Scholarships

Roy Cooper Scholarship

LDAO offers an annual $1,000 scholarship award in memory of Roy V. Cooper, whose volunteerism within his chapter community and the LDAO is recognized.

The scholarship recognizes an Ontario high school student who has a documented Learning Disability and who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year. The student must pursue a bachelor of engineering or a bachelor of science in a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not include social sciences or technology majors). Candidates must have been full-time high school students during the 2022-2023 school year and be entering their first year of college or university in 2023-2024.

To apply, please complete this package and submit it to the attention of Mary-Ann Fuduric, Executive Director, by Friday, June 30, 2023. Email: info@ldawe.ca.

Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship

LDAWE Scholarship

The Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex offers a $500 scholarship award recognizing an Ontario high school student who has a documented learning disability and will be attending post-secondary during the 2023-2024 year. The student must pursue a diploma or degree at St. Clair College (Windsor campus) or the University of Windsor.

The applicant must attend an Approved School full-time (as defined by the school) in the following school year and must be enrolled in the course of study leading to a first degree/diploma.

The applicant must submit a presentation demonstrating the following: 1. Your understanding of your learning disability 2. Strategies and accommodations that you use to ensure your success. 3. How has self-advocacy contributed to your success?

To apply, please complete the application and submit it to the attention of Mary-Ann Fuduric, Executive Director, by Thursday, May 18, 2023. Email: info@ldawe.ca.

LDAWE Scholarship Application