The Coquitlam Foundation annually distributes bursaries, primarily to graduating high school students who are in need of financial support to continue their education. Adult learners are also welcome to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• 1. be a resident of the City of Coquitlam (unless otherwise specified by a particular bursary fund)
• 2. demonstrate financial need
• 3. have a history of school and community involvement
• 4. demonstrate academic success sufficient to enter post-secondary
• 5. attend an interview with the selection committee (if required)
• 6. begin designated studies within eight months of formal notification of selection (unless later
•     commencement is approved by the Foundation)
• 7. submit a written report upon completion of the applicable term of studies

Only one bursary or scholarship will be awarded per student. However, students may continue to apply each year of their studies if they have not yet been granted an award.

DEADLINE

The deadline for submissions is February 23, 2012 at 4:00pm.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

On or before the deadline date, please submit the entire application electronically to info@coquitlamfoundation.com as one pdf file. Applications that are submitted in any other format or in multiple file formats will not be accepted. You will receive a response within 48 hours indicating receipt of your application. Please contact us at info@coquitlamfoundation.com if your application is not acknowledged within 48 hours of submission.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Coquitlam Foundation reserves the right to disqualify any applications that are incomplete, late in being submitted, illegible and/or do not otherwise follow the submission guidelines.

REVIEW PROCESS

Applications are reviewed by a volunteer, citizen-based committee appointed by the Coquitlam Foundation. Final decisions are ratified by the volunteer Board of Directors of the Coquitlam Foundation. Successful applicants will be notified in May and will be invited to attend the Coquitlam Foundation Awards Celebration Evening at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on May 29, 2012.

2012 Bursary Application Form

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us by email at info@coquitlamfoundation.com