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Vale Shine Bright Bursary
Bursary for students affected by childhood cancer
Last Update: April 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This bursary provides $1,000 to support students affected by childhood cancer. It is intended for eligible applicants pursuing full-time post-secondary studies and covers applications submitted with the required documents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed Applicant’s Consent to Release Information
- Letter sharing the applicant’s story
- Proof of registration at a post-secondary institution
- Proof of diagnosis
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Students in full-time post-secondary programs
- Childhood cancer survivors and siblings of children diagnosed with childhood cancer
Eligible geographic areas
- Pan-northern Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Sign the Applicant’s Consent to Release Information.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed package by regular mail, fax, or email to NOFCC.
- Make sure the package is post-marked by the deadline.
- Step 3: Provide proof of enrollment if selected
- Submit proof of enrollment by August 31 if requested.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the NOFCC Selection Committee.
- Successful recipients are announced by the end of September each year.
- Selected applicants are informed of presentation arrangements.
- For successive applications, only a new application form and proof of registration are required.
Additional information
- An applicant can receive the bursary only once during post-secondary education.
- If not selected, the applicant may apply again in later years.
- Successful recipients are notified by the end of September each year.
- Application material is not returned to applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vale Shine Bright Bursary Program
What is the Vale Shine Bright Bursary?
This bursary provides $1,000 to support students affected by childhood cancer. It is intended for eligible applicants pursuing full-time post-secondary studies and covers applications submitted with the required documents.
How much funding can be received?
Vale Shine Bright Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vale Shine Bright Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Vale Shine Bright Bursary program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Pan-northern Ontario resident during treatment
Childhood cancer survivor or sibling
Who can I contact for more information about the Vale Shine Bright Bursary?
You can contact Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC) by email at info@nofcc.ca or by phone at 705-586-3229.
Where is the Vale Shine Bright Bursary available?
The Vale Shine Bright Bursary program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Vale Shine Bright Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vale Shine Bright Bursary is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Vale Shine Bright Bursary?
Vale Shine Bright Bursary is funded by Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC)