Qualify
If you're a post-secondary student with a disability, you may be eligible for 1 or more grants to help you overcome barriers that you may experience because of your disability.
Types of disabilities
The Government of Canada defines 2 types of disabilities for students to be eligible for these grants. We use these definitions to make our funding decisions.
Permanent disability
Any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment, or a functional limitation, that restricts a person's ability to perform the daily activities necessary to pursue studies at a post-secondary school level or to participate in the labour force. The disability is expected to remain with the person for their expected life.
Persistent or prolonged disability
Any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment, or a functional limitation, that restricts a person's ability to perform the daily activities necessary to pursue studies at a post-secondary school level or to participate in the labour force. The disability has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, but is not expected to remain with the person for their expected life.
Eligibility
To qualify for grants, you must:
- have a permanent or persistent or prolonged disability as defined by the Government of Canada
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- be a resident of Nova Scotia (you're considered a resident if you have a Nova Scotia Health Card)
- attend a post-secondary institution (university, community college or private career college)