CPA is pleased to offer two Sun Life Financial Peer Support Scholarship in the amount of aproximately $1000.00 each for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Sun Life Financial is a leading financial services company in Canada, with operations in key markets around the world.

The purpose of the peer scholarship is to assist peer volunteers with a Spinal Cord Injury to advance their post-secondary education in the disability field.

Evidence of the applicant's disability status must be verified by a physician or other qualified health care professional (i.e. physician, rehabilitation counselor, nurse, etc.) and submitted with the application.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all necessary documentation, such as letters of reference, transcripts and medical status are received by the selection committee.

Letters of reference should address the applicant's outstanding initiative, scholastic achievement, work as a peer volunteer and contribution to persons with spinal cord injury.

Application submission deadline is 5:00 pm (EST) August 15th of each year.

Applications can be obtained by clicking here or contacting the National Office at (613) 723-1033 or Email: info@canparaplegic.org

Completed application forms and all documention must be mailed to:
Scholarship Selection Committee
Canadian Paraplegic Association
1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 230
Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3W7