Brett Joseph (Edmonton, AB)

Pursuing Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta

Diagnosed with a Pilocytic Astrocytoma at age 13

Generously funded by Stone Tree Golf and Fitness

Impact of receiving this award:

I am beyond grateful to receive the 2023 Youth Education Award! Thank you to everyone involved; this scholarship will greatly assist me in paying for my tuition this year at the University of Alberta, so that I can continue my studies in Urban and Regional Planning. Paying for my tuition was a worry in my mind since I will soon need to undergo intensive surgery and will be unable to work for many months during treatment and recovery. This award will enable me to focus on healing while still continuing with my education. Thank you again for this great honour!

Report After School Year

“The past school year has been extremely transformative for my learning and myself. I faced a plethora of new concepts in both Urban Planning and Economics. I was able to exceed my academic goals for the year largely because of the additional time I was able to allocate away from work due to the financial aid provided through the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Education Award for Young Brain Tumour Survivors. The skills and knowledge I gained this past year have opened up new opportunities for me and my goals; I feel more prepared for future work experience or continued schooling going forward and have high hopes for finishing my final year in my undergraduate degree before my second spinal surgery. Thank you so much again for helping make 2023-24 a great academic and personal year”