The Youth Education Bursary was established by Federation members in 2009, as a means to encourage young people to develop a career in our sector. The bursary program supports young people 25 or younger who either are or have been in care and who want to pursue post-secondary education towards a career in the social services, health or education fields. Students are welcome to apply over multiple years as we share a long-term interest in their studies and development into social service professionals.
In its first year, the bursary program supported five young people with financial support for tuition, books and supplies as well as several computers. In 2010, the program grew to support 23 youth who received financial awards ranging from $250 to $2000! This program is possible because of the generosity of Federation members and agencies, and people like you who believe in the value of post-secondary education. See below for information about contributing and supporting the Bursary Program.
How to Apply
Application forms for 2013 are available now - click here to download the form-fillable PDF. The application deadline is May 1st, 2013. Either complete the form-fillable PDF and email it to info@fcssbc.ca or print off the form and mail the completed application to:
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Bursary Selection Committee
2nd Floor, 526 Michigan Street | Victoria, BC | V8V 1S2
Eligibility
1. You are currently in care, a former youth in care either under a continuing custody order (CCO) or temporary custody order (TCO, Voluntary Care Agreement or Special Needs Agreement) or Youth Agreement in B.C. under the Child, Family and Community Services Act.
2. You are a Canadian Citizen or a Landed Immigrant.
3. You are 25 years of age or under at the time of application.
4. You are currently planning to enrol in a post-secondary academic, technical or vocational program in a recognized public post-secondary institution.
5. Your education will lead to a career in Social Services, Health, Education or Social Justice.
Support the Youth Education Bursary.
Please donate and help to support youth in care with their post-secondary education.
Donate Online
Donate by Mail
If you would like to donate by mail, please print off and fill in this
Donate Form and submit to The Federation office by fax
(250.480.7396)
or snail mail addressed to:
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Second Floor, 526 Michigan St. | Victoria, BC | V8V 1S2
Donation Dedications
Give the Gift of Education and dedicate your donation in honour of a friend, colleague, or family member. Recognize or honour a close friend, or dear relative or celebrate special occasions like birthdays, weddings, Christmas, Thanksgiving with the gift of education. The Federation will acknowledge your donation by posting it on our Donor Acknowledgment and Dedication Page of our website and/or with a card sent either to you or the honoree describing the impact that the gift will make.
Registered Charity Name: The Federation of Community Social Services Society of British Columbia
Registered Charity Business Number: 89883 9790 RR 0001
If you have any questions about your donation, please contact the Federation office.