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Village of Pemberton Bursary

The Village of Pemberton Bursary is a financial award of $1,000 which recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship, leadership, volunteerism and who intend to pursue post secondary education. The award considers financial need in order to provide assistance and encouragement to promising young students challenged by the costs of education.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for the Village of Pemberton Bursary, students must fulfill the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the Village of Pemberton
• Be graduating from the Pemberton High School the year of application
• Be entering full-time first-year studies at a post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate leadership, extra-curricular and community activities, financial need and
  sound academic record.

Application Criteria

• Application form
• Resume of school and community activities and involvement (1-2 pages)
• Academic transcripts for Grades 11 and 12
• Personal Statement
  • Career goals
  • Manner in which you plan to finance your studies
  • Demonstrate financial need (if required)
• Two (2) letters of reference attesting to the character of the applicant and providing reasons to support the applicant's consideration (from coach, teacher, instructor, supervisor etc).

Completed applications are due April 30 of the graduating year.

The successful applicant will be required to submit:

• Proof of acceptance to a postsecondary institution
• Photo and brief biographical outline for publication in Village media
• A post-year Letter of Experience outlining the student's first year of studies to the Village

Decision Making Criteria

A committee of representatives made up of two teachers from the Pemberton High School (Principal and Grade 12 teacher), one Village of Pemberton Council Member and one member from the community at large will consider applications. The committee will forward a recommendation finalist to Council. Council will confirm the recommendation through a resolution. A Village representative will present the award at the Pemberton High School Grad Ceremony. The Bursary will be conditional upon students receiving acceptance to a postsecondary institution.

All bold fields are required. Thank you.

Student Information

1. First Name
2. Last Name
3. Email Address
4. Phone Number
5. School
6. Graduation Date
7. Student ID Number
8. How did you hear about this bursary?Poster/flyer
   Village website
   Teacher/Instructor
   Family/friends
   Ad in Pemberton Page
9. Other
10. Home Address
11. City/Town
12. Province
13. Postal Code

    Mailing Address (if different from above)

14. Mailing Address
15. City/Town
16. Province
17. Postal Code

    SCHOOL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION *

18. Organizations/ Activities/ Sports
19. Leadership Positions
20. Awards/Recognition

    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & PARTICIPATION **

21. Organizations/ Activities/ Sports
22. Leadership Positions
23. Awards/Recognition

    ACADEMIC AWARDS

24. Please indicate any awards you have received for academic standing (including any post-secondary scholarships awarded)

    POST-SECONDARY PLANS

25. Which post-secondary institution do you wish to attend?
26. When do you expect to commence your full-time studies?
27. Have you applied for admissionYes
    No
28. Have you been acceptedYes
    No
29. Please describe your chosen post-secondary program and your future career goals
30. Please describe how you plan to finance your post-secondary studies and if desired, state your need for financial assistance

* Please list and describe your school related activities and participation. Be specific and provide dates.

** Please list and describe your extracurricular activities and participation in the community, including any volunteer work, sports teams, art and music activities etc. Please be specific and indicate if the activity is a one-time experience or an on-going commitment.

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 12, 2011