Bursary & Education Programs
One program that we are particularly proud of is our Survivor Education Bursary Program for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology/Hematology/BMT patients. As we’ve identified in our other programs, a cancer diagnosis will almost certainly take a financial toll on a family. It is difficult enough to try to go to post secondary as a young adult who hasn’t had cancer, so imagine what it would be like to take this next step in life after having come through such an experience. For many of our teens and young adults, not having any financial support makes the dream of a post-secondary education impossible to reach.
Did you know Balding for Dollars is the only organization in B.C. that currently offers bursaries to childhood cancer survivors. We are also the only one that doesn’t require a minimum grade point average in order to apply. As long as the applicant went through our Oncology/Hematology programs at BCCH, they are eligible for a bursary and should apply.
Every year, there are two opportunities to apply:
(1) Winter/Spring term (January to June) – the deadline date for applying this year is Nov. 30, 2025 (Applications are now open)
(2) Summer/Fall term (July to December) – the deadline date for applying this year has passed, but is usually June 15.
Applications open up about a month prior to the deadline and applicants may apply even if previously awarded. Note that priority is given to new applicants and those that volunteer on a regular basis.
