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Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary
Support for ministry-related training
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This bursary supports a lay woman in the Diocese of Victoria pursuing ministry-related training. It is for programs in areas such as religious education, liturgy, social justice, social action, or care of the sick.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Victoria
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training or education for Church ministry
- Programs in religious education, liturgy, social justice, social action, or care of the sick
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Application letter explaining how you meet the criteria
- Details of community involvement and service activities
- Summary of accomplishments, awards, and relevant activities
- Brief explanation of financial need
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Lay women
- Applicants in the Diocese of Victoria
- Individuals seeking Church ministry training
Who is not eligible
- Men
- Applicants outside the Diocese of Victoria
- Preference is not given to employees of the Diocese of Victoria, Island Catholic Schools, or parishes within the Diocese of Victoria
Eligible geographic areas
- Diocese of Victoria, British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Financial need
- Community involvement and service
- Accomplishments, awards, and relevant activities
- Good citizenship and parish participation
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the application form.
- Write an application letter explaining how you meet the criteria.
- Step 2: Include supporting information
- Describe your community involvement and service activities.
- List your accomplishments, awards, and relevant activities.
- Provide a brief explanation of your financial need.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed materials to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria.
- Submit by July 15.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary Program
What is the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary?
This bursary supports a lay woman in the Diocese of Victoria pursuing ministry-related training. It is for programs in areas such as religious education, liturgy, social justice, social action, or care of the sick.
Who is eligible for the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary program, you must:
Lay woman in the Diocese of Victoria
Accepted into ministry-related training
Demonstrated financial need
What expenses are eligible under Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary?
Training or education for Church ministry
Programs in religious education, liturgy, social justice, social action, or care of the sick
Who can I contact for more information about the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary?
You can contact Catholic Foundation of Vancouver Island (CFVI) or by phone at (250) 479-1331.
Where is the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary available?
The Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary?
Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary is funded by Catholic Foundation of Vancouver Island (CFVI)