Rick Hansen Foundation

Site: Richmond - Mailing Address

Service: The Rick and Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

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Record #: IMP0372
Last Modified: 14 Apr 2025
Last Full Update: 10 Apr 2025

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Public Comments Applications are currently open and will be accepted for the 2025-26 academic year until Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time. (10 Apr 2025)

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-213-2131
E-Mail info@rickhansen.com
Website www.rickhansen.com/Scholarship
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Site Information

Mailing Address 300-3820 Cessna Drive 
Richmond, BC 
Canada V7B 0A2
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Funding for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1- to 5-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada

  • 2-4 scholarships available per academic year
  • up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) payable to the academic insitution
  • includes up to $7,500 for tuition and a $2,500 stipend
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Pacific Time
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Ages: 30 year(s) and under Applicants must be:
  • A person with a disability defined as a functional limitation - whether permanent or episodic - that is compounded by barriers. Attitudinal and physical barriers can prevent the student's equitable access to meaningful participation in post-secondary education.
  • A 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.
  • Under 30 years old as of May 14, 2025.
  • Enrolling full-time in the eligible academic year for a 1- to 5-year post-secondary program.
  • Enrolling in a publicly funded Canadian institution.
  • Not be receiving other financial awards that total more than $2,500 per year (excluding student loans and automatically awarded entrance scholarships).
  • 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. Full terms and conditions are available online
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    Application Apply using the online form
    Languages English, French
    Fees None

    Categories and Classification

    Youth Main Categories Assistance
    Youth Sub-Categories Student Financial Aid
    Service Categories Student Financial Aid ~ People With Disabilities

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