Bursaries and Scholarships

Bursaries and Scholarships available for students with Learning Differences

Association of Teachers of Exceptional Children Bursary - $1,000 (subject to change)

Criteria: Graduate who through personal sacrifice and effort has made great strides in realizing his or her potential.

Application: Download here

Deadline: April 30 of each year (early application is advised)

Royal Canadian Legion NS/Nunavut Command Scholarships 

Wales Scholarship for Disabled Nova Scotians - $1,500

Criteria: Disabled Nova Scotian graduate continuing their post-secondary education at a recognized institution

Application: Download here

Deadline: Must be received by April 15 at 12 noon (no exceptions - postmarks do not count)

Full Potential Scholarship 

Criteria: The Full Potential Scholarship was created to help support promising Canadian students with learning disabilities and gifts in their pursuit of postsecondary education.

Application: See Full Potential Links below

Deadline: Must be received by March 14 at 1pm (no exceptions - postmarks do not count)

Partnership for Access Awareness Scholarship (PAANS) - $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 x 6

Criteria: Graduate who has a permanent disability, permanent resident of Nova Scotia, planning to attend an undergraduate program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, not related to a member of the selection committee. Other factors that are considered include:  community involvement, extra-curricular activities,  approach to overcoming barriers,  academic performance and educational goals and direction.

Application: Download here

Deadline: April 5, 2024 by 4:30pm