Current Students
Program Specific Scholarships for Returning Students
Disability Studies
*Where applications are required: contact the School of Disability Studies 
at 416-979-5000 ext. 7037 for procedures and/or applications.
| Scholarship Name | Application Required* |
|---|---|
| Beverly Antle & Catherine Frazee Award in Activism for Social Justice Up to $1000 This award was established to remember our colleague Beverly Antle while recognizing the personal and professional relationship she developed with Catherine Frazee. For a final year student in the Disability Studies program whose Independent Study promotes activism for social justice in areas that most closely align with Beverly Antle's and Catherine Frazee's commitment to eliminate disability discrimination through scholarly research and creative activities in the areas of: children and youth, social exclustion, professional engagement, systemic analysis, activism for social justice, and ethics and genetics. |
Yes* |
| M. K. Chant Disability Studies Awards Up to $2200 x 2 For returning students who demonstrate a commitment to working with or on behalf of people with disabilities coupled with openness to new ideas and approaches; open to Ontario resident students who are registered in the Disability Studies degree program; minimum B+ average; completion of three courses DST501 and two additional courses; demonstrated financial need. Must submit a 500 word statement demonstrating commitment to working with or on behalf of people with disabilities coupled with an openness to new ideas and approaches. |
Yes* |
| Marion Chant Distance Education Awards in Disability Studies Award Values: Up to $50 to $150 each For demonstrated financial need for students to complete the program on a correspondence/distance education basis. |
Yes* |
| Civitan International Foundation of Canada Disability Studies Citizenship Award Up to $1000 x 2 To a student in the Disability Studies program who demonstrates the capacity to be a “builder of good citizenship”, committed to making a difference in the world, and who demonstrates the capacity to listen to voices and stories of those whose citizenship is precarious, and demonstrates evidence of commitment to issues of social justice as they relate to supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Must enroll in the first required course DST501 Perspectives in Disability I and employed by a community agency serving people with intellectual and physical disabilities. |
Yes* |
| Jake Edelson Award in Community Organizing Up to $1000 To an undergraduate student who is committed to collective work through community organizing and who has demonstrated academic excellence. Must have participated in a community campaign to remove barriers for people with disabilities; demonstrate by example how collective action can build towards social justice; engaged with creative initiatives and/or projects for social change. Must have completed DST501 and DST613; achieved high academic performance; ability to understand the importance of community building given the realities of social exclusion; demonstrate participation in a community campaign for social justice; and demonstrate financial need. |
Yes* |
| Harry E. Foster Memorial Award Up to $1150 This award recognizes the lifetime work of Harry E. Foster, and in particular his efforts to initiate and coordinate research and education projects in intellectual disability at universities across Canada. Must demonstrate consistently high academic achievement, work/personal experience in the field of intellectual disability, evidence of professional commitment, contribution to the reputation of the School of Disability Studies, and demonstrate financial need. |
Yes* |
Beth Foulkes Community Living Award |
Yes* |
Emma Hardie International Disability Award |
Yes* |
| Malcolm Jeffreys Memorial Leadership Award Up to $1000 To a student who demonstrates excellence and leadership promise; has achieved high academic standing; exhibits potential leadership qualities; and demonstrates by example a commitment to improving the quality of life for disabled Canadians. Must have completed DST501 and two additional DST courses, achieved high academic performance, the ability to advance the understanding of equality and inclusion, demonstrated commitment to improving life for other students and contributing to the reputation of the School; contribution to the reputation of the school; and demonstrated financial need. |
Yes* |
| Bill and Lucille Owen Award on Public Policy Up to $2000 This award recognizes Bill and Lucille Owen and their lifetime work to secure social justice through public policy. To a student in the Disability Studies Program who has achieved high academic standing and who shares their commitment to equity through social policy. The award will enable a Disability Studies student to attend a conference and present a paper on a policy issue of major concern to people with disabilities. Must demonstrate consistently high academic achievement, demonstrate financial need; and be a resident of Ontario. |
Yes* |
| Karen Tench Memorial Award in Community Inclusion and Advocacy Up to $1000 To a student who has achieved high academic standing and who possesses the qualities so associated with Karen Tench: leadership by example, demonstrated innovation, personal commitment, respect for families, courage to speak out for others, and the capacity to embrace life with laughter. Must have completed DST501 and four additional DST courses; achieve high academic performance; ability to advance the understanding of equality and inclusion; and demonstrates by example a commitment to improving the quality of life for disabled Canadians. |
Yes* |
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