2026 Easter Seals Workplace Readiness Mentorship Program Scholarship is now open

July 13, 2026 | News

Easter Seals PEI is pleased to partner with Sun Life to offer a $2,000 scholarship to a student in Prince Edward Island who is currently enrolled in post-secondary education.

Applicants must currently be enrolled in a program that began in Winter 2026 or will be starting in Fall 2026. The scholarship is intended for any person with a physical disability who is currently enrolled in or pursuing post-secondary education. The objective of the scholarship is to help reduce financial barriers for the student as they progress and work towards completing their post-secondary education and assist them in preparing for a successful transition into the workforce. The scholarship recipient must also agree to participate in a nine-month mentorship program from September to the end of May 2027, where they will be paired with a volunteer mentor who can provide encouragement, guidance, and support for their studies and in preparing for summer jobs and/or transition to the labour force after graduation. The scholarship recipient must be a resident of PEI. Here is the link to the application form:

https://form.jotform.com/240047305025241