Easter Seals Nova Scotia contributes to or manages several scholarships supporting Nova Scotian students of differing abilities. Please take note of deadlines and criteria when submitting your application for consideration.
Kim Wry Bursary for Camp Tidnish
The Zonta Club of Amherst Area is part of Zonta International. Founded in 1919 in the USA, Zonta is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
The Zonta Club of Amherst Area supports important service projects on international and local levels. Since its first meeting in 1984, our Amherst members have supported many local programs, including Autumn House, Maggie’s Place, the Food Bank, International Women’s Day, Girls World, Camp Pagweak, Easter Seal Campaign, Cumberland County Museum, and the Kim Wry Bursary.
Kim Wry was instrumental in forming The Zonta Club of the Amherst Area, was a charter member and was the club’s first President. Sadly, Kim passed away at a young age. The Kim Wry Bursary was organized to honour Kim’s contribution to the Zonta Club and women in Cumberland County. Initially created for women returning to school and/or post high school studies, many women in this area have benefitted from this Bursary. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, our members discussed how the Bursary might be redirected and a decision was made to use the Kim Wry Bursary funds to sponsor a woman from Cumberland County to attend Camp Tidnish, which has operated for over 80 years and is very familiar to the residents of this area. It is our intent to continue this Bursary each year going forward.
Members of the Zonta Club of Amherst Area look forward to joining Easter Seals of Nova Scotia and the Rotary Club of Amherst in supporting a woman (19 years +) from Cumberland County to attend Camp Tidnish with its wonderful programs for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
Applications for the Kim Wry Bursary are now closed for the year. Thank you to everyone who applied!
The Durham Laporte Memorial Scholarship
The Durham Laporte Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of Durham Laporte, who was a Camp Tidnish Counsellor that suddenly passed away at the young age of 25.
Durham was a compassionate individual with a love of performing arts. He was a comedian who entertained and a caring young man who enjoyed working with people with disabilities. He enjoyed his time as a counsellor at Camp Tidnish and touched the lives of many campers. During his time at Camp Tidnish, Durham encouraged campers and other staff to embrace and demonstrate their creativity through performing in talent shows and open mic sessions.
To honour Durham and his love of Camp Tidnish, his family has created this scholarship, which will be awarded to one family per year and will cover the enrollment fee for a one-week session at Camp Tidnish.
The Scholarship will be awarded to an adult over the age of 19 with a disability, living in a Residential Care Facility.
Applications for the Durham Laporte Memorial Scholarship are open from January 1st until March 30th each year, with the recipient being announced on April 15th.
The Scholarship winner will be personally selected by Durham’s family.
Applications for the Durham Laporte Memorial Scholarship are NOW CLOSED for the year, thank you to everyone who applied!
The Finley Mills Memorial Scholarship
The Finley Mills Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of Finley Mills, who was born with Down Syndrome and passed away at the tender age of 3.5 months old. To honour Finley, his family has created this scholarship, which will be awarded to one family per year and will cover the enrollment fee for a one-week session at Camp Tidnish.
Terms of Reference for The Finley Mills Memorial Scholarship:
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Awarded to an individual of any age with Down Syndrome
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Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate financial hardship
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Applicants must be residents of Nova Scotia
Applications for the Finley Mills Memorial Scholarship are open until March 31st each year, with the recipient being announced on April 15th.
The Scholarship winner will be selected by a committee comprised of Easter Seals Nova Scotia representatives in conjunction with Finley’s family.
Applications for the Finley Mills Memorial Scholarship are NOW CLOSED for the year, thank you to everyone who applied!
- Scholarship applications are only available to persons who self-identify or have been diagnosed with a disability.
- Scholarship funding can be used to help de-fray registration fees for any recreational activity including lessons, programs, and local, regional or national competition.
- Scholarship funds can be used for equipment, travel, adaptations or any approved costs associated with participating in a recreational program, lesson, activity or competition.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate financial hardship.
- Applicants must be residents of Nova Scotia.
- The award is available to residents of Nova Scotia, ages 8 to 21, with a physical disability.
- Persons with a mobility disability will be given preference.
- The award will be presented to a student enrolled in a Nova Scotia educational or training institution.
- The award may be used to cover costs associated with the applicant’s musical development,
including, but not restricted to, tuition. - No individual shall receive the award in consecutive years unless determined by the selection
committee.
The Rotary Club of Truro Sponsorship
The Rotary Foundation of Truro provides sponsorship opportunities for campers who may have difficulty meeting the camp fee. To apply for this sponsorship opportunity click here.
Please note: The information provided in this application form will be shared with potential sponsoring organizations.
Applications are now closed, thank you to everyone who applied!
ScotiaRISE Accessible Technology and Mentorship Program
Easter Seals Nova Scotia is pleased to partner with Scotiabank, through its ScotiaRISE commitment, to offer financial grants and mentorship opportunities to students in Nova Scotia who are currently enrolled in or will be entering high school in the Fall of 2023.
The Accessible Technology and Mentorship Program grant and mentorship opportunity are intended for any student with a disability who is currently enrolled in or entering high school in Fall 2023. The objective of the scholarship is to help reduce financial barriers for the student as they progress and work towards completing high school and assist them in preparing for a successful transition into post-secondary education, or entry into the workforce.
The grant recipient also has the opportunity to participate in a year-long mentorship program, where they will be paired with a volunteer mentor who can provide encouragement, guidance, and support for their studies, and in preparing for post-secondary studies, as well as summer jobs and/or transition to the labour force after graduating high school.
The scholarship recipient must be a resident of Nova Scotia, have a disability, and must be currently attending or entering high school in the Fall of 2023.
Applications for the ScotiaRISE Accessible Technology and Mentorship Program are NOW CLOSED.
1988 Campaign Scholarship for Disabled Students (VII Pan American Wheelchair Games Bursary)
Criteria:
Open to disabled students currently attending Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, in any faculty who are registered full-time in at least three full-credit hours or the equivalent in half courses and working to the best of their ability. Award based on Academic standing.
For more information and to learn how to apply, please visit: the SMU website here
The Faye Joudrey Recreation Scholarship
For 30 years, Faye Joudrey has been a committed advocate for those living with disabilities in Nova Scotia. Her passion, strength and encouragement was demonstrated every day in her tenure with Easter Seals Nova Scotia and the many organizations, activities, and community members she interacted with over the years. Upon her retirement, Easter Seals Nova Scotia, in honour of Faye and her passion for recreational activities and healthy living, is pleased to establish The Faye Joudrey Recreation Scholarship in honour of Faye’s extraordinary commitment to supporting sporting activities for those living with disabilities.
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The Elizabeth & Forest Fyfe Award
The Elizabeth & Forest Fyfe Award is offered through a trust fund initiated by the late Elizabeth M. Fyfe, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and managed by Easter Seals Nova Scotia.
Are you an accomplished musician? Have you recently learned a new musical skill? If you are a young person between the ages of 8 and 21 years with a physical disability, you may qualify to become a recipient of the Fyfe Award. The Fyfe Award is a monetary gift of $250.00 given to an individual with a disability who has, despite their disability; made an effort to develop musical skills to enrich their own life and the lives of those around them.
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