The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

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The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship supports Canadian residents with disabilities pursuing higher education. It offers $10,000 to help cover educational costs.

May 14, 2026

26 days left

$10,000

Award amount

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

Canadian residents with disabilities
Students seeking a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree
Individuals demonstrating financial need

Key highlights

$10,000 award amount
Deadline: May 14, 2026
Supports students enrolled in publicly funded Canadian institutions

Why apply

Financial support for education costs
Encourages higher education for youth with disabilities

Who can apply

Must be a person with a disability
Resident of Canada
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time
Enrolled in a publicly funded Canadian institution
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Aged 30 or younger
Demonstrate financial need

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

Upcoming

Field of study

Education

Eligible institutions

Rick Hansen Foundation

Payout method

Paid to the college or financial aid office

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

Prepare required documents: letters of recommendation, transcript, proof of disability
Apply before the deadline of May 14, 2026

Key requirements (7)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

DocumentsSpecial eligibilityFinancial need

Person with a disability.
Resident of Canada.
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
Enrolled in a publicly funded Canadian institution.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Aged 30 or younger.
Demonstrate financial need.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

Applications are accepted until May 14, 2026. Required documents include letters of recommendation, a transcript, and proof of disability.

Award & payment

Amount: $10,000

Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

About the provider

Rick Hansen Foundation

Overview

This scholarship supports Canadian youth with disabilities in their pursuit of higher education, providing financial assistance to cover educational costs.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply?

Persons with disabilities who are Canadian residents, aged 30 or younger, and enrolled in a publicly funded institution.

What documents are required to apply?

Letters of recommendation, transcript, and proof of disability.

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Who can apply

Must be a person with a disability
Resident of Canada
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time
Enrolled in a publicly funded Canadian institution
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Aged 30 or younger
Demonstrate financial need

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Key requirements (7)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

DocumentsSpecial eligibilityFinancial need

Person with a disability.
Resident of Canada.
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
Enrolled in a publicly funded Canadian institution.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Aged 30 or younger.
Demonstrate financial need.