Bursary Application

Program Description

Intent:

The intent of the Fund is to give an annual bursary of up to $1000 to a graduating secondary school student who has challenges with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or mental health. This student will be continuing their education in a post secondary program at a College, University, trade school or similar institution. Financial need is a factor but not the sole determination.

• Applications must be submitted by May 1st to the BC Interior Community Foundation, 2 - 219 Victoria St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1
• Applicants must reside in the area served by the British Columbia Interior Community Foundation (South Cariboo, Nicola and Thompson area). The applicant would be graduating from a school in School District #58, #73 or #74 or a Separate School in those regions.
• The applicant must submit two letters
  • One from a professional who can document the challenges the student has faced. This can be a teacher, counselor, doctor or anyone else who has worked closely with the student.
  • The second letter must be from the applicant and provide a short biography, outline the challenges the student has overcome and give details of their plans for the future.
• While marks are not a primary consideration the applicant must submit them.
• The applicant must provide details of the program they will be enrolled in and proof they meet the requirements for that program
• Financial need is a factor and must be demonstrated but is not the sole determinant.

Award

The annual award shall be up to $1,000

Please Note: The applicant must reside in the South Cariboo, Nicola or Thompson areas of BC. As well the applicant must have challenges with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or mental health.

• Although marks are not a primary consideration proof of standing must be provided.

The applicant must submit the following two letters:

• A letter from a professional who can document the challenges the applicant has faced. This can be from a teacher, counselor, doctor or anyone else that has worked closely with the applicant;
• A letter from the applicant, with a short biography, outlining the challenges the applicant has overcome with details of their plans for the future.

Financial need is a criterion to receive this bursary although it is not the sole determinant.  Therefore explain your need for financial assistance i.e. part time employment & expenses.

I hereby make application for the Mykel Frank-Rothenburger Bursary Fund bursary.  I understand that if I am awarded a bursary that the funds will be directed to my account at the post-secondary institution in Canada where I am registered. The BC Interior Community Foundation may publicly announce the award made noting the amount of the funds and naming me as a recipient.

I declare that all the information that I have provided with this application is true and accurate.  If any information is inaccurate, I understand that any bursary awarded may be reassessed and/or withdrawn.