Manitoba Council Girl Guide
Bursary for Full-Time Enrollment
Who is eligible for this bursary?
Any current member of Girl Guides in the province of Manitoba – who has been an active member for a minimum of two
years with plans for continuing membership in the organization.
What is the purpose of this bursary?
To financially assist active Manitoba members of Girl Guides in post secondary education at an accredited institute in the
province of Manitoba. (Exceptions will be made for courses and programs only offered in other Canadian provinces.)
How to apply:
Application forms are available from the provincial office or their website:
Girl Guides of Canada – Manitoba Council
213 – 530 Century Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4
Phone: (204) 774-GIRL (4475)
Fax: (204) 774-9271
E-mail: info@girlguides.mb.ca
Website: www.girlguides.ca/MB
Deadline for receipt of applications:
Must be received at the provincial office by August 31st (no exceptions). Original copies in black ink or typed.
Criteria:
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minimum of 2 years active membership
recipient must continue membership in Guiding
applicants may reapply
must be enrolled in studies full-time (60% course load is considered full-time student status at the Universities
of Manitoba, Brandon and Winnipeg)
a copy of the letter of acceptance into the chosen program of study is required
Bursary is to assist in tuition costs only, books and equipment costs are not eligible
only course fee/tuition costs not covered by other agencies is eligible
members may only receive a bursary from Manitoba Council once per calendar year
Candidates will be evaluated in terms of the following:
 Guiding background
 letter from applicant describing what role Guiding plays in her life
 two confidential recommendations (one from a Guider and one from outside of Guiding)
 economical well being
 additional interest and activities
 service/volunteer involvement (inside and outside of Guiding)
Bursary will be funded by Manitoba Council from:
 interest from the Scholarship/Bursary fund
 donations
 Memorial donations
Funding level will be:
 50% of registration up to a maximum of $500.00
May 2015
Application for Manitoba Council Girl Guide
Bursary for Full-Time Enrollment
Please note: Deadline for submissions is August 31st. Please make sure all required documentation and a
completed application are submitted to the provincial office by this date (no exceptions).
Please print or type.
Name:
Phone number:
Permanent Address:
Mailing Address (if different):
Present position in Guiding:
Unit/District/Area:
School/Institute you plan to attend:
Address:
Program name/field of study and start date/term:
Annual tuition:
Please list source of current financial support:
If employed list annual income:
Living with parents?
Yes
No
Monthly expenses (housing, food, transportation, etc):
Will you receive any financial support towards your tuition from other sources (parents, RESPs, etc)?
Yes
No
If yes, please list:
Have you ever received an award from Manitoba Council before?
Yes
No
If yes, when?
Please list all other bursaries/scholarships/monetary awards received (please include the amounts):
May 2015
Guiding History (please include dates):
Application for Manitoba Council Girl Guide Bursary for Full-Time Enrollment (continued)
Education and Employment History:
Additional interests and activities:
Service/volunteer involvement (inside and outside of Guiding):
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Please attach a short letter describing what role Guiding plays in your life.
Attach a copy of acceptance letter received from the institution for which you applied to the completed application
form. Please have both letters of recommendation sent to the provincial office in sealed envelopes listing your name
and title of the award being applied for.
Please note: The recipient must show proof of first payment and tuition payment schedule before bursary will be
presented.
We protect and respect your privacy. Your personal informational is used to communicate within our organization and may be listed and shared within
Guiding. We do not provide or sell this information outside our organization. For further information, see our privacy statement.
May 2015