CNIB post-secondary scholarships help support people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in their educational journeys. From youth entering apprenticeships or skilled trades to adults enrolling in continuing education or certificate programs – and everyone in between – there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available. Started in memory of Ben McConnell. Awarded to a student from Alberta who is registered or accepted into any year of post secondary program.
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CNIB Foundation Ben McConnell Scholarship
- Category
Undergraduate
- SponsorCNIB Foundation
- City to study
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- School to study
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- Course to study
Not specified
- Application Deadline
August 3, 2024
Aim and Benefits of CNIB Foundation Ben McConnell Scholarship
$5,000 will be awarded to the recipient of Ben McConnell Scholarship.
Requirements for CNIB Foundation Ben McConnell Scholarship Qualification
To be considered eligible for a CNIB post-secondary scholarship, you must be:
- Blind, Deafblind, or have low vision (i.e. best corrected visual acuity of 20/70" and/or you have a visual field of 20 degrees or narrower).
- Pursuing a post-secondary diploma, degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or equivalent.
- A Canadian citizen, or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application.
- Highly motivated, independent and able to demonstrate a reasonable level of personal achievement.
Application Deadline
August 3, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
CNIB Foundation on cnib.tfaforms.net to apply
Applicants will be asked to complete and submit an application form, along with:
- Proof of secondary education completion (interim).
- At least two letters of references (1 academic and 1 community source). All reference letters should be on official letterhead, professional letter format and in an accessible format.
- Letter of acceptance from an accredited post-secondary institution, college or university.
- Transcript (interim).
- A short essay (two pages max) detailing how a CNIB scholarship will change what it means to be blind for you in your education.
- List of other sources of funding.
- Application closes July 3, 2024.
By submitting an application, you’re automatically considered for all scholarships. Successful recipients are chosen by CNIB's scholarship selection committee.
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