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LOAF Sight Bursary
One-time bursary for sight-impaired students
Latest source updateLast Update: May 16, 2026Latest change: The Sight Bursary wording now targets Alberta post-secondary institutions, raises the vision threshold to 20/60, and removes the visible deadline from the main program description.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Latest change: The Sight Bursary wording now targets Alberta post-secondary institutions, raises the vision threshold to 20/60, and removes the visible deadline from the main program description.
Sight Bursary eligibility updated
The Sight Bursary page now describes the program for Alberta post-secondary institutions instead of Alberta colleges, and the sight-impairment threshold has changed from 20/40 vision or worse to 20/60 vision or worse. The main program description also no longer shows the deadline text that appeared previously, and the contact wording has been revised while keeping the same coordinator email.
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Sight-impaired Alberta students attending their first or second term at an Alberta post-secondary institution.
See full eligibility
Overview
Sight Bursary Program from the Lions of Alberta Foundation offers a $1,000 one-time bursary to sight-impaired Alberta students in their first or second term at an Alberta post-secondary institution. It supports studies, with consideration for full-time students and those unable to carry a full study program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed application
- Confirmation of acceptance from a post-secondary institution, such as a tuition receipt
- Program Chair, Instructor or Counsellor signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sight-impaired Alberta students attending their first or second term at an Alberta post-secondary institution.
- Full-time students.
How to apply
- Complete the application.
- Submit the completed application to your Program Chair, Instructor or Counsellor to support the information submitted.
- The Program Chair, Instructor or Counsellor may forward the application to the Student Award office.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the LOAF Sight Bursary Program
What is the LOAF Sight Bursary?
Sight Bursary Program from the Lions of Alberta Foundation offers a $1,000 one-time bursary to sight-impaired Alberta students in their first or second term at an Alberta post-secondary institution. It supports studies, with consideration for full-time students and those unable to carry a full study program.
How much funding can be received?
LOAF Sight Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the LOAF Sight Bursary program?
To be eligible for the LOAF Sight Bursary program, you must:
Full-time student
Sight impairment with 20/60 vision or worse
First or second semester at an Alberta post-secondary institution
Who can I contact for more information about the LOAF Sight Bursary?
You can contact Lions of Alberta Foundation (LOAF) by email at dleshchy2324@shaw.ca.
Where is the LOAF Sight Bursary available?
The LOAF Sight Bursary program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the LOAF Sight Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
LOAF Sight Bursary is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the LOAF Sight Bursary?
LOAF Sight Bursary is funded by Lions of Alberta Foundation (LOAF)