Scholarship of the Month: John M. Kerr Memorial Bursary Award
In celebration of Pride Month, we are highlighting the John M. Kerr Memorial Bursary Award. This award supports 2SLGBTQIA+ students pursuing higher education in Alberta, Canada by providing financial assistance.
Grace McCabe
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Applications for the 2024 John M. Kerr Memorial Bursary are now open and will close on 30 June 2024.
Successful applicants are notified in August, and awards are presented during the annual Coronation Ball, a yearly, themed, black-tie event thrown by the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose (ISCWR), a non-profit orgnisation supporting the LGBTQ community in Alberta.
Each year, the ISCWR grants bursary awards to students from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community enrolled in any accredited post-secondary education programme in Alberta, Canada.
Award amounts typically range from CAD$500 to $750, depending on the number of recipients and funds raised each year. Funds are sent directly to the educational institution the recipient will attend.
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To qualify for the John M. Kerr Memorial Bursary, you must:
- Identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Be enrolled at a recognised college or university in Alberta, Canada.
- Provide your school transcript showing your grades.
- Fill out the application form, including personal essays and details about your community involvement.
- Provide at least two recommendation letters from people who are not family members.
- Submit a list of your community activities, especially those related to 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and leadership roles.
To apply, download the form from the John M. Kerr Memorial Bursary Award website and send it to college-rep@iscwr.ca. Make sure you include your proof of enrolment.
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 30 June 2024.
The John M. Kerr Memorial Bursary has provided financial support to many students since it began in 1984. It is funded by donations from individuals, companies, and other 2SLGBTQIA+ organisations. The ISCWR has been supporting the community through fundraising and involvement since 1976.
