Roy Cooper Memorial Scholarship Award (2026-2027)
Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm (16:00h)
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) offers a $1,000 scholarship award in memory of Roy V. Cooper, who volunteered for over 30 years as a board member of his local chapter in Ottawa, as a board member of LDAO and LDAC. He was also a mentor to individuals
with learning disabilities and/or their families in the areas of self-advocacy and assistive technology. Mr. Cooper spent his working life in the engineering/physical sciences field.
Eligibility Criteria
- Current Ontario grade 12 students
- Documented Learning Disability as a primary diagnosis
- Attending a postsecondary institution during the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not
include social sciences or technology majors)
Application Details
Complete one version of the application form (found below) and submit all required documents directly to scholarships@ldaottawa.com by or before Friday, June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Questions? Concerns?
Additional information about the scholarship: https://www.ldao.ca/ldao-services/ldao-scholarships-bursaries/.
Questions regarding the scholarship: info@ldaottawa.com