Students with Disabilities

The University of Winnipeg is dedicated to ensuring that all students have equal access to higher learning. As a result of this mandate, we have financial assistance programs in place for students with disabilities.

How to Apply for Awards at The University of Winnipeg

Applying for awards at The University of Winnipeg is easy! Our application will ask if you wish to self-declare as a student with a disability. Self-declaring on the application will ensure we can consider you for awards that support students with disabilities as well as our other awards opportunities.

To apply for University of Winnipeg Awards, please visit our Apply for Awards page!

Government Student Aid

Please review our Government Student Aid page for information on government student loans, grants and bursaries.

Canada Student Loans offers two non-repayable grants to students with disabilities verified through their provincial student branch.

• Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities

For more information on applying for these grants, please contact Accessibility Services.

Other Services and Support Programs

Accessibility Services (AS) and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (DHoHS) facilitate and promote the ongoing development of an accessible learning environment which provides students with disabilities or medical conditions the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of campus life.

For more information, please contact Accessibility Services.