Sandra Allen Memorial Education Award

Sandra Allen served on the Board of Directors for Help A Child Smile for over 20 years. For 10 years, she was the Chair and played a key role in developing the program and supports that Help A Child Smile provides. In 2014, Sandra passed away.

Help A Child Smile’s Board of Directors along with CanJam for Cancer have created these awards in Sandra’s memory.

2025 Applications will be accepted until May 31 at 11:59:59pm 

Sandra Allen Memorial Education Award Criteria & Submission Process

Objective

The Sandra Allen Memorial Education Award aims to provide access to post-secondary education and reward youth who demonstrate community leadership.

Number, Value and Duration of Award

Three (3) $2,500 awards will be available each year.

Eligibility

 An eligible applicant must be:

  • From a Help A Child Smile registered family (member child or sibling)
  • Under the age of 30

Eligible post-secondary institutions:

  • Canadian educational institutions which have recognized or authorized degree/diploma granting powers or their affiliates (eg. Universities, colleges/CEGEPs)

Field of Study/Program Requirements

  • There are no restrictions on the program of study or discipline;
  • Program must be a minimum of 2 years in duration for a bachelor degree or diploma program or a minimum of 1 year in duration for a trades program.

Conditions / Restrictions

  • One time award per applicant
  • For publicity purposes, Help A Child Smile reserves the right to identify the award recipient, including their name, program and college or university.
  • Students who will commence their post-secondary studies in January are eligible to apply.
Administrator

You can apply for a Sandra Allen Memorial Education Award Here at the link below. Please note, you will need to create a Google account to be able to upload your letter of reference and to sign in and fill out the form. 

Application: 2025 Sandra Allen Memorial Education Award Application

 

Selection Process

The selection of Sandra Allen Memorial Education Award  winners will be made by members of the Help A Child Smile’s Board of Directors and a member from the Allen family.  Winners will be notified in early July and awards will be presented in August.