2023 Thalassemia Secondary Student Excellence Award
The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is proud to announce the Thalassemia Secondary Student Excellence Award. The award shall be given to a Canadian Secondary School student with Thalassemia Major or Intermedia. 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: Two (2) awards available, valued at $500 each payable to the winner
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2023. Submit Parts 1 & 2 (see below).
Submit to: tony.falcitelli@thalassemia.ca. Please request a confirmation of receipt.
Requirements:
- Must be a person with Thalassemia Major or Intermedia.
- Must be a Canadian resident attending a Canadian secondary school (Grades 9 – 12).
- With permission, recipient’s name, photo, video may be posted on the Thalassemia website and published in the Thalassemia newsletter.
- Part 1: Submit a 1 page essay, including:
- Brief description of the applicant: e.g. family, activities, hobbies; volunteer work (if applicable).
- Impact of Thalassemia on your life and things you do to keep a positive attitude when dealing with the challenges of having Thalassemia.
- Describe how this scholarship will benefit you.
- Part 2: Complete Application form – 2023 Thalassemia Secondary Student Excellence Award Application Form
Questions: tony.falcitelli@thalassemia.ca
Previous Scholarship Recipients:
2022
Zain Ali
Sophie Heel
Anissa Rampersaud
2021
Muhammad Ali
Tayba Ifzal
2020
Adamo Cittadini
Sam Shahid
2019
Daniel Lui
2018
Aamir Aqsa
Leeya Patel
2017
Gulrukh Afridi
Julianna Lupo
2016
Esther Chen
2015
Khadija Fazal
2014
Cassandra Malandrino
2013
Cody Chau
2012
Hafsa Hafsa