, and integration of persons with disabilities within the educational community. This award is given annually to