Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Is Offering 2011-2012 Aird Scholarship Canada
About Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities:
In 1985 the Government of Ontario created the Aird Scholarship in honour of the Honourable John Black Aird on his retirement as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
Details:
The scholarship is intended to help students with physical disabilities to study full time at a recognized Ontario postsecondary institution. It is hoped that the award will encourage a special talent or lifelong interest.
The scholarship is granted each year to two applicants who demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, motivation, and initiative. Each successful applicant receives $2,500.
Eligibility:
To be eligible you must:
- have a physical disability that is a major, longterm impairment that severely restricts your activities;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protectedperson;
- be an Ontario resident. You are considered an Ontario resident if you have lived in Ontario for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding your registration in a postsecondary program in September
2011. This period may include time spent at an educational institution outside Ontario;
- plan to register in September 2011 in the fi rst year of either an undergraduate degree program at a recognized
Ontario university or a two- or three-year certifi cate program at a college of applied arts and technology or private postsecondary institution in Ontario;
- not have previously received an Aird Scholarship
Selection:
A selection committee consisting of at least three people from the academic community and social services sector will meet in June 2011 to choose the successful applicants. Each applicant’s motivation and academic potential will be assessed. You will be informed in July 2011 about the success of your application.
Application Form Link: http://osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/documents/forms/tcont003575.pdf
How To Apply:
You must submit the following documentation with your completed application form:
?? a photocopy of proof of citizenship. Acceptable proof is a Canadian birth certifi cate, a certifi cate of Canadian citizenship, a Canadian Immigration Record or a Protected Person Status Document;
?? a photocopy of your Social Insurance Number card;
?? a copy of your secondary and, if applicable, postsecondary transcripts;
?? any interim marks that are available before the deadline date. To be considered valid, interim marks must be submitted on school letterhead and authorized by a school offi cial;
?? a typed, one-page letter from you in which you have outlined your qualifi cations for the award, including scholastic achievement, motivation, and initiative. In addition, you must ensure that the following references are submitted by the deadline date:
?? Report 1 (see form attached) – an academic reference from your secondary school principal or postsecondary institution professor;
?? Report 2 (see form attached) – a personal reference from an individual who is familiar with your extracurricular activities and outstanding characteristics;
?? Report 3 (see form attached) – a medical assessment from a qualifi ed medical doctor in which your ability to undertake the proposed study program is indicated.
Last Date To Apply: 29.4.2011
Contact:
Ontario
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Source: http://osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/documents/forms/tcont003575.pdf
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