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Apply for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship Now!

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Applications for the 5th year of the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted.

Students living with mental health conditions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of Sarah Gaulin, who died at age 26 after a longtime battle with mental illness. Along with her passion for Paralympic sport, Sarah actively pursued a career in the healthcare field.

Notwithstanding her health issues, Sarah persevered and continued to attend and excel in her educational field of choice. Although she battled with mental illness, she never gave up on education and her dream of one day helping others.

The scholarship seeks to support and encourage the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing post-secondary education, which Sarah believed strongly in.

Students must be registered in a post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of their mental illness. The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding applicants who meet the criteria of the program. The awards will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution (in the students’ accounts) that the recipients are attending to defray the cost of tuition fees for post-secondary study.

Eligibility

•       Applicants must have an ongoing mental health condition for a minimum of two years

•       Applicants must be currently registered in and returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university. Full-time status is at least 40% of a full course load

•       Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

•       Applicants must not have a criminal record, pending charges or current Judicial Orders

Criteria

•       Demonstrated perseverance through mental health struggles

•       Strong commitment to pursuing their academic career

•       Potential to be an outstanding participant in the community

Value

•       $1,000 per scholarship.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed for completeness and adherence to the program guidelines. A selection committee will evaluate applications based on the criteria mentioned above. Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected to receive an award will be contacted.

Recipients will be contacted by July 1.

Apply Online Here

https://www.gaulinfoundation.org/en/apply/

About The Gaulin Foundation

The Gaulin Foundation is a registered Canadian charity. As a national charitable organization, the Foundation seeks to encourage and promote the advancement in education of people living with mental illness.

The foundation, initially established by the Gaulin family to recognize Sarah Gaulin’s long-time struggle, works to improve the lives of Canadian students with mental illness by recognising their resilience and perseverance.

Contact

The Gaulin Foundation
2334 De Mexico
Laval, QC, H7M 3C9
Telephone: 514-360-3500
E-mail: info@gaulinfoundation.org

http://www.gaulinfoundation.org/en/

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TD Bank Group Lime Connect Canada Scholarship Program

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Finance applications are now open! 

Do you want to work for a top financial services company and have an exciting career in finance? (Capital markets applications have now closed and business banking applications will open soon.)

The TD Bank Group Lime Connect Canada Scholarship Program provides recipients with a $2500 scholarship and a paid 2017 summer internship in one of these top divisions with TD, a company that places emphasis on opportunity, leadership and the value of a diverse workforce.

The scholarship is open to students graduating in December 2017 or Spring/Summer 2018. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, January 29th at midnight PST!

Visit The Lime Network to apply.

http://www.limeconnect.com/my_lime/

UBC and Access & Diversity Student wins NEADS AMI Scholarship!

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Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) Scholarships

Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) previously announced the winners of its 2016 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship program on November 3rd, 2016. The program, which launched in 2012, is open to Canadian students enrolled in a diploma or degree program at a Canadian post-secondary school. Two scholarships valued at $5,000 each are awarded annually to students with a disability, one in English and one in French.

NEADS manages the AMI Scholarships in a partnership with AMI.

The winners of the 2016 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship are Sean Heaslip of Vancouver, British Columbia and Valérie Poisson from Montreal, Quebec. Sean is in year one of a Doctoral program in Counseling Psychology at the University of British Columbia while Valérie is pursuing her Masters in Voice Performance at the University of Ottawa.

“Congratulations to the 2016 NEADS Awards winners and the recipients of the AMI Scholarship,” said Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Director of the Student Awards Program. “We received nearly 300 applications for the 2016 competition. Choosing the winners was an extremely difficult process.

The achievements and perseverance of all candidates were just incredible. The dedication and success of this year’s winners truly embodies the spirit of all NEADS Student Awards programs and the AMI Scholarship. We wish all winners the very best in their programs and careers and look forward to watching their future success. The Awards Programs wouldn’’t be possible without the generous support of our donors, and we are grateful to our corporate and private supporters.””

“I applaud the winners of the 2016 awards. I am very excited that our association can help support these very deserving students in their education careers,” said Emily Duffett, Chair of NEADS. “These scholarship programs are truly great initiatives that see many deserving applicants each year and these programs continue to grow. Thank you to our generous supporters for making it happen.”

 

About the NEADS Student Awards:

The NEADS National Student Awards Program is offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities, who often have greater barriers to participation in higher education, as well as extra costs because of their disabilities.

Students must currently be registered in and continuing at post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of registration as part of the application and on receipt of the award.

The award is offered to outstanding applicants who meet the criteria of the program. The awards are paid directly to the post-secondary institution (in the students’ accounts) that the recipients are attending to defray the cost of tuition fees for post-secondary study.

 

About the NEADS Holly Bartlett Memorial Award:

The Holly Bartlett Memorial Award was established by the NEADS board of directors after the passing of Holly in 2010. Holly Bartlett served on the NEADS Board of Directors as the association’s Nova Scotia Director for a number of years.

Holly’s accomplishments, in a life that was way too short, were phenomenal. The Holly Bartlett Memorial Award is a tribute to Holly. The scholarship assists students with disabilities realize success in post-secondary education. This is the sixth year for the Award in Holly’s memory.

 

About the Christine Nieder Memorial Award:

The Christine Nieder Memorial Award was established in 2015 to commemorate the life and contributions of Ms. Christine Nieder, NEADS Board member, who passed away in July 2014. The award will be offered to a graduate student with a disability in the amount of $1,000 in recognition of Christine’s passionate work to address barriers faced to participation in graduate programs of study.

 

About the AMI Scholarship Program:

Information and eligibility requirements for the

2017 AMI Scholarship program will be posted on the AMI websites later this month. Visit <http://www.ami.ca/scholarship>www.AMI.ca/scholarship

and <http://www.amitele.ca/bourses>www.AMItele.ca/bourses for complete details.

 

About Accessible Media (AMI) Inc.

Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit multimedia organization serving more than five million Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, mobility or print restricted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s mission is to make accessible media for all Canadians. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. For more information, please contact:

Janis Davidson Pressick, Communications Manager

800-567-6755 ext. 0971,

<mailto:janis.davidsonpressick@ami.ca>janis.davidsonpressick@ami.ca

Look for an announcement of intake of

applications for all NEADS Awards Programs and the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship early in 2017 on the NEADS website: <http://www.neads.ca/>www.neads.ca

Scholarship Opportunity – Lime Network

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The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is open to US and Canada undergraduates and graduates with disabilities who are interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets preferred. Recipients will receive $10,000 (US students) or $5,000 (Canadian students) and be considered for an internship. 

The deadline for applications is Sunday, November 27 at midnight PST. 

Learn more and apply at The Lime Network.

Scholarships for Students in Canada and the US

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Lime Connect hosts a variety of outstanding scholarship programs with our corporate partners – some of which include a paid internship to get you started on a great career.  All scholarships are awarded based on merit – not financial need, and students do not need to provide proof of disability.

For more information: http://www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/scholarships-for-students-in-the-us-and-canada

Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Disability Studies – Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Postdoctoral

Fellowship: Ryerson University – School of Disability Studies

Established in 1999, the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson University was the first in Canada to offer degree education rooted solely in a disability studies perspective. This part-time degree completion program targets learners with previous education and experience in disability-related fields. We offer a distinctive undergraduate program that illuminates the extent to which the lives of disabled people are shaped by patterns of injustice, exclusion, discrimination and the rule of social, cultural and aesthetic ‘norms’. Our program does not teach about disability; rather, it begins in/from disability to teach about social and material worlds.

With a gift from the Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation, the ELA Post-doctoral Fellowship was established to further the scholarly contributions of disabled women. It is intended for a disabled woman who has completed doctoral studies within the past five (5) years in any discipline that advances scholarship related to Disability Studies.

Based in the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson, the incumbent will be expected to:

– enhance and expand the interdisciplinary scholarship of the School;

– implement a relevant program of study;

–  seek opportunities for collaborative research and publication;

– deliver an annual public lecture on her research.

– engage with and contribute to the collegial life in and around the School.

This particular call is for a one-year placement. Applications are due August 26, 2016 for a Fall 2016 start date – specifics to be negotiated. End date is August 31, 2017. There is a possibility of renewal for a further year depending on circumstances in our program.

The fellowship awards a starting salary of $45,000 plus benefits.

How and When to Apply:

To apply, please send the following: A letter of application that describes the focus of your work to date including an articulation of how you are situated with respect to current developments in Disability Studies:

– Outline for a one year program of activity that will advance Disability Studies through interdisciplinary scholarship

– A current C.V.

Please send your application materials via email to:

Dr. Kathryn Church Director, School of Disability Studies, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K4, Ryerson University:

Located in the heart of Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in the country, Ryerson University is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practically oriented learning. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates, including international candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For further information on Ryerson University, please visit Ryerson School of Disability Studies: http://www.ryerson.ca/disabilitystudies/

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Frank Smith, National Coordinator

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Rm. 426 Unicentre, Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 tel. (613) 380-8065 ext. 201 www.neads.ca <http://www.canadahelps.org/dn/344>

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Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities

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The Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities is offering up to four scholarships, valued at $2,000 CAD for a bachelor degree program, tenable for one year.  Applications are by nomination only, and only one nominee from each of Universities Canada’s member institutions will be accepted. The candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and have a minimum academic average of 80%.  Candidates must be diagnosed with a permanent disability which is documented and is the primary disability for which they are applying.

Postmarked applications must be sent to Universities Canada on or before May 16, 2016.

For additional information, please visit Universities Canada’s web site, and click on the Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities link.

Applications must be received by May 5 by Access and Diversity to review and consider one nomination. Please drop off to Access and Diversity at 1203 Brock Hall or email access.diversity@ubc.ca

Seeking Your Financial Aid Stories!

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Do you have stories of challenges you have faced in getting financial aid to support your college or university studies, as a student with a disability?

If so, we want to hear from you! The National Educational Association of Disabled Students

(NEADS) is collecting student narratives on the difficulties of navigating Canada’s student financial aid system. We are especially interested in your experiences with government grants and loans programs. Your stories will inform our advocacy to improve financial aid in Canada for students with disabilities.

Please share your story with us by completing the following survey online, which is supported by the Canadian Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and hosted by the University of New Brunswick: http://goo.gl/hj4Ndq

We ask that surveys be completed by May 30, 2016.

Thank you for your help in improving the post-secondary experience of students with disabilities in Canada!

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Rm. 514 Unicentre, Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 tel. (613) 380-8065 ext. 201 www.neads.ca

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Racontez-nous vos expériences de l’aide financière aux étudiants!

Racontez-nous vos expériences de l’aide financière aux étudiants! Auriez-vous des histoires à nous raconter concernant les difficultés auxquelles vous avez été confrontés pour obtenir de l’aide financière afin de poursuivre vos études collégiales ou universitaires en tant qu’étudiant ayant une incapacité? Si c’est le cas, nous voulons les connaître!

L’Association nationale des étudiant(e)s handicapé(e)s au niveau postsecondaire (NEADS) recueille des récits sur les problèmes que rencontrent les étudiants en tentant de s’y retrouver dans le système canadien d’aide financière aux étudiants. Nous nous intéressons tout particulièrement à vos expériences des programmes gouvernementaux de prêts et bourses.

Vos témoignages éclaireront nos activités de représentation en vue d’améliorer l’aide financière au Canada pour les étudiants handicapés.

Nous vous demandons de bien vouloir partager vos histoires avec nous en remplissant le questionnaire en ligne suivant, qui bénéficie du soutien de l’Association canadienne des responsables de l’aide financière aux étudiants et qui est hébergé par l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick : http://goo.gl/Lb9oMg Respondez par le 30 Mai, 2016 s’il vous plait.

Merci de nous aider à améliorer l’expérience postsecondaire des étudiants handicapés au Canada!

L’Association nationale des étudiant(e)s handicapé(e)s au niveau postsecondaire (NEADS) Pièce 426, Unicentre, Université Carleton Ottawa (Ontario) K1S 5B6 Tél. : 613-380-8065, poste 201 www.neads.ca

« Nous encourageons l’accès à l’enseignement postsecondaire et au marché du travail pour les étudiants et les diplômés handicapés. »

Lime Connect – Upcoming deadline for scholarships!

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Google Lime Scholarship

The Google Lime Scholarship is an opportunity for students to $5,000 (for those studying in Canada), attend the annual Google Scholars Retreat, and be considered for an internship.

Who: An undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student currently enrolled at a university in the U.S. or Canada who is pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field

When: Deadline to apply is Sunday, December 6th at 11:59pm PST

How: To learn more and apply, log into The Lime Network

Learn more: Read a blog post by a 2015 Google Lime Scholar. Listen to a webinar on tips for applying from two 2015 Google Lime Scholars.

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is an opportunity for students to receive $5,000 (for those studying in Canada) and be considered for an internship.

Who: A current undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year university in the U.S. or Canada (MBA is included) who is pursuing a degree in business, engineering, math, physics, or a related discipline

When: Deadline to apply is Sunday, December 13th at 11:59pm PST

How: To learn more and apply, log into The Lime Network.

TD Lime Connect Canada Scholarship (Network members in Canada only)

The TD Bank Group Lime Connect Canada Scholarship Program provides recipients with a $2500 scholarship and a paid 2015 summer internship with TD, a company that places emphasis on opportunity, leadership and the value of a diverse workforce.

Who: For students in Canada who are interested in careers in finance, capital markets, global anti-money laundering (GAML) or information technology

When: Deadline to apply is Sunday, December 13th at 11:59pm PST

How: To learn more and apply, log into The Lime Network