What We Do - Bursaries and Awards

Education for Life Bursary

In honor of our 25th anniversary in 1998, the Alberta Committee implemented the Education for Life Bursary. With this annual award, we support and encourage individuals in upgrading their education, preparing them to meet the challenges of a post-secondary education.

Each year, this bursary assists first-time, post-secondary learners in overcoming the financial barriers they may encounter when taking on new educational challenges.

The bursary is awarded to people with disabilities at the entry level or those attempting one course to begin their post-secondary education.

The names of the recipients are included in a variety of ACCD publications such as our Annual Report and our newsletter, Action News.

Education For Life Bursary Criteria

Applicant Requirements:

In order to qualify for the Education for Life bursary, you need to:

1. Be a resident of Alberta living with a disability.
2. Be 17 years old or older.
3. Be a member of ACCD or become a member before the application deadline (June 30).
4. Use the bursary in the province of Alberta.
5. Use the bursary for course materials and/or tuition fees.
6. Submit a completed application form and supporting materials by JUNE 30 of the year you plan on attending a post-secondary institution.

Value:

Disbursements range from $200 to $800. The total amount awarded each year is $3,000.

Selection:

Applicants will be selected on the basis of their motivation and economic circumstances. Please be aware that students can receive the award only once in a three-year period but may reapply each year if unsuccessful.

Presentation:

Applicants will be notified by mail before July 15 of each year. A cheque will be made out and mailed to the post-secondary institution that you will be attending. Recipients will be acknowledged in a variety of ACCD publications.

Education for Life Bursary Application Form

In order to be eligible for this bursary, complete the application form (Printer Friendly Application form or the Microsoft Word Application form) and attach the following:

1. Proof from the educational institution you will be attending that verifies the cost of course material and tuition fees (e.g. letter, excerpt from institution program/calendar, etc.)
2. A reference letter from an adult other than a family member
3. A current ACCD membership

Deadline:

The application form and supporting materials must be submitted to the ACCD office by June 30 of the year you plan on attending a post-secondary institution.

Fax or mail your application to us and we will contact you!

Contact Information:

Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
10339 - 124 Street NW # 707, Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1
Tel: (780) 488-9088 / Fax: (780) 488-3757
TTY: (780) 488-9090 / Toll Free: 1-800-387-2514

E-mail: accd@accd.net