Louise Joanne Twerdy was a compassionate voice for victims/survivors of impaired driving and a powerful leader whose determination was instrumental in legislative changes that improved Canada’s impaired driving laws, police enforcement powers and the judicial system. In view of this the MADD Canada - The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary was created to aid canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash
Eligibility Criteria
MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash and who are enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program. Injuries must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants’ lives. Proof of injury and relation to impaired driving will be required.
Offered Benefits
MADD Canada has restructured our bursary program to have more meaningful impact on students’ lives. Beginning in 2016, one(1) bursary of $10,000 will be awarded to the applicant with the highest score in honour of Louise Joanne Twerdy (see further details below). Additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 will also be available. Winning applicants may not reapply in subsequent years.
Application Process
Go to MADD Canada on madd.ca to apply
For more details, visit MADD Canada 2025 Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary webpage
