Going to college and university is often a milestone for young adults but for pediatric brain tumour survivors, sometimes post-secondary school can be out of reach.
Survivors of a pediatric brain tumour (diagnosed with a brain tumour before the age of 25), between the ages of 16 and 30, who are pursuing post-secondary education are eligible for this unique Brain Tumour Youth Education Award opportunity.
The aim of the program is to help young brain tumour survivors achieve their dreams through post-secondary education. These are one-time awards of up to $5,000.00 for tuition and associated ancillary costs.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
- The Youth Education awards are only open to survivors of a pediatric brain tumour (all tumour types considered, from malignant to non-malignant) diagnosed before the age of 25 who live in Canada. This information is confirmed by submitting the completed Medical Eligibility Form with your application by your medical team.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 years old.
- The awards are open to students who will be enrolled full-time1 in a publicly funded Canadian university or college in the 2024 Fall academic term.
- Students with a disability attending post-secondary school are also eligible provided they meet their institution’s requirements for full-time study as a student with a disability.
- Review Application Guidelines
- Complete Application Form
- Email sruypers@braintumour.ca one original PDF copy of the completed Education Award application with all supporting documents.
- Character Reference letters must be submitted directly from the referee to Susan Ruypers at sruypers@braintumour.ca
The results will be communicated to all applicants by early July.
Students who receive an award from Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada are not eligible to apply in future years. If there is an interruption for medical reasons, a medical note is required and eligibility maybe opened again. Unused funds are to be returned to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
Students who are unsuccessful in their application may apply again in future years for funding consideration, as long as still eligible. Feedback on the content of previous applications will not be provided. Only complete packages with all materials will be reviewed.