{"id":13,"date":"2014-04-16T16:47:16","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T16:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/awards-scholarships\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-09-10T16:56:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:56:55","slug":"medical-challengesdisabilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/awards-scholarships\/external-awards\/medical-challengesdisabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Challenges\/Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>ACLS Medical Training Website<\/h2>\n<p>For individuals with a disability; general disability opportunities and others related to specific conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclsmedicaltraining.com\/financial-aid-opportunities-for-disabled-individuals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.aclsmedicaltraining.com\/financial-aid-opportunities-for-disabled-individuals\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC)<\/h2>\n<p>AEBC Scholarship Program \u2013 Each year, the AEBC offers scholarships to recognize outstanding blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted post-secondary school students. Applicants need only apply once as they will be considered for all scholarships for which they qualify.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blindcanadians.ca\/programs\/scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"Link\">http:\/\/www.blindcanadians.ca\/programs\/scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>AQEIPS Scholarships Program<\/h2>\n<p>The Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) offers a scholarships program for post-secondary students with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aqeips.qc.ca\/en\/programs\/\">https:\/\/aqeips.qc.ca\/en\/programs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants to this Scholarship Program must be either hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf. Support documentation is required. Eligible applicants may be first-time or returning post-secondary students, registered in a full time program. Field of study is not a factor in the selection process. Eligibility is based on an overall assessment of the applicant including academic achievement, determination to cope with hearing loss, and community involvement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chha.ca\/scholarships\/\">https:\/\/chha.ca\/scholarships\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program<\/h2>\n<p>Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) proudly offers scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students to break down financial barriers to post-secondary education. CHS\u2019 National Scholarship Program, which launched in 2017, is the largest scholarship program in Canada that exclusively supports Deaf and hard of hearing students.<\/p>\n<p>Grants may be applied to cover tuition, residence, and educational resources. Students who receive funding remain eligible for the same level of funding for up to four consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chs.ca\/scholarship-application\">https:\/\/www.chs.ca\/scholarship-application<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship<\/h2>\n<p>For full-time post-secondary students who have been treated for childhood cancer (diagnosis must have occurred before or on your 18th birthday).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childhoodcancer.ca\/Our-Support\/Programs\/Programs\/scholarship\">https:\/\/www.childhoodcancer.ca\/Our-Support\/Programs\/Programs\/scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>CNIB Scholarships<\/h2>\n<p>Every year, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) scholarship program awards multiple scholarships, bursaries and other awards to 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 \u2013 and everyone in between \u2013 there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about grades. Scholarships are awarded based on a wide range of factors, including financial need, location, community involvement, demonstrated resilience to overcoming barriers, leadership skills, ambitions, achievements, and goals. Students pursuing a diploma or degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or post-graduate degree are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnib.ca\/en\/programs-and-services\/learn\/scholarships-and-awards?region=qc\">https:\/\/www.cnib.ca\/en\/programs-and-services\/learn\/scholarships-and-awards?region=qc<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"scholarshipHeading heading-no-line ut-text-transform-none\">Evelyn Joy Abramowicz Scholarship<\/h2>\n<p>Based on academic merit, this scholarship is awarded to a student with a disability entering CEGEP or enrolled in a university program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jcfmontreal.org\/grants\/scholarships\/cegep\/evelyn-joy-abramowicz-memorial-scholarship\/\">https:\/\/jcfmontreal.org\/grants\/scholarships\/cegep\/evelyn-joy-abramowicz-memorial-scholarship\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>NEADS Equity Through Education Awards<\/h2>\n<p>These awards are for students with a disability enrolled in 40% or greater course load who show commitment to their academic discipline, have a record of volunteerism and\/or employment and who demonstrate potential to be an outstanding participant in the community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neads.ca\/en\/about\/projects\/ete2\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"Link\">www.neads.ca\/en\/about\/projects\/ete2\/scholarship\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACLS Medical Training Website For individuals with a disability; general disability opportunities and others related to specific conditions. https:\/\/www.aclsmedicaltraining.com\/financial-aid-opportunities-for-disabled-individuals\/ Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) AEBC Scholarship Program \u2013 Each year, the AEBC offers scholarships to recognize outstanding blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted post-secondary school students. 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