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Youth Education Awards
Helping young brain tumour survivors achieve their education dreams
Helping young survivors pursue their passions
The Youth Education Award program supports the educational aspirations of young adult brain tumour survivors and improves access to post-secondary education.
The goals of the program are to inspire inclusion and accessibility to post-secondary education for survivors of pediatric brain tumours, to recognize the significant challenges this unique group faces, and to value the determination and courage they demonstrate during diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Because of the generosity of several donors, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada can provide special funding dedicated to this unique group of survivors.
Who is eligible for Youth Education Awards?
- The Youth Education awards are only open to survivors of a pediatric brain tumour (all tumour types considered – malignant, non-malignant, or metastatic) diagnosed before the age of 25 who live in Canada. This information is confirmed by completing the patient medical attestation form with your application.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 years old.
- Applicants are eligible if they are in their final year of High School or a CEGEP program, are currently enrolled full-time in a recognized, publicly funded Canadian university or college, and plan to continue their full-time undergraduate studies next year.
- Applicants will be evaluated on the demonstrated impact of brain tumour symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments. Reviewers will consider the information provided by applicants in the context of the barriers they have faced and the supports available to them.
- Students with a disability attending post-secondary school are also eligible, provided they meet their institution’s requirements for full-time study as a student with a disability.
- Students who receive an award from Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada are not eligible to apply in future years. If there is an interruption for medical reasons, a medical note is required for future award consideration and eligibility. Unused funds are to be returned to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada by the post-secondary institution.
- Students who are unsuccessful in their application may reapply in future years for funding consideration, as long as they remain eligible. Only complete packages with all materials will be reviewed.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 1, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (ET). The results will be communicated to all applicants by late June 2026.
Questions? Email Ben Seewald directly at bseewald@braintumour.ca.
2026 Education Award Guidelines PDF
2026 Education Award Application (Online Form) OR 2026 Education Award Application (PDF Form)
Past Youth Education Award Recipients
Learn more about our Youth Education Award recipients in the blog articles below:
Interested in applying for a Youth Education Award?
This webinar outlines our Youth Education Award program, including the types of awards available, key dates, and the overall application timeline. It also explains how applications are reviewed and ranked, and who is involved in the decision-making process.
