Larry A. Didow Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the online General Undergraduate Bursary application via Carleton Central
• ✓ Enrollment in a Carleton University degree program
• ✓ A documented permanent disability
• ✓ 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 an undergraduate student living with a permanent disability who needs extra financial support to complete your degree. 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 enrolled in a degree program at Carleton University. To qualify, you must have a documented permanent disability and be registered with the Paul Menton Centre (the university's accessibility resource hub). You must also show demonstrated financial need.

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 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 providing vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, provide clear documentation of your financial situation. Gather your latest bank statements or tax forms to prove your need.
• SupportAvoid submitting your application without checking your registration status. Instead, ensure your file is active and up to date with the Paul Menton Centre. Call their office to confirm you are fully registered before you apply.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to log in. Instead, access the Undergraduate Online Application Forms system on Carleton Central as soon as classes begin in September. This gives you time to resolve any technical issues before the October 31 deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of help. Instead, look through the entire Awards and Financial Assistance section on Carleton Central. Check for other bursaries you are eligible for to maximize your funding.

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