Ross & Doris Dixon Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Award type: 
Financial need awards/bursaries
Award description: 

One or more bursaries, valued up to $2,000, are awarded annually to students with disabilities who are experiencing financial difficulties and are studying on a full- or part-time basis in a degree status or non-degree status program. A minimum overall academic average of 60% is required. Applicants should explain their eligibility for assistance from this source and/or indicate if they have documentation on file at AccessAbility Services.

Value description: 

up to $2,000

Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • minimum 60% average
  • financial need
  • registered with AccessAbility Services
Level: 
Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Open to any program
Citizenship: 
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Winter, Spring, Fall
Application details:
  • Complete the bursary application in Quest.
    • Log into your Quest account.
    • Select the Financial Aid tile and open the bursary application link.
    • You only need to submit one bursary application for the term to be considered for any available bursary funds.
    • If you've already submitted the bursary form this term, that's great - you don't have to reapply. We will consider all eligible applicants for this and other available bursary funds.
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall