Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) proudly offers the annual Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 award honouring the memory of Roy V. Cooper, a long-time volunteer and advocate within both his local LDA chapter and the provincial organization.
This scholarship recognizes an Ontario high school student with a documented learning disability as their primary diagnosis who is pursuing postsecondary studies in engineering or physical sciences.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a full-time high school student during the 2024–2025 academic year
- Must be entering the first year of a bachelor’s program in engineering or a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not include social sciences or technology-focused programs)
- Must be accepted into a recognized postsecondary institution for the 2025–2026 academic year
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted to your local LDA chapter
- Each chapter will nominate one student to advance to the provincial selection process
- Find your local chapter here: www.ldao.ca/lda-in-canada/ldao-chapters
- Contact your local chapter to request an application form
- If you do not have an active chapter in your area, please contact LDAO at to inquire about eligibility.
Deadline for submission: Friday, June 27, 2025, by 4:00 PM