To be eligible for these bursaries the applicant must:

1. Be a registered, active member of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada, Lougheed Area.
2. Be planning to attend any public or private post-secondary institution (vocational school, community college, technical institute, junior college or university) within Canada.

NOTE: Each eligible bursary may be awarded once as a girl and once as an adult member.

OBJECTIVES: 

• To recognize the contributions of active members and to offer financial assistance towards education in a field that will enhance the life of the recipient.
• To further promote the Mission and Values of the Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada.
• To encourage education/training for members of Girl Guides of Canada- Guides du Canada at a post-secondary institution.
• To increase awareness of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada in the community.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The applicant must be an active member of Guiding within Lougheed Area for the previous 3 years, as a minimum.
• The bursary is conditional upon enrolment at a Canadian post-secondary institution of the applicant's choice.
• This bursary will be awarded only when the following have been received by the Area Awards Specialist at the address shown below
  • proof of enrolment in the form of a receipt for tuition paid
  • recipients Social Insurance number
• Proof of enrolment must be received by December 15th of current year.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following:

• Guiding involvement
• Volunteer and Service involvement
• Additional interests and activities
• Reference letter from inside Guiding
• Reference letter from outside Guiding
•  Applicant's letter on how Guiding has enriched your life, influenced your personal growth and how it has shaped your future plans.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
5:00 PM ON MAY 15TH