Private educational trust based on Pender Island, British Columbia, providing bursaries for students pursuing veterinary medicine and animal care education in Canada. Priority is given to students from the Gulf Islands region. View Irene Cooper Educational Trust's website for more information.
The Irene Cooper Educational Trust is a private foundation established to support students aspiring to careers in veterinary medicine and animal care. Based on Pender Island in British Columbia, the trust provides financial assistance to help students pursue their educational goals in these specialized fields.
The trust prioritizes students from the Gulf Islands region, particularly Pender Island, reflecting the founder's deep connection to this community. Funding supports various paths in animal care, including veterinary doctors, veterinary technicians, and other animal care specializations. While veterinary medicine is the primary focus, the trust also considers students in conventional medical fields.
The trust maintains a two-track application system: new applicants can apply for initial bursary consideration, while returning students may renew their bursary based on maintained academic achievement and potential. Applications are reviewed by the trustees.
The trust is administered by three trustees: Dunstan Browne, Nicole Stone, and Kelly Orr. All applications and inquiries are processed through the official email address.