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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.

Scholarship Details

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.

Eligibility Requirements

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

Timelines

  • Applications are currently closed
  • Application Deadline
  • Judging
  • Decision
  • Ceremony

Past Award Recipients

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 […]

Aly Saleh

Aly Saleh

Meet Aly Saleh Congratulations to Aly Saleh as 2023’s recipient of the SENIA Student Award! Aly is a grade 10 student at an international school in Thailand who spreads awareness […]