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MAY 31/25 Spinal Cord Injury Canada deadline to apply

Spinal Cord Injury Canada offers four scholarships:
- The Chopnick Hilliard Scholarship - open to any post-secondary student living in Canada who has a spinal cord injury. Value: $1,500.
- The Sun Life Financial Scholarship - open to any post-secondary student with a spinal cord injury who is living in Canada and who is also a peer support volunteer with one of SCI/CPA corporate members. You need a letter of support from your corporate member stating that you are a peer support volunteer. Value:  $1,500.
- The Kirby Rowe Scholarship a $1,000 scholarship is available annually to a student with a spinal cord injury to pursue post-secondary education in fields related to management and leadership. Learn more about Kirby Rowe by reading his short biography at:
https://sci-can.ca/about-kirby-rowe  You are required to submit a letter addressing the following items: Your personal history and leadership experience to date; career aspirations as a leader; identification of an inspirational leader, and as well, highlight the qualities of that leader you aspire to develop.
- The Thomas O. Parker Scholarship supports a person who has applied for entry into a program or course with a Canadian post-secondary educational and/or training institution. The financial assistance is for anticipated expenses associated with your participation in the program. Applicants must have a spinal cord injury, be a resident of Canada, and have officially and successfully graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. Value: $1,500.
Applicants must meet all of the following criterial to be eligible.
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

Attending, or will be attending, a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada
Provide a copy of most recent two years of transcripts

One letter of reference is required, recognizing the applicant’s outstanding initiative, scholastic achievement, and contributions to the community
To apply go to:
 https://sci-can.ca/application-scholarship

Updated: Friday, April 4, 2025