DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities

About this award

Get $1,000 for your tuition if you are a Canadian high school student with a documented disability entering health care, criminal justice, or social services — apply by July 31, 2026.

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. You must submit your application by 6 PM EST on July 31, 2026. You will be notified if you won by August 31, 2026. 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.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
• ✓ High School — study level
• ✓ Studying health care, criminal justice, community & social services — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Draft and revise your essays~10 hours

   Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.

3. 3

   Submit by August 31, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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