Vertex Foundation Scholarship

A $5,000 award for students in Canada or the United States who have cystic fibrosis, or who are the sibling, child, spouse or caregiver of someone who does.

Wider than it first looks: you do not need to have cystic fibrosis yourself. Siblings, children, spouses and caregivers of a person diagnosed with CF are all eligible, which makes this reachable for a much larger group than most disease-specific awards. Anticipating enrolment as a first-year student in the fall counts, so graduating Grade 12 students qualify. You must be a legal resident of Canada or the US and not on academic probation. Using a Vertex drug is explicitly NOT a factor. The award is paid in Canadian dollars for Canadian residents. The 2026 window ran January 13 to February 24 at 3:00 p.m. CT, with recommendations due February 27 and funds disbursed in August, so this is another early-in-Grade-12 deadline. Administered by Scholarship America. Verified against the Vertex Foundation scholarship FAQ on 2026-09-08.