The award was created in the memory of Dr. John Davis Burton, who was a champion and advocate for persons with disabilities. He made significant contributions toward awareness, equity, and integration of persons with disabilities throughout his career as an educator and coordinator of educational support services both at Carleton University and Algonquin College. This award is given annually to a deserving student who is enrolled at Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité Collègiale or the University of Ottawa. Preference will be given to students with a learning disability, then to students with other disabilities and finally to all other students.
About Carleton University
Carleton University is an English-language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a private, non-denominational evening college to serve returning World War II veterans.[4] Carleton was chartered as a university by the provincial government in 1952 through The Carleton University Act, which was then amended in 1957, giving the institution its current name.[4] The university is named after the now-dissolved Carleton County, which ... continue reading
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Carleton University Dr. John Davis Burton Award
Aim and Benefits of Carleton University Dr. John Davis Burton Award
The financial package will be mage known to the recipient.
Requirements for Carleton University Dr. John Davis Burton Award Qualification
- Must have demonstrated a significant contribution towards awareness, equality and integration of persons with disabilities in their home institutions as well as the larger community.
- Should demonstrate some of the traits which Dr. Burton was most noted for: perseverance, dedication and a strong sense of community spirit.
- Must be enrolled as a special, part-time, or full-time student in one of the four participating institutions.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Preference will be given to students returning to one of the institutions.
- Preference will be given to students with a learning disability, then to students with any other disability and finally to all other students.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Carleton University on carleton.ca to apply
- Complete the application form in PDF or Word format;
- Provide a brief personal statement, in your choice of format (e.g. print, audio, video), describing how you meet the criteria of the award;
- Enclose at least one letter of recommendation;
- Return application form and supporting documents to Carleton Awards and Financial Aid, [email protected].
