Spring 2010 Scholarship is Open
1800Wheelchair.ca is proud to announce our first scholarship award. Following the success of our US sister site, who established their scholarship in 2006, the 1800wheelchair.ca scholarship will award two $500 scholarships each year. To enter the scholarship students must follow these guidelines:
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in Canada
- Age sixteen (16) years or older
- Legal resident of Canada or hold a valid student visa
- Carry a status of “Good Standing”
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
- Submit their essay by 5:00 p.m. EST on June 30, 2010
- Essay should be 400 to 600 words in length
The next essay question is:
Who has been your greatest influence in your life and what effect has this person(s) had on your post-collegiate goals? Feel free to address broad issues or specific topics, real world stories are welcome.
Send all materials to:
1800Wheelchair.ca Scholarship
PO Box 275 Succ. Snowdon
Montreal Quebec H3X3T4
Your application should include:
- Type written copy of your essay (make sure to save a digital copy so we publish it)
- First & last name, email address & phone number
- Statement or transcript of your Grade Point Average (GPA)