Ontario funding – Post-Secondary Education

• Web: http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/bswd.htm (Application on website)
• Phone:   1-807-343-7260  (Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities)
• Scholarship to assist students with physical disabilities to study fulltime at a recognized Ontario postsecondary institution.
• Award to encourage a special talent or lifelong interest.
• Two scholarships in the amount of $2500 granted each year.
• Selection based on demonstration of outstanding achievement, motivation and initiative.

How to apply:

• Application is on the website above.

• Web:   http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/bswd.htm
• Phone:   1-807-343-7260  (Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities)
• Provides financial assistance to full and part time students to help with the additional costs of attending a postsecondary education institution, incurred because of a disability

Eligibility criteria:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident and an Ontario resident.
• Have applied and is eligible for a Canada – Ontario Integrated Student Loan as a full time student.
• Have applied and is eligible for a Part-Time Canada Student Loan as a part - time student.
• Have a permanent disability.
• Have additional education related expenses resulting from your disability and are not covered by another agency.

How to apply:

• Application form is available on the above website.

• Web:http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/bswd.htm
• Phone:   1-807-343-7260  (Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities)
• Provides a non repayable financial assistance to students to help meet costs of equipment and supplies related to their participation in postsecondary education which is incurred because of a disability.
• Students may receive up to $8000 per loan year.
• Applications must be received by December 31 of the student’s current academic year.

How to apply:

Application is available:

• On the above website.
• From the office of students with disabilities at the school you plan to attend.
• From the Student Support Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities.

• Web:   http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/bswd.htm
• Applicants may receive up to $2000 per loan year to meet education (tuition, books supplies) and costs.
• Applications must be received by December 31 of the student’s current academic year.

Eligibility:

• High need, full-time students with permanent disabilities.

How to apply:

• Online applications are available on the above website.
• Applications are available from the financial aid office of the postsecondary institution you plan to attend.

• Web:   http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/bswd.htm
• Applications must be received by December 31 of the student’s current academic year.
• More information is available on the website.

Eligibility:

• Postsecondary students with a permanent disability taking part-time studies (20 – 30 % of a full course load).

How to apply:

• Applications forms are available from the financial aid offices at Ontario universities and Colleges of applied arts and technology of the Student Support Branch, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

• Web:  www.ccrw.org

Eligibility:

To be considered, scholarship applicants must

• Be a person with a long-term and reoccurring disability,which restricts the ability of a person to perform the activities necessary to participate in educational activities. This limitation is expected to remain with the person for life.
• Be a high school student entering the first year of studies in a Canadian post-secondary institution, recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada at the undergraduate level.
• Be a full-time student (vs part-time).
• Not be involved in the selection process or be a close family member of any scholarship selection committee member.
• Not have received one of these CCRW Scholarships in the past. Scholarships are not renewable, one time payment only.

How to apply:

• Application forms are available through The Canadian Council on Rehabuilitation and Work ( CCRW ) website:
  www.ccrw.org or through info@ccrw.org
  
  Applications can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or delivered to:
  
  The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
  One Yonge Street, Suite 1202
  Toronto, ON M5E 1E5
  Phone: 416 260 3060
  Toll Free: 1 800 664 0925
  TTY: 416 260 9223
  Fax: 416 260 3093
  E mail: info@ccrw.org

• Web:   www.bvmschool.on.ca/izzard.htm
• Award of $1000 to student with a physical disability, who will attend college, university or other postsecondary school institution.
• Award is administered through the Bloorview School Authority.

How to apply:

• Complete an application form.
• Include a letter if introduction with information about disability, future education plans and goals.
• Include a letter of support (from a teacher, counselor, employer, physician).

• Web:   www.justinevesfoundation.com
• Phone:   416-586-0085
• Email:   info@justinevesfoundation.com
• Provides scholarships to assist secondary students with their education.
• Students may apply for up to two years assistance for their course of study.

• Web:  www.masonicfoundation.on.ca/
• Phone:   905-527-9105
• Individual scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need.
• Grants to youth programs are available.

• Web:  www.osc-koc.com/Forms/Bursary_English.pdf
• Phone:   1-800-759-0959
• Individual scholarships and local fundraising for organizations are available.

Eligibility:

• Must be a member of the Knights of Columbus or the wife, son, or daughter of a member.
• Applicants selected based on marks, proven financial need, and service to the church and community.

How to apply:

• Online application available on the website listed above.                                               

• Web: 
  www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/members/scholarships/index.html
  www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/about/contact/scholarships.html
  (To request an application)
• Phone:   416-922-2114
• Individual scholarships may be available
• Applicant must be a child of a Knight entering his or her first year of university study leading to a baccalaureate degree at a university in Canada.

How to apply:

• Request an application at the website above.

• Web:
  www.oifoundation.org/oifc
  www.optimist.org/e/member/scholarships2.cfm
  (Scholarships for students who are deaf or hard of hearing)
• Phone:   1-800-363-7151
• Scholarships available for post-secondary education
• Merit based award; applicants must submit a speech or essay with their application

• Web: www.foresters.biz
  www.aucc.ca (Competitive Scholarship application)
• Phone:   416-429-3000
• 1-800-828-1540  (Terminal or Critical Illness Loans)
• Individual scholarship and loans are available.
• Local fundraising for organizations is available.
• Competitive Scholarship Program: Foresters members, their spouses and dependent children can receive scholarships that recognize volunteering, community service, and good grades.
• Scholarships are available for many kinds of post-secondary education such as vocational and trade schools, community colleges and universities.
• Terminal or Critical Illness Loans: Provided for any individual in the benefit member’s family who becomes terminally or critically ill.

How to apply:

• Competitive Scholarship Program: Apply online at the above website.
• Terminal or Critical Illness Loans: Speak to an insurance representative at the above number.

• Web: www.torontokiwanis.ca
• Phone:   416-285-7903
• The Kiwanis Club provides both individual scholarships and local fundraising for organizations.
• Tuition scholarships in amounts of up to $3,000 to Toronto-based students who will be attending full-time educational programs at Canadian accredited post-secondary educational institutions (college, university, apprenticeship) in the year of the award and who demonstrate financial need.

• Web:
  www.kincanada.ca/ www.bursary.ca/
  (For online application)
• Individual scholarships and local fundraising for organizations are available.
• Kin Canada Bursaries annually awards $1,000 bursaries to successful Canadian applicants who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized school of learning. 

Eligibility:

• Applicants to the Kin Canada Bursaries must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Applicants must be full-time students in the process of graduating from high school, or currently studying, or registered at a post-secondary institution.

How to apply:

• Online application available at the above bursary website.