​Rick and Amanda Hansen believe that people of all abilities should have the right to a barrier-free education. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education.

Funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1 to 4 year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada.

Eligibility Criteria  

·       Person with a disability, defined as functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic – which affects the student's ability to participate in post-secondary education; 

·       Under the age of 30 years as of the application deadline (May 31, 2024); 

·       Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; 

·       Eligible for domestic tuition at a publicly funded post-secondary institution or training program at a public university, college or institute in Canada; 

·       Enrolling full-time in the 2024/25 academic year for a 1 to 4 year post-secondary program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Canada; and 

·       Not receiving other financial awards that total more than $2,500 per year (excluding student loans).  

·       Applicants are responsible for ensuring that any funding received from the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship will not negatively affect the status of any benefits and subsidies that they are eligible for.  

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024​