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Association of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Bursary Program |
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ASSOCIATION OF THE 8TH CANADIAN HUSSARS (PRINCESS LOUISE'S) BURSARY FUND
Terms of Reference
1. Intent The intent of the Association Bursary Fund is to provide financial assistance to deserving applicants who are in the process of pursuing post-secondary education at the undergraduate, graduate, community college or vocational level.
2. Bursaries The Association of the 8th Canadian Hussars may award up to two bursaries annually, depending on the number and suitability of applicants. Available bursaries are as follows:
a. Entrance Bursary ($1000.00). The aim of this bursary is to provide a student graduating from high school some
b. Continuing Studies Bursary ($1000.00). The aim of this bursary is to provide a student already involved with higher
3. Eligibility Applicant suitability will be based on previous scholastic achievement, financial need and Regimental affiliation and good representation of the Regimental Association by the applicant/relation. The following individuals are eligible to receive a bursary:
a. Serving or former member of the Regiment, a spouse/widow/widower of a serving or former Hussar or the child or
b. Applicants attending a fully subsidized educational program, such as a scholiarship program, the Canadian Forces
Notes:
(1) An individual may only be awarded one Association of the 8th Canadian Hussar Bursary in a lifetime. If initially
(2) Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible post-secondary program, as described in Paragraph 1, for the ensuing 4. Selection The Bursary Committee will consist of no less than three (3) members designated by the Association Executive. Committee deliberations will be based on the criteria in the Assessment Worksheet (Annex A). The Chairman of the Bursary Committee, following completion of the selection process will report the findings of the Committee to the Association Executive, who will in turn notify the successful and unsuccessful applicants.
5. Disbursement of Bursaries Payment of bursaries to successful applicants will be made in two (2) installments; the first in November and the second in January. Both disbursements are contingent upon the applicant providing documentation confirming their full-time enrolment at the post-secondary institution.
6. Requesting and Submission of Applications Requests for a Bursary Application Form (Annex B) may be made at the Regimental Orderly Room, accessed on line at the Association Website, or made in writing to:
The Secretary
7. Completed Applications are to be forwarded to the above address, post marked no later than 30 April of the current year, and MUSTbe accompanied by the following:
(a) Proof of affiliation with the Regimental Association (see Paragraph 5, Part 2 of the Application Form);
(b) Copy of the official Statement of Acceptance as provided by the Institution that the applicant will attend,
(c) Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, and
(d) Official transcript of the most recent scholastic marks (if a High School student, this will be first semester Grade 12 marks).
Attachments:
Annex B - Bursary Application Form
financial aid towards starting a pursuit in higher education. If there are no suitable candidates selected for this bursary,
a second bursary as described below may be awarded; and
education some financial aid. If there are no suitable candidates selected for this bursary, a second bursary as
described above may be awarded.
grandchild of a serving or former Hussar; or
University Training Program (Memebers ir Officers) are not eligible for an Association Bursary.
unsuccessful, an applicant may reapply any number of times until either successful or until the program of post secondary
education has been completed; and
academic year.
Association of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's)
PO Box 1695
Moncton, NB E1C 9X5