Joan Meister ORW Memorial Fund for Students with Disabilities Bursary

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Douglas College (Douglas College Foundation) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a student living with a disability who is pursuing an education to reach your professional employment goals. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Douglas College (Douglas College Foundation)'s program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Douglas College (Douglas College Foundation) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Douglas College (Douglas College Foundation) 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 Douglas College (Douglas College Foundation) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a student with a disability enrolled at Douglas College. This includes you if you are enrolled in a Vocational Education and Skills Training (VEST — a program focusing on practical skills and vocational training) program, or any other program that supports you in achieving your employment goals. A preference will be given to female students.

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 college or certificate 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

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid submitting your application without checking in with your advisor. Instead, meet with Student Success Advising to ensure your program choice aligns with your employment goals. They can help you articulate how the award supports your career path.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding. Instead, visit the Grants, Scholarship, and other Financial support website to look for Canadian Government grants for students with disabilities. Combining multiple sources of aid is the best way to cover your costs.

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