Luciana Spring Mascarin Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application form
• ✓ Academic transcripts, including the most recently completed semester
• ✓ For students still in secondary school: a copy of the second semester mid-term report (or the last report issued if the school is not semestered)
• ✓ Completed medical assessment form (not required if you have previously applied, unless your situation has changed)
• ✓ Proof of registration (must be submitted before the award is paid out)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Hydrocephalus Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and does not have to be paid back. Funding is available for one academic year and can cover tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and specialized equipment. The number and amount of awards are decided on a yearly basis. This is for you if you are a Canadian citizen living with hydrocephalus and/or spina bifida who wants to develop independence through higher education. The 2026 deadline was March 31, 2026, and the program is now closed. It reopens for applications in January 2027. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask Hydrocephalus Canada how and when you will hear back, whether by email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Hydrocephalus Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Hydrocephalus Canada 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 Hydrocephalus Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. Note that if you do not complete your academic program, you must submit documentation explaining why to be considered for future scholarships.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen with hydrocephalus and/or spina bifida. You must reside in the Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent communities in the province of Ontario. This award is for students whose goal is to obtain a degree, graduate certificate, or diploma. You can use this funding at any accredited university or college, technical or trade school, career institute, or school of business.

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
• ✓ Open to high school, college, undergraduate, trades or certificate 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

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   This round closed on March 31, 2026

   Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Medical DocumentationAvoid submitting an outdated medical form if your condition has changed. Instead, ensure your medical assessment reflects your current health status. Complete the official Hydrocephalus Canada medical form to provide clear proof of your diagnosis.
• TranscriptsAvoid sending incomplete records. Instead, provide your most recent academic transcripts, including the latest semester. If you are still in high school, include your second semester mid-term report or the last report your school issued.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to mail your documents. Instead, send your application, transcripts, and medical forms well before the deadline (it was March 31 in 2026). You can send them by mail or email.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed just because you meet the medical criteria. Instead, remember that the number of awards changes every year. Contact Hydrocephalus Canada to ask about the typical number of recipients to manage your expectations.

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