Youth Bursary Opportunities

The CTA is pleased to be offering two $1000 bursaries for transplant recipient youths and young adults thanks to the generous support of:

  • The Kimberly Stahlbaum Memorial Fund

  • The Logan Boulet Endowment Fund

About the Bursaries:

Kimberly Stahlbaum Memorial Youth Bursary - Age 17 & Under:

This bursary will awarded to one Canadian youth transplant recipient 17 or under (as of August 3, 2024) attending the 2024 Canadian Transplant Games in Ottawa.

The funds can be used for:

  • Travel related expenses for the applicant and/or

  • Registration fees or travel arrangements for an adult accompanying the applicant to the Games (example: a parent or other supporter like a sibling or grandparent)

The Logan Boulet Youth Bursary - Age 18 - 25

This bursary will awarded to one Canadian youth transplant recipient between the ages of 18 - 25 (as of August 3, 2024) attending the 2024 Canadian Transplant Games in Ottawa.

The funds can be used for:

  • Travel related expenses for the applicant and/or registration fees or

  • Travel arrangements for a support person accompanying the applicant to the Games (example: a partner or other supporter like a sibling, parent or grandparent)

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024.

General Requirements:

Bursaries are open to youth and young adult transplant recipients who meet the age criteria of the bursary applied for.

Applicants must:

  • Reside in Canada and plan to attend the 2024 Canadian Transplant Games

  • Be committed to giving back to their community and demonstrate a desire to promote organ donation and the importance of transplant recipients participating in a healthy, active lifestyle.

  • Complete the linked online application by the deadline

Bursaries must be accepted as awarded. Funds are in Canadian dollars. The Canadian Transplant Association will determine the successful candidate for each bursary, by committee by May 15 and contact the successful applicants to make arrangements for payment.

The Canadian Transplant Association reserves the right to update, or modify the bursary program as required, without notice including eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions please contact us here.