Scholarships for students with a disability

Students with a disability, including those who are on a reduced course load, may be eligible for scholarships as long as they meet academic and/or other award-specific criteria.

Students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) must send a copy of their CAL letter (confirming CAL registration) to Student Awards and Financial Aid, , to be considered for a reduced course load.

Scholarships marked with an asterisk (*) are funded by the University of Victoria Foundation.

External Awards list, details and deadlines

Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities competition is now CLOSED.

Only one UVic student will be nominated to be put forward in the competition. 

UVic deadline to apply was no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Objective: To encourage Canadian students with permanent disabilities to pursue university studies with the ultimate objective of obtaining a first undergraduate degree.

Mattinson Scholarship Program for Student with Disabilities winners will be selected by Universities Canada (formerly AUCC) and will be notified in August 2021. Applicants not selected will not be notified.

Students must apply to be considered for the entrance scholarships below, which are based on marks and other criteria such as academic achievement and volunteer and community work. All UVic entrance scholarships require a minimum 85% admission average, unless otherwise specified in the terms of reference of the scholarship.

The scholarships below:

  • requires an online application via Online tools submitted between February 15 - April 30, unless otherwise stated in the Terms of Awards.
  • are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes.

More information is available on the Entrance Scholarship website.

Kedar Shrikhande Memorial Scholarship for Students with a Disability*

Value: $1,000 | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships of a minimum of $1,000 each are awarded to academically outstanding students with a physical disability or learning disability. Preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Engineering.

L. and G. Butler Scholarship for Students with a Disability*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students with a physical disability who graduated from a Canadian secondary school or attended a university or college in BC prior to attending UVic. 

Applications are required for in-course scholarships listed in this section. These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes. 

  • Unless stated otherwise, the application must be made through completion of the in-course scholarship application on UVic Online tools.
  • The deadline, unless stated otherwise, is May 31.

British Columbia Paraplegic Association/Rotary Club of Victoria Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships will be awarded to academically outstanding students with a physical disability with permanent mobility impairments.

Dryden Scholarship for Students with a Disability

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student with a physical disability or a learning disability in an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Education on the basis of academic performance. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Education.

Kedar Shrikhande Memorial Scholarship for Students with a Disability*

Value: $1,000 | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships of a minimum of $1,000 each are awarded to academically outstanding students with a physical disability or learning disability. Preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Engineering.

L. and G. Butler Scholarship for Students with a Disability*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students with a physical disability who graduated from a Canadian secondary school or attended a university or college in BC prior to attending UVic.