Would a $500 scholarship help you reach your post-secondary education goals?

CPA administers the Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship--a $500.00 award provided annually to a post-secondary Canadian student with a severe mobility impairment. The scholarship is provided from a Trust Fund contributed by the families of the late Morton Copnick and the late Craig Hilliard.

Deadline for applications for the scholarship is August 31st of each calendar year.

In addition to being a resident of Canada with a permanent severe mobility impairment such as spinal cord injury, recipients must demonstrate outstanding initiative and scholastic achievement.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all necessary documentation, such as letters of reference and transcripts of the last two years of study, are received by the selection committee prior to the August 31st deadline. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three letters of reference. These letters should address the applicant’s outstanding initiative, scholastic achievement and potential contributions to persons with a severe mobility impairment.

Evidence of the applicant’s disability status must be verified by a physician or other qualified health care professional (i.e., physician, rehabilitation counsellor, nurse, etc.) and submitted with the application. Applications can be obtained by clicking here or by contacting: David Hinton – Executive Director, National Office Tel: (613) 723-1033  Ext. 223

Email: dhinton@canparaplegic.org

Once you've completed the form, please mail to:
Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund Selection Committee
C/O David Hinton – Executive Director, National Office Canadian Paraplegic Association
1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 230
Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3W7