The 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 the academic year beginning September 2025.
Purpose: to assist Nova Scotians with disabilities in their pursuit of their post-secondary education and training.
Supported by:
- Scotiabank
- Smith Family
- Alex Peeler Mixed Media Fund
- Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax
- Casino Nova Scotia – Sydney
- Golf Nova Scotia & Lung Association of Nova Scotia & PEI (GNS & LungNSPEI)
Administered by: Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) (A committee of the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities)
Criteria
To be considered, scholarship applicants must:
- Be a person with a permanent disability. ‘Permanent Disability’ means a limitation that restricts the ability of a person to perform the activities necessary to participate in educational activities or in the labour force within the range considered normal. This limitation is expected to remain with the person for life;
- Be a permanent resident of Nova Scotia;
- Be entering or continuing studies, at the undergraduate level, in a Canadian post-secondary institution that is recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada; and
- Not be involved in the selection process or be a close family member of any scholarship selection committee member
Important Note: The scholarships from Golf Nova Scotia & Lung Association of Nova Scotia & PEI (GNS & LungNSPEI) is for a student who has a Respiratory Disability
The applications of candidates meeting the above considerations will be forwarded to the selection committee. Applications are evaluated on a number of factors including:
- Community involvement
- Extra-curricular activities
- Approach to overcoming barriers
- Academic performance
- Educational goals and direction
How to Apply
- Both the PDF and online version of the application form can be found at www.nsleo.com/initiatives/scholarships/.
- All parts of the scholarship application form must be completed in full and all supporting documentation must be included as one document. Deadline for application is March 28th, 2025 at 4:30 PM
- Application forms are available through the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities website: www.nsleo.com/initiatives/scholarships/
- Applications can be SUBMITTED through an online form or EMAILED with this application form below and all supporting documentation as one document to programs@nsleo.com
- Note that only successful applicants will be notified on the selection results
- All parts of the scholarship application form must be completed in full and all supporting documentation must be included. All required documentation must be received by MAIL, or EMAIL to the Partnership for Access Awareness – NS (for address, see contact information below).
- Submission of an application signifies an applicant’s agreement to comply with all stated conditions of the award program. This includes permission to include recipient’s name and/or image in press releases and promotional material, as well as permission to release contact information to reputable members of the press.
- Application forms are available through the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities website: www.nsleo.com or through your guidance counselor.
Contact Information
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS)
C/o Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities
218 Club Road, Hatchet Lake NS B3T 1R2
Tel: 902.455.6942
Email: nsleo2018@outlook.com