Full Potential Scholarship Objective
To support Canadian students with learning disabilities and gifts in their pursuit of post-secondary education.
THE VALUE
We are offering both financial aid as well as tutoring support for each recipient.
A $9,000 value scholarship over 4 years.
Breakdown
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$1,000 per year (renewable up to 4 years)
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We have an incredible roster of virtual tutors with expertise in various subjects. Students can choose which ones align with their curriculum and schedules.
Enhanced Learning Credits
Year 1: 40 tutoring hours
Year 2: 30 tutoring hours
Year 3: 20 tutoring hours
Year 4: 1 0 tutoring hours
WHO IS IT FOR?
Canadian students with a documented learning disability and gift who are applying to post-secondary school.
Breakdown
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Graduating high school students applying to be a full time student in a post-secondary institution.
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Nationality: Canadian
Age: 17 +
Location: Post-secondary institution in Ontario
Income: No preference
Gender: No preference
Employment: No preference
Race: No preference
Other: Documented learning disability/ challenge
What is a learning disability?
A persistent impairment in literacy and/or math. It is a disorder that affects people’s ability to either interpret what they see and hear or link information from different parts of the brain.
Types: Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia
WHO IS OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE?
✓ A student who will appreciate both the financial aid and tutoring support
✓ A student who will utilize the structured virtual tutoring support offered
✓ A student who will participate in ongoing dialogue with us throughout the duration as an applicant
✓ A student who will provide their honest/open feedback at the end of each year
APPLICATION WINDOW AND REQUIREMENTS
Important Dates
Application open: January 9, 2024
Application closed: March 14, 2024 at 1:00PM EST
Announcement of award recipients: May 2024
Requirements
Essays/videos and personal statements
Letter of support
Proof of application to a post-secondary institution, followed by proof of acceptance/enrolment
Documented learning disability and gift
Renewal Requirements
GPA 2.7 +
Student cannot miss more than 2 tutoring sessions each term (without rescheduling at least 24 hours before session time) or their scholarship in the following year will not be renewed.