RED DEER DANISH CANADIAN CLUB

ANNUAL BURSARIES

 

                2019 Bursary Recipients:

 *  Kyra Henkelman

 *  Zoe McCormick

 *  Maeghan Wild

 *  Ryley Wilmot

The Red Deer Danish Canadian Club provides up to eight $1,000 bursaries to future scholars of our community each casino cycle .  Funding for the bursaries comes from the proceeds of our casino held approximately every three years.  Successful applicants should:

 

-        At time of graduation from high school, reside in the City of Red Deer or

    within a 100 km radius of the city.

-        Be a high school graduate with proof of above average academic standing.

-        Provide at least two written personal references attesting to character &

    suitability for post secondary studies.

-        Provide proof of registration in a program at a post secondary institution

     and a brief description of the program.

-        Provide a cover letter stating reasons for requesting the scholarship.  This

    letter should also describe personal interests, hobbies, and future goals.

-        Be prepared to make a presentation at the Annual General Meeting of the

    Red Deer Danish Canadian Club following course completion.

-        Provide information pertaining to financial need (if applicable)

 

The Board of Directors of the Red Deer Danish Canadian Club will meet to determine eligibility of all applicants.  In addition to the criteria listed above, other considerations may include:

 

-        Studies involving Danish Culture and/or Language programs in Canada or

     Denmark will be given higher priority.

-        A scholarship will only be awarded to an individual once.

 

Applications may be submitted by October 31 each year to:

                    Red Deer Danish Canadian Club

                                Box 173

                          Red Deer , Alberta

                               T4N 5E8

 

  (Please print and submit the form which follows)

 

RED DEER DANISH CANADIAN CLUB

BURSARY APPLICATION FORM

 

Year  Applying:  _______

 

 

Name: ______________________________       Age: __________

 

Address: _______________________                 Telephone: __________

 

                _______________________

 

                _______________________

 

Course Description: _____________________________________

 

Educational Institution: __________________________________

 

Dates of enrolment: _____________________________________

 

How did you finance the course? (Check all that apply)

          ___ Working                            ___Scholarships

          ___ Student Loan                      ___ Parent Help    

 

 

Applicant’s Signature: ______________________

 

Date: _______________

 

         Application package should include:

 

*  Grade 12 Transcripts             * Proof of Registration

*  Two Letters of Reference      * Cover Letter

*  This Cover Sheet                                                   

 

 

(For Red Deer Danish Canadian Club use)

 

Date Received: _____________      Reviewed by: _______________________________

 

 

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