CNIB Foundation Scholarships 2024

Awarded to students who demonstrate courage, determination and passion in fighting for their independence and future. CNIB post-secondary scholarships help support people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in their educational journeys. From youth entering apprenticeships or skilled trades to adults enrolling in continuing education or certificate programs – and everyone in between – there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available

Table of Content

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

Summary

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

Benefits

Mutiple scholarship will be awarded by CNIB Foundation with the financial package of $3,000 alongside it

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.

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Application Deadline

August 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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