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SBHAC National Bursary Program

Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 3

Since its inception in 1981, we have been working on behalf of people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families.

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Canada is a federation of 13 organizations working collectively on behalf of people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

  • SBHAC now has two application intake periods, but applicants will only be eligible for one award per year.
  • Students are eligible to receive the SBHAC bursary only once per calendar year.

DEADLINES (TWICE A CALENDAR YEAR)

Applications must be emailed and be time-stamped by Noon (DST) of the

  • The third Wednesday in July
  • The third Wednesday in November

ELIGIBILITY

Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and must be a registered member in good standing of SBHAC. Membership must be in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to applying. Membership may be through a provincial association that is a member of SBHAC or the applicant may be a member directly to SBHAC. The applicant is to verify with their provincial association to confirm their membership with SBHAC.

The following associations are presently members of SBHAC: British Columbia, Northern Alberta, Southern Alberta, South Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan North, and Manitoba.

BURSARY PROGRAM OVERVIEW

All requests for applications and correspondence regarding the SBHAC Bursary Program should be directed to:

National Bursary Program, c/o Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Canada, info@sbhac.ca

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

To encourage and support students with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus by assisting them in pursuing higher education at university or other post-secondary studies.

If you would like more information concerning the National Bursary Program, please email info@sbhac.ca.