Terry Fox Humanitarian Award 2027

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is a Canadian undergraduate scholarship established in honour of Terry Fox, recognising students who demonstrate outstanding humanitarian service, volunteerism, leadership and academic commitment. It provides financial assistance of up to CAD $30,000 over four years to eligible students pursuing their first post-secondary degree or diploma in Canada. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed immigrants.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorTerry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
• School to study
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

CAD $7,500 per year for 4 years

Requirements

To be considered for the Award, applicants must be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or Permanent Resident.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program scholarship webpage.