Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan

Scholarships

LDAS – Memorial Scholarship

For individuals with Learning Disabilities pursuing a Post-Secondary Education
PURPOSE: To recognize the hard work and dedication required of individuals with learning disabilities who succeed in completing their high school education and to encourage those individuals to continue their education in a post-secondary educational institution.
FIELD OF STUDY: Any field of study in any institution in Saskatchewan, including SIAST, other trade schools, a junior college, the University of Saskatchewan, or University of Regina.
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP: $250
DURATION: One year, awarded annually.
DEADLINE: Completed applications as well as all supporting documents must be received by the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan postmarked no later than May 31, each year.
CONDITIONS: Candidates must be Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Saskatchewan who have graduated from a Saskatchewan high school in the past two years, and who have a written diagnosis of a learning disability.
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS Any post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The scholarship is administered by the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (LDAS). The selection is made by a committee, appointed by the LDAS Board of Directors, who make their decisions based on the following criteria:
CRITERIA: The applicant must complete the form and submit it along with a one page explanation of:
1. How learning disabilities have affected his or her life.
2. How he or she has learned to work with and compensate for those disabilities.
3. What he or she hopes to do in the future.

In addition, candidates must arrange to have the following documents sent to Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan:
1. Three letters of reference: one from a teacher who taught the applicant in high school and two from persons who have known the applicant for a minimum of one year. Letters from relatives will not be admissible.
2. Proof of admission or acceptance (or conditional acceptance) in the course of study proposed.
OBLIGATION OF WINNER: The scholarship winner, notified by June 30, each year, must submit to the LDAS confirmation of registration at the educational institution and in the proposed program. The recipient must provide the LDAS with their Social Insurance Number in order to be issued their T4A slip.

The scholarship winner must provide a picture and a brief biography and consent to having both appear in the LDAS newsletter.
PAYMENT OF AWARD: Upon receipt of all required documentation, LDAS will forward the cheque directly to the recipient. As scholarships are considered income, the LDAS will issue the relevant T4A slip for income tax declaration purposes.
APPLICATION FORMS: Application form and further information may be obtained from:
Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
LDAS – Memorial Scholarship
3 – 701 Second Ave N
Saskatoon SK S7K 2C9
Phone: (306) 652-4114
Fax: (306) 652-3220



LDAS – "High-Voltage" Scholarship

For post-graduate studies in the field of Learning Disabilities
PURPOSE: To recognize the importance of specialized postgraduate training for individuals who plan to work with persons with learning disabilities.
FIELD OF STUDY: Any field specifically related to learning disabilities. The course of studies could be any of, but is not limited to, psychology, education, career counselling, and administration
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP: $500
DURATION: One time award, for one year only.
DEADLINE: Competed application as well as all supporting documents must be received by the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan postmarked no later than May 31, each year.
CONDITIONS: Candidates must be Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Saskatchewan who have lived in Saskatchewan for at least two years and are registering as full-time students in a postgraduate course of studies of at least one year duration.
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS: University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: The scholarship is administered by the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (LDAS). The selection is made by a committee, appointed by the LDAS Board of Directors, who make their decision based on the following criteria:
CRITERIA: The applicant must complete the original form and submit it along with a 200 word outline of:
1. His or her career plans.
2. The proposed course of study.
3. How the proposed course of study will positively impact his or her work with persons with Learning Disabilities.

In addition, candidates must arrange to have the following documents sent to Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan:
1. Three letters of reference: one from a past instructor and two from persons who have known the applicant for a minimum of one year. Letters from relatives will not be admissible.
2. Proof of admission or acceptance (or conditional acceptance) in the course of study proposed.
OBLIGATION OF WINNER: The scholarship winner, notified by June 30, each year, must submit to the LDAS confirmation of registration at the educational institution and in the proposed program. The recipient must provide the LDAS with their Social Insurance Number in order to be issued their T4A slip. The scholarship winner must provide a picture and a brief biography and consent to having both appear in the LDAS newsletter.
PAYMENT OF AWARD: Upon receipt of all required documentation, LDAS will forward the cheque directly to the recipient. As scholarships are considered income, the LDAS will issue the relevant T4A slip for income tax declaration purposes.
APPLICATION FORMS: Application form and further information may be obtained from:
Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
3 – 701 Second Ave N
Saskatoon SK S7K 2C9
Phone: (306) 652-4114
Fax: (306) 652-3220
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