Sara Jeong Grant for Students with Disabilities

What you will need

• ✓ Completed NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) General Application
• ✓ Written statement detailing your personal journey to post-secondary
• ✓ Enrollment in a full-time program in the School of Media and Information Technology
• ✓ A prolonged or persistent disability

About this award

You can receive a $1,000.00 grant. 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 living with a prolonged or persistent disability who is pursuing a career in media and information technology. You must apply by February 12, 2027. When you apply, ask NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on a written statement about your personal journey to post-secondary education. Selection criteria aren't published otherwise, so ask NAIT how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask NAIT 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 NAIT whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled in any full-time program in the School of Media and Information Technology at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) and have a prolonged or persistent disability. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

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
• ✓ Studying School of Media and Information Technology

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 checking your General Application first. Instead, ensure every section of your NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) General Application is complete, as this is how you are automatically considered. Double-check that your profile is up to date.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference for financial need. Instead, clearly explain your current financial situation and how this $1,000.00 grant would reduce your stress or barriers. Provide concrete examples of your financial gaps.
• RealismAvoid assuming that being in the program makes you a guaranteed winner. Instead, remember that this is a specific grant based on a written statement and financial need. Focus your energy on making your personal story authentic and compelling.

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