 CPA is pleased to offer the Sun Life Financial Peer Support Scholarship in 2008. 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 and participants with an SCI or other physical disability to advance their post-secondary education in the disability field. The scholarships are awarded once a year, with grants in 2008 of $1,500. Successful recipients are selected based on academic standing, merit and financial need. Sun Life Financial recognizes the importance of the scholarship program and the need to assist young people with SCI or other physical disabilities to reach their career goals. The program has benefited many young physically challenged Canadians pursuing their studies. Click here for the full list of criteria and to download an application form (PDF), or contact David Hinton – Executive Director, National Office Tel: (613) 723-1033 Ext. 223 Email: dhinton@canparaplegic.org To access the criteria and application in WordPerfect, click here. Once you've completed the application form, please mail to: SunLife Scholarship Selection Committee C/O David Hinton – Executive Director, National Office Canadian Paraplegic Association 1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 230 Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3W7 |