Qasim Charara Scholarship for Students with Special Needs

Name of Scholarship Qasim Charara Scholarship for Students with Special Needs
Description The Qasim Charara Scholarship for Students with Special Needs is a $3,000 award offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with special needs. Please refer to the Government of Alberta's Student Aid Definition of Disability for a definition on eligibility. Students must currently be registered in and continuing at post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of registration as part of the application. To ensure eligibility for this award, a Letter of Accommodation issued by the post-secondary institution should be provided as part of the application.
The award will be offered to outstanding applicants who meet the criteria of the program, such as strong commitment to student’s academic discipline, and demonstrated potential to be an outstanding participant in the community.
Amount $3,000
Application opens July 1st, 2023
Application deadline September 22nd, 2023
Open to Undergraduate or post-graduate students
Eligibility Criteria Residence Requirements:
Be an Edmonton or surrounding area resident (the applicant or the applicant’s parent(s) must have resided in Edmonton or surrounding area during the previous 24 months);
Be a Permanent Resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen.

Level of Studies:
Be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program (full-time is defined as 80% course load or higher).
Application Requirements Form Requirements:
Upload at least two signed, current (less than one year old) reference letters (references from friends are discouraged and references from family members will not be accepted).
Upload a PDF transcript for all courses taken during the current degree you are working towards. All transcripts must show the name of the student and their birthdate. Screenshots of transcripts will not be accepted.
Upload proof of enrolment for post-secondary studies, if available, at the time of your application
Upload a Letter of Accommodation issued by the student's current post-secondary institution.
Selection Criteria Strong applications will emphasize the student’s:
maturity and a commitment to their studies;
motivation to be engaged meaningfully in their community and the world at large.
Notification Process Students will be notified by email of the status of their application in early November. Once awarded, scholarships will be sent directly to students. Students must notify the Office of AREF of any changes to their application.