The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Registration with Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

About this award

You can receive a $1,000.00 grant for the 2026-2027 academic year. 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 at Nipissing University who balances academic success with financial need and uses accessibility supports. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Nipissing University how and when you will hear back — whether by email, the portal, or phone. Ask Nipissing University how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Nipissing University 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 Nipissing University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You can apply if you are a student in any program at Nipissing University. To qualify, you must show a strong combination of academic excellence and financial need, and you must be registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS — the office that coordinates academic accommodations and support). Preference will be given to a student with a physical disability.

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

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

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give specific examples of how this $1,000 would reduce your financial stress. List your monthly gaps clearly.
• SupportAvoid assuming the committee knows your registration status. Instead, double-check that your current registration with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is up to date in the school system.
• StrategyAvoid treating the General Application as a formality. Instead, ensure every section of your profile is complete, as you are automatically considered based on that data.
• RealismAvoid overlooking that only one student receives this award for the 2026-2027 year. Instead, apply for several different bursaries at Nipissing University to increase your chances of funding.

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