Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
$ 28,000
Up to $28,000 over four years
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award · National
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified March 28, 2026
$28K
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
$28,000 over four years for 20 students per year who demonstrate humanitarian service and overcoming adversity. Application deadline December 1. Open nationally to Canadian citizens / landed immigrants graduating from high school or in first year of CEGEP.
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is an annual national award established in 1982 in honour of Terry Fox. Twenty recipients are typically selected each year from over 600 applicants. Recipients receive up to $28,000 over four years — disbursed as two annual $3,500 stipends to the educational institution (one in September, one in January) for students charged tuition. Eligibility focuses on humanitarian service completed voluntarily and overcoming adversity, not academic ranking. Recipients are paired with award alumni as mentors throughout their studies. Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- High School, Cegep, Undergraduate — study level
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Strategy
Submit by December 1 each year for awards starting the following September.
Strategy
The award is humanitarian-first — your community service must be voluntary (no payment, no school requirement).
Strategy
Concrete documentation of service work is more valuable than abstract claims.
Strategy
The 'overcoming adversity' criterion matters; if it's relevant to your story, integrate it.
Note
if you receive other scholarships totalling over $15,000, the Terry Fox award will be reduced by the excess.
Strategy
Recipients get an alumnus mentor for their studies.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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