Alberta Blue Cross Barrier-Free Learning Grant

What you will need

• ✓ Completed NAIT General Application
• ✓ Written statement detailing your personal journey to post-secondary
• ✓ A prolonged or persistent disability

About this award

You can receive a $1,250 grant for your education. As a grant, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are living with a prolonged or persistent disability and want to share your personal journey to post-secondary education. You must apply by February 12, 2027. When you apply, ask NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. Selection is based on a written statement about your personal journey, and preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Selection criteria aren't published otherwise — ask NAIT how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask NAIT during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with NAIT whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled in any diploma or degree program and have a prolonged or persistent disability. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate or undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid submitting your application without checking your portal status. Instead, ensure your General Application is fully completed. Double-check that all mandatory fields are filled so you are automatically considered.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the financial need preference. Instead, clearly explain how this $1,250 grant would reduce your stress or cover a specific cost. Mention specific expenses like textbooks or specialized equipment.
• RealismAvoid assuming the General Application is enough on its own. Instead, treat the written statement as the main part of your bid. Spend extra time polishing your story since it is the primary basis for the award.

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