Online Application will open on November 1st
Deadline to apply: December 1st, 2021 11:59pm PT
To apply, visit: https://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/
Eligibility Criteria
Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.
Applicants must meet be:
- In good academic standing.
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
- Students graduating from secondary (high) school
- Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated). We are looking for humanitarians, those who improve human welfare, make a difference, and have a positive impact on the community and others.
- Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Application sections:
- Referee (see below info about referee, please inform your referee as soon as possible, provide them your brag sheet)
- Personal Information
- Essay
- Transcript.
Who can act as my referee?
A referee is someone whom you feel can provide an adequate reference for you. Referees cannot be related to you. It can be your teacher, your guidance counselor, someone from your community – a doctor, work supervisor or someone who can attest to you as a person. We recommend you approach individuals who are familiar with your character, activities, and overall experiences. It is wise to familiarize your referees with the nature of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.
What is required of the referee?
Referees will receive an e-mail requesting them to complete an online form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the forms are completed before the application deadline of February 1st.
What is an unofficial transcript?
Applicants are required to upload an unofficial transcript(s) covering the last two years of schooling in the form of one (1) PDF. This can be a scanned copy of your transcript or one downloaded from your school’s online system. Those advanced to Provincial Interviews will be required to submit an official transcript as well (an original copy that is unopened and officially sealed by the institution).
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.
Please note:
- The online application, including all the accompanying documents, must be completed and submitted online by the deadline – before midnight.
- Applications and all documentation (including Referee Forms and unofficial transcripts) received after that date will not be considered, nor will they be held over for the next year.
- In cases where the applicant is unable to complete an online application due to extenuating circumstances, all materials (including completed application, referee forms, and the transcript) must be mailed together (in one envelope) and sent directly to our office (and postmarked by the deadline).
- Applications with missing materials will be considered incomplete and automatically disqualified. Materials received after that date will not be considered, nor will they be held over for the next year. Application materials will not be returned to students.
contact Ms. Abad for any questions [email protected]