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Bursary
Through Carleton University in Ottawa, the CCB has implemented a bursary program for blind and visually impaired students in need of financial assistance. The bursary can be used in conjunction with other financial programs or on a stand-alone basis. The objective is to have a fund of $ 2 million for qualified institutions across Canada. The CCB has committed $ 1 million to Carleton with the first award to be granted for September 2005.Also, beginning in 2006, the CCB will contribute a $ 500 award in every chapter area at one local high school selected by the chapter for presentation annually.
Eligibility
The blind or visually impaired candidates have completed or about to complete secondary school with the objective for post-secondary studies.
Assessement
Assessment by the post-secondary institution shall include academic proficiency, community and social involvement, financial need with emphasis toward practical skills for employment at the end of the post-secondary program.
Scope
The bursary may include tuition, room and board, books, and special needs such as computers, guide dogs or other aides and monies for additional expenses.
Eligibility of Post-Secondary Institutions
Carleton is the first post-secondary school to be selected primarily due to the presence of the Paul Menton Centre for the disabled. Other institutions shall be assessed by the CCB to ensure there are basic facilities and qualified staff available to meet the needs of the student.
Mentors
Each successful applicant shall be assigned a mentor from the CCB who will be available for guidance and assistance at any time.
Applications
Contact the CCB national office at CCB National Office or
Awards Office
Carleton University
202 Robertson Hall
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: (613) 520-3600
Fax: (613) 520-3560
Email: Awards at Carleton
Web Site: Carleton University
Visit the link to the Carleton University page on the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Financial Aid Directory which describes the CCB bursary.
CCB Carleton University Bursary Recipients 2007/2008
The
recipients of the 2007/2008 Canadian Council of the Blind Carleton
University Bursary have been announced. This award makes a difference
in the lives of these blind and visually impaired students and helps
them to learn, grow and acquire the skills needed for a successful
future.
The 2007/2008 Recipients of the CCB Carleton University Bursary are as follows:
Dean Pucsek
3rd Year Mechanical Engineering
Arshina Kassam
3rd Year Criminology
David Martin
2nd Year Psychology
Rylan Vroom
1st Year Bachelor of Information Technology
Kim Kaskiw
1st Year Music
Congratulations to all the recipients!
First recipients of Canadian Council of the Blind bursaries announced
Posted Aug. 2/05 
By Adrienne Mertin
Four
students have been chosen to receive the first-ever Carleton Canadian
Council of the Blind (CCB) bursaries, valued at $4,000 each.
A
bursary fund was established in March 2005 by a $1 million donation
from the CCB. The bursaries are directed to students with visual
impairments who are in good academic standing and demonstrate the
qualities the CCB represents.
The four recipients of the
September 2005 installment of the bursary are Candice
MacIntosh-Olesevich, Antoinelle Angus, Ben McConnell, and Arshina
Kassam. The recipients can use the funds in any way to help support
their academic pursuits.
“It is up to each recipient’s
discretion how they choose to spend the money . . . it’s wide open,
there’s a lot of flexibility and that’s good,” says Larry McCloskey,
Director of Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for students with
disabilities.
For third-year psychology student
MacIntosh-Olesevich, the bursary will provide her with financial
support and peace of mind. “This bursary means I have no concerns about
being able to attend school next year. I’ll be able to purchase some
equipment that I need and it will enable me to participate fully in my
classes, and I’ll be able to function more independently in them,” she
says.
The bursary speaks to Carleton’s dedication to providing
students with disabilities equal opportunities for an education. “This
says that students with visual impairments are able to function and
participate fully in student life here at Carleton,” says
MacIntosh-Olesevich. “It’s something Carleton should be proud of.”
Bursary Program News Release February 10, 2005
Canadian Council of the Blind Donates $ 1 Million to Create Bursary Fund at Carleton University
(Ottawa)
- In an unprecedented commitment, The Canadian Council of the Blind
(CCB) is pledging $1 million to the establishment for a bursary for
blind or visually impaired students at Carleton University. 
The
first installment of $25,000 will be awarded annually to students
starting in the 2005/2006 academic year. Canadian students will be
eligible to apply for the CCB bursary support if they are registered
with the Paul Menton Centre, are of good academic standing, and meet
criteria identified in the Awards and Scholarship guide. 
"We
look forward to presenting this award to one student or sharing it
among several students to help them support their post-secondary
education whether for adaptive technology, living assistance or tuition
costs," said Dennis Finucan, the director from Ontario on the CCB
national board.
"This bursary is our way of making a
significant difference in the life of blind or sight impaired students
who want a university education but need financial assistance to make
it happen." noted Finucan. "Carleton University has a remarkable
resource available to blind or sight impaired students through the Paul
Menton Centre and we are committed to working with them to grow the
financial support we can offer blind students. Officials at Carleton
have been extremely efficient and co-operative to make this bursary
happen."
"The CCB bursary is a unique and significant gift for
sight impaired students. We are grateful to CCB and its Board." said
Larry McCloskey, Director of the Paul Menton Centre. "We work with
students to provide educational and support services with one-on-one
learning support, note taking, and loans of adaptive equipment. We also
help facilitate faculty/student meetings. We want our students to
succeed, so we are there by their side to support their learning. The
CCB bursary complements that approach." concluded Mr. McCloskey"
The
CCB was founded by blind war veterans and celebrated its 60th
anniversary last June. With provincial divisions and chapters across
Canada and a national office in Ottawa, all directors of the CCB are
blind or visually impaired. The bursary program also extends to the
local level with an award of $500 by each chapter to area blind high
school students. In the next few weeks, the CCB will be announcing a
series of programs for the blind community including training, skills
and employment, national legal assistance, sports and recreation,
chapter assistance and peer support. The Paul Menton Centre will be
opening a Canadian Council of the Blind chapter on campus in September
2005. 
Carleton
University, Canada's Capital University is a dynamic research and
learning institution located in Ottawa, Canada. With close to 23,000
full time students and part time students and over 2,000 faculty and
staff, Carleton has a vibrant work and learning environment with close
ties to the region's business, cultural, government and high tech
communities.
Further information:
Jim Prowse
Executive Director
Canadian Council of the Blind
613-567-0311
Larry McCloskey
Director Paul Menton Centre
Carleton University
613-520-2600 (6608)
Lin Moody
Media Relations
Carleton University
520-2600 (8705)