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SENIA
Student Award

The SENIA Student Award celebrates the achievements of individuals with disabilities. This award aims to raise awareness and aspirations while advocating for exceptional individuals in our community.

Timelines

  • Application Open: June to Mid-October
  • Application Review: Late October
  • Notification: November

Scholarship Details

Eligibility Requirements

  • Candidates must be 2 – 21 years of age when they are nominated.
  • Nominee must have an identified disability.

Who May Submit Nominations?

Nominations may be made by:

  • Teachers
  • Principals
  • Related service providers
  • Friends
  • Parents

Award Selection Criteria

The SENIA Student Award Review Committee, which is made up of SENIA members, will select one winner who fulfills the SENIA mission statement:

  • Raising awareness of inclusion
  • Advocating for inclusion
  • Efforts in raising awareness and advocacy
  • Impact on the local, national and international community
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Nomination Requirements

  • Submit nominations digitally via the nomination form.
  • Submit all documentation together and in English.
  • One nominator to submit documentation (does not need to be a SENIA member)
  • Double-check the spelling of the nominee’s name
  • Submit a nominee’s photo.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation
  • The student must answer one of the following questions (select any medium):
    • What inspires or motivates you to advocate for yourself and/or your neurodivergent/disabled peers?
    • What do you hope to achieve by advocating for yourself and/or your neurodivergent/disabled peers?

Award Benefits

  • Attend a special awards ceremony and celebration at the SENIA Conference.
  • Receive a plaque honoring the award winner.
  • Receive a financial scholarship of USD 1500
  • Present a short presentation (10 minutes) at the SENIA conference sharing your inspirational story of awareness and advocacy for inclusion.
  • Be featured on SENIA ‘s website, newsletter and social media platforms.

Past Award Recipients

Elijah Ed Llagas Padayuman

Elijah Ed Llagas Padayuman

Meet Elijah Ed Llagas Padayuman SENIA is thrilled to announce that the 2025 SENIA Student Award has been awarded to Elijah Paddayuman, a grade 12 student at Meridian International Learning Experience, […]

Hajime Chiba

Hajime Chiba

Meet Hajime Chiba We are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s SENIA Student Award, a recognition of outstanding commitment to advocacy and inclusion. This prestigious award honors a […]

Sneha Choubey

Sneha Choubey

Meet Sneha Choubey We are excited to announce Sneha as a recipient of the 2024 SENIA Student Award! A grade 11 student at Berlin Brandenburg International School in Germany, Sneha […]