Philippe (Phil) Gerard and Gabriela (Gaby) Nieto are new Canadians who strongly believe in diversity and that being different means just that - different, no less. Being personally we aware of how challenging conventional learning environments can be for some, inspired them to create this award. Its intent is to support those who have to make an extra effort to be successful.
AMOUNT: $750
AVAILABLE TO: The Gerard-Nieto Family Special Abilities Annual Scholarship is intended to recognize and provide assistance to a UFV student who is in good academic standing and has a diagnosed learning disability or a diagnosed disorder that makes learning challenging (for example autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder).
CRITERIA: Applicants must be registered with the UFV Centre For Accessibility Services and provide a Verification of Disability Form from the UFV Centre for Accessibility Services as evidence of their disability or disorder.
The award will be given to the student with the highest GPA of those who have provided a Verification of Disability Form from the UFV Centre for Accessibility Services.
DEADLINE: May 10