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Bursaries

​The DSASC is pleased to offer bursary programs to its members. 

 - Scroll down for Summer Camp and Respite Bursaries -

Children's Recreation and Therapy Bursary (Closed for 2021)
We invite all members under 21 living with Down syndrome to apply for our bursary to help cover the costs of recreation and therapy programs. 
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DSASC is proud to be able to offer bursary programs. A total of $6000 will be divided evenly among all eligible applicants, but capped at $400 per individual. This money is available through the fundraising efforts of the DSASC (Bowlathon, Fun Walk). 

*Due to COVID, and following the lead of the Provincial SSAH program, we are also reimbursing assistive devices and equipment, which may include things like bikes or tablets. If you are not sure the item you are considering purchasing would qualify, we encourage you to email admin@dsasc.ca. 


Young Adults Independence Bursary (Closed for 2021)
We invite all young adult members living with Down syndrome who have finished school to apply for our Young Adult Independence Bursary. 

This bursary was introduced to help families offset the costs of assistance or programs that help foster independence in our young adults.  

DSASC is proud to be able to offer bursary programs. A total of $3000 will be divided evenly among all eligible applicants, but capped at $600 per individual. This money is available through the fundraising efforts of the DSASC (Bowlathon, Fun Walk, Ride for Down Syndrome).

*Due to COVID, and following the lead of the Provincial SSAH program, we are also reimbursing assistive devices and equipment, which may include things like bikes or tablets. If you are not sure the item you are considering purchasing would qualify, we encourage you to email admin@dsasc.ca. 

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For all 2021 bursaries:
  • Application process opens October 1 , 2021
  • Applications are due by November 1, 2021.
  • Applicants must have their membership current.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email by November 15, 2021.

Successful applicants will be required to:
1) Submit receipts of goods or services, or if this is not available, submit a bursary expense claim form. Receipts dated from September 1, 2021 and later are eligible.
2) A letter of thanks and if possible, a photo will be required to use for our newsletter and/or fundraising efforts.
3) Bursary monies will then be reimbursed to the parent within 2 months.

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF RECEIPTS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2022.


    Application

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Successful applicants will receive notification of acceptance by November 15, 2021.

Submission Deadline is November 1, 2021.



Summer Camp and Respite Bursary (OPEN)
We invite all members living with Down syndrome to apply for our bursary to help cover the costs of summer camp and respite opportunities. 
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DSASC is proud to be able to offer bursary programs. At least $1000 will be divided evenly among all eligible applicants, but capped at $250 per individual. This money is available through funds raised from our annual fundraisers: the Step UP for Down Syndrome Fun Walk, the Bowling Buddies Challenge, and the Ride for Down Syndrome.
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Process and Eligibility:
  • Application process opens May 1, 2022
  • Applications are due by June 15, 2022.
  • Applicants' membership must be current.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email by June 20, 2022.
  • Camp or Respite Services that take place between July 1 - August 31, 2022 will be eligible, excluding Camp 3-21 expenses, as this camp is already subsidized by the DSASC.

Successful applicants will be required to:
1) Submit receipts, or if this is not available, submit a bursary expense claim form. Receipts for camp or respite services that take place between July 1st, 2022-August 31, 2022 will be eligible.
2) A note of thanks and if possible, a photo will be required to use for our newsletter and/or fundraising efforts.
3) Bursary monies will then be reimbursed to the parent within 30 days.

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF RECEIPTS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO September 30, 2022.


    Summer 2021 Application

Submit
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