AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the online application on AMI's scholarship page by October 16 at 5 p.m. PT

About this award

You can receive a $5,000 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) awards two of these each year: one for a student from the English community and one for a student from the French community. This is for you if you are a member of the disability community with a permanent disability who is pursuing post-secondary education. You must apply by October 16 at 5 p.m. PT. When you apply, ask Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. You must have a permanent disability and be currently registered in and returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to college or undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Disability DocumentationAvoid providing vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear medical or official documentation that confirms your permanent disability. Ensure your paperwork is current and from a recognized professional.
• SupportAvoid applying before you are registered for your next year. Instead, make sure you are currently registered in and returning to a full-time program at an accredited Canadian college or university, because that is what the award requires.
• StrategyAvoid submitting your application at the last minute on October 16. Instead, complete your form early to ensure you have time to upload all required documents. Set a personal deadline for October 10 to avoid technical glitches.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund since only two people win each year. Instead, treat this as a helpful addition to your financial plan rather than your primary source of tuition. Continue applying for other bursaries while you wait for a response.

Questions students ask

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