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Kids Cancer Care Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship

Reviewed by · verified April 18, 2026

$2.5K
Total value
May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)
Deadline

About this award

Get a one-time award starting at $2,500 for your tuition if you are a childhood cancer patient or survivor living in Southern Alberta — apply by May 1, 2026.

You can receive a one-time award starting at $2,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Also, additional funding may be available to applicants demonstrating extenuating circumstances as a result of their experience with cancer. This is for you if you are a childhood cancer patient or survivor who wants to pursue higher education despite the challenges of your medical journey. You must apply by May 1, 2026. The provider does not state when or how you will be notified of the results — ask Calgary Foundation if they notify winners by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. Renewal conditions aren't listed because this is a one-time award. Since you cannot apply for it again, confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any other similar grants you can access in future years.

Can you get it?

  • Undergraduate, Diploma, Certificate — study level

How to apply

  1. Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

    Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

  2. Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour

    Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Medical History

The biggest mistake is providing a clinical list of treatments without context.

Strategy

Winners instead explain how their experience with cancer shaped their resilience and why they are now pursuing their specific program of study.

Strategy

Describe your journey in a way that shows your strength.

Support

The biggest mistake is submitting a generic reference letter.

Strategy

Winners instead provide letters from medical professionals or mentors who can speak to their perseverance during treatment and recovery.

Strategy

Ask your doctor or a long-term supporter to highlight your determination.

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Kids Cancer Care Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship

$ 2,500

starting at $2,500, applied directly to tuition

Apply by May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)

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Verified Apr 18, 2026
$2.5K May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)
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