Walker Wood Awards – for Students Entering First Year

What you will need

• ✓ Application submitted by August 31
• ✓ Canadian citizenship
• ✓ Documentation of a demonstrated permanent disability
• ✓ Recommendation from the Director of the PMC (Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities)
• ✓ Financial need is preferred, not required

About this award

You can receive $6,000 for this scholarship. As a scholarship, 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 with a permanent disability who is starting your studies at Carleton University. You must apply by August 31. When you apply, ask Carleton University how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Winners are chosen based on the recommendation of the Director of the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the office that supports students with disabilities). Three outstanding undergraduate students are selected, but the specific competition level is not published — ask Carleton University how many people typically apply so you can judge your odds. Ask Carleton University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. This scholarship may be renewable for up to 3 consecutive years of full-time enrolment at a value of $6,000 per year. Confirm with Carleton University what you need to maintain to ensure you keep the funding for those additional years.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen and an undergraduate student with a demonstrated permanent disability. You can be enrolled in any program of study at Carleton University. A preference will be given to students who can show they are in 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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen
• ✓ Open to high school 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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid simply stating that you need money. Instead, provide a clear explanation of your current financial situation and how this $6,000 would impact your ability to study. Gather your latest tax or income documents to prove your need.
• SupportAvoid submitting a generic request for a recommendation. Instead, connect with the Director of the PMC (the Paul Menton Centre — the office that supports students with disabilities) early to discuss your goals. Schedule a meeting with the PMC staff to introduce yourself.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the August 31 deadline to organize your papers. Instead, prepare your proof of citizenship and disability documentation well in advance. Create a checklist of every document the PMC requires.
• RealismAvoid counting on this award, since only three students are selected. Instead, apply for several other bursaries at Carleton University to diversify your funding. Search the university's full awards database for other disability-specific grants.

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