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BURSARY
 

“Together we can make a difference by making someone’s future brighter. Together we can make a difference by showing someone that we care. Together we CAN make a difference.”

 

In a partnership with Camosun College and the extreme generosity of the late Dorothy Mary Price, the M’akola Group of Societies has created the M’akola Housing Society Bursary to provide assistance to First Nations students. One of the Society’s main objectives is assisting First Nations peoples who live off reserve, contributing to the affordability of Post Secondary Education is very important in both helping students to achieve their financial goals and providing the support necessary for success. The M’akola Housing Society Bursary is managed through Camosun College’s Financial Aid office and applications may be obtained there.

 

The M’akola Housing Society Judy Bourne First Nations Memorial Scholarship is in recognition of Judy Bourne. Judy taught for many years and was a nationally and internationally recognised volleyball coach. Under her guidance, the Society became a model for many housing projects across Canada. During her tenure, she along with well-known artist Mr. Roy Henry Vickers were chosen by the First Nations Education Department as role models for their contributions to the First Nations Communities of this area.

The M’akola Housing Society Judy Bourne First Nations Memorial Scholarship applications may be obtained from Aboriginal Nations District Counselors or by clicking HERE. All Bursaries except SD61 are managed through the M’akola Group of Societies main office at 2009 Fernwood Road, Victoria BC. SD61 is dispersed by the Aboriginal Nations Education office.

Judy Bourne Memorial Scholarship due May 04, 2012.
Click HERE for application (PDF)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RECIPIENTS FOR JUDY BOURNE SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2011

Each recipient receives $1600

Annika Benoit-Jansson, Reynolds Secondary

Megan Marshall, Esquimalt High School

Shelby Huffman, Carihi Secondary School

Hjalmer Westob, Ucluelet Secondary School

Jeffrey Nicholls, Claremont Secondary School