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Scholarships & Bursaries
Childcan Post Secondary Bursary
Four $1000 bursaries awarded to childhood cancer survivors between the ages of 17 to 24 once in their academic career.
Application Deadline: June 30
Eligibility
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Diagnosed through Children's Hospital of Western Ontario's Paediatric Oncology services at London Health Sciences Center, London ON
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Canadian citizen/Landed immigrant
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Have been treated for some form of childhood cancer, or still be on treatment
How to Apply
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Application (mailed)
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Letter of acceptance
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Letter of reference from teacher
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Letter from health care professional
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Letter of interest: Future academic goals, volunteer work, why you are applying
Childcan
P.O. Box 9038
London, ON N6E 3P3
Attention: Bursary Review Committee
Phone: 1-800 966-0631
Spiritual Warrior Scholarship
Four $2000 awards given to young Canadians that are planning to enter first year in post secondary education who demonstrate qualities that best capture creativity, inspiration, and being community-minded.
Eligibility
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Canadian citizen
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Living/Working/Attended secondary school in Waterloo Region, Upper Grand, and Wellington Catholic District School Boards
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Cancer personally or through family members
How to Apply
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Application (mailed); essay emailed (Word/RTF) to office@hopespring.ca
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Essay/Personal story about cancer experience including the impact, how you responded/coped with challenges you have ncountered, efforts you have taken to help others who encountered this disease, what you have discovered about yourself, qualities that capture the spirit (not exceed 1000 words)
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2 personal reference letters
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Most recent transcript
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
16 Andrew Street, Suite 2
Kitchener, ON N2H 5R2
Questions directed to:
Anita Woodward
Phone: (519) 742-4673 ext 105
Eligibility
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Canadian citizen/permanent resident
Typically Canadian OPFFA Scholarship
Two to four scholarships (varies depending on the amount raised) to provide financial support for young Canadian cancer survivors between the age of 17-24 in any university in Canada
How to Apply
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Application
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Confirmation of enrollment
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Letter from oncologist/current physician
Eligibility
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Diagnosis before 19th birthday
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Canadian citizen/permanent resident
TEVA Canada Scholarship
$5000 for students who are pursuing a post secondary education in the fields of pharmacy, medicine, or health sciences
How to Apply
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Application
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Budget form
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Proof of registration from university
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Letter from physician
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2 letters of reference (one academic, one volunteer)
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Essay on: How has your experience with cancer influenced your personal values and your education and career aspirations?
Eligibility
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Childhood cancer patient/survivor
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Canadian citizen/permanent residence
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Enrolled in university/college
INFUSION Bursary Program
$2000 bursary rewarded to each individual once in their post secondary education
How to Apply
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Application
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Proof of enrollment
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Letter from oncologist
Eligibility
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Students in any Canadian university/college
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Canadian citizen/permanent resident
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Ongoing volunteer commitment to causes that are important to them
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Undergone cancer treatment or currently being treated
How to Apply
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Application
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Confirmation of enrollment
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Letter from oncologist/current physician
Eligibility
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Diagnosis before 19th birthday
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Canadian citizen/permanent resident
Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor Scholarship
$1500 for students in any program to support their post secondary endeavors
Eligibility
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member of Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs
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childhood cancer or still in treatment
How to Apply
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Application
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Letter of acceptance
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Letter of reference from teacher
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Letter of interest describing: future academic goals, why you are applying and volunteer work
Carlson Wagonlit Bursary
$1000 towards young adults between the age of 17-21 in their academic pursuits of post secondary education, awarded only once in the course of your education
Application Deadline: March 31
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs Inc
311 Richmond Road
Suite 201, Ottawa, ON
K1Z 6X3
Education Award for Brain Tumour Survivors
One-time award of up to $5,000 for a survivor that must be diagnosed with a brain tumour before the age of 18, currently between the ages of 16 and 25, and pursuing post-secondary education
Eligibility
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Survivor of pediatric brain tumour
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In graduating year of high school OR CEGEP students OR currently enrolled full-time in a recognized Canadian university or college
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Toronto, ON M5T 2M9
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