Charles Watters Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed PMC (Paul Menton Centre) Bursaries application form
• ✓ Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency (including landed immigrant or protected-person status)
• ✓ Confirmation of registration with the PMC (Paul Menton Centre — the university office that supports students with disabilities)
• ✓ Financial need, shown in the form's financial need sections (a written explanation and an 8-month September–April budget)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Carleton University to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an undergraduate student with a permanent physical disability who needs financial support to continue your studies. You must apply between July 15 and October 15. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back from the school via email, portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on the recommendation of the Director of the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the university office that supports students with disabilities). Selection criteria aren't published — ask Carleton University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Carleton University 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 Carleton University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an undergraduate student at Carleton University with a permanent physical disability who is continuing from one year to another in any program of full or part time study. You must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada (which includes landed immigrants or those with protected-person status in Canada). You must also be registered with the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the university office that supports students with disabilities) and show that you have a financial need. A preference will be given to you if you are pursuing a degree within the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

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, permanent resident or protected person
• ✓ Open to 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

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear evidence of your expenses and income gaps. Complete every section of the financial need portion of the application form carefully.
• SupportAvoid submitting your form without checking your registration status. Instead, ensure your file with the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the university office that supports students with disabilities) is up to date. Contact the center to confirm you are fully registered before you apply.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to submit. Instead, aim to send your documents well before the October 15 deadline. Email your completed form directly to awards@carleton.ca to ensure it is received.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your costs. Instead, treat this as one piece of your funding plan. Reach out to the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the university office that supports students with disabilities) to see if there are other bursaries you can apply for at the same time.

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