Financial assistance
BC Grants
BC’s Advanced Education and Labour Market Development Ministry identifies several provincial grants and bursaries for you. Check out the following websites to determine whether you are eligible or contact Access & Diversity to make an appointment with a Diversity Advisor – Disability.
- BC Access Grant
- Learning Disability Assessment Bursary
- Supplemental Bursary for Students with Disabilities
Federal grants and bursaries
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development lists the following:
- Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
UBC-based resources
- General awards, scholarships, bursaries, and awards for students with disabilities are offered through the Student Financial Assistance & Awards office. Check out their website for disability-related scholarships and bursaries. Application forms are available in late August, and the deadline to apply is October 15 of each year.
- Graduate student scholarships and bursaries are offered through UBC Graduate Studies.
- Students may apply for the Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities which is used by Access & Diversity to cover some of the costs of notetaking, tutoring, exam accommodations, interpreting, captioning, and alternate format materials. To request a form to complete, email access.assistants@ubc.ca.
