2016 BEA Bursary Fund

Application Closing Date for 2016-2017 Academic Year: April 30, 2016

Eligibility Criteria (This is a one-time $500 bursary)

• African Nova Scotian (Black) learner – At least one parent to be of African descent
• Resident of Nova Scotia
• Demonstrate financial need
• Continuing studies at Post-Secondary institution (i.e., university, college, trade, school, etc)
• Studying toward first degree or diploma at Canadian post-secondary institution (including the Transition Year Program)

Special Instructions

• All sections of the application MUST be completed
• All documents must be submitted to the Selection Committee by the deadline
  
• Incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee
• Only successful candidates will be notified

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Application Form (Download Form Now)
2. Transcript – High School/Last institution
3. Letter of acceptance (conditional acceptance)
4. Personal Statement (Tell us about yourself/financial circumstances)
   A) What BEA programs, if any, have you participated in?
   B) Has participating in any of these programs made a positive impact on you?
   
5. Two letters of reference (use A, B, C, as a guideline)
   A) How long have you known the person and in what capacity?
   B) Knowledge of the person’s accomplishments in his/her life?
   C) Additional information that you think the selection committee should know.

Applications close at 4:00 pm on April 30, 2016

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Mail to:
Black Educator’s Association
Bursary Committee
2136 Gottigen Street,
Halifax, NS B3K 3B3

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