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DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities
$1,000 Closed Jul 31
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DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities
Disability Credit Canada Inc.
$1,000 toward tuition for a Canadian high school student with a documented disability entering health care, criminal justice or social services.
Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026
Total value
$1,000
Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Level
High school
Open to
Across Canada
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Jul 31, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Aug 31, 2026.
Still open
8 similar awards are still open, worth up to $100,000
- University of Toronto (Rotman Commerce)U of T International Scholar Award — Rotman Commerce$100,000
- University of SaskatchewanUniversity of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship (Best and Brightest)$30,000
- University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship$10,000
- BC Ministry of Education and Child CarePathway to Teacher Education Scholarship$5,000
What you will need
- Original essay of 500-700 words on the topic: 'How did your disability shape your decision to study the program you chose'
- Proof of graduating high school in 2026
- Proof of Fall 2026 acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution
- Proof of registration to health care, criminal justice or community & social services studies
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Documented proof of disability
About this award
You can receive $1,000 towards your tuition at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian high school student with a documented disability who is pursuing a career in health care, criminal justice, or community and social services. The 2026 round closed at 6 PM EST on July 31, 2026 and winners were notified by August 31, 2026. Disability Credit Canada Inc. runs this scholarship once a year, so check their page for the next round's opening and closing dates. Staff members from Disability Credit Canada Inc. review the submissions. They choose the annual scholarship winner based on the originality, quality, and merit of your essay. Ask Disability Credit Canada Inc. 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 Disability Credit Canada Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and under 20 years of age at the time of application. You must have a documented disability and be registered for a full-time program of study for the upcoming academic year 2025/2026. Your field of study must be in health care, criminal justice, or community and social services at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.
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.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Open to high school students
- Studying health care, criminal justice or community & social services
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.
This round closed on July 31, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.
Tips for applying
- EssayAvoid writing a generic story about your disability. Instead, focus specifically on how your disability shaped your decision to study your chosen program. Be honest and specific about your motivations.
- SupportDon't forget to organize their files correctly. Ensure you combine your essay and all eligibility documents into a single PDF no larger than 16MB. Name the file exactly as requested: first name-lastname-submissiondate.pdf.
- StrategySince the staff evaluates based on originality and merit, avoid clichés. Describe a concrete moment or realization that led you to your specific field of study to make your application stand out.
- RealismThis is an annual award for a single winner, making it highly competitive. Apply early to ensure your technical upload works, as submissions sent through any method other than the official form will be ignored.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.
When is the deadline?
This round closed on July 31, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.
Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Similar awards
- University of Toronto (Rotman Commerce)U of T International Scholar Award — Rotman Commerce$100,000
- McMaster University — Faculty of EngineeringClass of 1952 Mel Hawkrigg Honour Award$4,500
- BC Ministry of Education and Child CarePathway to Teacher Education Scholarship$5,000
- Greater Saint John Community FoundationThe Suzanne Doyle-Yerxa Award$500
- University of SaskatchewanUniversity of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship (Best and Brightest)$30,000
- University of British Columbia — Vantage CollegeVantage One Excellence Award
- University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship$10,000
- University of TorontoU of T President’s Scholars of Excellence Program (PSEP)