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George Watts Post Secondary Education Bursary Award

George Watts

Post Secondary Education Bursary Award

The George Watts Post Secondary Education Bursary Award is designed to support First Nations students who are planning for a career in social sciences and/or social work.

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible to apply for financial assistance if you are:

  • A Canadian citizen who is a BC resident and who is of First Nations ancestry;
  • Enrolled as a full time student at the post secondary level in a program of study that is a minimum of 2 yrs in length at an accredited university or college;
  • Studying in the fields of Social Sciences or Social Work.

What Is The Amount of the Award?

  • One award of $1500 per calendar year will be awarded to an eligible recipient.

What is the deadline for applications?  

  • Deadline for applications will be June 1st of each year;
  • Bursaries will be awarded for the Fall semester.

    • Application Process

    To apply for the George Watts Post Secondary Education Bursary you must submit the following:

    1. A completed application form

    2. Proof of First Nations ancestry (i.e. status number, letter of support from First Nations community, family member)

    3. A 500 (no more than 750) word letter of introduction that includes the following:

  • Why you chose your field of study
  • Why you are passionate about this field of study and are committed to completing this program
  • State your hopes and dreams regarding your future career and employment
Include any special circumstances that you think the Bursary Committee should give consideration to in reviewing your application

    4. Proof of enrollment in a Post Secondary Institution.

    5. Recent photo for inclusion on the FNSDS website (head and shoulders) for advertising or promotional purposes. 

  • Application forms can be downloaded from the First Nations Social Development Society website or faxed by contacting our offices at 604.926.4184 or e-mailing at: admin @ fnsds. org 

GEORGE WATTS BURSARY APPLICATION FORM 

Completed application packages can be sent to the FNSDS mailing address:

Suite 707 - 100 Park Royal

West Vancouver, BC

V7T 1A2

Please address to: The George Watts Post Secondary Education Bursary Selection Committee