GENERAL GUIDELINES

Bursary Program for Indigenous Youth

Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp

I. Background:

The University of Prince Edward Island has taken steps to honour the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report. After consultation with local Indigenous organizations, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) explored options to support Indigenous youth to attend AVC Vet Camp. As a result, AVC will offer a limited number of bursaries to assist with the costs to attend camp

II. Bursary details:

There are three different levels of bursaries to give Indigenous students an opportunity to participate in AVC Vet Camp with expenses paid. The amount of each bursary is on an individual basis with geographic location a determining factor.

1. AVC Bursary for Indigenous Students – valued at $600 each

The Atlantic Veterinary College bursary includes two tuition-free seats for Indigenous youth from Atlantic Canada to attend AVC Vet Camp.

2. The Nestle Purina Bursary for Indigenous Students – valued from $600 to $5200

This bursary covers the costs for up to four (4) Indigenous youth from Atlantic Canada to attend AVC Vet Camp, including tuition fees, travel costs, accommodations, and meals for the camper and a parent/guardian.

3. NSERC PromoScience Bursary for Indigenous Students – valued from $600 to $5200

This bursary provides funding for up to nine (9) Indigenous youth from Atlantic Canada and Canada’s North to attend AVC Vet Camp. The bursary will include tuition fees, travel costs, accommodations, and meals for the camper and a parent/guardian.

III. Process:

1. Bursary applicants must submit their application by email or regular mail on or before the deadline of March 26, 2021. Late applicants will not be considered.

2. Bursary applicants will be ranked, based on the quality of the essay or video submission, strength of the letter of recommendation, and proof of membership in an Indigenous community.

3. The highest ranking applicants will be offered admission to Vet Camp and a bursary to attend. The amount of the bursary will be determined by the ranking of applications (high to low), with geographic location a determining factor. Bursaries will be awarded in the form of a cheque to be used to cover costs of tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Bursary recipients are responsible for travel arrangements and accommodation bookings.

4. Applicants will be notified of their bursary application status the week of April 19-23, 2021.

5. If unsuccessful for a bursary, the applicant will be included in the lottery draw for a non-bursary seat.

Please see attached document detailing how to apply. Applications for a bursary must be received no later than Friday, March 26, 2021 to:

BY MAIL:

AVC Indigenous Youth Bursary Program

AVC Dean’s Office, Atlantic Veterinary College

550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI

C1A 4P3

Email:

avcspecialevents@upei.ca

This $500 bursary will reward a student who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, without any monetary reward. The recipient will be selected on the basis of volunteer experience and academic standing.

Eligibility

To qualify, student must:

• Be actively committed to volunteerism; outside of school and have a record from the organization presented with their bursary application.
• Be enrolled in a post-secondary program during the 2021-2022 academic year.
• Have a written specific circumstance, telling of a volunteer experience they have encountered.
• Have a letter of recommendation from high school Principal, Guidance Counsellor, or Teacher.

The deadline to submit applications is May 7th, 2021. You can email your application along with ALL of the required documents to coordinator@miramichivolunteer.ca or mail to:

Volunteer Miramichi Inc.

Attn: Sarah Hunter – Volunteer Coordinator

267 King George Highway

Miramichi, N.B.

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CUPE Local 2745 Scholarship 2021

One scholarship per region valued at $1000 each are available annually for full time attendance at a Post-Secondary Institution, University or Community College

Those eligible are:

1. Union members in good standing with CUPE Local 2745

2. Sons, daughters or legal wards of members in good standing of CUPE Local 2745

Documentation may be requested

Basis of awards: Consideration will be given to reflection paper, marks, financial need and aptitude.

Applications must be completed on the current form and must be post marked on or before April 30^th, 2021.

IMPORTANT

The following criteria must be adhered to:

The application form must be complete and signed by the applicant and Regional Vice President or Zone Shop Steward

Acceptance letter

• Self Reflection Paper

• Last official transcript of marks signed, dated and/or stamped

• Reference letter from a non-relative

e.g., - coach, pastor, principal, etc.

The successful candidates will be contacted by early June.

Scholarship Application Forms must be sent by mail to:

CUPE 2745 Education Committee

c/o Candace Carr

30 Back Road

The Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick Inc. offers a $500.00 bursary to a high school graduate who is entering University or College - preference given to a student enrolled in one of the Social Sciences.

To be eligible applications must be received by May 28th, 2021.

Attached you will find a J. Dean McAllister Memorial Bursary application form and pamphlets. Please forward the completed applications to Ms. O’Donnell. We ask that this current application is used and not any previous applications as some of the criteria has changed. For the student’s convenience the bursary application is available online at http://www.schizophreniasociety.nb.ca/bursary.html or on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/miramichissnb/ .