Dr Peter Bowen Memorial Scholarship

For students with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus who are Canadian citizens (for at least two years), have a home address in Red Deer, the Northwest Territories, or north of Red Deer, are accepted at a post-secondary institution, and are current members of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta (SBHANA).

Two scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded annually. Applicants must provide medical confirmation of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

Apply with a letter of reference from a previous teacher or administrator (or a recent employer or supervisor if out of high school one or more years), an official Alberta Education or most recent post-secondary transcript, and a personal letter stating eligibility, community involvement, and future plans. Membership forms are available at sbhana.org.