Kin Canada Bursaries - Hal Rogers Endowment Fund

Kin Canada Mission:

"In memory of the Association's founder, who passed away in September 1994 at the age of 95, Kin Canada established the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. The purpose of this award is to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities. Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, provides financial assistance to eligible persons in their quest for higher learning."

Each local club will review all application forms and select one application which will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees. The board will review all applications and select 28 applicants to receive a bursary of $1000 each. Successful recipients will be notified by June 30th.

Eligibility:

Applicants to the Kin Canada Bursaries must:

• be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• be currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution.
• complete the current application form and submit it to a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club nearest your permanent residence by February 1st.
• demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship by proven community and volunteer involvement
• be in financial need

Assistance:

Through the fund, assistance to applicants is available in their quest for higher learning at a recognized university, community college, technical institute and other schools for advanced education. The Endowment Fund awards $1,000 bursaries to successful applicants. The amount disbursed in any one year is in accordance with the Fund's balance and its governing laws.

For further details including the application process and submission information,