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

  • $1,000 per year (renewable up to 4 years)

  • 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

  • Graduating high school students applying to be a full time student in a post-secondary institution.

  • 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

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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.