Scholarship Application

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Important Note: Applications are reviewed based only on information contained in this application. Missing or incomplete information may negatively impact your eligibility. Please complete every section to the best of your ability.

Personal Information





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Scholarship/Awards details

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By selecting “Yes”, you permit CNIB to share some of your contact information with eSight for communication purposes. CNIB will only share your name, email, phone number and mailing address with eSight which permits them to select the the student who will be awarded with the electronic glasses.
eSight & CNIB webpage information
Partnered Scholarships/Awards

By selecting “Yes”, you are declaring that you meet the criteria and that you grant permission to CNIB to share some of your contact information with Sappani Foundation for communication purposes. CNIB will only share your name, email, phone number and mailing address with Sappani Foundation which permits them to select the student who will be awarded.


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CNIB’s National Youth Council wants to recognize youth who are blind and partially sighted and are reaching above and beyond to make a difference in their community via the prestigious CNIB National Youth Council Leadership Award. This award ($1,000 monetary prize) celebrates the accomplishments of young leaders between 15-30 years of age. For more information and to apply or nominate a youth, please visit the NYC Leadership Award web page

Program of Study




Master's Program Information






Current Education Information


Goals & Ambitions


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Research Outline Attachment
Complete the following questions on this form.
1. Outline of the proposed program
a. Specific interest area within your discipline
b. Title of the Thesis, if known
c. Please include approvals by the University and/or REB, if any
d. Indicate what you hope to accomplish during the period for which you are seeking support
e. Indicate your career aspirations after completion of your Master's degree
f. If you have published or co-authored any papers or articles related to your field of study, please include copies with your application
g. Please mention if you are receiving any other financial support

Document Uploads
Your application must include completed copies of the items listed below. All documents submitted must be in accessible format. Any missing, incomplete or inaccessible documentation may render the applicant ineligible. Please see our FAQ site for help with your supporting documents.





Attachments
Your application must include completed copies of the items listed below. All documents submitted must be in accessible format. Any missing, incomplete or inaccessible documentation may render the applicant ineligible. Please see our FAQ site for help with your supporting documents.






Additional Sources of Funding

Declaration & Submission

Please read the following declarations carefully prior to checking the box stating that you agree to the outlined declarations and submitting your application

  • I declare all the information provided on this form and in any other accompanying documents is complete and true in every respect.
  • I understand failure to completely and truthfully answer the questions asked of me, when discovered, will constitute grounds for immediate rejection of my application or, if already accepted, immediate cancellation for just cause.
  • I understand that all personal information which become part of this application will be regarded as confidential pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.



If under 18 by June 30, a parent or guardian must agree to your application




Questions?

For more information about CNIB's scholarship program, please email scholarships@cnib.ca.


About CNIB

CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. To learn more, visit cnib.ca or call the toll-free CNIB Helpline at 1-800-563-2642. 


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