Dog Guides Scholarship
Changing Lives, Unleashing Dreams
Your Gift: Paving the Way for a Brighter Future
By contributing to the Dog Guide Scholarship Program, you are helping to cover a portion (or all) of the $35,000 that it takes to raise and train a Dog Guide and ultimately match with its handler. The entire process takes up to two years and your scholarship can help cover the cost for a Dog Guide’s training, veterinary care, as well as the transportation and accommodation for each recipient while in residence at the training school in Oakville, Ontario.
Your support will help the Dog Guide team be partners for as long as 10 years, with a lifetime of follow-up. It’s a gift that paves the way for a brighter future, not just for individuals and organizations but for entire communities. The skills and knowledge required to be a handler, or a Dog Guide, aren’t inherent; they are cultivated through dedication, training, and unwavering effort.
Your generous donation to a scholarship will ensure more lives can be transformed.
Your Contribution: Create Lasting Impact
Your contribution, regardless of the amount, will create a profound and lasting impact on people who rely on the special skills of a Dog Guide.
Explore the details of each of our Scholarship opportunities below.
If you’d like to learn more or discuss which opportunities may be right for you, click the Get in Touch With Us button below. A member of our Scholarship team will be in touch to answer your questions and provide further information.
Scholarship Opportunities: Building Stronger Partnerships
Here are the Scholarship Opportunities you can support:
Novice Scholarship – Early training unit $5,000 – $7,499: Providing basic skills and training for future Dog Guides
Intermediate Scholarship – Intro to training $7,500 -$9,999: Offering beginner program-specific training for dogs
Advanced Scholarship – Skills training $10,000 – $14,999: Elevating skills to a high level with program-specific training for dogs
Expert Scholarship – Final team training $15,000 – $34,999: Enabling in-person training for recipients with their Dog Guides at LFCDG’s training school
Full Scholarship – Lifetime partnership $35,000: Ensuring support and follow-up for the entire duration of the Dog Guide team’s working relationship. The Full Scholarship offers the only opportunity to name a Dog Guide (subject to LFCDG’s approval).
Scholarship Program Q & A
Who/where will the scholarship go to?
LFCDG is a national charity, with clients and donors from across the country. No matter who your scholarship recipient is, or where they live, your impact is immeasurable.
When will the scholarship be assigned?
We strive to thoughtfully pair scholarships with graduating teams, ensuring that your donation supports the stage of the training you choose.
When will the scholarship be assigned?
We strive to thoughtfully pair scholarships with graduating teams, ensuring that your donation supports the stage of the training you choose.
How will we know who the scholarship goes to?
You will be notified when your scholarship is applied to a graduating team. You will also be invited to their graduation and recognized for the important role you played in their success.
Can we contact the recipient of the scholarship?
Our clients’ privacy is paramount. They will receive your name and contact information. There is no requirement that they be in contact or share any information, and we respect whatever choice they make.
After making your donation, you’ll receive meaningful updates tailored to your level of support. Once your scholarship is matched with a Dog Guide team, you’ll receive an update on their journey and an invitation to celebrate their graduation in Oakville, Ontario. This special occasion includes a meet and greet with the Dog Guide Team. For donors outside of the Oakville area, you will receive a link to watch a recording of the graduation ceremony.