Since 2007, DSLG has offered a student bursary to first year post-secondary students pursuing a career in a field related to developmental/intellectual disabilities. A one-time $2,000 bursary is available to a student in each of three categories: university level, college level, and graduate (R.G. McMullen award). There were no applications for the graduate award (R.G. McMullen Award) this year.

The 2025 selection committee consisted of two Board members (Pam Little and Pierre Santoni), the Manager of Housing and Program Initiatives (Shane Newcombe); and the Executive Director (Tom Turner).

Awards were presented at DSLG on July 30th:

1. Lily Deryaw registered in the Social Service Worker Program at St. Lawrence College (Kingston)
'I want to learn how to support people who are struggling and to inspire them to stay focused on their dreams as they can do anything with help from a caring adult.'

2. Elisa Hopkins registered in the Physiotherapy Program at Brock University.
'Throughout my experience I have learned a great deal about catering to different styles of learning, levels of comfort, and how to adjust plans to accommodate for all needs'

There were no applications recieved for the R.G. McMullen Award ($1000).