Autism Scholars or Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award Application

Complete the steps below by December 2 at 4 p.m. to apply for the Autism Scholars Award and/or the Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award.

Step 1.

Download and fill out the appropriate PDF form

Once filled out, you will attach it to your official submission package (step 2).

Autism Scholars Award 2025-26 fillable form here
Ontario Women's Health Scholar Award 2025-26 fillable form here

Step 2.

Submit your official application below

Submit your official package below (attaching step 1’s PDF form and any other requested items).

Step 3.

Make sure your referees fill out their report by the deadline

It is the student’s responsibility that their referees provide the required items before the deadline.

Referee Assessment Report

Submit your official application below

These awards are administered by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). Please review the COU eligibility requirements here:

  • Applicant Information

  • Document Upload

  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
    Upload your filled-out application form COU. The Autism Scholar app can be found here: https://cou.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Autism-Award-Application-2025-26-English-Electronic-Form.pdf -------- Women's Health app can be found here: https://cou.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OWHS-Awards-Application-2025-26-English-Electronic-form.pdf
  • Max. file size: 29 MB.
    in PDF format
  • Max. file size: 29 MB.
    Max. 1,000 words, in PDF format
  • Max. file size: 29 MB.
    500 words, as PDF
  • Max. file size: 29 MB.
    If you are a postdoctoral student, you can include a thesis summary of 300 words
  • Max. file size: 29 MB.
    Please provide a scanned copy of the original/ official transcripts from ALL post-secondary education - including university degrees and college transcripts. If you have transcripts from multiple schools, please merge them into one.

  • Reference Information

    Please have your referees upload their files to https://brocku.ca/graduate-studies/award-reference-report/ (step 3 above).
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