Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada is proud to announce the launch of four (4) x $500 bursaries to be awarded to Grade 12 students in Vancouver and Richmond school districts who will be attending post-secondary education in the Lower Mainland.
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Please find the following requirements listed below for the 2021 CMWAC Student Bursary Application.
The following criteria are to be considered when completing the application:
- Students who are currently Canadian citizens or are permanent resident.
- Students must be graduating Grade 12 by August 31st, 2021 from a Richmond or Vancouver school district school
- Students who will be attending post-secondary education in Lower Mainland
- Intent to pursue a career in the mental health or health sciences field and display passion for mental health and wellness.
- Consideration will be given to CMWAC members and students experiencing financial hardship
- All applicants will have the opportunity to volunteer at CMWAC
- The winners may be required to come to a presentation of the bursary at a fundraising event.
Required Documents:
- Bursary application form (please download form using this link)
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Copy of latest report card
- Proof of enrolment to a post-secondary school
- Two letters of reference
Details on the personal statement include:
- The essay should contain 500-700 words. Entries may be typed.
- The topic will be “You(th) & Mental Health”.
- A paragraph about their hobbies, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
- A paragraph about their experience and/or passion for mental health.
Completed applications with all the required documents should be submitted by email to info@cmwac.ca and applications will be accepted until further notice.
Please contact us at info@cmwac.ca if you have any further questions.
