Bursary Application

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BCYUKON COMMAND OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BURSARY APPLICATION

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS INCLUDING ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED
AT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH BY THE DATE THEY SPECIFY.

Section I: Student Information

Print clearly or type all information requested
You must reside in British Columbia and be a Canadian Citizen
Section II: College/University Information
Provide the name and address of the College, Trade School, Technical School, or University you will be attending
The Campus must be in British Columbia (only special circumstances apply such as - applicants living in the Kootenay Zones may apply to Calgary, Alberta institutions as it is closer to your residence).
Bursaries are awarded to students attending facilities on a full time basis for two consecutive semesters.
Post graduate studies do not apply
$1000.00 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants attending College, Vocational or Trade School
$1500.00 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants attending University or third of fourth year college

Section III: Financial Information

This section is confidential and must be completed at the Branch interview
The applicant is responsible for setting up an interview with an Executive member of The Royal Canadian legion Branch closest to where you reside in that particular Zone
Branch/Zone information can be found in the Branch Manual located at any Legion
The financial section is the sole basis for choosing recipients priority is given to children and grandchildren of Veterans and Ex-Service Personnel
If gross income exceeds $30,000.00 - only special circumstances are considered

Section IV: Military Service Information

Veterans, Servicemen, etc. must have been in the Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces
Bring a copy of the service discharge certificate to your interview
This information can be obtained from:

Director, National Personnel Records Centre
Public Archives of Canada
Tunneys Pasture
OTTAWA ONTARIO C1A 0N3
Tel: (613) 995-5138 Toll Free: 1-800-578-7777
Fax: (613) 947-8456 www.archives.ca

Section V: Interviewer Comments

Applicant must bring the following to the Branch interview:
1. Proof of Military Service
2. A letter of your aims and objectives written by the student

NOTE - Scholastic achievements are not necessary as bursaries are awarded for financial need.

Interviewer - Must complete financial section with applicant.
Be sure proper documentation is presented
Be sure applicant is at the right Branch (See Section III Regulation and Information)
Please provide specifics that will assist the Bursary Committee in their decisions
Use a separate page as necessary as to why you feel the applicant requires aid
Be sure to sign the application form, along with office held, number and location of Branch and the date of interview
Ensure that the applicant has signed the form
Incomplete applications will not be considered - no follow-up will be taken
Completed applications and necessary documentation must be submitted to your local branch

Call you local Branch for deadlines - No exceptions - Postmarks do not count

If you are a successful applicant, you will receive a letter of offer in mid to late August. Read carefully and follow the instructions, you may be disqualified if you have received an additional award of equal or greater value. Award means money that you do not have to reimburse, student loans do not fall into this category.

THE DECISION OF THE BURSARY COMMITTEE IS FINAL.

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BCYUKON COMMAND OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

BURSARY APPLICATION

(Please print clearly giving all information requested)

SECTION I - Student Information

Full Name:

Home Address:

Your Mailing Address if not living at home while in school:

S.I.N.#

Date of Birth: Day:________ Month: ________ Year: ________

SECTION II - College/University Information

School Name:

Campus:

Address:

Phone:

What Year will you be in? First: ____ Second: ____ Third: ____ Fourth: ____

Was a previous bursary applied for? Yes: ____ No: ____

What year(s) did you apply:

What year(s) were you successful?

SECTION III - Financial Information - To be completed at Branch Interview

If Dependent:
(living with parents)
Father's Name: ________________ Occupation: _____________

Gross Income: ________________ S.I.N.#: _____________

Mother's Name: ________________ Occupation: _____________

Gross Income: ________________ S.I.N.#: _____________

If Self Supporting:
State personal income, including spouse: ________________

If living in a single parent home, list income alimony and support payments of supporting parent: __________________

Were you successful in applying for a student loan/grant?

Yes: ________ No: ________

If Yes, what amount? ____________

SECTION IV - Military Service Information

Full Name:

Parent: _______ Grandparent: _______

Service #:

Enlistment Date: _______________ Discharge Date: ______________

WWI: ___ WWII: ___ KOREA: ___ REGULAR: _____

(check above as applicable)

Is Veterans Assistance or Disability Pension involved? Yes: ___ No: ___

If Yes, state nature of disability and amount received:

SECTION V - Interview Comments (Use separate page as required)

Interview Conducted by:

Office held at Branch:

Branch Number:

City/Town:

Date of Interview:

Signature of Interviewer:

Signature of Applicant that all information is correct:

SECTION I - Student Information
Full Name:
Home Address:


Your Mailing Address if not living at home while in school:


S.I.N.#
Date of Birth:	Day:________ Month: ________ Year: ________

SECTION II - College/University Information
School Name:
Campus:
Address:


Phone:
What Year will you be in?	First: ____ Second: ____ Third: ____ Fourth: ____
Was a previous bursary applied for?	Yes: ____ No: ____
What year(s) did you apply:
What year(s) were you successful?

SECTION III - Financial Information - To be completed at Branch Interview
If Dependent: (living with parents)	Father's Name: ________________ Occupation: _____________ Gross Income: ________________ S.I.N.#: _____________
	Mother's Name: ________________ Occupation: _____________ Gross Income: ________________ S.I.N.#: _____________
If Self Supporting:	State personal income, including spouse: ________________ If living in a single parent home, list income alimony and support payments of supporting parent: __________________ Were you successful in applying for a student loan/grant? Yes: ________ No: ________ If Yes, what amount? ____________

SECTION IV - Military Service Information
Full Name:
	Parent: _______ Grandparent: _______
Service #:
	Enlistment Date: _______________ Discharge Date: ______________
	WWI: ___ WWII: ___ KOREA: ___ REGULAR: _____ (check above as applicable)
Is Veterans Assistance or Disability Pension involved?	Yes: ___ No: ___
If Yes, state nature of disability and amount received:

SECTION V - Interview Comments (Use separate page as required)
Interview Conducted by:
Office held at Branch:
Branch Number:
City/Town:
Date of Interview:
Signature of Interviewer:
Signature of Applicant that all information is correct: