Awarded to students interested in post-secondary education in the field of blindness with the intent of working with the community upon graduation. Applications will be accepted year-round for students attending post-secondary in the upcoming school year and are issued for fall or winter term. Applicant must be a Manitoba resident and a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant.
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CNIB Foundation Queen Elizabeth II Insight 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
July 3, 2024
Aim and Benefits of CNIB Foundation Queen Elizabeth II Insight Scholarship
5 recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Insight Scholarship 2024 will be given a scholarship package of $1,000
Requirements for CNIB Foundation Queen Elizabeth II Insight 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
July 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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