The Thalassemia Foundation is proud to announce the “Thalassemia Secondary Student Excellence Award”. The award shall be given to a Canadian secondary school student with Thalassemia Major. The purpose of this award is to recognize Thalassemia patients who demonstrate determination, commitment, and enthusiasm.  These qualities can be revealed through the candidates’ academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work. The Thalassemia Secondary Student Excellence Award is intended to motivate and encourage Thalassemia patients to continue to work through life’s challenges, contribute to their community, and share their talents/gifts with others.

Award Content: $500 payable to the winner.

Submission Deadline: January 27, 2014  Submit Parts 1 & 2 (see below).

Submission Address:
340 Falstaff Avenue
Suite 204
North York, Ontario; M6L 2E8
or by email: tony.falcitelli@thalassemia.ca

Requirements:

• Must be a person with Thalassemia Major.

• Must be a Canadian resident attending a Canadian secondary school (grades 9 through 12).

• Recipient’s name and photo may be posted on the Thalassemia website and published in the Thalassemia newsletter.

• Part 1: 2014 Thalassemia Secondary Student Excellence Award Application

• Part 2: Submit a 1 page essay that describes the impact of Thalassemia on your life and how you have managed these issues as well as creating opportunities for yourself.

Questions: tony.falcitelli@thalassemia.ca.

Previous Scholarship Recipients:

2013
Cody Chau

2012
Hafsa Hafsa