Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

About this award

Get up to $10,000 per year for a 1- to 4-year program if you are a Canadian youth with a disability.

You can receive up to $10,000 per year, with a maximum total of $40,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a young Canadian with a disability who is determined to overcome barriers and pursue a career through higher education. Applications are now closed. Recipients will be announced in the Fall for the 2026-2027 cohort. Before you apply for the next cycle, check the Rick Hansen Foundation's website to confirm the exact opening and closing dates. Selection criteria include your alignment with the foundation's values of perseverance and inclusivity, the clarity of your career goals, your ability to finish your program, and your financial need. Ask the Rick Hansen Foundation how many students they typically select for the cohort so you can judge your odds. Ask the Rick Hansen Foundation 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 the Rick Hansen Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level

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

   Submit by May 15, 2026~1 hour

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

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