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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We’re pleased to share that the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship Award. This $1,000 scholarship recognizes the achievements and potential of an Ontario high school student with a documented learning disability who is pursuing postsecondary studies in engineering or physical sciences during the 2025–2026 academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students in our community with a strong interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and we encourage all eligible students to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, the student must:
Be a full-time high school student during the 2024–2025 academic year.
Have a documented learning disability as a primary diagnosis.
Graduate high school in 2025.
Be accepted into a bachelor program in engineering or physical sciences (Note: social sciences and technology majors do not qualify).
Use the funds for tuition or books in the 2025–2026 school year.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit the following:
✔ A completed application form (includes written responses to several questions).
✔ Proof of a learning disability diagnosis (psychological assessment, doctor’s letter, or LDA referral).
✔ High school transcript (most recent grades if final ones are not yet available).
✔ A reference letter from a high school teacher, preferably in science.
✔ A copy of their college/university acceptance letter.
✔ A copy of their high school diploma (once available).
Important Dates
Student application deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025, by 4:00 PM
Submit applications to:
Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County
Email: info@ldawc.ca
Attention: Marciane Any, Executive Director
For paper copies, send to:
P.O. Box 233
17A–218 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Guelph, ON N1H 8E8
Our local chapter will review all applications, select one outstanding candidate, and forward that application to LDAO’s provincial office for final consideration.
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