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CNIB Scholarships and Awards

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We want to help you achieve your academic goals!

Every year, CNIB's scholarship program awards multiple scholarships, bursaries and other educational awards to people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in recognition of their educational aspirations and achievements. Whether you're just starting out in a cool apprenticeship, diving into skilled trades, or leveling up with continuing education, a scholarship or bursary is waiting just for you!

It’s not just about grades. Scholarships are awarded based on a wide range of factors, including financial need, location, community involvement, demonstrated resilience to overcoming barriers, leadership skills, ambitions, achievements, and goals. If you are pursuing a diploma or degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or post-graduate degree, we encourage you to apply!

CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships & Bursaries

Multiple CNIB post-secondary scholarships are available to students who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision and pursuing diploma or degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or post-graduate degree. Learn more about the application requirements and submission process.

CNIB Master’s Scholarships

CNIB Master’s Scholarships encourage and support students who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision to undertake post-graduate studies. Review the application process and submission requirements. 

Testimonials from Scholarship Recipients

CNIB received many remarkable scholarship applications this year and awarded $197,750 in funding to 45 Canadians with sight loss in recognition of their educational and professional aspirations and achievements. Hear firsthand from CNIB Scholarship recipients about how they put their funding to use. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about applying for a CNIB Scholarship or Bursary? We’re here to answer them!

CNIB Scholarships – Information Session

Get the inside scoop on the scholarship application process! Join us on Tuesday, April 22 for a virtual information session where we’ll outline available scholarships, eligibility criteria, review the application process and deadlines, and answer any burning questions that you may have

CNIB National Youth Council Leadership Award

The CNIB National Youth Council believes in recognizing youth who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision that are reaching above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province, or country. That's why they created the National Youth Council Leadership Award – to acknowledge the accomplishments of young leaders and their impact in communities across the country. Applicants may be self-referred or nominated by someone.