Archive News 2020
Second round of COVID-19 emergency bursaries now open
Thanks to generous donations from last month’s Giving Tuesday Now campaign, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Foundation has been able to open a second round of COVID-19 emergency bursary funding, with $50,000 now available to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students in need of financial assistance due to the pandemic.
This second round of bursaries is possible thanks to donations by longstanding supporters including Rick Hatswell of , motorcycle retailer , as well as both existing and new donors, including ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alumni, employees, and community members.
Who can apply?
Any ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ student can apply who:
- is able to show financial need,
- is registered in full-time/part-time studies at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, and
- has no outstanding debts at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
When to apply
Applications for the second round of emergency bursary funding opened on June 1, 2020, with a deadline of June 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
How to apply
Complete the Emergency Bursary application form and email it to financialaid@vcc.ca.
More funding options
To learn more about other financial help available to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students, please see the on our COVID-19 information page.
Students are also encouraged review ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s online Scholarship, Bursary and Award Guide, available through ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Financial Aid.
Read more about our student bursary and award recipients, and the donors who are helping them reach their goals.
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