LADIES' AUXILIARY. ALBERTA N.W.T. COMMAND

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

BURSARY

REGULATIONS GOVERNING LADIES' AUXILIARY COMMAND BURSARY

AWARDS

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The Ladies' Auxiliary, Alberta-N.W.T. Command, The Royal Canadian Legion is offering a number of Bursary awards in the amount of$500.00 each.

These awards are for ALBERTA and N. W. T. STUDENTS entering their FIRST TERM of a certificate or diploma program in a University, School of Technology and Art, Nursing Program, or any recognized College in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

These awards are intended to assist children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews of Ex -service personnel, as well as children and grandchildren of current serving personnel. R.C.M.P., Reserve personnel and Firefighters (paid or volunteer) who have served a minimum of one year, in advancing their education. They are not for mature students - i.e. students over twenty years of age.

STUDENTS MUST BE GRADUATES OF GRADE XII, 2007 or 2008.

Students applying for this Bursary may apply in the year they graduate, or they may wait for one year, if they so wish, before furthering their education.

Students are requested to write to the Ladies' Auxiliary Bursary Chairman, 2020 - 15th Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2M 3N8, or fax: 403-289-0611 for application forms, or they may contact the nearest Auxiliary or Legion Branch.

The completed Application form should be mailed on or before August 22th, 2008 to the Ladies' Auxiliary Bursary Chairman. The form must be accompanied by a letter from the student, explaining why the money is needed and the reason for choosing the selected course. A letter of reference must also be enclosed - from either the School Principal, Home Room Teacher, or School Counsellor. When a student is applying under a grandparent and the service record and regimental number is not available, a letter from the Legion, a Church Minister, or an acquaintance will be accepted, stating that said grandparent served. However, every effort must be made to obtain the service record and regimental number. THE AMOUNT OF THE YEARLY INCOME IS TO BE GIVEN AS STATED ON THE NET INCOME LINE OF THE PARENTS' CURRENT YEAR'S INCOME TAX RETURNS.

A photocopy of the student's marks for High School, including Grade XII, MUST BE FORWARDED BY THE STUDENT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE, BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 22th. 2008.

To ensure the Bursary Application is received on time, the student may send it, along with the student letter and the letter of reference to the Bursary Chairman, and forward the marks when available.

All questions on the application form must be answered or the application will not be considered.

Students will not be contacted for missing information.

STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED ON NEED.

DECLARATION OF APPLICANT

Having read the instructions, I declare that:

I am making application for the Ladies' Auxiliary Bursary.

I have answered all questions applicable to me and that all information given is true and complete.

I accept that, in many award decisions, there is some subjectivity involved because qualitative aspects are being considered among students with varying personal circumstances.

Further to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act, I give permission for the following disclosures/exchanges of personal information to determine my eligibility and/or suitability (academic and/or behavioural and/or financial) for my intended award as part of the review and administration of my application.

I accept that a normal part of the Bursary Program is the release of selected information about awards recipients, including myself, of an identifying nature (e.g. name, program, hometown, and photograph) to the media as part of the process of community relations of the Ladies' Auxiliary Alberta-N.W.T. Command.

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Signature (in ink)                                                                 Date

Application for Bursary

Ladies' Auxiliary, Alberta-N.W.T. Command, The Royal Canadian Legion, in the sum of $500.00 for ALBERTA and N.W.T. STUDENTS, entering FIRST year University, Schools of Technology and art, Nursing programs, and all recognized colleges. Must be a graduate of the previous or current year. The Bursaries are not for mature students i.e. students over twenty years of age.

APPLICANT'S NAME           ,...............................    ...................................................

                                                (Surname)                          (Christian name)

DATE OF BIRTH        SOC. INS. #.....................................................

CITY OR TOWN        .......................

POSTAL  CODE  PHONE:     ......................

NAME OF SCHOOL ATTENDED........................................................................

.           YEAR  ...........................

I hereby make application for one of the Bursaries mentioned above to

assist me in attending the ......................................................................................

                                                (Name and address of Institution)

TYPE OF COURSE YOU PLAN TO TAKE...........................................................

.....................................................................................................................................

Recommendations: Letter of reference to be obtained before the end of the school term from either the School Principal, Home Room Teacher or Counsellor. Applicant must also forward a letter stating the need for financial assistance and the reason for selecting the above course.

The competed Application form, with the required letters should be mailed on or before August 26th, to the Ladies' Auxiliary Bursary Chairman, 2020-15th Street N.W., Calgary, AB. T2M 3N8.

THE STUDENT'S MARKS FOR GRADE Xll TO BE FORWARDED AS SOON AS AVAILABLE, BUT NOT LATER THAN AUGUST 26th, STUDENTS WILL BE INFORMED OF THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION BY OCTOBER 15th.

SERVICE RECORD OF PARENT, GRANDPARENT, GREAT GRANDPARENT, UNCLE, AUNT, OR GREAT UNCLE/AUNT.

NAME ……………………………………………………………………….................

Surname                                                    Christian Name

RELATION TO APPLICANT.......................................................................................

REGIMENTAL No     ......................................................................................

DETAILS OF SERVICE         .................................................

UNIT OF SERVICE    ...........................................................

PRESENT OCCUPATION OF  FATHER……………………………………..   

                                                   M OTHER…………………………………….

IF EITHER PARENT DECEASED, DATE OF DEATH.................................

NUMBER OF DEPENDENT CHILDREN …………………………….       .

                            (including applicant)

ADDRESS OF PARENTS (if different)  ...........................................................

TELEPHONE No. (If different)  .........................................................................

IF LEGION MEMBER, STATE BRANCH.......................................................

OR NAME OF NEAREST LEGION BRANCH...............................................

The following is confidential information.

(Application will not be considered if this section is not complete). Yearly Income as stated on NET INCOME LINE of current year's Income Tax Return of:

Father  ………….      Mother  ........................

Yearly Pension (if any).................................................................................

Signature of Applicant ………………………

Signature of Parent or Guardian ……………………………………

Have you enclosed?

Student letter School letter   ..........................

Transcript of High School marks  …..............