Cystic Fibrosis Programs Offered in Canada

The Vertex Foundation Scholarship Program provides up to $5,000 CAD to help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their immediate family members (including spouses, siblings, caregivers, and children) pursue two-year, three-year, four-year, or graduate degrees.

Scholarship recipients are chosen by an independent committee based on a submitted essay and an applicant’s demonstrated level of community involvement and academic achievement. 

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:

• Anticipating enrolment as a part-time or full-time first year, second year, third year, fourth year, or graduate student of a post-secondary program in fall 2025, in good academic standing
• A person who has been diagnosed with CF or their immediate family member (spouse, sibling, caregiver, or child)
• A legal resident of Canada
   

Application Status: Closed

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be accepted from January 13, 2025 - February 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT.

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Topics include:

• Exercise: Posts like targeting your chest and abdomen, strength training & more
• Recipes: Recipes like "Peanut Noodles" or "No Bake Energy Balls"
• Wellness: Check out posts on "Fitting fat into your diet" or on "Mindful breathing"
• Adulting 101: Tips on looking for jobs, traveling with CF & more
• Relationships: Topics like friendships and date ideas