The candidate should be involved in school committees, and organizations, and be able to demonstrate a history of community involvement. An essay on what the candidate has done, and plans to do during their time in college, to promote a better community will be necessary to earn this scholarship. Special consideration will be granted towards involvement in projects that benefit the LGBTQ community.
Bursaries of $1,000 are available to the chosen recipient who plans to pursue his or her studies at a community college, university or equivalent educational institution in British Columbia. The award is based on applicant's financial need, academic potential, commitment to studies, and community involvement (particularly in the LGBTQ community).
Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants for a bursary award must:
- Be a graduating senior from any British Columbia secondary school;
- Have been accepted to study in any post-secondary institution in British Columbia;
- In need of financial assistance;
- Demonstrate academic excellence in secondary school and therefore potentially succeed in post-secondary education;
- Demonstrate outstanding contribution in community leadership and initiatives to positively impact their peers in areas of diversity, LGBTQ acceptance, and social involvement to lessen bullying and negativity
Deadline:
Applications must be received no later than June 15 of each calendar year and should be mailed, faxed or emailed to:
Vancity Community Foundation
Attention: Jacqueline Dagg
810-815 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, B.C.
V6C 1B4
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604.877.6584
Fax: 604.709.6909
APPLICATION HERE:
vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/s/donor_advised_directory.asp?ReportID=590142