Bursary 2025 Open!

The Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe Offers different Bursuries.

Depending on age or academic needs  please read bellow to see which one is right one for you.

We like to thank our generous sponsors who make this possible. 

 Dr. Beverley Lee Foundation

1. . The LDAYS will be recognizing there (3) York Region and/or Simcoe high schoolstudents with a $1000 bursary. 

2. The LDAYS wil be rewcognizing 2 post secondary students who normally reside on York-Simcoe wityh a $1000 bursary 

Renee Flannery Edowment

1. The L DAYS will be recognizing one (1) mature student age tewnty five (25) an up with a $1000 Bursary.

  • ALL CANDIDATES MUST PREPARE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
  • a) LEARNING DISABILITIES DOCUMENTATION: All candidates must have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability.  LD combine with ADHD will also be accapeted. We require proof that this diagnosis has been made in the form of a psychological assessment report, or a doctor’s letter. Please note: We are not able to accept primary diagnoses of ASD, MID, or other. ADHD combine any other diagnosis other than LD will also not qualify.
  • b) PROOF OF INCOME: The bursary will be offered to students who Indicate financial need on their application. We will need household income documentation to be provided with your application. 

CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE AND DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR  HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS:

  • Candiates must reside in York Region or Simcoe County 
  • The candidate must have been a full-time high school student and graduated high school for this academic year
  • LETTER FROM TEACHER: A reference letter from your high school teacher OR workplace needs to be provided stating why they feel you are deserving of this award
  • PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: A photocopy is required to verify that you were a high school student and have graduated in the current 2024-2025 academic year. *This must be received by the LDAYS before the presentation of this award if not available at the time of submission indicate so on your application.
  • PROOF OF YOUR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION LETTER: An acceptance letter is not enough we ask that you send the confirmation letter once you have accepted the offer form the college or univertity. This is letter needs to be for the  2025-2026 academic year in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited institution.  *If the letter is conditional upon applying winners must submit final approval before receiving the award.

CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE AND DOCUMENT NEEDED FOR POST-SECONDARY AND MATURE  STUDENTS:

  • Candiates must reside in York Region or Simcoe County 
  • Proof of enrolment for the 2025-2026 school year. Must show your name
  • CHARACTER REFERENCE LETTER: Applicants need to provide a character reference letter from a community agency you’ve been involved with or an employer.
  •  If you are attending a post-secondary institution outside of Ontario, please include proof of residency along with your other documents

The deadline to apply is July 30th 2025 at 3:00 pm *late or incomplete applications will not be considered*

Those who have previously registered are not eligible to apply again**