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, funded generously by the April 1 Foundation, provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education.

This scholarship aims to make a profound impact on the lives of Canadian youth with disabilities by removing financial barriers and supporting career aspirations through 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 5-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada.  

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Eligibility Criteria

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 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. 

Application Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Demonstrate alignment with Rick & Amanda Hansen’s values of perseverance, inclusivity and being a difference maker;
• Clarity of career goals and alignment with the chosen academic program;
• Ability to successfully complete the chosen academic program; and
• Financial necessity of the scholarship.

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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.