LDAA is proud to offer scholarships and awards to students throughout the year.

Mandin Award

Mandin Award

The Mandin Award was established in 1991 in memory of Maurice, Susan, Islay and Janelle Mandin. The primary goal for the Award is to provide resources that will have the greatest positive impact for children from K-11 within Alberta. The second goal is to encourage those children who receive funds to pursue their educational priorities with enthusiasm and confidence.

Annually LDAA provides an award up to $800 to assist an individual or individuals in one family who have a learning disability.

Award Criteria

  • The individual will currently be a K-11 student in Alberta.
  • One application per family will be accepted.
  • Eligible programs and services will include, but not limited to, supporting the costs of attending a summer camp, social skill development courses, tutoring, assessments, and technology.
  • The award cannot be used to register in a sports program or for private school tuition.
  • The award must be used within the calendar year in which it was awarded.
  • Any request for adjustment to the original application must be made in writing within one month of being notified that they are the award recipient.
  • Disbursement of the funds will be made directly to the program or service provider upon receipt of an invoice, or to the award recipient with presentation of a receipt for the purpose of the approved technology.

Learning Disabilities – Defined

It is acknowledged that learning disabilities may co-exist with other conditions, such as ADHD, but it is important to note that this award focuses on the individual learning disability. Learning Disabilities (LDs)are specific neurological disorders that affect the way a person stores, understands, retrieves and/or communicates information.

Please ensure your application is pertinent to the field of learning disabilities.

Applications are due May of each calendar year. Please check back soon for details.

Siobhan Isabella Reid Memorial Scholarship

Siobhan Isabella Reid Memorial Scholarship

The Siobhan Isabella Reid Memorial Scholarship was established in 1982.

Award Criteria

Scholarship of $1,500 awarded to a full-time post-secondary student in Alberta enrolled in a program which will lead to that individual being able to assist children and/or adults with learning disabilities or ADHD. The student may be enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program of any faculty of any university within Alberta or in a college degree program.

Must have completed two full academic years at either a university or a college at which courses are acceptable by a university as applicable toward a university degree.

Applicant Must Submit

  1. An official transcript of his or her academic record for the student’s last university or college year
  2. Two letters of reference from non-relatives
  3. An outline of his or her contributions to that applicant’s community as well as campus life
  4. An outline of the program the student wishes to undertake during the scholarship year.

Review Criteria

  • The student’s contributions to his/her community and campus life
  • A satisfactory academic record
  • The student’s future educational program leading toward assisting children and/or adults with learning disabilities.

Applications are due May of each calendar year. Please check back soon for details.