CNIB Foundation Carl G. Frink Scholarship 2024

Awarded to assist persons who do not receive funding from any government programs. Applicant must be planning to, or already attending, post-secondary training in British Columbia. Awarded based on applicant's ability to demonstrate financial need, motivation, responsibility, and goals aligned with achieving independence. 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

• Table of Content
• About CNIB Foundation
• CNIB Foundation G. Frink Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of CNIB Foundation G. Frink Scholarship
• Requirements for CNIB Foundation G. Frink Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About CNIB Foundation

Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.

CNIB Foundation G. Frink Scholarship

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorCNIB Foundation
• City to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline August 3, 2024

Aim and Benefits of CNIB Foundation G. Frink Scholarship

3 or 4 applicants will be awarded $500 to $1,000 as the recipients of G. Frink Scholarship . 

Requirements for CNIB Foundation G. Frink 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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