Are you under the age of 18, have a disability, and have been accepted for membership by a guide dog training program? If so, consider applying for the Canines for Disabled Kids Scholarship! The scholarship is open to minors with physical disabilities, psychological disabilities, or who are on the Autism Spectrum. In addition, applicants must have been accepted by a guide dog training program.

The scholarship is funded by Canines for Disabled Kids, a non-profit organization that supports child-canine service teams to promote independence and social awareness. The scholarship recipients are awarded between $250 and $5,000 to help pay for their guide dog training program. Applications are considered semiannually, with deadlines typically on both the last day of December and May.

If you could use some help paying for your guide dog training program, we encourage you to apply!

• Child must be under the age of 18 years old at the time of placement with their service dog
• Child must have a physical disability, psychological disability or be in the Autism Spectrum
• Child must be accepted by an Assistance Dog International member or an International Guide Dog Federation member or other qualified training program prior to applying for scholarship – must show proof of acceptance by providing a copy of the acceptance letter
• Applicants must complete a CDK application for scholarship funds – this document is available by request to the CDK office or online