- William Fraser Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesAwarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre for students with Disabilities to undergraduate students with a permanent physical disability. Eligible recipients will be in demonstrated financial need and be registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Endowed in 2014 by Joan Gazeley. Amount: up to 1,200$ Number Available: varies Applications Open: June 1st Deadline: ...Read more
- 35 Lions Club of Regina ScholarshipAvailable to students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Regina Amount: $1300 Number Available: 1 Deadline: March 15, 2025 The 35 Lions Club of Regina Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship available to students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Regina who reside within Regina City or the Province of Saskatchewan. Criteria The scholarship shall be ...Read more
- AbbVie IBD ScholarshipCrohn’s and Colitis Canada awards the AbbVie IBD Scholarship to students living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who are enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institute. Amount: Up to $5000 Number Available: 15 Deadline: July 4, 2025, 11:59 pm (your local time zone) Past scholarship recipients represent students who are living well with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis who ...Read more
- About NEADSSince its founding in 1986, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), has had the mandate to support full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada. NEADS is a consumer-controlled, cross-disability charitable organization (corporation # 1007761975RR0001). We represent our constituents through specific projects, resources, research, publications and partnerships. ...Read more
- Ade Adegbite Memorial ScholarshipThe Ade Adegbite Memorial Scholarship recognizes students with epilepsy who have overcome barriers and who continue to demonstrate resilience in coping with the challenges of epilepsy. Amount: $1500 Number Available: 2 Deadline: May 3, 2021 Cretia • be a person living with epilepsy.• be age 17 or over• be a Canadian citizen, Protected Person or Permanent Resident of Canada (proof of ...Read more
- Administrative & Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA) Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesThe Administrative & Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA) Bursary for Students with Disabilities is offered to students who are sons or daughters of the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA) members. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study in any program leading to a degree at the University of Saskatchewan and have a ...Read more
- Against the Odds: Faculty of Nursing Deans AwardAvailable to students attending the University of Regina Amount: $1000 Number Available: 2 (1 for a student at the Regina campus; 1 to a student at the Saskatoon campus) Deadline: October 1st 2025 The University of Regina will present a total of two non-renewable Against the Odds: Faculty of Nursing Deans Awards valued at $1,000 each, one to the ...Read more
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- Government of Alberta Funding for Students with DisabilitiesThe Alberta Student Aid portal has information for students with permanent disabilities. Click HERE to go to it now. The following information has been taken from that page: You may be eligible for the Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities The Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities may be issued to a full‐time student with a documented ...Read more
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- Amy Farnell Education AwardIn honour of Amy Farnell, long-time supporter and cherished friend, Autism Nova Scotia and the Craig Foundation are pleased to present the Amy Farnell Education Award(s) to eligible Nova Scotian students who identify as being on the autism spectrum, and who have been accepted into a full-time post-secondary program. Each year, the Craig Foundation will contribute $25,000 to the award ...Read more
- APUS Bursary ProgramThe Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students’ Bursary is available to part-time students at the University of Toronto. This is for the winter term bursary. Amount: $1000 Number: on average 4 bursaries are offered Deadline:Closed Opens:Check back for future APUS Bursaries (Winter 2025) @APUS97 This bursary was created as part of the Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students’ (APUS) 50th anniversary celebration. We are ...Read more
- AQEIPS BursaryThis year, the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 26th edition of its scholarships program for post-secondary students with disabilities. Amount:up to $1000 Number: multiple Deadline: February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm Criteria To be eligible to win an AQEIPS scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements: • Be an active AQEIPS member (you can apply to ...Read more
- Attention-deficit disorderCurrently no scholarships available in this category at this time please see “All Disabilities” for scholarships applicable for anyone with any disability. Last Updated: 2025-01-07Read more
- Barney Danson ScholarshipThe Barney Danson Scholarship is a national scholarship available to blind or partially sighted students entering post-secondary education. Amount: $5000 Number Available: 1 Open: Scholarship applications for the 2025/26 school year will open spring 2025. Please check back then Deadline: TBA Barney Danson’s life was one of service to his country – as soldier, MP, minister of several portfolios in the ...Read more
- BC Epilepsy Society BursaryThe BC Epilepsy Society offers bursaries to students in British Columbia living with epilepsy who currently attend or plan to attend a post-secondary institution of education or training. Amount: $500 Number Available: varies Deadline: May 30, 2020 Each year, our Society awards bursaries to people with epilepsy in BC who are entering, or are in a post-secondary academic, vocational, arts, ...Read more
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- BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity ScholarshipThis is a national post-secondary scholarship open to all disabilities in all provinces and states. Amount: $10,000 (USD) For Students in the US or $5,000 (USD) For Students in Canada Number Available: Varies Open: Applications open January 14th, 2025 Deadline: TBA Launched in 2005, Equity Through Education helps people achieve their dreams by getting the opportunity to develop themselves through education. To ...Read more
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- Canadian Council of the Blind BursaryAwarded annually to one or more blind or visually impaired students. Amount: 2,100$ Number Available: +1 Applications Open: TBA Deadline: October 31st awarded annually Criteria Eligible applicants must: be registered with the Paul Menton Centre; complete the Carleton University bursary application; be in good academic standing; be able to demonstrate through a brief submission, how this bursary, if awarded, would assist them in furthering the ...Read more
- Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship ProgramThe Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program offers national scholarships available to Deaf or hard of hearing students. Amount: $3000 (full-time students) or $1000 (part-time students) Number Available: The exact number of awards will be dependent on the number and ranking of qualified applicants. Deadline: May 25th, 2021 at 4p.m. The Canadian Hearing Society National Scholarship Program was created to ...Read more
- Canadian Hemophilia Society James Kreppner Memorial Scholarship and Bursary ProgramThe Canadian Hemophilia Society James Kreppner Memorial Scholarship and Bursary Program is a national bursary program available to students who have hemophilia (factor VIII or IX) or another inherited bleeding disorder (such as von Willebrand disease, a rare factor deficiency or platelet function disorder), carriers, and those who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. Spouses and ...Read more
- Charmaine Letourneau ScholarshipAvailable to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing attending post-secondary education in Alberta with demonstrated knowledge of sign language and financial need. Amount: $5000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: August 31st, 2021 The Charmaine Letourneau Scholarships support post-secondary education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Albertans. Priority is given to individuals who demonstrate involvement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing ...Read more
- CHHA-Edmonton Academic ScholarshipThe CHHA-Edmonton Academic Scholarship is available to residents of Alberta who have a documented hearing loss and are registered at a post-secondary institution in Northern Alberta. Amount: $1000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: May 31st,annually Criteria Student must have a documented hearing loss Student must be registered in a post-secondary institution located in Northern Alberta (Red Deer and north) Preference will be given ...Read more
- CHHA National Scholarship ProgramThe CHHA National Scholarship Program offers different scholarships to students with hearing loss. Amount: $1000-2000 Number Available: Various Deadline: April 18th, 2025 The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Scholarship Program was established in 2002. This Program is supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) and by the generous contributions from the ...Read more
- Chopnick Hilliard ScholarshipAvailable to Canadian students with a spinal cord injury Amount: $1500 Number Available: 1 Deadline: May 31st, 2021 Criteria The Chopnick Hilliard Scholarship is open to any post-secondary student who has a spinal cord injury and who is living in Canada. Applicants must meet all of the following criterial to be eligible. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. The applicant ...Read more
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- CNIB Master’s ScholarshipThe CNIB Master’s Scholarship is one of two scholarships available to blind or partially sighed students who have graduated from university and are entering a post-graduate education program. Amount: $12500 Number Available: 1 Deadline: July 5th Annualy CNIB’s Master’s Scholarships encourage and support students who are blind or partially sighted to undertake studies at the post-graduate level. There ...Read more
- CNIB’s General ScholarshipsCNIB’s General Scholarships are national scholarships offered to students who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: $3000 Number Available: multiple Deadline: June 30th , 2021 The CNIB Scholarships are awarded to students who are blind or partially sighted and who demonstrate amazing courage, determination and passion in fighting for their independence and future. Criteria In order to be considered eligible for ...Read more
- Contact UsThis website is created and run by the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). If you have questions or concerns about this website, please contact: Aliyah Petzak-Grant NEADS’ Website Manager Rm. 514 Unicentre, Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 Email: Aliyah.Petzak-Grant@neads.ca Get in touch and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.We look forward to hearing from ...Read more
- Covid -19 Guide for Students with DisabilitiesThis guide is intended as a comprehensive and detailed account of Canadian federal, provincial, and post-secondary initiatives that can help people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that NEADS represents college and university students with disabilities, the guide is primarily focused on those measures that support disabled persons in post-secondary study. We hope this ...Read more
- Dalhousie Student Accessibility Fund BursaryBursaries which are open to all Dalhousie students with disabilities. We recognize that there are additional financial burdens associated with having a disability, and these bursaries are provided to help defray these costs. Amount: 1000$ Deadline: Currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 academic year until we have funds have been exhausted . Applications will be processed on ...Read more
- David Ryson Accessibility and Inclusion AwardThe David Ryson Accessibility and Inclusion Award is a non-renewable award presented to a disabled student continuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Regina. Amount: $1000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1, 2025 Criteria The award will be presented to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria: Pursuing a degree in any area of study Registered in ...Read more
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- Donald E Curren ScholarshipThe Donald E. Curren scholarship is a scholarship available to students with a mobility disability living in Atlantic Canada. Amount:The maximum value of the scholarship will depend on number of applications received and each is up to $1500 Number Available: Up to 8 Deadline: July 31st (Annually) The Donald E. Curren Scholarship was created by the many friends and ...Read more
- Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship ProgramThe Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program is open to Canadian citizens with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus residing in Canada. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: April 30, 2025 Named in honour of Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick as a tribute to his dedication, on-going support and outstanding service to our members. The Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program was established ...Read more
- Dr. Isabella Mills BursaryThe Dr. Isabella Mills Bursary is available to students studying at the University of Saskatchewan who have a mobility impairment. Amount: Varies (typically $1000) Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st Annually The Dr. Isabella Mills Bursary is funded by the estate of Dr. Isabella Mills, and is renewable for students studying at the University of Saskatchewan with a mobility ...Read more
- Dr. John Davis Burton AwardThe John Davis Burton Award is an award to honor a student in good standing who has made a significant contribution toward awareness, equality and integration of persons with disabilities within the educational community. This award is given annually to a deserving student who is enrolled at Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité collègiale or the University of Ottawa. Amount: Varies Number Available: 1 Open: ...Read more
- Ed Ireland Award for Disabled International StudentsAwarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, to one (1) international student who is entering or proceeding from one year to another and who is registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Recipients will be in demonstrated financial need. Should the recipient be a graduate student, ...Read more
- Ed Ireland Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesAwarded annually to two (2) deserving students proceeding from one year to another. Successful applicants are selected from within the following areas: College of Humanities, Human Rights, Electronics – doing research work in the area of silicon-based optical sensors, the Attendants Service Program, and students with disabilities registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Amount: 500$ Number Available: ...Read more
- Effie Close and Andrew Jamault BursariesThe Effie Close and Andrew Jamault Bursaries are available to students residing in Saskatchewan who are wheelchair users. Amount: $2000 Number: Unknown Deadline: December 1st (annually) The Kinsmen Foundation is pleased to be the administrator of the Effie Close and Andrew Jamault Bursaries. Both Ms. Close and Mr. Jamault bequeathed estate funds to the Kinsmen Foundation to establish these ...Read more
- Eric Waldron ScholarshipThe Eric Waldron Scholarship is awarded to a student with cerebral palsy who is a current Lifetime Member of OFCP and who is enrolled in an Ontario College or University and who has already completed their first year. Amount: $500 Number Available: 1 Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2020 Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy has established several annual awards to acknowledge ...Read more
- Faculty of Education Scholarship: Graduate Students Living with DisabilitiesWestern’s Faculty of Education has a dedicated scholarship program for graduate students who live with disabilities. This initiative strives to seed the roots for positive change and reinforces the Faculty of Education’s strategic plan to create systemic, social, and ideological changes across the faculty. This scholarship provides support for students with disabilities who have historically ...Read more
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- George Bateman Memorial ScholarshipThe George Bateman Memorial Scholarship is available to deaf or hard of hearing students 21 years of age or younger, pursuing undergraduate studies. Amount: Up to $1000 Number Available: Varies Deadline: May 1st (annually) (further selection may be considered in October) The DHH Trust Fund is used for student bursaries, scholarships, and awards; research; and staff professional development. The ...Read more
- Government Funding ResourcesProvincial and Territorial Student Financial Assistance Offices Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the province of Quebec operate their own student assistance plans. If you are a resident of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories or Quebec, contact the provincial or territorial student financial assistance office for further information. Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan YukonRead more
- Government of British Columbia Funding for Students with DisabilitiesFull-Time Students with a Permanent Disability If you have a documented permanent disability and will be studying at a designated post-secondary institution, the following programs may help you. Appendix 8 (Request for permanent disability programs) Provincial grants and bursaries Assistance program for students with permanent disabilities B.C. access grant for deaf students B.C. access grant for students with permanent disabilities B.C. supplemental bursary for students with ...Read more
- Government of New Brunswick Funding for Students with DisabilitiesA comprehensive guide to student financial aid through the Government of New Brunswick is available here. The Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada work together to provide student financial assistance. Loans, grants and bursaries are available to help you access and pay for post-secondary education. With one application, you will be considered for ...Read more
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Funding for Students with DisabilitiesThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has an information page for students with permanent disabilities. You can find it, and more of the following information, HERE. The Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities (CSG- PDSE) Students with permanent disabilities can apply for grants for services and equipment through the Newfoundland and Labrador Integrated Student Financial Assistance ...Read more
- Government of Nunavut Funding for Students with DisabilitiesStudent Financial Assistance Program Overview Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students Program (FANS), funds students attending postsecondary education programs. FANS ensures that financial need is not a barrier to higher education. FANS is governed by Nunavut’s Student Financial Assistance Act and Regulations For more information about FANS click HERE to access the student handbook Grant for Students with Permanent ...Read more
- Government of Ontario Funding for Students with DisabilitiesThis page has information on: Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Bursary for Students with Disabilities and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities Severe Permanent Disability Benefit Ontario Disability Support Program Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university. OSAP ...Read more
- Government of Prince Edward Island Funding for Students with DisabilitiesIf you are a PEI student, you could get $4400 to $8800 in bursaries, depending on your program of study. No application is required. To receive this money, simply enroll as a first-time student at UPEI, Holland College, Maritime Christian College or College de l’Ile. As a province in Canada, students living in PEI are also ...Read more
- Government of Quebec Funding for Students with DisabilitiesOn this page you will find information about: The Loans and Bursaries Program for Full-Time Students The Loans Program for Part-Time Students The Allowance for Special Needs Program – Adults For information about repayment, click here. Loans and Bursaries Program *See below for what counts as full-time for students with disabilities The Loans and Bursaries Program enables Québec students ...Read more
- Government of Saskatchewan Funding for Students with DisabilitiesStudents with permanent disabilities are eligible to access all student loan and grant programs. There are also some features of the Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loan program specifically for students with permanent disabilities, as well as other supports available to all students that may be of interest to you. Financial Supports for Students with Disabilities If you are ...Read more
- Government of the Northwest Territories Funding for Students with DisabilitiesStudent Financial Assistance Program Overview ECE offers full-time and part-time financial assistance to NWT residents attending accredited, postsecondary institutions and programs through the Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Program. The purpose of the SFA Program is to help supplement the cost of obtaining a postsecondary education, not to cover all expenses. Depending on eligibility, SFA may provide post-secondary ...Read more
- HomeWelcome Welcome to the new Disability Awards website, created by the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). This website was created to help post-secondary students search hundreds of scholarships available across Canada specifically for students with disabilities. If you have questions, concerns, or information that can be added to this website, please use the Contact Us ...Read more
- IODE Lord Dundonald Giselle Lazure Memorial AwardAwarded annually on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities to an outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton University who is in demonstrated financial need. Eligible students will have a permanent mental or physical disability and be registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Established in ...Read more
- James R. (Jamie) Greilich Memorial BursaryThe James R. (Jamie) Greilich Memorial Bursary is available to students attending McMaster University. Amount: varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: January 11th, 2025 with your supporting documents due on January 22, 2025. For Undergrad The James R. (Jamie) Greilich Memorial Bursary was established in 1991 in memory of Jamie Greilich (Class of ’88) by the Operating Committee on the ...Read more
- James R. (Jamie) Greilich Memorial ScholarshipThe James R. (Jamie) Greilich Memorial Scholarship is available to students studying at McMaster University. Amount: $5000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: September 8th, 2025 Or April 30th 2025 depending on where you look on the website The James R. (Jamie) Greilich Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 by Mr. George and Mrs. Rita Greilich in memory of their son Jamie, ...Read more
- Jeanne and Peter Nolan AwardThe Jeanne and Peter Nolan Award is available to students studying at McMaster University. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: Sept 8th or April 30 Depending on where you look on the website. The Jeanne and Peter Nolan Award was established in 2014 by Kim (Class of 2004 and 2009) and Tim (Class of ‘86 and 2004) Nolan to celebrate ...Read more
- John D. McNie Achievement Award of ExcellenceThe John D. McNie Achievement Award of Excellence is available to students studying at McMaster University who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: April 15th Annually The John D. McNie Achievement Award of Excellence was established in 2001 by David O. Davis in honour of John D. McNie. Please check the website to see ...Read more
- John Teuscher Memorial ScholarshipAwarded annually, on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, to a student with a Learning Disability proceeding from one year to another who has been involved in student life and is a Canadian citizen. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. ...Read more
- Joint Diversity ScholarshipSave-On-Foods is proud to have partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to establish a Joint Diversity and Training Trust to support and maintain a respectful and positive working environment. Our goal is to work collaboratively to promote diversity awareness and build strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships within the diverse communities that we serve. We help students ...Read more
- Kenneth Bimmann ScholarshipThe Kenneth Bimmann Scholarship is available to students with physical disabilities who are studying at the University of Saskatchewan. Amount: $1,100 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st Annually A massive thank you to Kenneth Bimmann Fund for sponsoring the Kenneth Bimmann Scholarship. There are a few web-sites that seam to be more recently updated with more information/ current information that’s why the ...Read more
- Kidney Foundation of Canada – Atlantic Canada Branch BursaryThe Kidney Foundation of Canada – Atlantic Canada Branch Bursary is available to students living in Atlantic Canada who are a kidney patient, the spouse of a kidney patient, or the dependent of a kidney patient. Amount: $500 Number Available: 4 Deadline: June 14th, 2020 The general purpose of the program is to assist kidney patients and their family members ...Read more
- Kirby Rowe ScholarshipAmount: $1000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: May 31, 2021The Kirby Rowe Scholarship is established in memory of William Kirby Rowe who provided outstanding and valued leadership throughout his career to advance access and inclusion for people with disabilities in Canada. One Kirby Rowe Scholarship of $1000 is available annually to a student with a spinal cord injury ...Read more
- Learning disabilityCurrently no scholarships available in this category at this time please see “All Disabilities” for scholarships applicable for anyone with any disability.Read more
- Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School SeniorsAmount: $1,000 Number Available: 3 Deadline: Monday, May 31st at 11:59 pm EST Criteria Eligibility Requirements: 2021 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria: Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability* Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2021 Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year university or ...Read more
- Lions District 5CN BursaryThe Lions District 5CN Bursary is open to students studying at the University of Saskatchewan who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: $600 or Varies depending on availability. Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, annually A Massive thank you to District Governor Ewen Gray for funding the Lions District 5CN Bursary. Criteria Must be a student at the University of Saskatchewan Must have completed at least ...Read more
- Lisa Huus Memorial BursariesThe Lisa Huus Memorial Bursaries are available for students attending post-secondary education in British Columbia who have physical disabilities. Amount: up to $5000 Number Available: varies Deadline: May 31 2021 The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund was established in 1988 in memory of Lisa Pauline Huus, who was a third-year sociology student at the University of Victoria. A native of ...Read more
- Luciana Spring Mascarin BursaryThe Luciana Spring Mascarin Bursary is available to students residing in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent area in Ontario with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: March 31st, 2025 The Luciana Spring Mascarin Bursary Program was established in April 1993 in memory of this young girl who truly loved to learn. Just months before her passing, Luciana ...Read more
- Lucie and Phil Latulippe Fund FellowshipThe Lucie and Phil Latulippe Fund Fellowship is available to students at Université Laval who have motor or sensory disabilities. Amount: $1500 Number: 3 Deadline: fall 2020 Donors: Lucie and Phil Latulippe Fund Goal: Promote the practice of sports activities for Laval University students who have a motor or sensory disability that is a constraint to their ...Read more
- MADD Canada Bursary ProgramAvailable to students who have been severely injured or who have had an immediate family member killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash. Amount: $10,000 and $5,000 Deadline: May 31st Criteria Applicants must: be Canadian citizens have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent, legal guardian, or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired ...Read more
- Making a Difference AwardAwarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre, to outstanding students with a documented permanent physical disability entering a program of study within the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs or in a program in Accounting. Recipients will demonstrate leadership and be committed ...Read more
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- Government of Manitoba Funding for Students with DisabilitiesOne Application – Two Loans When you apply to Manitoba Student Aid, you become eligible for loans and grants, not only from Manitoba Student Aid, but also from the Canada Student Loans Program. When you receive and repay your student loans, you deal with both lenders separately. Requirements To remain eligible for Manitoba Student Aid, you must: pass at least ...Read more
- Mattinson Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesThe Mattinson Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is a national scholarship available to students with disabilities. Amount: $2000 Number Available: 4 Deadline: June 1, 2020 Up to four (4) scholarships at the bachelor level, distributed as follows: 1 in the category of Physical Disability*; 1 in the category of Sensory Disability*; 2 in any of the following categories: ...Read more
- McGill University Financial AidThis page provides information about funding opportunities available specifically to students entering or attending post-secondary at McGill University. From the McGill Financial Aid Office: McGill provides both merit- and need- based support to entrance and in-course students. While some of our awards may have a ‘preference’ for students with disabilities, we do not discriminate in our selection ...Read more
- McMaster Achievement Awards of ExcellenceThe McMaster Achievement Awards of Excellence are available to students who are registered with McMaster University’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Amount: $800 Number Available: 1 Deadline: April 30th Established in 1998. Criteria A variable number of scholarships to be awarded to students who, in the judgment of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS), demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to first-degree ...Read more
- Memorial University ScholarshipsThis page lists the scholarships available to disabled students attending Memorial University. Amount: varies Number: varies Deadline: March 1st (annually) Memorial University has a number of scholarships available to students with disabilities enrolled at the university. Many of them have similar steps, So just a number of them have been shown here. If you wish to see the full ...Read more
- Merylyn K. Vann BursaryThe Merylyn K. Vann Bursary is open to students with disabilities enrolled in any undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan. Amount: $6000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st annually There is another source from the University of Saskatchewan called school finder, and they are saying that the Merylyn K. Vann Bursary the amount its worth is $3000. So don’t ...Read more
- Michael Kamin Hart ScholarshipThe Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship is available to students in Ontario who have undergone treatment or are currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Amount: $1000 Number Available: Varies Deadline: August 2nd (Annually) But there is no Scholarship for the 2020 school year. Hopefully it there will be one for the 2021 year! This scholarship was created to honour the memory of Michael Kamin ...Read more
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- Moving Lives Forward Scholarship ProgramAvailable to students in Newfoundland and Labrador who have received adult services from a provincial Mental Health and Addictions Program. Amount: Up to $1,500 Deadline: April 15th, August 1st, November 1st 2021 The Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Program is a provincial program supporting individuals from a mental health program grow and heal through the pursuit of higher education and/or skill development ...Read more
- National Government Funding for Students with DisabilitiesProvincial and Territorial Information for Canada Student Loans and Grants The Government of Canada works with most provincial or territorial governments to deliver federal and provincial student loans and grants. In Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador the Government of Canada and the provincial governments work together to provide financial assistance through Integrated Student Loans and Grants. In Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward ...Read more
- NEADS Accessibility Resilience ProgramNEADS Accessibility Resilience Program – Emergency Support for Students with Disabilities in Response to COVID-19 Purpose: COVID-19 has placed an undue burden on post-secondary students with disabilities (undergraduate university, graduate university, college, cégep, and high school students entering a post-secondary institution) who were already facing immense socio-cultural and operational accessibility challenges before the pandemic. Particular challenges include ...Read more
- NEADS National Student Awards ProgramThis page lists the various scholarships and awards available to students with disabilities through NEADS. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies (see below) Deadline: February 28, 2025 (see NEADS Financial Assistance Program page) The NEADS National Student Awards Program is offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities, who often have greater barriers to participation in ...Read more
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- Nicholas Leroux Memorial BursaryAwarded annually, to deserving undergraduate students entering or proceeding from one year to another of any program, to support students with disabilities in the attendant services program at Carleton University. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons), and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency ...Read more
- Normand Brie FoundationThe Normand Brie Foundation provides financial support to individuals facing obstacles to success; students with disabilities residing in Quebec can apply. Amount: varies Number: multiple Deadline: open at all times The Foundation was created by Normand Brie, founder of Normandin Restaurants, to support people who are motivated to achieve their goals, but who are facing an obstacle. A personal ...Read more
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- Government of Nova Scotia Funding for Students with DisabilitiesInformation about Nova Scotia Loans & Grants can be found HERE. Information for students with permanent disabilities can be found HERE. Key points: The Student Assistance program offers more flexible limits for students with a permanent disability who might have trouble completing their school program within traditional timelines. You have extra time to complete your program with the ...Read more
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- Osler Epilepsy ScholarshipThe Osler Epilepsy Scholarship is available to students in Ontario with Epilepsy. Amount: $1500 Number Available: 4 Deadline: For the 2020 Year the Osler Epilepsy Scholarship has been Suspended Hopefully It will reopen in the 2021 School year! Are you a student with Epilepsy who is enrolled or is about to be enrolled in a post-secondary education program this September? Then congratulations, ...Read more
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- PAANS Scholarships for Students with DisabilitiesThe PAANS Scholarships for Students with Disabilities are available to students with disabilities who are permanent residents of Nova Scotia. Amount: $1000-$2000 (see below) Number Available: 12 (see below) Deadline: March 28th, 2025 at 4:30PM Two scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00, four in the amount of $2,000.00, six in the amount of $1000.00 are anticipated to be available for ...Read more
- Pat McGrath ScholarshipThe Pat McGrath Scholarship is available to a Canadian student with a disability who is attending university or college. Amount: $1000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: November 1st 2019 In memory of former Board and Trustee member, Pat McGrath. Criteria Available to a student with a disability studying at a Canadian university or community college This is not ...Read more
- Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals ScholarshipThe Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship is available to Canadian students with permanent physical disabilities that require the use of mobility aids. Amount: $2500-$5000 Number Available: Varies Deadline: July 31st (annually) Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship offers post secondary academic scholarships to students living with physical disabilities. Created in loving memory of Phyllis Davidson, these scholarships help ease the financial ...Read more
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- Provincial Artisans BursaryThe Provincial Artisans Bursary is available to students with disabilities who are residing in Nova Scotia and attending a post-secondary institution. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: May 31st (annually) Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. has agreed to provide the capital to fund several bursaries to aid disadvantaged students who are either entering or already attending an institution offering post secondary ...Read more
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- ResourcesThis guide is intended as a comprehensive and detailed account of Canadian federal, provincial, and post-secondary initiatives that can help people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that NEADS represents college and university students with disabilities, the guide is primarily focused on those measures that support disabled persons in post-secondary study. We hope this ...Read more
- Sarah Gaulin Memorial ScholarshipThe Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship is available to students with mental health conditions currently registered in a post-secondary education program. Amount: $1000 Number Available: varies Deadline: April 1st at 11:59pm EST The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of Sarah Gaulin, who died at age 26 after a longtime battle with mental illness. Along with her passion for ...Read more
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- SaskPower Award in Business AdministrationThe SaskPower Award in Business Administration is a non-renewable scholarship available to students with disabilities continuing their undergraduate program at the University of Regina targeted to students in Business Administration. Amount: $3000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, 2019 . For the 2020-2021 School year if the trend continues, The deadline should be October 1st ...Read more
- SaskPower Award in ChemistryThe SaskPower Award in Chemistry is a non-renewable scholarship available to disabled students continuing their undergraduate program at the University of Regina. Amount: $3000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, 2019 , Yet if the deadline follows the pattern it has for the past few years. Then the deadline for the 2020 year should be ...Read more
- SaskPower Award in Electronic Systems EngineeringThe SaskPower Award in Electronic Systems Engineering is a non-renewable scholarship available to disabled students continuing their undergraduate program at the University of Regina. Amount: $3000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, 2019 , But if the trend continues then the deadline for the 2020 year should be October 1st 2020. Recipients of this award may ...Read more
- SaskPower Award in Environmental Systems EngineeringThe SaskPower Award in Environmental Systems Engineering is a non-renewable scholarship available to disabled students continuing their undergraduate program at the University of Regina. Amount: $3000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, 2019 , But they seemingly make the deadline on October 1st every year. Recipients of this award may have the opportunity to interview for ...Read more
- SaskPower Award in Industrial Systems EngineeringThe SaskPower Award in Industrial Systems Engineering is a non-renewable scholarship available to disabled students continuing their undergraduate program at the University of Regina. Amount: $3000 Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, 2018 But they seemingly make the deadline on October 1st every year. Recipients of this award may have the opportunity to interview for potential ...Read more
- Search by DeadlineThis page acts as an at-a-glance search page for scholarship, award, and bursary deadlines, with keywords listed in square brackets to identify key criteria such as province and disability type. As our website is still being developed, there may be some scholarships, awards, or bursaries listed on our website that are not on ...Read more
- Seneca College Scholarships and BursariesSeneca College has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to students with disabilities. Each of those are listed here along with their individual criteria. Amount: $350-$1000 Number: 5 Deadline: TBD But the renewable scholarships for the 2021 academic year is open from now until the tenth day of class. All other awards will be available in fall and open ...Read more
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- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada BursaryThe Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada (SBHAC) Bursary is available to students who are registered members of SBHAC. Amount: Varies Up to $1000 Number Available: Varies Deadline: May 19, 2021 Program Objectives To encourage and support students with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to achieve independence in future education. To assist students in pursuing higher education at university or other post-secondary studies. Criteria Open ...Read more
- Spinal Cord Injury BC ScholarshipsAmount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: May 21st 2021 BCPF provides bursaries of varying amounts each fall to individuals with a spinal cord injury to support them with their post-secondary education at universities and colleges in British Columbia. Funds for these bursaries are funded through the foundation as well as individual donors, such as the Scott Stanley Scholarship. ...Read more
- State of the Schools ReportThe State of the Schools reports are made possible by the NEADS VirtualAccess4All Project, a two-year project empowering students with disabilities to successfully navigate the transition to post-secondary education. The quarterly State of the Schools reports aim to provide information on current trends and changes in post-secondary education, particularly those caused by the ongoing COVID19 ...Read more
- Sun Life Financial Peer Support ScholarshipThe Sun Life Financial Peer Support Scholarship is available to Canadian students with a spinal cord injury who is also a peer support volunteer with one of SCI/CPA corporate members. Amount: $1500 Number Available: 1 Deadline: May 31, 2021 The Sun Life Financial Scholarship is open to any post-secondary student with a spinal cord injury who is living in Canada, and ...Read more
- Susan Parker Scott ScholarshipAwarded annually on the recommendation of the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities to an outstanding undergraduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another at Carleton University. Established by CFUW-Ottawa Club at the request of Fran Harding and funded through generous donations from Fran and other CFUW-Ottawa Club members. It is named in ...Read more
- Tamara Gordon Foundation ScholarshipThe Tamara Gordon Foundation Scholarship is available to students with physical disabilities studying at an Ontario university or college. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: 2021/2022 academic year The Tamara Gordon Foundation was established in 2013, to assist students with permanent physical disabilities who wish to pursue the completion of an educational field of study. The award of a TGF Scholarship is ...Read more
- TD Meloche Monnex Insurance Scholarship for Students with Functional Disabilities (Motor or Sensory)The TD Meloche Monnex Insurance Scholarship for Students with Functional Disabilities (Motor or Sensory) is available to students with functional disabilities studying at the University of Laval. Amount: $1000 Number: 3 Deadline: fall Donors: Foundation of Laval University (FUL) and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Goal: Encourage students with a functional disability (motor or sensory) to pursue university studies ...Read more
- Terry Fox Humanitarian Award ProgramThe Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program is open to all Canadian students with disabilities working towards their first degree or diploma. Amount: The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years Number Available: Varies Deadline: February 1st (annually) The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program aims to honour the spirit of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s ...Read more
- June Opie FellowshipThe June Opie Fellowship is available to Canadian students with severe disabilities who will be attending post-graduate studies. Amount: The value of the award is expected to be about $NZ 12,000 but will vary at the discretion of the panel. Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st Annually The award, available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia, Canada, and New ...Read more
- Terry Fox Memorial ScholarshipAmount: $2500 Number Available: 1 Deadline: TBH 2021 Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 8 scholarships of $2,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers. The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship is one of those and is specific to students with disabilities. The National Union of Public and General Employees ...Read more
- Thomas Sorensen Memorial ScholarshipThe Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship is open to students with permanent disabilities registered with the Paul Menton Center at Carleton University. Amount: $3000 Number: 1 Deadline: October 15th, 2021 This scholarship was stablished by the Sorensen family to honour the legacy of their son, Thomas Sorensen, who was a student at Carleton from 2013-2014. Thomas had big dreams, was a ...Read more
- Thomas Sorensen Memorial ScholarshipEstablished by the Sorensen family to honour the legacy of their son, Thomas Sorensen, who was a student at Carleton from 2013-2014. Thomas had big dreams, was a true advocate for persons with disabilities and devoted countless hours volunteering and fundraising for various charitable organizations. He would never turn down an opportunity to educate anyone ...Read more
- Timmons Mason EndowmentThe Timmons Mason Endowment is awarded to undergraduate students attending the University of Regina who are registered with Campus for All program. Amount: Varies Number Available: 1 Deadline: Fall Deadline Oct 1st 2021, Winter Deadline February 3rd 2021 Criteria The award will be presented to a student(s) who meets the following criteria: is registered with Campus for All program at the University ...Read more
- University of Saskatchewan Ability ScholarshipsThe University of Saskatchewan Ability Scholarships are open to students with disabilities enrolled in any undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan. Amount: Varies Number Available: 1 Deadline: October 1st, annually Selection is based on academic achievement or a combination of academic achievement and other selection criteria, as specified by individual scholarship criteria. Recipients will be selected and notified ...Read more
- Wade Hampton Employment Training BursaryThe Wade Hampton Employment Training Bursary is awarded to an individual with a physical disability who is pursuing a professional development program. Amount: $1500 Number Available: 1 Deadline: N/A No one embodied the spirit and vision of Ontario March of Dimes more than WWII flying veteran, Wade Hampton. At age 31, on the same day the polio vaccine was announced, ...Read more
- Walker Wood Award(s)Awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre, to outstanding students with a demonstrated permanent disability enrolled in any program of study at Carleton University. Preference will be given to student in financial need from Atlantic provinces. Established in 2019 by the Walker Wood Foundation. Amount: up to 4000$ One-time funding only. ...Read more
- Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship FundThe Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund is available to students in Southwestern New Brunswick who are manually Deaf. Amount: Varies Number Available: Varies Deadline: April 30th (annually) Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SJDHHS) administers a scholarship fund for students who are manually Deaf and reside in Southwestern New Brunswick. 2002 marked the first year of this scholarship ...Read more
- William and Dorothy Ferrell ScholarshipThe AER William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship is available every two years to two students who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. Amount: $2000 Number Available: 3 Application open:The application will be posted in the Spring of 2026. Deadline: TBH Association for Education and Rehabilitation ...Read more
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- Government of Yukon Funding for Students with DisabilitiesThe Yukon Grant The Yukon Grant is available for Yukon students who are taking full-time post-secondary classes at a designated institution. Eligibility Who can apply for the Yukon Grant Length of time you may receive the Yukon Grant Combining Yukon Grant with Student Training Allowance Receiving student financial assistance from more than one funding source Eligibility for student financial assistance in other ...Read more