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Applications for the Amy Farnell Education award 2022-2023 are OPEN!

In honour of long-time supporter and cherished friend Amy Farnell, Autism Nova Scotia and the Craig Foundation are delighted to present this award to eligible Nova Scotian students who identify as being on the autism spectrum, and who have been accepted into a full-time post-secondary program.

Visit http://www.autismnovascotia.ca/amy-farnell-education-award for more information.

Autism NS South Shore Chapter Bursary

Eligibility:

1. Must be a graduating student from a high school in Lunenburg/Queens Counties with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome.

2. Applicant must provide:

• Proof of acceptance at a recognized post-secondary institution (University or Community College) for a full time program

• Documented proof of diagnosis either from medical doctor or registered psychologist.

• Letter of reference from either School Administration, Guidance Counsellor, or Learning Support Teacher

• Student written summary of proposed education plan

Deadline: Application forms must be submitted by May 20th, 2022.

Forward application/receipt to:

Ann Wentzell (Autism NS, South Shore Chapter- Secretary)

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

69 Wentzell Dr., Bridgewater NS B4V 0A2

Email: awentzell@ssrce.ca

Student Bursary Application

Full Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Social Insurance Number:

School personnel signature verifying diagnosis:

High School:

Year of Graduation:

Intended Post Secondary Institution (include address):

Program of Study:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Phone:

NOTE: On a separate sheet of paper, and attached to this form, please enclose a short summary of your proposed educational plans for the upcoming year.