Published: 24 Jul 2024 191 views
The Donald E. Curren Scholarship was created by the many friends and admirers of Donald E. Curren, the founder and first Executive Director of the Atlantic Division of the Canadian Paraplegic Association and Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia) herein known as CPA (NS). He served as Executive Director from 1952 to 1984.
The maximum value of the scholarship will depend on number of applications received.
Payment of Awards
Funds will be awarded through the appropriate Education Department to selected applicants. However, payment will not be made until the applicant has provided a letter of confirmation from the Registrar of the particular institution. Transcripts or pre-registration notifications are not acceptable as confirmation of attending the relevant year of education. Successful applicants will receive their contributions in two installments, the first half upon receipt of the letter of registration from the institution, and the second half after January 1st after the receipt of a transcript of the first term grades indicating continuing attendance
Applications are accepted from persons living with a mobility disability, with preference given to persons living with spinal cord injury (quadriplegia or paraplegia). They must be attending a post secondary school (university, college, technical school) in the Atlantic Provinces. The scholarships will be awarded on merit, academic standing, and on such other criteria as the Selection Committee may determine. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and residents of the Atlantic Provinces.
Application forms may be obtained by visiting www.thespine.ca or by contacting CPA (NS) at 902-423-1277 or 1-800 889-1889. Email requests may be sent to [email protected] Completed applications must be received by September 30th annually. Applicants can reapply.
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