Disability Justice Fund
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Fran Odette · National
Disability Justice Fund
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
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Total value
Aug 1
Deadline
About this award
Get financial support for your education costs if you are an Indigenous student with a disability—apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Fran Odette to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student with a disability or chronic illness who has faced systemic barriers and discrimination while pursuing your education. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Fran Odette how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Fran Odette during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Fran Odette whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying health program, social justice — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Financial Need
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a clear breakdown of their tuition gaps and living expenses to prove their demonstrated financial need.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from mentors or accessibility advisors who can speak specifically to the systemic barriers they have overcome due to their disability.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is ignoring the preference categories.
Strategy
If you are in a health or social justice program, make sure this is prominent in your application so the reviewers see you match their priority groups.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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