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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 helps students with some of the financial barriers associated with post-secondary education. All full- and part-time post-secondary students are eligible for the bursary; however, first-year students are will be given first consideration.

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 of up to $800 are awarded each year.

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. Preference is given to first-year students.

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
106, 10423 178 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5
Tel: (780) 488-9088 / Fax: (780) 488-3757
TTY: (780) 488-9090 / Toll Free: 1-800-387-2514

E-mail: accd@accd.net