Tamara Gordon Foundation Scholarship

The Tamara Gordon Foundation Scholarship is available to students with physical disabilities studying at an Ontario university or college. 

Amount: Varies

Number Available: Varies

Deadline: August 1st, 2025

The Tamara Gordon Foundation was established in 2013 to assist students with permanent physical disabilities who wish to pursue the completion of an educational field of study. The award of a TGF Scholarship is competitive; therefore, academic standing and volunteering will be significant decision factors for the Selection Committee.

Awards are granted on an annual basis. A recipient in good standing may have their award renewed at the discretion of the Selection Committee through re-application.

Criteria

Applicants must:

  1. Be a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant with a physical disability.
  2. Be a Grade 12 student in the province of Ontario, or a student already enrolled in a post-secondary program and looking to advance to either year 2, 3, 4, or onwards.
  3. Be enrolled in a program at an Ontario University that is a member of Universities Canada or one of Ontario’s 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology for the 2024/2025 academic year.
  4. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
  5. Demonstrate a strong academic record.

How to Apply

You can access the application form directly or go through their website.

Applicants must submit:

  1. Confirmation/documentation of enrollment in one of the foregoing academic institutions for the 2021/2022 academic year. This is only for first-time applicants.
  2. A copy of the letter of acceptance from the College/University that the applicant will be attending for the 2021/2022 academic year (1st year students only).
  3. An official (original) transcript from the applicant’s most recently completed post-secondary academic year or a copy of the applicant’s final grade 12 report card (for applicants entering their first year of post-secondary education).
  4. Past recipients are strongly encouraged to be volunteers and ambassadors for the foundation, if they are physically or verbally able to do so.
  5. Two strong letters of recommendation (one academic reference and one character reference). This is only for first-time applicants.
  6. An original one-page, single-spaced essay describing the permanent physical disability, the applicant’s academic and career goals, the applicant’s future career aspirations, and the reasons why the applicant feels he or she should be selected. This is only for first-time applicants.
  7. A physician’s letter setting out details of the applicant’s disability (not required for applicants seeking to renew a TGF Scholarship Award).
  8. A brief biographical paragraph about the applicant and his/her disability (not more than 100 words) to be used in the reception program if they are selected for a Scholarship award. Submit this by e-mail to: tamaragfoundation@gmail.com.
  9. Summary of costs for transportation, tuition, textbooks, and other materials for the academic year.
  10. A list of extracurricular activities, specifying start and end dates for each activity (e.g, school involvement, community volunteer work, arts, sports, and TGF activities).
  11. A passport-size photograph (to be used for TGF publications if the applicant is selected for a Scholarship award). Please submit this by e-mail also to: tamaragfoundation@gmail.com.
  12. Proof of status in Canada (Citizen or Landed Immigrant). This is only for first-time applicants.
  13. How did you hear about the scholarship? If you heard about the TGF from a past recipient, please provide that person’s name.
Things To Note:

Scholarships will be provided directly to the recipients’ College/University. Award recipients are expected to avail themselves to attend and volunteer at the Tamara Gordon Foundation’s public relations and Fundraising events.

Due to the uncertainty of the current restrictions imposed by all levels of government regarding the COVID-19 virus, an Awards Ceremony date will not be named at this time. The board will reconvene later and review the situation, then all applicants will be updated on any changes.

When completing your application, please type or print clearly. Illegible or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Tamara Gordon Foundation wishes all applicants the best with regards to their current and future pursuits. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please submit completed applications to:

Tamara Gordon Foundation Selection Committee

PO Box 3020 Markham & 14th Ave

Markham, Ontario

L3S 4T1

Contact Information

:PO Box 3020 Markham & 14th Ave, Markham, ON, L3S 4T1, Canada

(905) 209-0606

Or send them a message directly using this form.

Source

See Also:

See other Ontario Scholarships // See other chronic medical / health problem scholarships // See other mobility impairment scholarships

Last Updated: 2025-06-24