Harold Lithwick Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the online General Undergraduate Bursary application via Carleton Central
• ✓ Canadian citizenship or permanent residency (including landed immigrant or protected person status)
• ✓ Meeting OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) Ontario residency requirements
• ✓ Confirmation of registration with the Paul Menton Centre
• ✓ Demonstrated financial need

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 a student in your final year of study who is managing a disability or learning need through the school's accessibility services. You must submit your application by October 31. You will hear the decision in mid-December. 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 in the final year of any program of study. You must be registered with the Paul Menton Centre (Carleton University's accessibility and disability services office). To qualify, you must demonstrate financial need and be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, which includes landed immigrants or protected persons. Additionally, you must meet the Ontario residency requirements set by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants).

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
• ✓ Resident of Ontario

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 providing vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, list your specific monthly costs and gaps in funding. Gather your latest bank statements and tuition invoices to prove your need.
• SupportAvoid relying on a general registration status. Instead, ensure your current status with the Paul Menton Centre is up to date. Contact your accessibility advisor to confirm your registration is active.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the end of October to apply. Instead, log into Carleton Central as soon as classes start in September. This ensures you have time to resolve any technical issues with the online form.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will get this award just because you are registered with the center. Instead, remember that only two students are selected annually. Apply for other general bursaries at the same time to increase your chances.

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