Hollis Peirce Bursary for Students with Disabilities

What you will need

• ✓ Completed PMC (Paul Menton Centre) Bursaries application form
• ✓ Registration with the PMC (Paul Menton Centre — the 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)
• ✓ Submission of form to awards@carleton.ca

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 with a permanent physical disability who needs extra financial support to pursue your education. 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 via email, portal, or phone. The award is granted based on the recommendation of the Director of the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the 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 entering or continuing in any program of study at Carleton University and be registered with the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the office that supports students with disabilities). You must have a permanent physical disability and demonstrate financial need. A preference will be given to students enrolled in a program within the Department of History.

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.

• ✓ Open to post-secondary 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 you are officially registered with the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the office that supports students with disabilities) before applying. Contact the center to confirm your status is active.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference for History students if you are in that department. Instead, highlight your enrollment in the Department of History clearly on your form. Mention why this specific program is your focus.
• RealismAvoid sending your application after the deadline. Instead, submit your completed form to awards@carleton.ca well before October 15. Remember that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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