Lisa Huus Bursary

Lisa Pauline Huus was a pioneer for people with disabilities seeking access to mainstream education in British Columbia. She was the first student with a significant disability (spinal muscular atrophy) to attend the BC public school system, in Victoria, British Columbia, and graduated from Claremont Senior Secondary School in 1985. She continued to be a trailblazer for other students with disabilities and went on to study at the University of Victoria. She was a third-year sociology student when she passed away.

About the bursary

The Lisa Huus Memorial Bursary Fund was established in 1988 by Lisa’s family and has been supported by personal donations in memory of Lisa and by fundraising activities undertaken by the Huus family and the bursary committee.

Applications are now closed.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants must meet all the following conditions:

1. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

2. Be enrolled in an accredited college or university in British Columbia or Alberta. Funding will only be awarded for post-secondary studies in current or future academic years. Bursary funds may not be used for tuition costs for courses already completed, or expenses accrued prior to the date of application.

3. Be a person with significant physical disabilities or ongoing health challenges, such as someone who:

• requires a personal attendant
• is dependent on a mechanical device for mobility or maintenance of body functions
• requires major continuing therapies OR
• has other significant special needs.

Applicants with diagnosed mental health challenges (e.g. depression) and/or behavioral conditions (e.g. ADHD)  may be considered for bursary funding only if they also have significant physical disabilities, as outlined above.