CFUW SSI awards the $3,000 “Second Chance” bursary to an adult woman who wishes to return to school to improve her life. Preference will be given to a woman who has a dependent child or children.
Criteria for awarding “Second Chance” Bursary(s):
The CFUW SSI Club believes in assisting women to help better themselves through continuing their education. We have created a $3000 bursary for a mature woman who wishes to return to school to improve her life. Preference will be given to a woman who has a dependent child or children.
A. Selection criteria for an adult woman wishing to continue her education:
- Applicants must be a resident of the Southern Gulf Islands (SS Island, Mayne, Galiano, Saturna, North &South Pender)
- Applicants must have been out of school for at least a year. The applicant may currently be completing her secondary education after having been out of school for at least one year.
- Applicants must be accepted by an accredited institution (Community College, Vocational School, University or a certified online study program)
B. Applicants shall provide the following with their application:
- A personal statement which includes their educational goals and plans.
- A resume including educational history.
- Two signed letters of reference.
- A copy of letter of acceptance from the accredited educational institution.
C. General information:
- The availability of the bursary will be advertised through local media.
- The deadline for applications will be April 30 in the current year.
- Applications are to be directed to the Bursary Committee of CFUW Salt Spring Island, either by mail or hand delivered to #10-111 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2R9
- The successful applicant will be notified by July 1 in the current year
- Funds will be released to the recipient with proof of registration from the accredited institution.
- Funds must be claimed by the end of the calendar year in which the bursary is awarded.
- A recipient may apply for the bursary in subsequent years if able to demonstrate continued financial need and satisfactory achievement.