Introduction

Easter Seals Nova Scotia is pleased to partner with Scotiabank, through its ScotiaRISE commitment, to
offer financial grants to students in Nova Scotia who are currently enrolled in or will be entering high
school in Fall 2026.

Purpose and Objective

The Accessible Technology scholarship is intended for any student with a disability who is currently enrolled in or entering high school in Fall 2026. The objective of the scholarship is to help reduce financial barriers for the student as they progress and work towards completing high school and assist them in preparing for a successful transition into post-secondary education, or entry into the workforce.
The scholarship recipient must be a resident of Nova Scotia.

Value of Grant

The grants are valued up to $2,000 per student*. Students can apply the grant funding that is provided towards purchasing laptops, tablets, learning aids or other specialized/adaptive learning equipment, learning software, or specialized tutoring and other costs required for school.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, which will be reviewed by a selection committee of Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Candidates will be given consideration based on the following criteria:
• A resident of Nova Scotia
• Have a diagnosed physical or cognitive disability
• Currently attending or entering high school in Fall 2026

Supporting documentation for application:

The following documentation MUST be submitted with your completed application form
• A typed, one-page letter from the applicant (or support person) in which they outline why they should be selected for the award. This letter should include information on their disability, motivation, scholastic achievement, initiative, extra-curricular activities, challenges faced (and overcome), financial need, and/or any other relevant information that would strengthen the application.
• A description of the equipment/technology/service you would use this money for, including total cost of such items or services.

Important Notes

The successful recipient will:
• Be required to provide receipt(s) of the purchase of the accessible technology. *Mandatory
• Be required to provide a picture and thank you for our funding partners, indicating the difference this scholarship will make in your life. *Mandatory
• Complete a brief survey by March 2027 to assess the value and impact of the scholarship.

Please fill out the application to apply. If you have any questions, contact Wanda Sinclair.

Wanda Sinclair, Director of Development
Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Wanda.sinclair@easterseals.ns.ca
Phone: 902-453-6000 ext. 224

Introduction

Easter Seals Nova Scotia is pleased to partner with Sun Life to offer one scholarship worth $2,000 to be awarded to a student in Nova Scotia who is living with disability and who is/will be enrolled at a post-secondary education program (university, college, etc in Nova Scotia) in the Fall 2026 semester. Eligible students are invited to apply to Easter Seals by August 30th, 2026. The successful student will also be paired with a Mentor, who will provide advice, guidance and encouragement to the student from October 2026 to June 2027.

Purpose and Objective

The scholarship is intended for any person with a physical or cognitive disability who is currently enrolled in or pursuing post-secondary education. The objective of the scholarship is to help reduce financial barriers for the student as they progress and work towards completing their post-secondary education and assist them in preparing for a successful transition into the workforce.

The scholarship recipient will also participate in a twelve-month mentorship program from October 2026 to June 2027. They will be paired with a volunteer mentor who can provide encouragement, guidance, and support for their studies, and in preparing for summer jobs, internships or part-time jobs and/or assist them in transitioning to the labour force after graduation. Mentorship is a mandatory part of the scholarship.

The successful recipient must agree to complete a survey, as well as submit a photo and testimonial of how this scholarship will help them.

The scholarship recipient must be a resident of Nova Scotia.

Application Process

Scholarship candidates will be reviewed, and qualified and the successful candidate(s) will be selected by a selection committee of Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Decisions are final. Candidates will be given consideration based on the following criteria:
• A resident of Nova Scotia.
• Have a diagnosed physical or cognitive disability
• Currently attending or will be attending post-secondary education (college, university,vocational/trades program).

Supporting documentation for application:

The following documentation MUST be submitted with your completed application form
• A typed, one-page letter from you in which you have outlined why you should be selected for the award. You may include information on scholastic achievement, motivation, initiative, extra-curricular activities, challenges faced and overcome, financial need, and/or any other relevant information that you think would strengthen your application.

• Please indicate in your letter if you are a current or previously registered participant/client in a program offered by Easter Seals. If you are not a current or previously registeredparticipant/client in an Easter Seals program, please include a document/letter verifying your disability.

• Documentation confirming that you are currently enrolled or will be enrolled in post-secondary education in Nova Scotia in Fall 2026.

Important Notes

The successful recipient will:
• Complete a brief survey to help assess the value and impact of the mentorship program.
• Provide a photo and testimonial of how this scholarship will help you.

Please fill out the application to apply. If you have any questions, contact Wanda Sinclair.

Wanda Sinclair, Director of Development
Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Wanda.sinclair@easterseals.ns.ca
Phone: 902-453-6000 ext. 224