CNIB Foundation 2024 Tammy MacDonald-Doran Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2024 by the family of Tammy MacDonald-Doran. Tammy was a dedicated and well respected Blind and Low Vision teacher and a strong advocate for the rights of her students. During her 25-year career she worked at the Toronto District, Thames Valley and Halton District School Boards and was a regular presenter at Provincial and National Blind and Low Vision conferences.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 3, 2024
• Value$2,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCNIB Foundation
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A $2500 scholarship will be awarded annually to two students who are entering a post-secondary education institution or beginning a skills trade apprenticeship. Preference will be given to applicants who have financial need, are involved in voluntary activities beneficial to the community, and are pursuing a field in health care or education.

Requirements

To be considered eligible for a CNIB post-secondary scholarship, you must be:

• Blind, Deafblind, or have low vision (i.e. best corrected visual acuity of 20/70" and/or you have a visual field of 20 degrees or narrower).
• Pursuing a post-secondary diploma, degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or equivalent.
• A Canadian citizen, or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application.
• Highly motivated, independent and able to demonstrate a reasonable level of personal achievement.

Application Deadline

July 3, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to CNIB Foundation on cnib.tfaforms.net to apply

Applicants will be asked to complete and submit an application form, along with:

• Proof of secondary education completion (interim).
• At least two letters of references (1 academic and 1 community source). All reference letters should be on official letterhead, professional letter format and in an accessible format.
• Letter of acceptance from an accredited post-secondary institution, college or university.
• Transcript (interim).
• A short essay (two pages max) detailing how a CNIB scholarship will change what it means to be blind for you in your education.
• List of other sources of funding.
• Application closes July 3, 2024.

By submitting an application, you’re automatically considered for all scholarships. Successful recipients are chosen by CNIB's scholarship selection committee. 

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