Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Provider
Value
Up to $28,000
Application deadline
December 1, 2026

Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or permanent residents graduating from high school, completing first-year CÉGEP or having completed high school, pursuing a first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. The award is paid out over four years.

How to Apply

Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or permanent residents graduating from high school, completing first-year CÉGEP or having completed high school, pursuing a first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Selection considers humanitarian and volunteer work.

Applications for 2026–2027 open November 1, 2026. Complete the online application with three non-family referees and a transcript covering the last two years by December 1 at 11:59 pm PT.

Current information

The application portal is currently closed. The award provides $7,000 annually to the institution, in two instalments. This programme is separate from the Terry Fox Foundation.

Applications are closed. We’re keeping an eye on this award and will update this page when applications reopen.Last checked: September 16, 2026Have more details, or are you the funder of this award? Contact us.