Assistive Technology Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

$1,000 for a student with a disability at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) to purchase assistive technology.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Deadline

Dec 5, 2026

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

A brief letter requesting specific equipment or technology
A statement in the letter explaining how the equipment will be beneficial
Joint signature or authorship of the letter by the student and their Student Accessibility Services Accessibility Specialist or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Manager
Submission of the letter to the Student Accessibility Services Assistive Technologist

About this award

You can receive $1,000 to help you buy assistive technology. 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 a student with a disability who needs specific technological tools to succeed in your studies. You must apply by December 5th. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) 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. To keep this funding, you must be eligible to continue in your program and show that you are making an effort to progress academically. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a student with a disability who is registered with Student Accessibility Services or Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must be eligible to continue in your program and demonstrate efforts in your academic progress. Additionally, you must be ineligible for government assistive technology grants, such as the Canada Student Grant (a federal grant for students with disabilities), and you cannot be sponsored by any government or community agency.

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 post-secondary students
Resident of Manitoba

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

RequestAvoid writing a generic letter asking for "help with technology." Instead, identify the exact piece of equipment or software you need and explain precisely how it removes a barrier to your learning. Work with your specialist to name the specific tool.
SupportAvoid submitting a letter written only by yourself. Instead, co-author your request with your Student Accessibility Services Accessibility Specialist or your Deaf and Hard of Hearing Manager to provide professional validation of your needs.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on the cost of the technology. Instead, emphasize the impact the tool will have on your academic progress and your ability to complete your program.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember that only one award of $1,000 is available annually, so make your case for why this specific technology is essential for your success.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on December 5, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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