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National Endowment Fund Scholarship

The objective of this award is to provide financial assistance to students registered in a post-secondary program in a recognized Canadian institution whose lives or families were affected by the tainted blood tragedy between 1980 and 1989 inclusively. The amount of the bursary may vary according to the number of applicants in any given year.

 

Number : variable, according to the interest generated by the Fund

Value : variable, depending on tuition fees of the post-secondary institution, to a maximum of $3,000

Eligibility criteria:

  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person status;
  • Victim or child of a victim of the tainted blood tragedy in Canada occurring between 1980 and 1989 inclusively;
  • Full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in any Canadian post-secondary institution;
  • Good academic standing and financial need.

Deadline date: 30 April 2012

Only applications duly completed and accompanied by supporting documents will be processed. When applying, include the following documents:

  • The application form
  • An official transcript including your most recent year of completed studies
  • A written confirmation from your doctor or an authority who can confirm your status as a victim or as the child of a victim of the tainted blood tragedy in Canada, which occurred between 1980 and 1989 inclusively
  • A letter explaining your current financial situation

 

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of the National Endowment Fund Scholarship?
The National Endowment Fund Scholarship provides financial support for students enrolled at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution and whose life or family has been affected by the tainted-blood tragedy between 1980 and 1989 inclusively.

How did the 2010 National Endowment Fund Scholarship recipients get selected?
In 2010, the University of Ottawa received 23 applications. We awarded scholarships to all applicants who met the eligibility criteria, and each recipient was granted $1,000.
This selection process might change in 2011, depending on the number of applications.

Does the University of Ottawa receive money for managing the endowment fund?
No. The University does not get compensated for managing the National Endowment Fund Scholarship.

What will happen to the National Endowment Fund Scholarship if applications cease over time?
If applications stop a number of years from now, the endowment will be used to fund research projects in our Faculty of Medicine on patient safety and the reduction of medical errors.

Note: Since 2007, applicants no longer need to include a letter describing how their life was affected by tainted blood or tainted-blood products.



Tuition rebate for studients with disabilities

If you are a student with a permanent disability or medical condition that prevents you from taking more than 12 credits per session, you may be eligible for a tuition bursary. Please contact your Learning Specialist at Access Service for more information and to assess your eligibility.