Application Time! 

Scholarship Application Process 

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While each scholarship application process is different, with varied deadlines, here are a few things to make sure you include in your application essay/letter:

  • How this money will be helpful (e.g., you will be able to focus on your studies versus working a part-time job)
  • Why you have chosen to study what you have applied for – and do explain if your experience with childhood cancer affected this decision
  • How appreciative you are to be considered and how proud you will be to be a recipient if you are successful

Scholarships for Childhood Cancer Survivors   

Please check websites to confirm deadlines

 Scholarship Name  Award 
Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor Scholarship 

https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/scholarship

Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor Scholarship opening registration date moved to Friday March 20th, 2020.

For more information, please click the
following link   https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/Programs		  $1500

Terry Fox Awards 

https://terryfoxawards.ca/

Varies; must be a very active volunteer

Emmy Duff Scholarship Foundation 

https://www.emmyduffscholarship.org/

$2000; must be a very active volunteer

Education Award for Brain Tumour Survivors 

https://www.braintumour.ca/research/current-past-funding/youth-education-awards/

Maximum of $5000; 
must demonstrate
financial need

XEROX Scholarship Fund

Talk to your counsellor if you are, or are going to be, a full-time George Brown College student

Varies; must provide proof of
attendance at a full-time George Brown College program, financial
need AND must be a POGO Transitions Program client
 

Student Loans/Grants

Information and applications for government funding for post-secondary education is available at the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) website at  https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program

Scholarships and Bursaries

Schools offer entrance scholarships to those with high grades. Other scholarships and bursaries will have an application and selection process. Funding may be specific to a school or a field of study. Some scholarships and bursaries are open to members of as specific group (e.g., service club or organization, high school, children of parents employed at a company). Not all depend on grades.

Search for scholarships online at https://studentawards.com, https://www.scholarshipscanada.com and https://yconic.com/ 

Students with Disabilities

When completing your OSAP application, indicate that you have a disability. If you qualify for financial assistance through OSAP you may also qualify for the Bursary for Students with Disabilities and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities. These programs may provide money for things like tutoring, equipment, etc. Please note that you will need documentation from a professional in order to access this funding. You can find out about scholarships and bursaries for students with disabilities studying at Canadian universities and colleges at www.disabilityawards.ca

If you have any questions about other opportunities and your scholarship applications, contact your local POGO Transitions Counsellor!

Lucie Legault, TORONTO 416-592-1232 ext. 255 llegault@pogo.ca

Helen Antoniades, TORONTO 416-475-2065 hantoniades@pogo.ca

Lori Otte, LONDON 519-685-8500 ext. 52527 lori.otte@lhsc.on.ca

Sarah Brandon, OTTAWA/KINGSTON 613-737-6000 ext. 3495 SBrandon@cheo.on.ca

Barb Williams, HAMILTON 905-730-5694 bwilliams@pogo.ca