Student Accessibility Services Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

$1,500 for students with documented disabilities who show significant financial need.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,500

Deadline

Dec 5, 2026

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Meeting with an Accessibility Specialist in Student Accessibility Services or the Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
A letter of support from the Manager or Accessibility Specialist you are working with
An essay or summary describing your situation and financial need
Submission of the completed application to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services

About this award

You can receive $1,500. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student living with a documented disability and are facing significant financial challenges while keeping up with your studies. You must apply by December 5th. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. 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 a student with a disability or disabilities, which includes documented physical, mental health, learning disabilities, chronic medical conditions, as well as vision and hearing loss. You must also be experiencing significant financial need and be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in your program.

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

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your grades. Instead, focus your essay on the specific ways your disability and financial situation impact your daily life as a student. Describe the concrete barriers you face and how this money would help you overcome them.
SupportAvoid submitting a vague letter of recommendation. Instead, work closely with your Accessibility Specialist to ensure your letter of support explicitly confirms your documented status and your need for funding.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember that only one award of $1,500 is available annually, so you should apply for other financial aid options at the same time.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on December 5, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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