Justin Eves Foundation - Post-Secondary Financial Aid for Students with Learning Disabilities

Hey parents! Have you heard of the Justin Eves Foundation (JEF)? It's a charitable organization dedicated to serving students with learning disabilities and in financial need by providing bursary/scholarships for appropriate post-secondary education! Continue reading to learn more about the organization or click here to learn more about how to apply!

JEF:

• Assists students with learning disabilities resident in the Province of Ontario.
• Provides primary program by disbursing funds to colleges and universities for bursary/scholarships or by matching funds of same institutions for bursary / scholarships.
• Disbursed over 400 bursaries/scholarships since establishment in 1996.
• Works closely with Learning Opportunities Task Force in the Province of Ontario.
• Notable supporters include Pace Savings and Credit Union, CB Richard Ellis, Molson Coors, Himelfarb Proszanski LLP, Wm. J. Trotter & Associates and Tim Hortons.
• Volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Committee provide vision and leadership.
• Funds primarily raised through annual golf tournament.
• Referrals come from schools and JEF foundation web-site.
• The ONLY Canadian foundation providing awards for students with learning disabilities.
• Funded $220,000 for best-in-practice research into learning disabilities to Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario between 1999-2004.