CNIB Master's Scholarships

Provided by: CNIB Foundation - PEI - AKA: Formerly Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Service Description

Provides scholarships to support students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision for pursuing a master's degree.

Information

Eligibility:
You must be:
-Blind, Deafblind, or have low vision (Example: best corrected visual acuity of 20/70" and/or you have a visual field of 20 degrees or narrower)
-A Canadian citizen or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application
-A university graduate who is pursuing a Master's degree
-Planning to study at a Canadian university, or a foreign university where a commitment to return to Canada is expressed
-Having a high academic standing with demonstrated superior intellectual ability and judgment
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Apply online
Documents Required:
Completed application form * Proof of secondary education completion (interim) * Academic transcript (interim) * Letter of acceptance from an accredited post-secondary institution, college or university * At least two letters of reference from a teacher, school official or volunteer supervisor * List of other sources of funding
Program Email:
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada

Service Locations & Contact Info

    • East York, ON
      • Coverage Area:
        Kanata / Canada
      • Disabilities Access:
        Not applicable
      • Mon:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Tue:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Wed:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Thu:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Fri:9:30am - 5:30pm
      • AST hours
    • Toll-Free Number
      Across Canada * Helpline and General Inquiries
      1-800-563-2642