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Scholarships and Bursaries
Students registered with the Fred Smithers Centre may be eligible for financial assistance. There are a number of entrance and returning awards that are available each year.
Entrance Awards
To be considered, students must apply for services with supporting documentation no later than June 30th.
- Fred Smithers Entrance Scholarship-$2000
- Jim Pineo Scholarship-$2700
- Nicola Schwind Memorial Scholarship-$5600
Named Undergraduate Awards
These are available annually to returning Saint Mary’s University students. The criteria for these awards varies from academic achievement, financial need, specifically disability groups, and between faculties. All students are encouraged to apply each year and should highlight their unique, individual qualities. Applications are made available through the Financial Aid and Awards website and are due at the beginning of May each year.
- VII Pan Am Wheelchair Games Bursary-$200
- ‘88 Campaign Scholarship-$700
- Andrea Peer Memorial Scholarship-$700
- Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation Accessibility Scholarship-$1300
- David Leitch Bursary-$2000
- Dr. John Campbell Scholarship-$1800
- Frank & Louise Donohoe Family Scholarship-$1300
- Fred Smithers Undergraduate Scholarship-$2000
- Heather Robertson Scholarship-$2000
- The Joyce Family Foundation Opportunities Bursary -$2000
- Kathleen Shaw Hearing Impaired Student Endowment-$1400
- Kimberly-Clark Scholarship (Formerly Scott Maritimes)-$700
- Marguerite, Joseph and Charles Hinman Memorial Scholarship-$2000
All amounts are approximate and may be subject to change.
Canada Student Assistance and Grants
Students with disabilities who are Canadian citizens may be eligible for grant funding through the Federal Student Assistance Program. We encourage students to apply for these grants, as they may be eligible to receive up to $2,800 per academic year. Additional grants are available that can provide funding for services such as tutoring, note taking and equipment like computers, and assistive technology.
Students with disabilities may be eligible for the following grants:
Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities :
Students with disabilities may be eligible for a $2,800 grant each year if you show financial need of $1 on your application.
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities:
You may also be eligible for a grant of up to $20,000 for services and equipment such as funding for tutors, note takers, computers and assistive technology. You need to meet with the Accessibility Resource Facilitator to apply for this grant.
To be eligible, you must apply for a student loan through your home province. Even if you think you will not be eligible for a student loan, it is important to apply because other options may be available depending on your home province.
To learn about the eligibility criteria for these grants, please contact your province or territory’s student financial assistance office.