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SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary
Post-secondary bursary for full-time Canadian students
Funding available
$ 800
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This bursary supports post-secondary students pursuing their first undergraduate degree or diploma in Canada. Approximately ten bursaries of $800 each are granted annually for full-time study and eligible study exchange programs in Norway.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800 $
- Minimum amount : 800 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary study toward a first undergraduate degree or diploma
- Full-time study at a Canadian institution
- Approved study exchange program in Norway
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Résumé answering the eight required questions
- Final grade transcript from the last school attended
- Letter of acceptance or class schedule
- Color photograph of the applicant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian residents
- Full-time students at a Canadian institution
- Students pursuing a first undergraduate degree or diploma
- Students in an approved study exchange program in Norway
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not Canadian residents
- Students not registered full-time
- Applicants who are not pursuing a first undergraduate degree or diploma
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Norway, for approved study exchange participants
Selection criteria
- Completeness and quality of the application package
- Answers to the eight résumé questions
- Need for financial assistance
- Academic background and study plans
- Community, school, and Norwegian community involvement
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application package
- Fill in all required fields on the form.
- Prepare a résumé answering questions 1 to 8 in point form.
- Include your budget with both income and expenses.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Attach your final grade transcript from the last school attended.
- Include your letter of acceptance or class schedule.
- Add a color photograph suitable for reproduction.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed package to the Awards Director by August 31.
- Applications are to be forwarded to Gloria Benazic, Awards Director, at the Foundation address in Kelowna, BC.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and applicants are ranked in the competition
- Applicants are generally notified of their standing in October
- Recipients may be asked to send a thank-you note to donors
Additional information
- Applicants should include a color photograph with the application.
- All eight résumé questions must be answered for full consideration.
- Applicants are generally notified of their standing in October.
- Recipients may be asked to send a thank-you note to donors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary Program
What is the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary?
This bursary supports post-secondary students pursuing their first undergraduate degree or diploma in Canada. Approximately ten bursaries of $800 each are granted annually for full-time study and eligible study exchange programs in Norway.
How much funding can be received?
SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary Funds up to $800 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary program?
To be eligible for the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary program, you must:
Canadian resident
First undergraduate degree or diploma
Full-time at a Canadian institution
What expenses are eligible under SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary?
Post-secondary study toward a first undergraduate degree or diploma
Full-time study at a Canadian institution
Approved study exchange program in Norway
Who can I contact for more information about the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary?
You can contact Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada (SONFIC) by email at gloria@sonfic.ca or by phone at (250) 613-9234.
Where is the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary available?
The SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary is a Grant and Funding