For the last 12 years, the Dhinjal family has been fundraising for Aspire through an event called the Drive for Ability.
Through this event, over $160,000 has been donated from family and friends. The donations have been used for various programs and projects within Aspire.
The Dhinjal family saw the need for scholarships for students with diverse learning needs who wanted to pursue a post-secondary education or further their careers and/or learning after high school.
The scholarship application is very simple – tell us about yourself and your need for the scholarship. These scholarships can be used for post-secondary schools, speech assessments and/or other needs that you may need help with.
The Scholarship application will be available in the fall for the 2025 academic year.
Drive for Ability Scholarship Criteria:
- Resident of Richmond BC
- Canadian Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
- Receives services from Aspire Richmond
- Age 5+
- No GPA standing is required
- Submit proof of paid registration, in their first or subsequent years at a recognized post-secondary institution in a trade, technical, vocational, or academic program in Canada
- For children under 17 – proof of registration and/or letter from a speech pathologist, occupational therapist or other program(s) listing number of hours per week
- Include references or a letter of appreciation to the people who have helped you prepare and have encouraged your post secondary education future (where applicable).
