MATURE STUDENT BURSARY PROGRAM /
Purpose of the mature student bursary program
Recent changes in economic realities have made many Canadians seriously look at new careers. While one could once look forward to a lifelong career in one occupation, now several different and quite distinct jobs might be one’s expectation. In addition, many persons with hemophilia or their spouses have had to leave their field of employment because of illness caused by either HIV, HepatitisC (HCV), or the stress simply associated with living in a home that has been affected by the trauma of disease. But these changes often mean that further education is desirable or essential. With that in mind, the CHS offers a mature student bursary in the amount of $5,000 for those students returning to or beginning a course of studies at any post-secondary institution.
Specific criteria for mature student bursary
1. A demonstration of financial need: the applicants must submit a detailed budget showing their sources of income and their projected expenses for a year of study at the institution of their choice. It is expected that the applicants will provide some monies toward their education.
2. Proof of age. The applicant must be at least 30 years of age in order to qualify for the mature student bursary.
3. A statement of intent. The applicant must supply a document (a short essay will do) that details what his or her past employment has been, what the proposed career change will offer, and a personal assessment of how the new career will affect the applicant’s lifestyle.
4. Applicants must provide two (2) letters of reference with their application, none of which may be from a relative. Such letters should attest to the abilities and suitability of the candidate for the Program being applied for as well as act as a character reference for the candidate. Suitable referees might include a teacher, employer, colleague, clergyman or a community representative.
5. The applicant must provide a separate letter from his/her physician or some medical authority confirming their medical status regarding eligibility to this program (or that of their spouse or parent). This is in addition to the two letters of reference.
Application Process
Applicants should forward a paper copy of the completed application form along with supporting documents to: Canadian Hemophilia Society
400-1255 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3B 3B6
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 30.
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APPLICATION FORM /
Part A: Personal information
Name: First name:
Date of birth:
Address:
City: Province: Postal code:
Telephone:
Home Business
E-mail address:
Mailing address:
(if different from above)
City: Province:
Postal code:
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Name of applicant:
Part B: Name of proposed post-secondary institution
Name:
Address:
City: Province: Postal code:
Program of studies:
Part C: Names of referees
Letters of reference can either be included with the application in individually sealed envelopes or be directly submitted to the Canadian Hemophilia Society by the referees.
1. Name:
Address:
City: Province: Postal code:
2. Name:
Address:
City: Province: Postal code:
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Name of applicant:
Part D: Name of the essay:
For mature student bursary applicants
Applicants must supply a statement of intent (a 500 word essay will do) that details what his or her past employment has been, what the proposed career change will offer, and a personal assessment of how the new career will affect the applicant’s lifestyle.
Part E: Budget
In designing your budget make it inclusive for a regular academic year (i.e., eight months), so that, for example, your rent total is for the full period (e.g., $300 X 8 = $2,400). You will probably have to estimate book costs; science courses are more expensive, generally.
Income Dépenses potentielles
Employment: $ Tuition: $
Other sources (Please specify): Books: $
$ Housing: $
$ Food: $
Child care: $
Transportation: $
Utilities: $
Leasure: $
Other: $
TOTAL: $ TOTAL: $
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Name of applicant:
The applicant’s checklist
Application:
Proof of age:
Proof of medical status:
Three referees:
Budget:
Essay:
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