TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Valued at $28,000 The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is one of Canada's most established and prestigious awards.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.

To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

The Award is highly competitive, and we consider the most suitable candidates to be those who demonstrate the ideals of Terry Fox: 

• true humanitrairan
• compassionate 
• altruistic in their intention to improve the lives of others 
• 'does' with the ability to inspire and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
• have experienced and overcome an insurmountable obstacle, yet remained dedicated to helping others.
• demonstrated tenacity in the face of adversity

Value

The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.

Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.

If a student’s academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar.

To apply, use the online application system. The application has 4 sections Referee, Personal Information, Essay and Transcript. For application details see   Instructions on How To Apply

Applications are submitted online and must be completed before the deadline of 11:59 pm PT on December 1st, 2021