Women Rising Bursary APPLICATION FORM Name: Firs

Women Rising Bursary
APPLICATION FORM
Name:
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First
middle
last
Address:
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Telephone
#____________________________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________________
Name of Education
Institution/School:______________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
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Starting Date: __________________________________________________
Estimated Expenses: ____________________
tuition/registration
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books, supplies
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other
Amount of Fund Requested: __________________________
Funds needed by: ___________________________________
APPLICANT’S
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REED ⎜ 1424 Commercial Drive ⎜ PO Box 21732 ⎜ Vancouver, BC ⎜ V5L 5G3 ⎜ Tel: 604.725.3838
WOMEN RISING BURSARY
This bursary, administered by the board of REED (Resist Exploitation Embrace Dignity), was
established for Aboriginal women who have a history of sexual exploitation to increase their
education. The purpose is to assist aboriginal women to escape the cycle of abuse by furthering
their employment possibilities. This bursary will be awarded annually to any qualifying
Aboriginal woman who needs assistance with books, supplies, tuition or transportation etc. to
attend a course or workshop to advance her learning.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Aboriginal female, minimum 16 years of age
2. Applicant must show proof of registration including name, address of institution
3. Applicant must complete the application form
4. Applicant must write a brief letter explaining her educational goals, and how the bursary
will benefit her life
5. Applicant must provide name and contact information for one reference
All applications will be reviewed by the REED board of directors and who will make the final
decision. Applicant will be notified immediately after the decision is made at the regular monthly
REED board meeting. The Board will determine that the amount of funds to be awarded and will
forward a cheque to the educational institution when appropriate.
Applications deadlines are twice a year: June 1 and September 31. Please give at least two
months advance for funds to be processed.
Completed applications to be sent to:
Women Rising Bursary Fund
247 East 28th Ave
Vancouver, BC
V5V 2M5
REED ⎜ 1424 Commercial Drive ⎜ PO Box 21732 ⎜ Vancouver, BC ⎜ V5L 5G3 ⎜ Tel: 604.725.3838