William Fraser Bursary for Students with Disabilities

What you will need

• ✓ Completed PMC (Paul Menton Centre) Bursaries application form
• ✓ Registration with the Paul Menton Centre (PMC)
• ✓ Financial need, shown in the form's financial need sections (a written explanation and an 8-month September–April budget)
• ✓ Submission of the form to Awards and Financial Aid at 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 an undergraduate student living with a permanent physical disability and need extra financial support for your studies. 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. Winners are chosen based on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre (PMC — the university 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

To qualify, you must be an undergraduate student at Carleton University with a permanent physical disability. You must also be registered with the Paul Menton Centre (PMC — the university office that supports students with disabilities) and show that you have a 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 giving vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, use the application form to provide clear evidence of your financial situation. List your monthly costs and income accurately.
• SupportAvoid leaving your PMC registration until the last minute. Instead, ensure the Paul Menton Centre (PMC — the university office that supports students with disabilities) has your current registration on file before you apply. Call the PMC office to verify your status.
• StrategyAvoid leaving any section of the form blank. Instead, complete every part of the PMC Bursaries application form carefully. Double-check that you have signed and dated all required pages.
• RealismAvoid applying after the October 15 deadline. Instead, set a reminder for July 15 so you can gather your documents early. Remember that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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