Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Award

What you will need

• ✓ Registration with DHHS (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services)
• ✓ Contact with the DHHS manager
• ✓ An essay or summary describing your situation and/or need for financial support

About this award

You can receive one of two awards valued at $500 each. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are registered with DHHS (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services — the office providing accessibility support) and are facing a financial hardship or a complex situation that puts your academic success at risk. You must apply by October 15th for the fall term or February 15th for the winter term. When you apply, ask the DHHS manager how and when you will be notified of the decision. 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. 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

To qualify, you must be registered with DHHS (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services). You must be experiencing a financial hardship or a complex situation that may place you at academic risk. Additionally, you must be eligible to continue in your program and show that you are making an effort to progress academically.

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

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 consulting your support staff. Instead, coordinate with the DHHS manager to ensure your registration status is current. Set up a brief meeting with them before you submit.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on the financial amount. Instead, emphasize your commitment to your studies and the specific steps you are taking to succeed despite your hardships. Show that you are fighting to stay in your program.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your tuition. Instead, view this $500 as a targeted emergency boost for specific hardships. Check RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) for larger, long-term bursaries if you have significant gaps in funding.

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