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Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship

The scholarship supports students who are between the ages of 18 – 39 who have or have had cancer. The Scholarship will support post-secondary academic endeavors and will take into account the personal achievements and triumphs of students.

The $1,000 Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship is a one-time award for full-time students in a college or university program in Ontario, Canada. Students may be in any year of their studies provided that they are enrolled for school for the upcoming Fall semester.

Deadline to apply is March 30, 2026.

About Michael Kamin Hart

This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Michael Kamin Hart, who was a vibrant, intelligent and compassionate young man who was completing his Masters degree in Biochemistry at the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research at McMaster University. In his memory, the Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship recognizes other young people who are pursuing their studies while dealing with the effects of cancer.

Eligibility

The Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship ($1,000 each) is open to students who:

• Have been diagnosed with cancer at age 18 or older
• Be a resident of Ontario
• Be enrolled in a part-time of full-time post-secondary institution during the 2026 to 2027 academic year
• Provide documentation from a member of their healthcare team confirming their cancer diagnosis
• Submit a letter of intent, maximum 500 words, introducing themselves and outlining their academic goals

How to Apply

1. Download the Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship instructions and application form [PDF].
2. Complete the application form and prepare supporting documents.
3. Email the required documents as a PDF (preferably one PDF) to aya@uhn.ca with the subject line 'Michael Kamin Hart Scholarship - Your Name' by the deadline.

Deadline for submissions: March 30, 2026

All applicants will be notified by email of the status of their application at the end of the summer in the year they apply for the award. Scholarship cheques will be issued to the college or university once the AYA team has received confirmation of full-time enrolment in your post-secondary program and proof of fees paid.