CNIB Foundation Dr Phiroz Dastoor Memorial Scholarship 2024

Established in 2022 by the family of Dr Phiroz N. Dastoor. Dr. Dastoor had a passion for education and believed that everyone should have equitable access to post-secondary opportunities. To commemorate and honour his love of education and spirit of volunteerism, his family is awarding one scholarship to a student who is studying at a Canadian university and has demonstrated financial need.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 3, 2024
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCNIB Foundation
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The recipient of this award will receive $1,000

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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