Terry Fox Awards
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program are open to students of all abilities and aims to honour the spirit of Terry Fox, by encouraging youth who strive to emulate Terry Fox's courage and determination by providing their communities and those in need with humanitarian service. 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. The Award is not applicable to postgraduates OR those seeking a second university degree. The maximum value of the award is $28,000 dispersed over four years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each. Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student's awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the students Terry Fox Award. If a student's academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar. Please be advised that this award is not specifically intended for Grey Bruce students, however, it has either been won in the past by a local student and/or it is a significant resource for post-secondary achievement goals. Please Click Here.