Shanae Webb says the Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary she recently received has helped with one of the biggest challenges she faces as a student – keeping a roof over her head. Shanae, 26, is in the final months of her B.A. at St. Thomas University, majoring in sociology and minoring in English literature. In addition to a heavy study load, she also is dealing with dystonia, a neurological movement disorder in which muscles contract involuntarily, causing repetitive or twisting … [Read more...] about Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary helps with student’s biggest challenge
Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary
Ability NB is pleased to offer the Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary. $1,000 bursaries will be given to two youth with a mobility disability who are enrolled in post-secondary education in New Brunswick.
The bursaries are in memory of Paul C.J. LeBlanc. Paul was a strong advocate for equity in education and employment for persons with a mobility disability. He worked as a Senior Communications Officer at Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for over 20 years.
The Bursary’s goal is to help youth in financial need throughout their post-secondary education.
Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary inspires young student
For 19-year-old Josée Sparks, the Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary will not only help her at university, it’s an inspiration for her to succeed in life. Josée, a second-year psychology major at the Université of Moncton, is one of two recipients this year of Ability New Brunswick’s newly created $1,000 bursary. The bursary is in memory of Paul C.J. LeBlanc, a passionate advocate in New Brunswick who believed that all students should have the opportunity for education. Paul died in … [Read more...] about Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary inspires young student