NEW BRUNSWICK COMMAND

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

BURSARY APPLICATION

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS INCLUDING ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JULY 15^TH:

Section I: Student Information

• Print clearly or type all information requested
• You must reside in New Brunswick and be a Canadian Citizen

Section II: College/University Information

• Provide the name and address of the College, Trade School, Technical School, Community College or University you will be attending.
• Bursaries are awarded to students attending facilities on a full time basis.
• Post graduate studies do not qualify.
• $500.00 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants.

Section III: Financial Information

• This section must be completed

Section IV: Military Service Information

• This section must be completed

NOTE:

• Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, with special consideration given to children and grandchildren of Veterans.
• All documentation to be included
• Ensure that the application is signed in the appropriate places
• Incomplete applications will not be considered - no follow-up will be taken
• Completed applications and necessary documentation must be mailed, faxed or emailed to

NEW BRUNSWICK COMMAND

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
 490 DOUGLAS AVENUE

SAINT JOHN, NB E2K 1E7

legion@nbnet.nb.ca

FAX—506-633-4836

DEADLINE IS JULY 15^TH - No exceptions - Postmarks do not count

If you are a successful applicant, you will receive a letter of offer in mid to late August. Read carefully and follow the instructions. If you accept the offer of the Bursary the cheque will be made payable to, and mailed directly to, the University, College, etc. that you have chosen to attend. You will also be required to provide a copy of the “notice of acceptance” at the University, College, etc. that you will be attending.

Eligible candidates are high school graduates who are sons, daugthers, grandsons or granddaughters of members (or deceased members) of Fr. B. M. Broderick Council 1219 (Chatham); and, who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution.  Applications are due Friday, May 19^th, 2023.  Please mark Attn:Scholarship Committee on the envelope. 

Environmental Services Association Maritimes Scholarship Program--To Provide a $500 scholarship to three deserving high school graduates intending to pursue a post-secondary education in a science or environmental program.  Three scholarships will be awarded, one in each Maritime province.

Criteria:

·         Applicant must be a resident of the Maritimes

·         Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and be accepted to attend a post-secondary institution in the year of award.

 ·         Applicant must be furthering their education in a science or environmental field of study.

Please include with your application:

 ·         Completed Application Form

 ·         Proof of Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Institution

 ·         Letter of recommendation from a teacher or community member

 ·         A 250-500 word essay explaining why you have chosen to pursue an education in the science/environmental field.

Please email your submission to:contact@esamaritimes.ca.

Deadlinefor the receipt of applications is June 1, 2023

This award is valued at $1000.  The recipient must reside in the Douglastown service area.  The selection is based on financial need and character. Applications are due to the MVHS main office by 3:00pm on Monday, May 15^th, 2023.