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The Jocelyn-Demers Award was established in 1999 in tribute to Dr. Jocelyn Demers, pediatric hematologist-oncologist and the co-founder of Leucan in 1978. This prize consists of four scholarships totaling $6,000 awarded once a year as part of Leucan’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), to four young people in order to support them in the pursuit of their studies.

  • Two $2,000 scholarships to two deserving students
  • A $2,000 scholarship awarded to a student with a particular academic background
  • A scholarship of $1,000 awarded to the Jury’s favorite student (Coup de Coeur du jury)

This award aims to recognize self-improvement and academic perseverance. The candidate’s academic performance is not a primary criterion for the award.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a member of Leucan and have been diagnosed with a pediatric cancer more than 2 years ago;
  • Have never received the Jocelyn-Demers Award;
  • Be enrolled in a secondary level IV, V or post-secondary study program or in a special education program.

Submit your application

Complete the online questionnaire and attach the following documents:

  • A letter of support from a school administrator (teacher, educational assistant, principal or other);
  • A testimonial describing your academic career, highlighting any difficulties you have experienced or overcome in connection with treatment and its after-effects. The testimonial may be submitted in either French or English, in one of two formats:
    • A text of a maximum of three (3) pages, 8 ½” x 11″ format, double-spaced, with an Arial 10 type font
    • OR A video of a maximum of 3 minutes

The deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2025.

Complete the application form

For more information, contact Alexandra Plouffe, Coordinator, Family Services : alexandra.plouffe@leucan.qc.ca

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